Breaking News - Langley News Is in Pre-Launch!
By: Date: 08-21-25: The Launch Team!
From Langley, For Langley: Citizen-Led Reporting
Langley News is built on a simple idea: the people who live here know what matters here. That’s why our newsroom intentionally invites community members to pitch, report, and co-create stories—by Langley, for Langley.
Why this matters
- Local insight, real context: Neighbours catch the early signals—school issues, zoning changes, trail closures, new shops—long before they hit a press release.
- More voices, better coverage: Citizen contributors reflect every neighbourhood and background, widening the lens beyond the usual corridors and gatekeepers.
- Faster, closer, truer: Street-level reporting surfaces small but consequential stories that shape daily life and hometown identity.
- Accountability with roots: When reporting comes from residents, institutions listen—and respond—because the audience is their constituency.
- Stronger local economy: Community spotlights and service journalism help residents discover—and choose—local businesses and events.
- Civic skills & pride: Training turns contributors into informed leaders who raise the standard of public conversation.
How it works
- Pitch or tip: Share a lead, photo, short video, or question via our Community Desk.
- Co-edit & verify: Our editors and AI tools assist with fact-checking, formatting, and context; you keep your voice.
- Publish everywhere: Your byline appears across Digital News, TV, Radio, and Social—so your neighbours actually see it.
Our promise
- Your story. Our standards. Every piece is reviewed for accuracy, fairness, and transparency, with clear sourcing and corrections when needed.
- Accessible to all: Mobile-friendly submissions, captions, translations, and simple guides make participation easy.
This is how we bring local news back: citizens empowered, standards upheld, community informed.
