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Hello Anchor friends!

A few weeks ago, Michelle Spelay reached out to us to ask whether we take nominations for community spotlights, and I said of course! Today’s community spotlight features a familiar face if you’ve frequented Steel & Oak, with Jordan Brett getting his time to shine in our Anchor newsletter.

I’ve had the privilege of meeting Jordan—I interviewed him ahead of the inaugural Steel & Oak Beer Run this year—and you can tell how much he not only loves running, but how much he cares about the community. I hope you’ll join us in celebrating a wonderful New Westie. Check out what his pals had to say about him below. 👇

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FEATURE STORY

First truth, then meaningful reconciliation

There are some tough truths the city is coming to grips with when it comes to its relationship with Indigenous peoples.

From why we don’t have an Indigenous land base that we acknowledge, to what the city is doing to now maintain, repair, and rebuilding relationships with 34 local nations, bands, and governments, we’re getting the details from the city’s Indigenous relations advisor in today’s lead story.

LOCAL EVENTS

On Your Block is back!

There are just a couple days left until this made-in-New West festival returns to Tipperary Park. It’ll be taking place from 1 to 9pm, and includes all kinds of activities, food, and fun. Learn more about what you won’t want to miss!

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🗑 Delays. The city says it’s dealing with some equipment issues so there may be a delay in garbage pick-up from now until Friday. Please report any missed pick-ups if you are impacted.

🎨 Deadline. A reminder that if you’re a local artist, there’s an opportunity for you to show your work at The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Deadline is July 15. Learn more about signing up.

🙅 Just don’t. New West Police put out a tweet on Tuesday reminding people not to swim in the Fraser River. They’re reminding you to stay cool using one of the city’s water parks or pools.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Jordan Brett of Steel & Oak

He’s a fixture at one of our local breweries—and he was nominated by friends and colleagues for an Anchor Community Spotlight! Get to know Jordan Brett, the man who is using running—among other things—to bring people together.

THROWBACK THURSDAY

This photo posted by the New Westminster Museum and Archives shows a group of children standing outside a home in the city. It’s believed the photo was taken sometime in the 1930s. If any of the children were still alive, the museum believes they’d be about 100 years old.

🗓️ New West events

Today, July 6

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

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

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

• Queen’s Park Concert Series. Featuring Quayside Voices. 7pm. Queen’s Park Bandshell.

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

Friday, July 7

• Fridays on Front. This week’s theme is “kick-off.” 5pm. Front St. Mews, Downtown New West.

• I Heart New West artist’s reception. 6pm. Columbia Square, Unit 78.

Saturday, July 8

• Summer craft fair. Admission is by donation. 12pm. Bully’s Studios.

• On Your Block festival. 1pm. Tipperary Park.

• Swinging in the Park. Featuring the Witridge Brothers Quartet. 4pm. Moody Park.

• Live music. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Hidden Wonders. 9:30pm. Secret location.

Sunday, July 9

• Hidden Wonders. 7pm. Secret location.

• Movie Night. 7pm. Hops Northwest.

Monday, July 10

• Monday Music in the Park. 6pm. Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park.

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

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, July 11

• Story time event. Learn origami and meet the author of The Perfect Sushi, Emily Satoko Seo. Sign-up recommended. 11am + noon. Kinder Books.

• Work BC workshop. 4pm. Queensborough Community Centre.

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

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

• Name that Tune! 7pm. Hops Northwest Pub.

Wednesday, July 12

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

• Pet essential oil workshop. $60 per attendee. This is a dog-friendly workshop! 6:30pm. Be Pawtique on Columbia St.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

Ongoing

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

• Dust. Dust is interpreted through complex technologies, data collection, augmented videography, and sound. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday: 10am to 5pm. Thursday: 10am to 8pm. New Media Gallery.

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

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

• Queen’s Park concert series. Thursdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. On until July 30.

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