Welcome to Thursday, New West.

For those keeping track of the Columbia Street closure related to the Pattullo Bridge replacement, there’s an update for you down below. Plus, it’s time to honour the youth of New West: learn all about Youth Week, which is nearly here! Enjoy!

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🌡 Temperature check

Today: 🌧️ 11°

Friday: 🌧️ 14°

Saturday: 🌧️ 12°

Sunday: 🌧️ 13°

Monday: 🌧️ 14°

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LOCAL NEWS

Columbia Street closure to be extended

As reported by The Record, the closure of a portion of Columbia Street will be going into late May. Initially, the closure was only supposed to be for one month. The extension is due to a longer-than-expected period to install structural supports for the new Surrey to New West crossing.

Everyone can still access local businesses along Front Street Mews. Learn more about the extension via The Record’s article.

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

📣 Mayor’s response. Mayor Patrick Johnstone wants to know why New West ended up on the province’s housing starts priority list when he says the city has been a leader on the issue. He gave a statement on Tuesday in response to the city being added to the province’s designated targets list.

🚶 Final steps. If you’re participating in the WALK30 challenge, a reminder that the event will end on April 30. Now’s your chance to get in those extra steps in this friendly competition!

🎙️ State of the City. A reminder that this will be taking place on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30am. It’ll be happening at the Starlight Casino and include remarks from Mayor Patrick Johnstone, along with a Q&A period. Tickets are $48 for New West Chamber members, $68 for non-members.

👻 Ghosts in May? On Saturday May 18, Ray Boulay will be performing at The Terminal Pub. If you bring an invisible ghost-buddy, not only will they get a song about them, you’ll also receive a floating pine cocktail. Learn more about the event!

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🗞 In other news

Pause. Premier David Eby says after a meeting with representatives from Meta, TikTok, X, and Snap there will now be an effort to form an online safety action table, in lieu of pushing ahead with online harms legislation. (CTV Vancouver)

🤩 Community spotlight

Youth Week is almost here!

New West’s young people will be celebrated from May 1 to May 8. This includes the New West Youth Awards, which will be taking place on Thursday May 2. Nominations were due on March 15 and the event is invite only. The award categories include leadership, community service, athletics, arts and culture, sustainability, and adult ally. Good luck to all the nominees!

Here’s what the rest of Youth Week looks like:

• Cultural collab. Wednesday May 1 from 4 to 8pm.

• Basketball showdown. Friday May 3 from 4 to 10pm.

• Bingo & Brunch. Sunday May 5 from 11am to 2pm.

• Art showcase. Monday May 6 from 4 to 8pm.

• It’s a Wrap! Tuesday May 7 from 4 to 8pm.

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🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS

Today, April 25

• New West Farmers’ Market. 3pm. Tipperary Park.

• Lounge Lizards: ROCKY and the GEMS. 5pm. New Media Gallery.

• Pub night fundraiser. Funds raised go to the Walk for Alzheimer’s Burnaby & New West edition. 6pm. Kelly O’Bryan’s & Carlos O’Bryan’s.

• Music bingo. 7pm. Another Beer Co.

• Karaoke night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Mary Poppins. Tickets start at $27. 7:30pm. Massey Theatre.

• Trivia night. 7:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 8pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

Friday, April 26

• Ribbon cutting & grand opening. 4pm. The Notorious Grey Fox.

• Fraser Valley Antiques & Collectibles Sale. 5pm. Queen’s Park Arena.

• Friendsday night board games. $2 entry. 6pm. 527 Front St. Mews.

• Mary Poppins. Tickets start at $27. 7:30pm. Massey Theatre.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 8pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, April 27

• Fraser Valley Antiques & Collectibles Sale. 9am. Queen’s Park Arena.

• Rotary bottle drop. 9am. 166 6th St.

• Independent bookstore day. 10am. Kinder Books. River Market.

• Independent bookstore day. 10am. Groove Cat Books and Records.

• Artist talks: Extinction + Soundscapes. 10am. Visit the New Media Gallery’s website for more info. Online via Zoom.

• Adoption event. 11am. Bosley’s Columbia Square.

• Recycled tech art workshop. For ages 8 to 12. 1pm. Anvil Centre.

• Pride social drop-in. 6pm. The Notorious Grey Fox.

• Mary Poppins. Tickets start at $27. 7:30pm. Massey Theatre.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 8pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Sunday, April 28

• Family story time with arts & crafts. 9:30am Kinder Books. River Market.

• Book launch party: Bunny Loves Beans. With Jane Whittingham. Brought to you by Kinder Books. 9:30am. Second floor, River Market.

• Day of mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. 11am. Westminster Pier Park.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 2pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Mary Poppins. Tickets start at $27. 2pm. Massey Theatre.

• Paint & sip: patio season. Tickets start at $36. 2pm. Georgie’s Local.

Monday, April 29 🎉 

• təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Opening Celebrations. 8:30am. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre.

• Poker night. 6:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

• Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, April 30

• WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborough Community Centre.

• Open mic: standup comedy. 6pm. The Terminal Pub.

• Trivia night. 6:30pm. Kelly O’Bryan’s.

• Open mic night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Name that tune! 7pm. Hops New West.

• Community dance practice. 8:30pm. New Westminster Secondary.

Wednesday, May 1

• Write-on contest submission deadline. Online.

• Cultural collaboration day. For ages 13 to 18. 4pm. New West Youth Centre.

• Parenting children with challenging behaviours. Free six-week parenting classes. Contact [email protected] for more information. 6pm. 422 Sixth St.

• New West Downtown Residents’ Association: Hyack Festival Presentation. 7pm. Holy Trinity Cathedral Hall.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

Ongoing

• Walk30 challenge. On until Apr. 30. Online.

• Vytnynanka. On until Apr. 30. Massey Theatre.

• Parade. On until May 5. Gallery hours. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.

• ZOOVEILLANCE. On until May 5. Gallery hours. New Media Gallery.

• Walking with SYM. On until May 29. Anvil Centre community gallery.

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