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  "description": "Langley Pride Month events kick off, Langley City Council hands out nearly $170K in community grants, Indigenous History Month lights up the Fraser Valley, the Blaze head to nationals, two Giants prospects hit the NHL Combine, and Saturday's Hoop-A-Thon raises funds for youth sports.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-03T21:32:13.000Z",
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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\nMostly cloudy in Langley today, with a high near 21°C and a slight chance of rain.\n\nIn today's roundup, the Langley Pride Society rolls out a full month of June events ahead of Langley Pride Day in August, Langley City Council distributes nearly $170,000 in community grants to 44 local organizations, and Archway Community Services flags Indigenous History Month happenings across the Fraser Valley.\n\nOn the political beat, Gurjit Dhillon launches a second run at Langley City Council with deep labour roots and an urbanist-leaning pitch.\n\nIn sports, the Langley Blaze punch their ticket to the Morneau Cup nationals after a 9-0 shutout of Abbotsford, and two Vancouver Giants prospects head to the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Plus, the Rotary Clubs' Hoop-A-Thon shoots for youth sports this Saturday at Trinity Western University.\n\n### Langley Pride Society fills June with Pride Month events\n\nThe Langley Pride Society has a full slate of events lined up for Pride Month.\n\nEarly highlights include a plushie taxidermy workshop at Oldhand Coffee on June 11, a community booth at Douglas Park on June 13, and Pride trivia at Camp Beer Co. on June 17.\n\nLater in the month, USW District 3 hosts its first-ever Steel Pride Night on June 19, the Vancouver Gaymers bring board games to Farm Country Brewing on June 22, and a drag show with Scarlett Rosé lights up Five Roads Brewing on June 25.\n\nBoozy Bingo runs every Friday at Camp Beer Co., with proceeds supporting the Society's main festival.\n\nLangley Pride Day returns to Creekside Hall on Saturday, August 8, with a free afternoon family festival and a 19+ evening concert and dance.\n\n### Langley City Council Distributes Nearly $170K in Community Grants\n\nLangley City Hall  Image credit Nathan Pachal - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91681079\n\nLangley City Council has awarded $169,967 in community grants to 44 local organizations, funded by a portion of the city's casino revenue.\n\nThe largest single allocation, $20,000, went to Langley Seniors Resources Society. The Waceya Metis Society received $10,000, while the stɑl̓əw Arts and Cultural Society and Langley Pride Society each received $5,000.\n\nGrants also supported neighbourhood block parties, school dry grad committees, and cultural festivals, including $16,935 for the Downtown Langley Business Association's Arts Alive Festival and $8,500 for Bard in the Valley Society.\n\nOrganizations focused on community justice, literacy, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and youth programming were among the recipients. It is a welcome reminder that casino revenue can be directed toward grassroots community benefit rather than disappearing into general coffers.\n\nResidents and informal groups interested in future funding can learn more through Langley City's community grant program page.\n\nRead More\n\n### Indigenous History Month: Events and Exhibits Across the Fraser Valley\n\nNational Indigenous History Month is underway, and Archway Community Services has compiled a list of events, exhibits, and cultural activities happening throughout Abbotsford and Chilliwack in June.\n\nHighlights include a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Mill Lake Park on June 5, the SELXWI:CHEL Arts and Culture Festival at Trethewey House on June 7, and Chillcouture: The Red Gala, an Indigenous fashion showcase at Shxwhá:y Village Cultural Centre on June 19.\n\nPermanent exhibits and guided tours are also available, including Stó:lō Tourism's guided grounds tours of the Coqualeetza and St. Mary's Residential School sites, spaces that hold deep significance for Stó:lō communities and the ongoing work of truth and reconciliation.\n\nAll events centre Indigenous voices, art, and storytelling. Most are free and family friendly.\n\nRead More\n\n### Former union rep Gurjit Dhillon makes second council run\n\nGurjit Dhillon has announced he will be running for Langley City Council a second time\n\nGurjit Dhillon is taking another swing at Langley City Council.\n\nThe wood and timber technologist has deep labour roots, including time as a business agent for SEIU Local 244 and work with the Canadian Labour Congress.\n\nHe finished last in the 2022 race with 466 votes, about 12 per cent of the total.\n\nHis pitch from the previous campaign: more transit, more bike lanes, community gardens, and infrastructure that keeps up with new development.\n\nRead More\n\n### Langley Blaze win BC title, head to nationals\n\nImage credit Langley Blaze\n\nThe Langley Blaze are going back to nationals.\n\nThe team won the 2026 BC Qualifier Championship on Sunday with a 9-0 shutout of the Abbotsford Cardinals.\n\nThat earns them a spot at the Morneau Cup National Championship in Alberta, set for July 14 to 19.\n\nThe Blaze battled through a tough field and bounced back from two walk-off losses to finish strong.\n\nRead More\n\n### THIS SATURDAY: Langley Hoop-A-Thon raises money for youth sports\n\nLangley's Rotary Clubs are hosting their third annual Hoop-A-Thon on Saturday, June 6.\n\nTeams of up to five players raise money, then shoot as many free throws as they can in 60 seconds.\n\nAll net proceeds support youth sports and other youth programs in the community.\n\nThe event runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Trinity Western University, with prizes for the top shooter, the top fundraising team, and the best costumes.\n\nSign Up Here\n\n### Giants' Ryan Lin and Mathis Preston Invited to NHL Scouting Combine\n\nImage credit Vancouver Giants\n\nVancouver Giants defenceman Ryan Lin and forward Mathis Preston are among 90 prospects invited to the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, running June 1 through 6.\n\nLin, ranked 16th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, led the Giants in scoring last season with 57 points in 53 games. His 1.08 points per game rank third among Giants defencemen in franchise history.\n\nPreston, ranked 32nd, showed flashes of top-end talent with 12 points in just 10 games after being acquired from the Spokane Chiefs midseason, though a lower-body injury cut his campaign short.\n\nBoth players represented Canada at the IIHF U18 World Championships in April, finishing tied for eighth in tournament scoring. The NHL Entry Draft takes place June 26 and 27 in Buffalo.\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 June 3rd, 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-03T21:32:14.487Z"
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