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Plus: Music and a fundraiser 40 years in the making
New West Anchor Staff
June 15, 2023
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Welcome to Thursday, New West!
The other day I spotted a note on the door to my apartment building, announcing the official opening of the Agnes Greenway, happening this Saturday. I’m curious to see how the use of the space will pan out in the years to come, but it’s always nice to see (and hear!) the kiddos scootering, skateboarding, biking, and walking to Qayqat Elementary weekday mornings.
Another recent discovery along the Greenway? Ueno Sakura Japanese restaurant. It opened not too long ago, and on Tuesday night my husband and I finally enjoyed a meal there. The portions (including their pork, shrimp, and chive dumplings) were MASSIVE, and the man at the counter was so friendly. I’ll be back.
They’re not on Instagram as far as I can tell, but they do have a website.
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LOCAL NEWS
Michael Dunn wants to help New Westminster Secondary School buy a new tuba through a fundraiser that’s been 40 years in the making.
Decades after writing some of the songs on the album, he’s finally had the chance to produce his debut release while supporting local musicians.
Why Dunn says this album is full of New West influence, musicians and community love.
SPONSORED BY CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER
Pet Ownership Awareness Month
This June, take some time to review the City’s Animal Care and Control Bylaw to ensure you’re meeting your responsibilities as a cat or dog owner.
Some responsibilities for dog owners include ensuring your dog has a valid licence from New Westminster Animal Services, keeping your dog leashed unless on private property or in a designated off-leash area, and picking up your dog’s waste and disposing of it in the trash. For cat owners, ensure your cat has permanent ID (tattoo or microchip) and that your contact information is up to date. Cats that venture outdoors must also be spayed or neutered.
Visit NewWestCity.ca/Pet-Ownership to learn more about your responsibility as a pet owner, and find out how you can win a $100 gift certificate to Bosley’s for your cat or dog!
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
Anniversary time! Who is ready to party?! Steel & Oak, the made-in-New-West brewery, is having a party to celebrate its 9th anniversary on Sunday, June 25 from noon to 5pm.
Don’t forget. The auditions for Royal City Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will be happening on Sunday, June 25.
Business survey. The City of New West is hoping locals will complete this Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses survey that looks at support for local retail shopping.
Waxing models wanted. Savvy Wax Lounge is looking for some help on Sunday, June 18. Those who are interested can check out their Instagram for details.
SPONSORED BY COASTAL JAZZ & BLUES SOCIETY
Vancouver International Jazz Festival is one week away
Don’t miss the 2023 Vancouver International Jazz Festival from Jun. 23 until Jul. 2. With more than 140 shows, including 50 free performances at venues across downtown and Granville Island.
Visit CoastalJazz.ca for tickets and show information.
🗞 In other news
Trove Desserts to shut down. This New West-based bakery announced on Tuesday that after two years, its bakery operations will end on June 24.
ICYMI. Didn’t have the chance to read Monday’s New West council recap? We have you covered.
Columbia Square. We’ve got the latest information on the redevelopment proposal if you missed that, too.
Charges approved. Two teens are said by New West Police to be responsible for stabbings that happened at the Columbia SkyTrain station in April.
911 surge. There’s been a spike in calls ahead of the summer, according to E-Comm: compared to the same time frame last year—the first five months of the year—there’s been a 21% increase.
Pilot project. An estimated 100 Vancouver police officers will be wearing body cameras. This project stems from recommendations made in an inquest into the death of Myles Gray, who died in 2015.
Call for artists. Arts New West (previously the Arts Council of New West) is accepting submissions from now until July 15. Don’t miss your chance to have your work displayed throughout the city.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Jedro “JedRocks” Magtoto spent part of his younger years living Uptown. He recently penned a memoir about his experience with cancer. Supplied.
Many are familiar with the ubiquitous F*ck Cancer campaign, but a Filipino Canadian writer who spent part of his childhood in New West wants to flip the script through his new memoir, Thank You, Cancer.
Get to know Jedro “JedRocks” Magtoto, the many hats he wears, and why he wants to carve out the space for a different perspective on the disease.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Yep, New West’s Museum and Archives definitely has an archival reading room. There are some incredible finds to be had, including very, very old council minutes (imagine writing council minutes in cursive!), ledgers, and more.
Drop-in hours are on Tuesdays:
10am to noon
1:30 to 4:30pm
And of course, take a moment to learn more about what the museum and archives has to offer.
🗓️ New West events
Today, June 15
New West Farmers Market. Find food, fresh fruits and veggies, and artisan wares. 3 to 7pm. Tipperary Park.
Naloxone training. 6pm. New West Farmers Market at Tipperary Park.
Perkele Power. Enjoy a kettle bell workout outside. 5pm. East field corner, Queen’s Park.
Paint with the Wonderpups. 6pm. Arrieta Art Studio.
Karaoke night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Wreck it Ralph and Into the Toy Box. Tickets start at $10. 7pm. Massey Theatre.
Pawty night. Where dogs (and humans!) can socialize. $10 per dog, walk-ins welcome. 7pm. Be Pawtique.
Trivia night. 7:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.
Friday, June 16
Kinder Books story time: art & Spanish. Free event. Registration recommended. 10am. Second floor, River Market.
Vancouver Youth Choir. 7pm. Tickets start at $10. Massey Theatre.
Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.
Saturday, June 17
Queensborough children’s festival. 11am. Queensborough Community Centre outdoor stage.
Agnes St. Greenway celebration. 11am. Qayqayt Elementary.
Live music. Featuring Harris & Debray. 1pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.
Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.
Sunday, June 18
Kinder Books: story time. Featuring local author Mark Smith, who wrote The Deepest Dig and The Weird Sisters. For aged 4+. Registration recommended. 10am. Second floor, River Market.
Community bike ride. Featuring Hume Park, Sapperton Landing, and Queen’s Park. Registration required. 10am. Meet at Century House.
New Westminster and District Concert band and Jazz band. Part of the Queen’s Park concert series. 2pm. Band shell, Queen’s Park.
Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 5pm. Secret location.
Movie night. 7pm. Hops Northwest Pub.
Monday, June 19
808 Royal Open House. Online session only. Douglas College.
Kinder Books: story time for babies and toddlers. Free event. Sign up recommended. 10am. Second floor, River Market.
Poker night. Registration starts at 6:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.
Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.
Tuesday, June 20
808 Royal Open House. Douglas College.
The Bicycle’s Rise to Fame and Glory. 10am. Century House.
Open House. 4pm. Queen’s Park preschool.
Perkele Power. Enjoy a kettle bell workout outside. 6pm. East field corner, Queen’s Park.
Open Mic night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Name that Tune! 7pm. Hops Northwest Pub.
Wednesday, June 21
Rainbow connections cafe. 3pm. Eighth and Eight spaces.
Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Trivia night. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.
Ongoing
Tying it All Together. An art exhibit featuring NWSS grad class of 2023. Happening until June 25. Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm. Queen’s Park gallery.
Our Town. Presented by the Vagabond Players. Tickets start at $12. Until June 24. Bernie Legge Theatre.
Bike drive. Donate your used bikes until June 30. Cap’s in Sapperton.
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.