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  "description": "Langley Township locks in safer streets with 12 key amendments to its transportation plan. Plus, BC Greens blast the NDP on the carbon tax, new protest bills raise concerns, and the Rivermen upset the league leaders.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-10T22:51:54.000Z",
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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\nHappy Tuesday, Langley. It's a grey, drizzly 4°C out there with a chance of snow later, so dress for the full BC spring experience.\n\nIn today's roundup, the Township unanimously adopted 12 amendments to its new Transportation and Mobility Strategy, locking in roundabout-first design, protected intersections, and real commitments to safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians.\n\nOn the provincial front, the BC Greens are calling out the NDP for scrapping the carbon tax at the request of big business while using the resulting budget shortful as an excuse to cut services for working-class people.\n\nNew bills would let police arrest protesters without a warrant near schools and places of worship, and critics are sounding the alarm on a freedom of information bill that would make it even harder to hold government accountable.\n\nAmerican nurses are flocking to BC in record numbers, the Township is stepping up tree protection, and the Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards celebrated six community champions.\n\nOn the ice, the Canucks fell flat in a 2-0 shutout loss to Ottawa, but the Langley Rivermen pulled off a big upset over the league-leading Cowichan Capitals.\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### Langley Township Adopts Major Wins for Cyclists, Pedestrians in Transportation Plan\n\nThe Township of Langley unanimously approved 12 amendments to its new Transportation and Mobility Strategy, marking a big step toward safer streets for people who walk, bike, and ride transit.\n\nKey changes include a roundabout-first policy for urban intersections, protected intersection design as the default standard, and a shift from studying mid-block crossings to actually building them.\n\nCommunity advocates from Strong Towns Langley and HUB Cycling Langley played a direct role in shaping the amendments, proving that organized residents can move the needle on how their streets are built.\n\nThe plan also acknowledges what urbanists have said for years: the Township can't widen its way out of traffic congestion.\n\nRead More\n\n### Township of Langley Strengthens Tree Protection Efforts\n\nThe Township of Langley is ramping up its commitment to protecting the urban forest canopy through enhanced education and enforcement measures.\n\nTrees play a crucial role in maintaining environmental health and balancing community growth with essential green spaces. The Township's Permits, Licences, and Bylaws department is stepping up efforts to ensure trees are properly protected as development continues across the region. This initiative comes as municipalities increasingly recognize the importance of preserving tree cover in rapidly growing communities.\n\nRead More\n\n### Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards Honors Community Champions\n\nThe 23rd Annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards celebrated six recipients who have made outstanding contributions to inclusion and community building.\n\nThe event, held on March 4th in Abbotsford, recognized four organizations and two individuals for their exceptional work promoting cultural diversity and understanding across the region.\n\nThe annual awards highlight the Fraser Valley's commitment to celebrating the multicultural fabric that enriches communities throughout the area.\n\nWinners will also be celebrated at an additional event in Richmond on April 10th, extending the recognition of their important work.\n\nRead More\n\n### BC Greens Call Out NDP for Putting Corporate Interests Ahead of Working People\n\nBC Green leader Emily Lowan laid out a sharp critique of the NDP's economic priorities, arguing the government scrapped the carbon tax not to help families but because big business demanded it.\n\nThe result, Lowan says, was a $2 billion revenue hole that the NDP is now using to justify austerity cuts and tax hikes on working people, all while pouring public money into LNG projects for American corporations in a crashing market.\n\nThe BC Greens are pushing a wealth tax on BC's ultra-rich as a real alternative, saying it could fund free transit, affordable housing, and universal child care.\n\nIt's a sign the Greens are no longer just talking about trees and carbon; they're going after the bread-and-butter issues that matter most to working families.