⚓ Meet Simon and his soapbox

🏠 And step into New West heritage homes

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New West Anchor Staff
May 25, 2023

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Welcome to Thursday!

Once again, I’m wishing I was able to clone myself.

Today alone, there are a handful of events in New West I want to go to, but they’re happening all at once!

Never let anyone tell you that New West is boring or that there’s nothing to do. If you scroll down to the events list… you’ll see why. 😉

Ria Renouf

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Caroline Short, left, and Simon Vanderloo pose with soap they've made, sold under the Simon's Soapbox banner. Supplied.

How has soap solidified relationships for a brother-sister duo that grew up in New Westminster?

Meet Simon Vanderloo and Caroline Short, two social entrepreneurs who are using Simon’s Soapbox to create change for the better.

LOCAL NEWS

Remarks from the mayor’s State of the City

From questions about land acknowledgement to discussions about permits, Mayor Patrick Johnstone gave his State of the City address Wednesday afternoon.

There is some important context you may want to look at here before checking out our Twitter recap—you can find said recap here. The response from the New West Progressives to the event is here.

SPONSORED BY DRAGON BOAT BC

The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival is back June 24-25!

The continent's flagship dragon boat festival hits False Creek next month, and there's more than ever to see. With dragon boat races every eight minutes starting at 9am, the TD Main Stage's 100% local lineup including Dear Rouge and Sabai, cultural demonstrations and activities, food trucks, local vendors, and lion and dragon dance.

The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival's 35th anniversary is Vancouver's ultimate summer kickoff party!

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📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🎞️ Submit your films. The New West Film Society is accepting films for consideration until the end of July. Send in your suggestions here.

🏅More hardware. Congrats to the Salmonbellies’ junior women’s team. They managed to nab a silver medal at the Adanac Challenge over the weekend. The U15 girls team took home bronze!

🏠 Century House summer bazaar. It’s back! Find amazing jewelry, quilts, plants, books, linens, tools, and electronics—to name a few. This event is happening on Saturday, June 3 from 10am to 2pm.

🎨 Cultural crawl. Hard to believe, but New West Cultural Crawl is accepting applicants for its October event. The crawl is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work. Click here to learn more about whether you qualify.

🍎 There’s one week left in the Mayor’s Food Bank Challenge. Donate today to help the Greater Vancouver Food Bank feed people in need in our community.*

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🗞 In other news

Cool down. The outdoor pools are open, thanks mainly to that earlier-than-usual warm weather. Bookmark this page—this is where the city is keeping track of opening hours throughout the season.

Who did it? Police in New West are trying to find two suspects thought to be responsible for a run of vandalism that happened last Sunday night—10 vehicles were sprayed with orange and blue paint. Watch the surveillance video here.

BC Ferries outage. No one is sharing any information about the outage’s cause, which impacted some technical service for about eight hours on Monday. (CTV Vancouver)

Bike path. A path slated to go through Richmond’s Steveston area is still dealing with a budget shortfall after council voted on Tuesday night not to earmark $2.5M for it. (CBC Vancouver)

Legal challenge. The David Suzuki Foundation has launched a legal challenge against plans for a multi-billion-dollar container terminal in Delta. (CBC Vancouver)

World’s worst McDonald’s. How did the now-closed McDonald’s in Ottawa end up with the moniker? From raccoon fights to one police chief’s characterization of this specific location, there’s more to the story than just a brief brush of online fame. (The Big Story Podcast)

THROWBACK THURSDAY

L to r: the exterior of 1022 Seventh Ave., and one of its bedrooms. 360hometours.ca

If you’ve ever wondered what the inside of some of the older homes in our city look like, you’re in luck: there’s an opportunity to explore 12 of them on Sunday, May 28 during the annual Heritage Homes Tour, put together by Heritage New West.

Get all the details about the event here.

🗓️ New West events

Ongoing

  • Romance and Roses. New West artist Marney-Rose Edge aims to bring beauty, falling in love, and romance to the forefront of our conversations. On until May 28. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am to 2pm. Queen’s Park.

