⚓ How heat and wildfires could impact New Westies

Plus: a New West-related Jeopardy! update

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New West Anchor Staff
July 20, 2023

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Hello Anchor friends!

It is hard to ignore the hot weather—all you have to do is step outside during the day to feel like you’re walking into an oven. My husband and I have personally been sitting in front of our fan every single day. I also have a tiny bear—or is it a cat?—hand fan I make use of when I have to work in our office, which is the warmest spot in our apartment.

Today I’ve got a piece for you that looks at the potential impacts of the heat and the current (not very good) wildfire season on New West. Be sure to keep scrolling so you can give it a read. 👇🏼

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LOCAL NEWS

A warm, sunny July day at Moody Park

On Tuesday the provincial government gave an update regarding the wildfire season across BC. That update included anticipated weather conditions for the rest of this summer, and it sounds like we won’t be seeing much rain.

Learn about how to stay ahead of the heat, the potential smoky skies, and how to conserve water.

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🗞 In other news

Picket update. After initially getting back on the lines, striking workers with International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has revoked its notice. (CTV Vancouver)

Policing in Surrey. The province’s solicitor general told the City of Surrey yesterday it must move forward with the Surrey Police Service—that means it will be transitioning from its use of the RCMP.

Unaffordable housing. Teresa Chhina, who helps those in need find affordable housing, says she’s run into the same problem—even though she makes $67,000 a year. (CBC Vancouver)

Electric unicycle tickets. Some local riders are demanding change after they told CTV Vancouver they were ticketed anywhere from $60 to $800. Some of the infractions include driving without insurance.

Oversized load. Once again, a truck with an oversized load hit an overpass—it happened in Delta on Tuesday. The province previously mentioned fines could be coming for truck drivers who do this. At least 16 such crashes have happened since 2021. (CTV Vancouver)

THE ANSWER IS…

A New Westie’s Jeopardy! journey

Do you know the answer to this question? 👆🏼 Jeopardy on YouTube.

Just in case it’s still on your to-watch list, we won’t tell you how New Westie Chelsea Watt fared on Tuesday night’s episode of Jeopardy!, but if you want a cut-to-the-chase recap of what she was up against in Final Jeopardy!, there is a clip available to watch. A note that it does include the outcome of the game—you have been warned!

Watt, who works for BC Hydro, spent years hoping to get on the show. Her wish recently came true, and she flew to California a while ago to compete.

“I am so deeply overwhelmed by all the support and reaction to my appearance on Jeopardy…Thank you all for your kind words and support and everyone who cheered me on,” Watt said in a Tweet Tuesday evening.

🗓️ New West events

Today, July 20

  • New West Farmers Market. 3 to 7pm. Tipperary Park.

  • Perkele Power kettlebell workouts. 5pm. East field corner, Queen’s Park.

  • Yoga in the Park. 6pm. Pier Park.

  • Queen’s Park concert series. 7pm. Queen’s Park Bandshell.

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

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

  • Take it to the Limit. A tribute to The Eagles. Ticket prices vary. 7:30pm. Massey Theatre.

Friday, July 21

  • Stroller walk and chat. Brought to you by New West Families. 9:30am. Meet at the large Queen’s Park picnic shelter.

  • Global Tea Party. 2 to 4pm. Gong Cha New West.

  • Grand opening: Origins Chocolate Bar. 4pm. 538 Victoria St.

  • Fridays on Front. 5pm. Front St. Mews.

  • Summer Night Market. 5pm. River Market.

  • A Night at the Bookstore. 6:30pm. Kinder Books at the Quay.

  • Live music. Featuring Ryan Laird. 7pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

  • Spot the Bot. 8:30pm. House of Comedy.

  • Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, July 22

  • Super Saturday. “Fiery friend and foe” is the theme. Admission prices vary. Fraser River Discovery Centre.

  • Community curbside sale. 10am. 60 to 68 Richmond St.

  • Live music. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

  • Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Sunday, July 23

  • 12th St. Fest. 11:30am. Brought to you by the West End Business Association. Multiple points along 12th, including 6th Ave.

  • Queen’s Park concert series. 2pm. Queen’s Park Bandshell.

Monday, July 24

  • Monday Music in the Park. Featuring Kelly Haigh and Jimmy Roy. 6pm. Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park.

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

  • Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.

  • Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, July 25

  • WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborough Community Centre.

  • Perkele Power kettlebell workouts. 6pm. East field corner, Queen’s Park.

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

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

  • Music bingo. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

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

  • Name that Tune! 7pm. Hops Northwest.

Wednesday, July 26

  • Poetry in the Park. 6:30pm. Queen’s Park Bandshell.

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

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

Ongoing

  • I Heart New West. Various times and dates, including Friday from 11am to 8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Columbia Square, Unit 103.

  • Dust. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesday: 10am to 5pm. Thursdays: 10am to 8pm. New Media Gallery.

  • The ‘Where’s Waldo?’ event. Brought to you by Kinder Books. On until July 30.

  • Through our Eyes. 10am to 5pm. Anvil Centre community art gallery.

  • Welcome to my Renaissance. Featuring art by James Groening. On until July 30. Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am to 2pm. Gallery at Queen’s Park.

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