Hey there, New West.

Many moons ago I made one of my first paycheques delivering newspapers for the Burnaby Now. I thought it was so cool to get paid to play a small role in sharing something I enjoyed reading with others as I walked up and down the streets of North Burnaby every few weeks, placing rolled up papers and flyers on the doorsteps of homes.

Today, the era of the physical newspaper seems to be coming to an end, not only for Burnaby and The Now, but for the Tri-City News, and for the New West Record: last week The Record posted an article announcing the end of paper deliveries as it moves to a digital-only format.

We at The Anchor are sending our thoughts to those at the New West Record and the other publications impacted. Local, on-the-ground reporting is so needed in our cities. Pick up a copy if you can today—I know I will—it’s The Record’s final physical edition. You’ll still also be able to follow them on their website, and like us, they have a newsletter you can sign up for.

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Today: ☀️ 23

Friday: ☀️ 23

Saturday: ☀️ 24

Sunday: ☀️ 25

Monday: ☀️ 25

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LOCAL NEWS AND HISTORY

New West newsprint

Newspapers have been a big part of New West’s fabric. With the recent news regarding The Record moving to a digital format—and part of its longstanding presence in the community circulating a paper edition—we’re taking a look at how long our city has relied on newspapers and the history behind them.

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🏆 Pride award nominations. Know of an extraordinary person in the New West community who deserves to be recognized? Learn more about the two awards up for grabs.

🙌 New West Families volunteers. Are you able to lend a helping hand? This local family favourite is hoping volunteers will be able to step up and help them out with their operations.

⚠ A heads up. Meta has begun to hide New West Anchor content on its Facebook and Threads platforms in response to Bill C-18.

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🗞 In other news

Strapped for cash. A family from Vancouver says they’re going to have to eat the cost of about $4,000 for a heat pump after learning that rebate money, available at the municipal level, had run out. (CityNews Vancouver)

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The federal government says it’s taking the next steps to have Indigenous groups buy in to the pipeline. (CBC/Bloomberg)

Artifacts. Some construction at Vancouver International Airport has been stopped after workers found what are thought to be Indigenous artifacts in the area. (CTV Vancouver)

Cancelled. If you were planning to go to Hawaii anytime soon, a heads up: some flights have been cancelled between Vancouver and Maui as crews on the island battle a wildfire. (CBC Vancouver)

Banned. A former Nanaimo principal can’t teach for 15 years after sending sexual messages to someone he thought was underage. Apparently, the person on the receiving end of the messages was an adult posing as a child to try and bust predators. (CityNews Vancouver)

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🤩 Community spotlight

ICYMI: Johanna Pabon

Johanna Pabon has been posting about her experiences in New West, and if you haven’t had a chance to follow her on social media, you should! Her positive vibes and fun reels of events like Car Free Day and Music in the Park over Instagram make for a fantastic experience—and it’s also an opportunity to learn some Spanish. We’re revisiting why she started New West en Espanol.

We love playing a role in getting to know local New Westies. There are so many of you doing incredible work out there.

It’s a team effort to be able to do this though, and we need support from the community. Become an Anchor Insider member today so we can keep covering all the cool things New Westies are doing!

🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS

Today, Aug. 10

• Sketching by the River. 2pm. Waterfront Esplanade.

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

• Pride Painters. For those aged 11-18. 3:30pm. New West Youth Centre.

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

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

Friday, Aug. 11

• Fridays on Front. This week’s theme is “Throwback.” 5pm. Front St. Mews.

• Hidden Wonders. 7 & 9:30pm. Secret Location.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, Aug. 12

• Trans, Gender Diverse & Two-Spirit Inclusive Swim. 12:15pm. Moody Park Pool.

• LGBTQ+ Rights & History. For those 9-12 years of age, along with their caregivers. 1pm. New West Public Library, Main Branch.

• Youth writing workshop. For those 12-18 years old. 2pm. New West Public Library, Main Branch.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Sunday, Aug. 13

• Dust—final day! Check out this incredibly thoughtful showing, all about, well… dust. Gallery hours. New Media Gallery.

• Queen’s Park concert series. Featuring Zox of the Forest. 2pm. Queen’s Park Bandshell.

• Queers in Technology. For those aged. 18 and older. 1pm. Art & Tech LAB, Anvil Centre.

• Expressive Art Therapy drop-in. Brought to you by Arrieta Art Studio and New West Hospice Society. 1pm. Arrieta Art Studio on Front St.

• Circus Sundays. 1pm. Westminster Pier Park.

• Hidden Wonders. 7pm. Secret location.

Monday, Aug. 14

• Storytime Fun with Family Place. For children 0-6 years of age. Presented by New Westminster Family Place. 9:30am. Westminster Pier Park.

• Youth Pride Week. Until Aug. 19. 3:30pm. New West Youth Centre.

• Monday Music in the Park. Featuring No Fun. 6pm. Centennial Lodge.

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

• Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Mornings by the River with Ginalina. 10:30am. Westminster Pier Park.

• WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborugh Community Centre.

• Family Art in the Park. 6pm. Queensborough Community Centre.

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

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

• Music bingo. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

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

• Name that tune! 7pm. Hops New West.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

• Pride Hoedown. 2pm. Century House.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Trivia night. 7:30pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

Ongoing

• Drink New West bingo. On until Aug. 31. Participating locations.

• Tafoni. On until Aug. 27. Gallery hours only. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.

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