⚓ First look: the Columbia Square development

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Welcome to Tuesday, New West!

When I first saw the proposed sketches for the Columbia Square development, I was pretty stunned. It is quite different from the space we know now!

I hope you’ll take a chance to look at The Anchor piece on the suggested development, as I’d love to hear what you think. Fill out our poll of the day below or reply to the newsletter to share your two cents.

LOCAL NEWS

First look: Columbia Square development

EDGAR Development will take the lead on this pedestrian-focused space, which will include six to eight residential towers and a daycare space. The developer is also promising “significant rental” as part of its community.

However, the City of New Westminster has cautioned that the development is in the early stages, and there is still some info that needs to be provided by EDGAR.

Get the full scoop in The Anchor’s piece, which you can find here.

LOCAL POLITICS

New West council: youngsters seek change

Along with a Monday afternoon workshop, we had a meeting picking up from where it left off about two weeks ago. Before reading Monday night’s recap, you may want to take a look at what happened at the May 29 city council meeting.

• Click here for the recap of the previous council meeting, which happened May 29.

• Click here for last night’s council recap

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

💨 A blustery day. If you’ve got patio furniture up, make sure it’s secure: New West and other parts of Metro Vancouver are under a special weather statement. Said statement involves wind. A lot of it. The wind will move in this afternoon.

🚲 Bike Day. There will be an event on June 24 from 11am to 2pm at Moody Park. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part fun events the bike skills challenge, as well as the bicycle health check.

🏳️‍🌈 New West Pride. There will be a social drop-in event from 6 to 8pm this evening at Steel & Oak.

💦 Stage 1 watering restrictions for residential and non-residential are in effect! These restrictions help prepare for potential water shortages during the warmer months. Learn more at NewWestCity.ca/LawnWatering, and do your part to ensure the supply is there when we need it!*

🚣🏻‍♀️ Kick off summer at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, featuring the continent’s biggest race, plus Dear Rouge and SABAI on the TD Main Stage next weekend!*

💰 The City is looking for community input on some key questions about the 2024 City Budget. Take their survey for a chance to win $50!*

*Sponsored Listing

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

New Westie nabs Courage to Come Back award

A big congratulations to Rachel Goldman, who is a recipient of one of this year’s Courage to Come Back Awards, in the medical category. This public speaker, singer, and sports radio and TV producer has battled Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) her entire life.

Her body has recently been rejecting the antibiotics that keep her alive, but that hasn’t stopped her from achieving: she’s been volunteering virtually at her children’s school and in the Jewish community.

“If my story can speak to just one person who has felt the unending loneliness, helplessness, and disappointment of chronic illness, then my struggle can be a force for hope,” says Goldman.

Goldman officially received the award last Friday, June 9.

🤝 Now hiring

• Waxing specialist at Savvy Wax Lounge.

• Part-time office work at Liberty Tax Services.

• Service Technician at Toyota.

• General worker at Harbour Liquor.

Hiring in New West? Reply to this email and let us know!

Where to eat and drink

🦐 Longtail Kitchen offers up Thai food with a modern twist on the waterfront. Some customer favourites are the green curry tofu, crispy chicken wings, and Pad Thai. You can find them at 810 Quayside Dr., #116.

🤤 Jokim Kitchen is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes, with its customers recommending the steak and vermicelli. It’s closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and is located at 628 6th St., #103.

☕ Hive Cafe is a quaint space serving up a variety of all your usual favourites such as coffee, lattes, cakes, and cookies, but also vegan options to ensure that everyone can serve their sweet tooth. Find them at 609 Front St.

Local deals and specials

Poshism Beauty Studio. This New West studio is having a sale on microblading for 30% off. Discount ends June 23.

RCH Thrift. Books, lamps, women’s tops, women’s blouses, women’s light jackets, shoes, boots, games, and puzzles are 50% for the entire month.

Know an awesome deal New Westies should know about? Reply back and let us know!