\n\n### BC Introduces Laws to Crack Down on Protests Near Schools and Places of Worship\n\nPhoto by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 / Unsplash\n\nThe BC government introduced two new bills that would restrict protest activity within 20 metres of schools and religious institutions.\n\nThe laws would let police arrest protesters without a warrant or issue tickets for blocking access, being disruptive, or intimidating people. Premier David Eby pointed to recent shootings at Ontario synagogues as proof that stronger protections are needed.\n\nWhile the government frames the bills as safety measures with built-in sunset clauses, the power to arrest without a warrant over broad terms like \"interference\" should concern anyone who values the right to protest.\n\nRead More\n\n### U.S. Nurses Flock to B.C. in Record Numbers\n\nPhoto by Rusty Watson / Unsplash\n\nRegistration of American nurses in British Columbia has soared amid an aggressive recruitment push by the province.\n\nAlex Alvarez represents one of many U.S. nurses making the move, planning a 3,500-kilometre trek from Anchorage, Alaska with her husband, young son, and Boston Terrier this summer.\n\nThe surge in American nurse registration comes as B.C. works to address critical healthcare staffing shortages across the province.\n\nThe recruitment drive highlights how Canadian healthcare systems are looking south of the border to fill persistent gaps in nursing positions.\n\nRead More\n\n### BC NDP Quietly Chips Away at Your Right to Know\n\nPhoto by Brandon Molitwenik / Unsplash\n\nThe BC government is facing backlash over a new bill that critics say will make it harder for people to get information from their own government.\n\nBill 9 gives public body leaders more power to reject or delay freedom of information requests they find too broad, too time-consuming, or too \"abusive.\"\n\nBoth the BC Conservatives and BC Greens have spoken out against the changes, with Langley-Willowbrook MLA Jody Toor warning that the bill rewrites the rules to limit public access.\n\nIt's the latest blow to transparency from an NDP government that already drew fire for imposing fees on FOI requests, and advocates say it shifts even more power away from everyday British Columbians trying to hold their leaders accountable.\n\nRead More\n\n### B.C. Unveils Ambitious Plan to Double Tourism Revenue by 2036\n\nThe provincial government has launched its \"Look West: Tourism Sector Action Plan\" with the goal of doubling tourism spending in British Columbia by 2036.\n\nThe comprehensive strategy aims to boost the visitor economy while strengthening communities across the province. The plan recognizes tourism as a key economic driver that can benefit regions beyond traditional tourism hotspots.\n\nOfficials believe the ambitious target is achievable through strategic investments and marketing initiatives that showcase B.C.'s diverse attractions.\n\nRead More\n\n### Reimer Shuts the Door as Senators Blank Canucks 2-0\n\nVeteran goaltender James Reimer turned aside all 16 shots he faced, backstopping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.\n\nThe 37-year-old netminder, nearly 20 years after being drafted, continues to demonstrate he doesn't take NHL opportunities for granted. Reimer's shutout performance highlighted his continued effectiveness despite reduced playing time at this stage of his career.\n\nThe Canucks managed just 16 shots on goal in a game where Ottawa's defensive structure limited Vancouver's offensive chances.\n\nVancouver will look to bounce back when they host the Nashville Predators on Thursday.\n\nRead More\n\n### Vancouver Giants Edge Kelowna in Shootout Thriller\n\nThe Vancouver Giants secured a 3-2 shootout victory over the Kelowna Rockets on March 8th in an exciting WHL matchup.\n\nThe game required extra frames to determine a winner after regulation and overtime failed to separate the two teams.\n\nThe Giants' shootout success demonstrated poise under pressure in a critical divisional game. Both teams battled hard in what proved to be a tightly contested affair from start to finish.\n\nRead More\n\n### Langley Rivermen Score Big Victory Over League Leaders\n\nThe Langley Rivermen pulled off an impressive home ice victory against the No. 1-ranked Cowichan Capitals.\n\nThe win marks a significant achievement for the team as they faced off against the top-ranked squad in the league. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Rivermen demonstrated the kind of competitive spirit that makes for memorable hockey. The victory could prove pivotal as the team continues its season push.\n\nRead More\n\n* * *\n\n###  What did you think?\n\nHelp us improve! Take a quick 60-second survey to share your thoughts on this article.\n\n Take the Survey ",
  "title": "Langley Roundup: News for March 10th, 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-10T22:51:56.019Z"
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