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  "description": "A Langley community vigil honours Tumbler Ridge victims, council acts on rail safety, utility bills delayed with savings for multi-family residents, SkyTrain construction detours ahead, and Buble coaches at LEC.",
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  "textContent": "💚\n\n****Support Local News—Spread the Word****\nThe best way to help __The Langley Union__ grow is simple: share this newsletter. Forward it to a friend, mention it to your family, or post it on social media and encourage others to subscribe.\n\nIt's a rainy Friday in Langley, and there's a lot happening in the community for us to catch up on.\n\nThe Tumbler Ridge shooting tragedy has hit close to home, with a former Langley student among the victims and a solidarity vigil planned for Sunday at Douglas Park.\n\nOn the municipal side, Langley Township council is pushing forward on rail crossing safety after a fatal incident in Fort Langley, and residents got some welcome news with utility bills pushed back to July and real savings for condo and townhouse dwellers.\n\nSkyTrain construction will temporarily close Willowbrook Drive access from Fraser Highway starting next week, so plan your routes accordingly.\n\nPlus, Michael Buble and Drew Scott are coaching the WHL Prospects Game at Langley Events Centre on Tuesday, TransLink wants your input on the future of transit south of the Fraser, and Langley City's community grants program is open for applications.\n\n## Sign up for The Langley Union\n\nGet daily news updates and feature community stories from the only independent source that is 100% owned and operated in Langley, BC.\n\nSubscribe\n\nEmail sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup.\n\nNo spam. No paywalls. Unsubscribe anytime.\n\n### Tumbler Ridge solidarity vigil at Douglas Park, Sunday Feb. 15, 5–7 p.m.\n\nDouglas Park, Langley City | Source Wikimedia Commons\n\nLangley residents are invited to gather at Douglas Park this Sunday to mourn the victims of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, including a former Langley resident among those killed.\n\nParticipants can arrive at 5 p.m. for candle lighting and community connection, with a shared moment of silence at 6 p.m. followed by quiet reflection until 7 p.m.\n\nPlease bring your own candle.\n\nLearn More\n\n### LAPS' Creative Fundraiser Returns to Aldergrove\n\nThe Langley Animal Protection Society is bringing back its unique \"Kennel Breakout\" fundraiser, where volunteers get locked inside kennels and must fundraise their way to freedom.\n\nThis creative event takes place on **February 21 from 12 PM to 4 PM** and challenges participants to raise money for animals in need while experiencing a taste of what shelter animals face daily.\n\nThe fundraiser has become a quirky tradition that brings the community together for a worthy cause while providing participants with an unforgettable (and slightly uncomfortable) experience that drives home the mission of animal welfare.\n\nRead More\n\n### Langley City opens community grants program with up to $10,000 available\n\nThe City of Langley is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program until March 2, 2026.\n\nRegistered charities and BC Societies can apply for up to $10,000 to fund events, projects, and capital expenditures, while neighbourhood groups can access up to $500 for free, inclusive local events.\n\nIn-kind support requests, such as access to city facilities, are also available. All applications must be submitted online at the City of Langley's website before the deadline.\n\nLearn More\n\n### SkyTrain construction to temporarily cut off Willowbrook Drive access from Fraser Highway\n\nDrivers won’t be able to access Willowbrook Drive from Fraser Highway for a few weeks. (Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Project)\n\nDrivers heading to Willowbrook Shopping Centre and nearby plazas will need to plan alternate routes starting February 19.\n\nAccess to Willowbrook Drive from Fraser Highway will be closed until March 8 while construction crews relocate underground utilities for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension.\n\nDetours are available via 64 Avenue to the north or 200 Street to the west.\n\nNight work on Fraser Highway east of Willowbrook Drive and 196 Street is also planned from February 19 to April 12, running from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.\n\nRead More\n\n### Fort Langley Council Takes Action on Rail Crossing Safety\n\nFollowing a tragic train fatality in Fort Langley, Township council is moving forward with enhanced safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists at rail crossings.