⚓Time for another special council meeting

Happy Tuesday!

On Sunday I achieved a goal I've been working on since October.

I ran the entire Vancouver Sun Run for the first time in more than a decade, and I'm really proud to have been able to accomplish this mission. I'll spare you the story, but I've been calling this run my "redemption arc" after a nasty foot injury.

I'm officially addicted to running again, so New Westies, I need to know: what are your favourite places/routes/spots to go for a run in the city?

Drop me a line and reply to this email!

Forward this to a friend so they can stay connected to New West Anchor too!

LOCAL NEWS

Property taxes officially go up

Property taxes will be going up by a rate of 6.4% after a special meeting of council on Monday night. But not all of council was on board.

Learn more about what happened, as well as some of the feedback residents gave during public delegations.

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🌉 Don't forget. As we first reported last Thursday, some closures are in effect for about five weeks along Columbia St. between McBride Blvd. and Elliot St. Details here.

🍵 Global Tea Series. Hosted by Cassius Khan, this free event is happening on Sunday, April 23 at the Massey Theatre. Learn more about it here. 

💰 Get those grants! Are you a not-for-profit looking for some funding? Perhaps the city can help. Deadline to apply is April 24, and successful applicants will be notified on May 31.

📣 The Mayor’s Annual State of the City Address is happening May 24 at Starlight Casino. Tickets will be available in early May.*

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🗞In other news

Condo loophole. A couple living in the Kitsilano neighbourhood says they may not be able to have a baby in the home they're currently sharing. They say a proposed bylaw requiring at least one person living in a unit be 55 and older has the potential to quash that dream. (CBC Vancouver)

Remembering a Burnaby fire fighter. Former NHL player Ray Sawada, who played 11 games with the Dallas Stars, died suddenly on Monday, April 10. The 38-year-old is survived by his wife and two kids. Friends have set up a GoFundMe to help support the family. (Burnaby Beacon)

Make-your-own-energy. The City of Burnaby is working creating its own District Energy Utility, hoping to recycle wasted energy to heat Burnaby businesses and homes. (Burnaby Beacon)

Stabbing victim's family speaks out. Ethan Bespflug's family is speaking out, after he was fatally stabbed while riding a bus in Surrey last Tuesday. The 17-year-old is being remembered as a good child who performed well in school. (CityNews Vancouver)

Public bathrooms. Looks like Burnaby is dealing with an issue that's fairly familiar to New West residents: Burnaby is looking to upgrade its washrooms, but with a specific focus on parks. Approximately half of Burnaby parks have somewhere for folks to erm, do their business. (Burnaby Beacon)

APRIL 22 IS EARTH DAY

Marking Earth Day in New Westminster

Whether you're looking to take part in an event, or make the day all your own, there are at least four events taking place right here in New Westminster.

There's still time to submit your Earth Day event if you're holding one: reply to this email with the details or drop us a line at [email protected].

🤝 Now hiring

• The Boston Pizza at Columbia Square is searching for a restaurant manager.

• Ames Tile & Stone needs a human resources manager. 

• BC Public Service is hiring for a temporary clerk.

• The Safeway on McBride is looking for a cashier.

Hiring in New West? Reply to this email and let us know!

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