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Happy Tuesday, New West.

For those who aren’t in the know, we have a Threads account, and we hope you’ll give us a follow. I’ve seen over the weeks that a number of members of the New West community have made their way over there—and we’re no exception! Threads is quite experimental though, so we’re still maintaining our accounts on Instagram and Twitter.

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🌡 Temperature check

Today: ☀️ 27

Wednesday: ☀️ 31

Thursday: ☀️ 29

7-day forecast

CONGRATULATIONS, CENTURY HOUSE!

The ‘house’ that almost wasn’t

With Century House marking the big 6-5 this Sunday—then celebrating on Monday—we’re looking at how the much-loved community space almost didn’t happen. Learn more about what the centre entails today, and how it’s bridging gaps figuratively—and literally—among a host of generations.

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Ultra-wealthy investors fall in love with this app (here’s why)

While financial markets tanked in 2022, one market saw its best performance in 277 years. The blue-chip art market – hauling in nearly $18 billion. Millionaires and billionaires love this market, but now you don’t need to be one to get access.

Masterworks is the fintech platform that lets you diversify your portfolio in this currently booming market. Their last three sales in 2022 handed investors 10.4%, 35.0%, and 13.9% net returns respectively.

After all, contemporary art prices outpaced the S&P 500 by 131% from 1995-2021 with a near 0 correlation to stocks according to Citi. Thanks to Masterworks, investing in art by Banksy, Picasso, and Basquiat is easier than using ChatGPT to automate your emails.

Want in? Offerings can sell out in just minutes, but New West Anchor Subscribers can get early access by skipping the waitlist to join. 

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📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🤔 Who is: Chelsea Watt? This New Westie will make her “appearance” on Jeopardy! after taping the episode a while ago. Cheer her on and learn more about how she made it to the legendary game show!

🚓 Public opinion. New West police say there will be an opportunity to participate in a public opinion survey about the department. More details should be on the way in your mail. Ipsos will be running the poll.

🧺 Farmers Market Tour & Taste contest. We know New West has a great farmers market, but you could win a chance to explore some of the others in BC. Find out how.

🚿 Misting stations. If you need to stay cool, there are options. Take a look at this list of places where you can find a misting station in New West.

♻️ Don't put books in your recycling! While magazines can go in your paper recycling, hardcover and paperback books are not accepted. Consider donating them instead.*

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🗞 In other news

Hollywood North. The labour dispute may be based in America, but some of the effects of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes are apparently being felt in Canada. (CTV)

A need for rain. The next two weeks are expected to be quite dry, which could spell trouble for the current wildfire situation in the province. (CityNews)

Some good news. A Coquitlam senior with Alzheimer’s who went missing for five days was found in a couple’s backyard—the couple are also in Coquitlam. (Global BC)

Aggressive cougar. The big cat was spotted at Cultus Lake on Friday. It apparently killed a pet at the Clear Creek Campground. (CityNews)

Fired. A BC man who saved a baby moose from a bear was fired from his job. Mark Skage was fired for going against AFD Petroleum’s wildlife protocols. (CBC)

🤩 Community spotlight

Well done, Olivia!

New West’s Olivia Becher recently won a spot in the Green Dream internship program. Her prize includes $1,000 towards her education, along with work in the forest sector over six weeks in the summer.

Becher will continue her work with Canfor, and is in her fourth year at UBC. She’s working on a combined major in business and computer science.

This initiative is put on by the Forest Products Association of Canada.

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!

🤝 Now hiring

Bartender with experience at Frankie G’s

On-call cell guard at Commissionaires BC

Communications officer at Douglas College

Corporate marketing specialist at TransLink

Director, Chronic Disease Programs at YMCA

Customer success manager at The Answer Company

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SPONSORED BY CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL

Caribbean Days Festival is back!

BC’s original Caribbean festival returns for the hottest weekend of the year. Enjoy two full days of tropical rhythms, carnival, cuisine, and culture. All ages, free of charge.

Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam (near Skytrain)

• July 29: 10am-8pm (Carnival Parade 1:30pm)

• July 30: 11am-7pm

Full Details: caribbeandays.ca

🍴 Where to eat and drink

Origins Chocolate Bar. In case you’ve missed it, this chocolate shop recently opened its new location, and it’s serving up iced hot chocolate. Origins was previously at River Market.

Delicia Cafe & Bakery. The relatively new spot announced on Sunday that it has gelato for sale.

Yum Donuts. The Sapperton shop recently introduced an orange chocolate donut.

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💸 Local deals and specials

Gastronomia Italia. Want to skip the cooking? Take home the Porchetta Thursday offering for $36. Book ahead and take the evening to relax.

Mark Prosser Art. He’s got a sale going on, and this includes his Starry Pattullo print. Use the code SUMMER20 to take 20% off your order. Read our previous feature on Mark.

Frankie G’s has an Island Hopper’s deal that includes lunch deals every Friday from 11am to 6pm.

Serious Coffee at Plaza 88 has a $14 eggwich combo that includes the sandwich, a drink, and a dessert. Yum!

Know an awesome deal New Westies should know about? Reply back to our newsletter to share it.

🗓️ Things to do

Poetry in the Park. This week’s event features poet Tolu Oloruntoba, who has been a physician and editor. Every Wednesday this summer at 6:30pm at the Queen’s Park Bandshell.

The Cup. Vancouver’s answer to The Kentucky Derby, returns bigger and better than ever this Saturday playing host to over 10,000 derby revellers. Limited tickets are still available.*

Where Planted. Features art by Melissa H. Clark, with a focus on home and nature. Find it at the Plaskett Gallery. On until July 25.

Farmers Market Yoga. This free event is just around the corner! You’ll need to sign up to save a spot. Happening July 27.

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