  • Building a Better Tomorrow through Art. An art exhibition featuring the works of students with diverse needs from the Burnaby School District, New Westminster School District, and the Vancouver School District. On until May 31. Anvil Centre.

  • Hidden Fragments: Layers of Discovery. Six artists recently met at a workshop where they discovered new methods of working with discarded paper and paint. Be sure to check out their work. On until June 9. Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre.

  • Bike donation drive. On until June 30. Cap’s New Westminster. 434A Columbia St.

Today, May 25

  • New West Farmers Market. Enjoy artisan fare, fresh fruit and veggies, food trucks, and family fun activities. 3pm. Tipperary Park.

  • Perkele Power. Workout to focus on strength, cardio, and mobility. 5:30pm. Queen’s Park.

  • New West Pride social. Sip on some beer, have a bite to eat, and get social. 6pm. The Terminal Pub.

  • Tellers of Short Tales. Featuring Cristy Watson, an award-winning author and poet. Email [email protected] to get your link to this free event. 6pm. Online.

  • Grand opening: Manhas Aesthetics. 6pm. 103-408 E. Columbia St.

  • Paint night: Emerald Bay. Paint a beautiful sunset lake. Your ticket includes all your supplies, along with a select beverage. $43. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

  • Hidden Wonders. The man who fooled Penn & Teller twice brings his show, Hidden Wonders, to a new hidden performance space. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. Secret location.

Friday, May 26

  • Beer Friday. Brew up new connections and sip into the weekend with the New West Chamber of Commerce. 4pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

  • Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. Secret location.

Saturday, May 27

  • Investigation: Migration. Don’t miss this week’s Super Saturday: exploring the various features of the Fraser River. Admissions costs vary by age and membership level. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.

  • Hyack parade. Enjoy a parade and a festival afterwards filled with artisan wares, food trucks, and family fun. 11am. 6th St. & Tipperary Park.

  • Time Steps. This show celebrates the 20th anniversary of West Coast Tap. Tickets start at $34. 7pm. Massey Theatre.

  • Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. Secret location.

Sunday, May 28

  • IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. This is BC’s largest fundraiser to help ensure people living with a diagnosis in New West and Burnaby are getting the care they need. Registration at 10am. Central Park, Imperial St. entrance.

  • Community bike ride. Led by HUB New West, this ride includes a 15km trip from Century House to Queensborough. The event is free, but you’ll need to reserve a spot online. 10am. Meet at Century House.

  • Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. Help those impacted by Cystic Fibrosis walk to fundraise for a cure. 8:30am. Ryall Park.

  • Heritage New West. Tour heritage homes that have been saved from demolition. Tickets: $45. 10am.

  • Jane Coop & Seattle Symphony music players. Prominent Canadian pianist Jane Coop is joined by handpicked musicians from the Seattle Symphony to present a rousing program for New West audiences. Tickets start at $35. 3pm. Anvil Centre.

  • Hidden Wonders. Tickets start at $50. 7pm. Secret location.

Monday, May 29

  • Through Our Eyes. Featuring local Indigenous artists from Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass. The group’s goal is to create a forum where they could show their best art, connect, and encourage one another. Daily until July 26. 10am to 5pm. Anvil Centre Art Gallery.

  • Name that Tune! This is a weekly event. Call or email ahead to book your table and have some fun. 7pm. Hops: A Northwest Pub.

Wednesday, May 31

  • Building a Better Tomorrow through Art. An art exhibition featuring the works of students with diverse needs from the Burnaby School District, New Westminster School District, and the Vancouver School District. On until May 31. Anvil Centre.

  • Rainbow Connections Cafe. Coffee, conversations, and community building can be found here. 3pm. Eighth and Eight Spaces.

  • Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local Kitchen and Bar. 250 Columbia St.

  • Trivia night. Brought to you by IQ 2000 Trivia. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

  • Trivia night. 7pm. Frankie G’s.

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