\n\nCouncillor Barb Martens introduced a motion at the February 9 council meeting calling for a comprehensive safety report.\n\nThe initiative seeks to identify dangerous crossings and implement protective measures to prevent future tragedies, including improved signage, barriers, and potentially grade separations.\n\nThe death of a Fort Langley resident has galvanized local officials to prioritize pedestrian safety along rail corridors, with council requesting staff recommendations on both immediate and long-term solutions to protect vulnerable road users.\n\nRead More\n\n### Langley Township utility bills pushed back to July, with rate cuts for condo and townhouse residents\n\nLangley Township residents won't see their water, sewer, and garbage bills until July 2, after council reversed an earlier plan to move the deadline to March 31.\n\nThe change comes alongside meaningful rate reductions for people living in condos and townhouses, who had previously been charged the same flat rates as single-family homeowners.\n\nIn 2026, multi-family residents will pay $667.22 for water and $609 for sewer service, saving nearly $273 combined compared to last year.\n\nThe measures passed unanimously at the February 9 council meeting.\n\nLearn More\n\n### Langley community mourns former student killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting\n\nA former student at H.D. Stafford Middle School and Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary is among those killed in the Tumbler Ridge shooting, and the tragedy has hit close to home for many Langley families.\n\nSchool principal John Hantke sent a letter to parents Thursday encouraging families to talk with their children, with counselling supports available at the school.\n\nA community vigil is planned for **Sunday, February 15** at Douglas Park in Langley City, with people gathering from 5 p.m. and a moment of silence at 6 p.m.\n\nAnyone who needs support can reach the 310-Mental Health Support line at 310-6789, Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868, or the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988.\n\nRead More\n\n### Reminder: TransLink wants your input on the future of transit and active travel south of the Fraser\n\nTransLink is developing a 15-year transportation plan for communities southeast of the Fraser River, and they need to hear from you.\n\nThe South of Fraser East Area Transport Plan will shape future investments in transit, cycling, walking, and goods movement for the region.\n\nThis is a real chance for residents to push for better bus service, safer bike routes, and walkable streets instead of more car-dependent sprawl.\n\nTake the survey now and make your voice count.\n\nTake the Survey\n\n### Most British Columbians support ditching gas heating, but knowledge gaps remain, poll finds\n\nPhoto by KWON JUNHO / Unsplash\n\nNew polling from Abacus Data shows 79 per cent of British Columbians want the provincial government to strengthen its climate policies, with strong support for electric heat pumps and cleaner alternatives to gas heating.\n\nThe survey also reveals a troubling gap: only about half of respondents know that burning fossil fuels is the primary cause of climate change, and just 35 per cent correctly identified that \"natural\" gas is mostly methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide.\n\nGas heating in buildings is BC's third-largest source of carbon pollution, and researchers note that gas stoves release carcinogens like benzene and formaldehyde that raise children's asthma risk by 42 per cent.\n\nThe polling suggests that better public education on these facts would likely push support for clean energy policies even higher.\n\nRead More\n\n### Michael Bublé and Drew Scott to Coach at WHL Prospects Game in Langley\n\nGrammy Award-winning singer Michael Bublé and Emmy-nominated TV star Drew Scott have been announced as celebrity coaches for the 2026 WHL Prospects Game at Langley Events Centre on February 18.\n\nBoth celebrities are co-owners of the Vancouver Giants and will bring their competitive spirits to the bench for this inaugural showcase event.\n\nBublé will coach Team West while Scott leads Team East in a game featuring 44 NHL Draft-eligible players competing in front of professional scouts.\n\nThe announcement was made at a press conference at Langley Events Centre, generating excitement for what promises to be both a high-level hockey showcase and entertainment spectacle.\n\nTickets are now available for this unique event that combines top prospects with celebrity star power.\n\nRead More\n\n* * *\n\n###  What did you think?\n\nHelp us improve! 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