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Pilot who died in Gabriola crash loved to fly, fix things and tell jokes, family says

Pilot who died in Gabriola crash loved to fly, fix things and tell jokes, family says

Alex Bahlsen was passionate about flying airplanes, liked to fix things, and was inclined to tell complex jokes, his family says in a statement. Bahlsen, 62, was the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Gabriola Island on Tuesday night.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Conservative efforts to find a new leader

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Conservative efforts to find a new leader

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Behind the scenes at Conservative HQ after Andrew Scheer announced his resignation as party leader.
Eric Akis: Chicken Marbella a festive holiday dish for a crowd

Eric Akis: Chicken Marbella a festive holiday dish for a crowd

The first time I tried chicken Marbella, 30 plus years ago, I found its flavour so intriguing that I immediately started musing about the origins of the dish.
Jack Knox: For plumbers, Christmas goes down the drain when the pipes are calling

Jack Knox: For plumbers, Christmas goes down the drain when the pipes are calling

Colin Coxon fished half a turkey baster out of somebody’s pipes one holiday. Then there were the wedding rings that, having been removed prior to the stuffing of the bird, somehow swam down a sink.
New Westminster maps out theatre vision with new strategy

New Westminster maps out theatre vision with new strategy

New Westminster has adopted a new strategy that maps out the city’s plans for its theatres. On Dec.
Has New Westminster lost that loving feeling?

Has New Westminster lost that loving feeling?

Ask City Hall
New Westminster approves new program to support women in recovery

New Westminster approves new program to support women in recovery

A new program aims to fill a gap in care for women striving to stay clean and sober.
Metro Vancouver Lyft passengers will pay at least $5 just to hail a ride

Metro Vancouver Lyft passengers will pay at least $5 just to hail a ride

Lyft unveils its pricing scheme for Metro Vancouver
All ages urged to get flu shot, help to protect health of seniors

All ages urged to get flu shot, help to protect health of seniors

Rates of influenza vaccination for seniors are good, but British Columbians of all ages could help the elderly by boosting overall immunization rates, the B.C. Seniors Advocate said Thursday.
Alex Fraser Bridge zipper truck ready to give northbound rush hour relief (WITH VIDEO)

Alex Fraser Bridge zipper truck ready to give northbound rush hour relief (WITH VIDEO)

Northbound morning commuters on the Alex Fraser Bridge will have four lanes to choose from next week with the introduction of a moveable barrier system using a so-called zipper truck.