FIFA watch parties open across Langley this Friday, a free Summer Child Fun Pass is ready for City kids, a Conservative MP's Palantir and Tesla holdings raise ethics questions, and a Tyee column asks why Carney's AI plan ignores what Canadians want.

Douglas Recreation reopens with 75 new childcare spaces, Community Day returns to Douglas Park Saturday, and a Tyee report tracks the far-right 'remigration' movement. Plus seniors infrastructure, rental rankings, ICBC online tests, and the Bank of Canada rate call.

Apologies for missing yesterday. Today: the Township's June 15 public hearing on a major Willoughby OCP rewrite, Pachal's pitch for a regional bike share to feed the Langley SkyTrain, the return of the Summer Fun Pass, a family-friendly Brewhalla, and B.C.'s new doctor deal.

Happy Pride, Langley! June arrives mild and cloudy, but new BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has built her brand on dismantling SOGI and stoking anti-trans fear. Plus: a 211-unit seniors build for Willoughby, Stage 3 water restrictions, EI reform, and a Bandits win.

Langley City makes dog poo bins permanent and ditches ad-covered garbage cans. Local schools roll out AI chatbots as students push back. Charlie Fox joins Langley Strong. Bandits sign Dre Davis, Vancouver FC settles with ex-coach, and David Graff hits Bez Arts Hub tonight.

Township council passed its first tenant bylaws despite Leith White flagging major gaps. Langley Strong added candidates and is allegedly behind a domain redirect, Senior Resources expands to Fort Langley, Langley City weighs parking and BRT, and the Giants land a top 2026 draft pick.

Langley City sets aside $500K for legal fees tied to Councillor Mack's court petition. Langley Tomorrow rolls out a calculator showing each property's share of the Township's estimated $861M debt. And Councillor Leith White announces he's quitting City Hall to run for Township council.

Township tenants have hours to push back on a Tenant Protection Bylaw that exempts the municipality from its own rules. Plus: MP Tamara Jansen names a grandchild for Charlie Kirk, western premiers meet as Alberta eyes separation, and Rise FC, Vancouver FC, and the Bandits all in action.

Two more candidates join Langley Strong's slate, the province stalls on promised long-term care beds, and researchers find over 200 contaminants in Lower Fraser chinook salmon. Plus FIFA cost scrutiny, a key Supreme Court ruling on Indigenous mineral rights, and how to help local causes this week.

LAPS Pet Food Bank demand surges, the Walk for Reconciliation returns to Fort Langley, a local voice speaks out on Gaza, and Carney's pipeline deal sparks backlash. Plus: Aldergrove rallies for a teen with cancer and a full sports lineup ahead of the Bandits' Langley home opener.

Township council fast-tracks bike lanes and speed humps on Walnut Grove Drive, Langley City asks residents to pick the first Resilient Neighbourhood Networks pilot site, the farmers' market expands to Douglas Park, and NDP leader Avi Lewis calls for a halt on BC's new AI data centres.

BC Nurses authorize strike action with a 98 per cent vote, SkyTrain pile driving starts on Industrial Avenue Thursday, Langley City First adds three candidates to its slate, and Council renames the Crime Prevention Committee on Citizens' Assembly advice. Plus community events for dads and youth.

BC Hydro expands its Mount Lehman substation to serve Aldergrove and Gloucester as Fraser Valley growth outpaces infrastructure. Metro Vancouver braces for Stage 3 water restrictions, the Vancouver Bandits add an NBA G League All-Star, and a Ukrainian dinner fundraiser fuels PTSD support.

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Mike Parker's audit tool tests Township debt math as the 2026 election heats up. Plus: Langley City's pool/community centre survey closes tomorrow, drone spraying stalls in Fort Langley, neighbourhood safety vote opens, new fire truck in service, and Giants land two first-rounders.

Langley Strong launches its slate to challenge Mayor Eric Woodward this October, BC smashes 19 daily heat records as electricity demand spikes, the Aldergrove waterpark gears up to reopen with Dive-In Movies, and the Vancouver Giants prepare for today's WHL Prospects Draft.

On Red Dress Day, we honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people and confront an ongoing genocide. Plus: a 37-townhouse rezoning, Yorkson Park's north campus opening, the Township-wide Garage Sale, Critter Care's raffle, and tonight's NHL Draft Lottery.

Stage 2 water restrictions hit Langley, road work snarls Township routes, and the Fort Langley Jazz Fest unveils its free July lineup. Plus: the Langley Walk doubles its turnout, HUB Cycling tests City bike routes, Carney rallies Europe, and the Whitecaps eye a Las Vegas payday.

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Langley rents drop again, a fatal collision closes 264 Street, and TransLink adds buses to four local routes. Plus: B.C. United fined for a secret attack website, and first responders mark ten years of the toxic drug crisis. Your Friday news roundup.

B.C. marks 10 years of the toxic drug crisis with little to show for it, Eby pushes to suspend Indigenous rights legislation, a wildfire grows near Merritt, and Langley celebrates queer rights milestones, salmon advocacy, and a Giants career that came full circle at the Events Centre.

Langley City leads on accessibility, Willoughby open houses are this week, a wildfire burns near Lytton, and the Rivermen even their playoff series. Plus: Goldeneyes in Edmonton tonight and VFC drops a tough home opener.

Trans Day of Visibility, Transportation 2050 endorsed, TransLink's FIFA transit plan, a Pitt Meadows plane crash, BC health regulation shakeup, AI deepfake regulation push, Giving Hearts Gala, and the Barry Bauder tournament.

Langley Township unveils plans for transit-oriented development along 200 Street, Avi Lewis takes the NDP helm, Vancouver FC eyes a breakthrough season, the Goldeneyes snap a skid in Toronto, and Easter events roll into town. Your Monday news roundup.

Langley City speeds up small development permits while pushing back on sprawl. BC Conservatives lose another MLA, seniors care wait lists hit crisis levels, and the AFN grades Carney's first year. Plus Giants draft lottery luck and a new Bandits signing.

TransLink hikes property taxes as gas prices climb. West Creek Farms rezoning heads back to council. Langley City builds an affordable housing fund. BRT gets strong local support. And Poilievre heads to Joe Rogan as Conservative polls crater.

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Aldergrove power outage, 83 trees saved in Mossey Estates, DRIPA under threat, air traffic controller shortage exposed, diplomats cut, Canucks eliminated, Giants honour Ryan Lin, and board game nights at Farm Country Brewing in today's Langley Roundup.

Canadaland's Jesse Brown faces scrutiny over hidden IP trackers sent to journalists and Reddit users. Plus: a Campbell Heights airport pitch, Vancouver FC's big signing, cherry blossom season, and Eby eyes a China trade mission.

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