Township

• Ontario township switches to online council meetings after altercations ensue, police called

  A Rideau Lakes Township council meeting broke down as police were called over heated exchanges between residents and the deputy mayor. Future meetings will be virtual for now.

  Oct 10, 2025
  
• Puslinch Township council passes 2023 budget with 4.5% tax hike

  Residences will see another $236 on the 2023 property tax bill once education and county rates are factored in.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2023
  
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• Broadband project for Leeds and Thousand Islands area gets cancelled

  The township has cancelled its plan to construct a high-speed broadband network for the region after what seems to be a problem with the application process.

  News

  Aug 27, 2021
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• Langley councillor looks to strip tax breaks from churches defying COVID-19 health orders

  A Langley Township councillor doesn't think churches who are defying public health orders in her town should qualify for certain tax breaks.

  Jan 12, 2021
• Charges laid in weekend crash on Hwy. 401 east of London, Ont.

  A Hamilton, Ont. man faces impaired driving charges and Failure to Stop After Accident after a two vehicle crash on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford Township.

  Crime

  Aug 17, 2020
• 9 dogs killed in Langley mobile home fire Tuesday morning

  The BC SPCA says the trailer owner appears to have been running an unlicensed kennel.

  Feb 18, 2020
• Documents reveal development plans for Fort Langley properties tied to councillor

  A series of buildings in downtown Fort Langley that have been boarded up for years could be turned into a mix of residential and commercial space.

  Oct 13, 2019
• Councillor says Fort Langley buildings could stay shuttered for years after council vote

  Council voted Monday to delay the demolition of 11 buildings once owned by Eric Woodward’s Statewood Properties and have been sitting boarded up since 2017.

  Sep 12, 2019
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• Fort Langley building fight sparks legal threat from councillor tied to properties

  A Township of Langley councillor has threatened possible legal action against a local businesswoman who has criticized his ties to several Fort Langley properties that are awaiting approval to be demolished.

  Sep 2, 2019
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• Fort Langley residents, business owners alarmed over councillor’s redevelopment plans

  People who live and work in Fort Langley say Coun. Eric Woodward's plans for the area have turned the town into a shell of its former self.

  Jul 6, 2019