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3,200 people registered to visit during the first weekend of the Martini Town Merry & Bright Christmas event that has transformed the studio’s Aldergrove backlot into a winter wonderland. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: With movie magic, B.C. backlot transforms into Christmas wonderland

Martini Town Merry and Bright event will be open Wednesdays to Sundays until Jan. 1

3,200 people registered to visit during the first weekend of the Martini Town Merry & Bright Christmas event that has transformed the studio’s Aldergrove backlot into a winter wonderland. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Shawn Carbonell, family service planner, seen here in the waiting room at Bakerview Memorial Cemetery in Aldergrove, says when people get past their anxiety about pre-planning their funeral, they always feel better. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

B.C. funerals: ‘Everyone is going to die, and they need to plan for that’

Most people don’t make funeral pre-arrangements, and they should, B.C. funeral directors say

Shawn Carbonell, family service planner, seen here in the waiting room at Bakerview Memorial Cemetery in Aldergrove, says when people get past their anxiety about pre-planning their funeral, they always feel better. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
On Dec. 30, after 44 years at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Willowbrook Drive, the White Spot restaurant is closing to make way for a new SkyTrain station at the same location.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Closure of Langley’s last car hop restaurant triggers flood of memories

Willowbrook White Spot will be replaced by SkyTrain station

On Dec. 30, after 44 years at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Willowbrook Drive, the White Spot restaurant is closing to make way for a new SkyTrain station at the same location.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)

Animal control officers were shot at during Friday standoff in Langley, society head says

Man, 66, believed dead in 0 Avenue incident

Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)
Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: B.C. man believed dead in fiery police confrontation was kind, nonviolent, family says

Langley resident Don Bennett loved horses

Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
For the first time, the Martini Town backlot in Aldergrove will be open to the public, as part of a holiday “merry and bright” event with Christmas lights, live entertainment and vendors. An image released by Martini shows what the diner will look like. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: B.C. film backlot will be ‘Merry and Bright’ for visitors this Christmas

Lights, live music and more

For the first time, the Martini Town backlot in Aldergrove will be open to the public, as part of a holiday “merry and bright” event with Christmas lights, live entertainment and vendors. An image released by Martini shows what the diner will look like. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)

VIDEO: B.C. grandma breaks 2 records, takes gold in Mongolian powerlifting meet

‘You’re never too old,” champion declares

Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)
Richard Brodeur posed for a picture with a fan at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Canuck goalies draw 100s lining up for up-close-and personal chance

It was the grand opening and 30th anniversary of Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games

Richard Brodeur posed for a picture with a fan at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)

Heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood confirms she will require surgery after re-injuring tendon

It happened during high jump attempt at the Pan Am games in Chile

Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)
RCMP were at the scene of a fatal explosion in the 24300 block of 8th Avenue in Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: IHIT investigating fatal explosion in rural Langley

Fuel tanks were burning when fire and police arrived at scene

RCMP were at the scene of a fatal explosion in the 24300 block of 8th Avenue in Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
After a bear wandered into visitor parking at a downtown Langley residential building on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, it was captured by conservation officers, and later euthanized. (Allie Wilkinson/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Sharp rise in number of bears being put down in B.C.

Critic calls system ’broken’ after black bear was euthanized in Langley

After a bear wandered into visitor parking at a downtown Langley residential building on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, it was captured by conservation officers, and later euthanized. (Allie Wilkinson/Special to Langley Advance Times)
After a bear wandered into visitor parking at a downtown Langley residential building, it was captured by conservation officers who tranquilized it and put it in a metal trailer for relocation. (Allie Wilkinson/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Bear stroll through downtown Langley ends with capture

Was relocated once before, officers at scene indicated

After a bear wandered into visitor parking at a downtown Langley residential building, it was captured by conservation officers who tranquilized it and put it in a metal trailer for relocation. (Allie Wilkinson/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Six-month-old Marcelina had her picture taken, seated in the Stanley Cup, with her mom, Hailey Reid, from Abbotsford, and Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore, who had brought the trophy to his hometown on Tuesday, Aug. 29. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A visit from the Stanley Cup draws a crowd

B.C.’s Shea Theodore brings it home

Six-month-old Marcelina had her picture taken, seated in the Stanley Cup, with her mom, Hailey Reid, from Abbotsford, and Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore, who had brought the trophy to his hometown on Tuesday, Aug. 29. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Pastor Leith White read a tribute at a Langley City vigil to remember the July 25, 2022 spree shootings. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A year after the Langley shootings, family, friends and supporters hold vigil

Remembering the victims and survivors

Pastor Leith White read a tribute at a Langley City vigil to remember the July 25, 2022 spree shootings. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
On Saturday, July 22, the B.C. Hells Angels celebrated their 40th anniversary with a party that drew hundreds from chapters across B.C. and Canada to Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Hundreds of B.C. Hells Angels celebrate anniversary in Langley

40 years since they “patched over’

On Saturday, July 22, the B.C. Hells Angels celebrated their 40th anniversary with a party that drew hundreds from chapters across B.C. and Canada to Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
John Cleaveland Heasman, 37, and Linda Lee Anderson, 39, were attacked and killed on this Langley City street in 2001. Their killer has been denied parole again, after a hearing concluded he remains a high risk. (file)

Man who killed couple on B.C. street denied parole, again

Remains a high risk

John Cleaveland Heasman, 37, and Linda Lee Anderson, 39, were attacked and killed on this Langley City street in 2001. Their killer has been denied parole again, after a hearing concluded he remains a high risk. (file)
On what would have been Carson Crimeni’s 18th birthday, July 2, his father Aaron (centre) and grandfather Darrel (right) went to the skateboard park in Walnut Grove and put up a sign. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A birthday memorial for Carson Crimeni

B.C. teen who was killed would have been 18 on Sunday, July 2

On what would have been Carson Crimeni’s 18th birthday, July 2, his father Aaron (centre) and grandfather Darrel (right) went to the skateboard park in Walnut Grove and put up a sign. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
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Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in B.C.

Suspect wanted in 2022 shooting located in Langley

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Township 7 manager Cody Karman said the Langley winery and its vineyards escaped the worst effects of last year’s winter weather, but didn’t emerge completely unscathed, either. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

A B.C. winery managed to escape the worst of a very bad winter, but isn’t unscathed

‘Very peculiar’ weather dealt a blow to B.C. growers

Township 7 manager Cody Karman said the Langley winery and its vineyards escaped the worst effects of last year’s winter weather, but didn’t emerge completely unscathed, either. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Mike Gee held the first annual Seamus’ Stroll last year in memory of his late son in Campbell Valley Regional Park to raise funds for the Langley Foundry facility for youth mental health in memory of his late son (inset). On June 4, the second 3K walk will take place. (Langley Advance Times files)

Remembering his son: why a B.C. dad purchases birthday cakes for strangers

Mike Gee hopes others will do the same

Mike Gee held the first annual Seamus’ Stroll last year in memory of his late son in Campbell Valley Regional Park to raise funds for the Langley Foundry facility for youth mental health in memory of his late son (inset). On June 4, the second 3K walk will take place. (Langley Advance Times files)