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Township Employees On Board For Commuter Challenge
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 05:00 PM
Some do it to save money. Some want to help the environment. For others, it is a chance to enjoy exercise and fresh air.
Whatever their reasons, Township of Langley staff are choosing to bike, bus, or carpool to work and encourage other employees throughout...
Township Firefighters Heat Up Fundraising Efforts with Mayor's Charitable Gala
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 05:00 PM
Every day, firefighters face challenges and situations that most people never want to encounter: car accidents, medical traumas, fires, gas leaks, and floods. Responding to emergencies and helping people who are hurt, trapped, and scared is what they...
Newly Opened Overpass Enhances Travel in Langley Township
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 05:00 PM
On budget, on schedule, and officially open!
The 208th Street Overpass has been widened and improved, making it easier and more efficient for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to cross over Highway 1 and travel between Walnut Grove and Willoughby.
The...
Township Celebrates National Health and Fitness Day
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 05:00 PM
Hoist some weights, get in the pool, sculpt your body, or stretch out with yoga.
Saturday, June 2 is National Health and Fitness Day, an initiative to make Canada the fittest nation on earth. To celebrate, the Township of Langley encourages residents...
Seniors Invited to Exercise, Socialize, and take Tea
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 05:00 PM
Opportunities to learn, stay active, interact with friends, and meet new people are being specially offered to those aged 50-plus. Seniors’ Week is June 1 to 7, and the Township of Langley is celebrating with a number of free events and activities at...
Demonstration Garden Abuzz with Activity
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 05:00 PM
The Langley Demonstration Garden is the place to see and bee seen this summer, as a season full of fun and educational activities kicks off with a free celebration of a busy, buzzy, honey-making insect.
The Demonstration Garden officially opens Saturday,...
Make the Spirit of Clean Up Langley Day Last All Year Round
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 05:00 PM
Weather conditions were less than ideal, but spirits were sunny and bright as hundreds of volunteers poured into the Township of Langley’s streets, streams, parks, and trails for a hugely successful Clean Up Langley Day.
Held April 28, the annual event...
Companies Encouraged to Keep Business Information Current with the Township
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 05:00 PM
What does it take to run a successful business? In-demand products or services, great staff, a good location, and a healthy dose of knowledge and dedication certainly help.
It is also vital that potential customers know about you, who you are, and all...
Video Celebrates Coffee and Community Connections in Langley Township
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 05:00 PM
When it comes to life’s simple pleasures, there are few things better than having a cup of coffee in a warm, inviting setting, chatting with friends and neighbours, and taking in the surrounding ambience.
Coffee houses and cafes aren’t just superb places...
Artist and Students Partner for Benches of Diversity Community Project
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2018 05:00 PM
A local artist, three Langley schools, and hundreds of creative ideas about celebrating diversity in the community have culminated in a one-of-a-kind functional art project that has been installed in the Township of Langley’s Derek Doubleday Arboretum.
Two...
Community Input Group Task Force Formed
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 05:00 PM
Volunteers representing residents and businesses from the Township of Langley’s various communities have been appointed to the new Community Input Group Task Force (CIGTF).
The Task Force was created by Township Council to consult with Township residents...
Township's Day of Activities Makes Students Municipally Aware
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 05:00 PM
A debate on the merits of swimming versus ice skating, the opportunity to explore fire engines and public works vehicles, and lessons on caring for trees, water, and the environment were just some of the hands-on activities provided to students during...
Drinking Water Conservation Plan Starts May 1
Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2018 05:00 PM
In the Township of Langley, we turn on the tap and have safe, clean drinking water at our disposal.
Like all other municipalities on Canada’s “Wet Coast,” we get a ton of rain throughout the year and are surrounded by snow-capped mountains and rushing...
Annual Tradition Brings Walkers To Brookswood
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2018 05:00 PM
Fresh air, fitness, and an afternoon of fun for all ages will be held when a popular tradition returns.
The 56th annual Langley Walk will be held in Brookswood on Sunday, May 6, and residents are encouraged to lace up their shoes, gather their family...
Eco-Artists Upcycle Trash Into Treasure
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2018 05:00 PM
A dramatic eagle sculpted out of tin cans and copper.
A quilt fashioned from old tablecloths.
Chairs and tables created from used hockey sticks and skis.
Artwork crafted from scrap metal and plastic gardening pots.
These are just some examples of the...
Missed the Yorkson Community Garden Public Open House?
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2018 05:00 PM
The Public Spaces – Parks Design and Development Department hosted an open house to explore adding a community garden to the Yorkson Community Park Concept Plan. The Yorkson Community Park is located at 20542 – 84 Avenue.
Members of the public...
Township Honours Volunteers For Community Commitment
Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2018 05:00 PM
It is people who truly make a place, and on April 5, the Township of Langley paid tribute to the many people who generously volunteer their time, knowledge, and efforts to make this an exceptional community.
Hundreds of caring community members were thanked...
Arbour Day Tradition Grows in Langley Township
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 05:00 PM
A tradition of honouring trees and everything they contribute to people and the planet continues to grow within the Township of Langley.
Trees are regarded as the symbol of life and tree planting festivals have been held throughout history. The idea to...
Have a Say About Your Community!
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 05:00 PM
The Township of Langley is seeking volunteers to participate on the Community Input Group Task Force (CIGTF).
The purpose of the Community Input Group Task Force is to consult with Township of Langley residents and stakeholders to identify common concerns...
Volunteers Called On to Clean Up Langley
Posted on Monday, March 26, 2018 05:00 PM
It’s time to pull on your boots and gloves, gather with family and friends, and pitch in to make the community’s public spaces sparkle and shine!
The Township of Langley is hosting its 7th Annual Clean Up Langley Day on Saturday, April 28, and from...