Chuckling Duckling Farm

First dahlia bloom of the year, she’s so pretty!

When you cannot find a big enough tablecloth for your 10ft dining table in green and white gingham….. so you make one!

When you can’t find a green and white gingham tablecloth for your 10ft dining table…. You make one!

Having been a business owner in the heart of downtown Fort Langley for many years, this project concerns me on SO many levels. I recall when Mayor Woodward was not getting his development approvals for the properties on Glover rd directly across from our store. His response to allow the leases to expire and just put up plywood on the buildings. It looked awful and people thought Fort Langley was literally closing for business. TV reporters did stories on it ( I was interviewed and voiced my concerns and my landlords response (Eric Woodward) was to add a new clause in my lease stating I was not allowed to talk about him or his partners in the media or he could terminate my lease. 😳 Yes. true story.

Now with this HUGE development in the works, I feel compelled to join this petition and ask question TOL council to reconsider this project.

PLEASE READ AND SHARE below: the heart of Fort Langley depends on it.
If you prefer not to share publicly, then please use the template on their website to send a letter to Mayor and council.

Would you rather see Fort Langley retain it's natural charm and character or allow a developer to push through an application (using old permit approvals from a prior project) and allow him to build a 3 storey 76 unit building in the 💙 of downtown Fort Langley?

❌ NO to 76 unit building? Click here to vote NO, and PLEASE sign and share the petition to ask Township of Langley city council to revisit and open discussions for this heritage designated site. Click here: >>>>>>>. https://www.heritagewatchbc.ca/fort-langley/issues/glover-road

✅ YES to a 76 unit building? Leave your comments below as to WHY you think this project is good for downtown Fort Langley.

⭐️ Our Mission ⭐️

“To protect historic charm and heritage while encouraging modern growth through thoughtful planning, transparent decision-making, and active citizen involvement”

📍 This is YOUR chance to be an active citizen and speak up for your town, either way, your input is valuable!

Most people don't pay attention to local government until a decision affects their neighbourhood, taxes, parks, roads, or community character.

That's why this proposed bylaw should concern everyone.

The Township is considering changes that could make it easier for one political group to gain and keep control of Council decisions. Whether you support the current Council or not, no single group should have more power and less accountability. Important changes like this deserve public discussion, transparency, and input from residents—not a rushed vote. Please take a few minutes to learn about this proposal and let Township Council know what you think. If we stay silent, we can't complain later when decisions are made without our voices being heard.

Township rushes vote to consolidate majority slate power A Township of Langley bylaw heading to a fast-tracked Monday vote would lower the threshold to censure councillors from two-thirds to simple majority and end the rule giving every councillor equal time as Acting Mayor.

Pinterest made me do it!
Mixed my bordhallo pinheiro collection in with my blue and white….. not convinced, might need to separate them by color again… 😣 lol!

Flowers are popping everywhere, in the garden, and all through Langley and Abbotsford!

How can our Mayor be allowed to avoid development applications or heritage permits?

If Mayor Woodward applied for a 2 storey building with 40+ units and got approval, he should have to stay within those parameters.

I don't understand how a project can receive a heritage permit as a much smaller development (2 storey -40+ units) and then grow into a 76-unit, three-storey building without a new heritage review.

It appears the increased density was approved after the original heritage approval, creating a project far larger than what residents initially understood. Many people are asking whether the rules are being applied fairly when a developer who is also the Mayor stands to benefit from decisions affecting his own properties.

If this concerns you, please share this petition. Fort Langley's historic and quaint downtown core is worth protecting.

One of the biggest projects we are watching very closely is the Glover Rd, Mary St, Church St project in Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC. Referred to locally as GloverMaryChurch as it encompasses all the property between these streets..combined.

It is a huge, open green space in the heart of downtown Fort Langley. It was the location for the popular Fort Langley Night Market up until 2024 hosted by the Fort Langley Project.

📍 What is the issue?

The development project was originally approved as a much smaller development (47 residential units). When the developer (Mayor Eric Woodward) changed the plans from 47 units to 76 units, the Township merely extended the OLD heritage permit instead of requiring a new review for the entirely new plans.

‼️ Did we mention the original plan was a 2 storey building and the new plan is now a 3 storey building? 😳

Residents are very concerned that a larger project should require a new heritage review to ensure Fort Langley’s historic character is properly protected. If this project is allowed to proceed under Mayor Eric Woodward without proper attention to heritage respect and responsibilities, it could set a dangerous precedent for other heritage sites in communities across British Columbia.

⚠️ Read more and please SIGN the petition below ⬇️.

We are asking council to:

✅ Revisit the GMC Heritage Alteration Permit
✅ Impose stronger design requirements
✅ Require further independent heritage reviews

💕 For the love of Fort Langley, please share 💕









📸 PHOTO CREDIT: Daily Hive, Vancouver

https://www.heritagewatchbc.ca/fort-langley/issues/glover-road

 Flower season has begun….

Peonies are popping!!