Welcome to Tuesday!

I am always in awe when I speak to the youngsters in our community. There’s a perfect example in today’s newsletter—The Anchor had the opportunity to chat with four students taking part in Centre Stage, a musical revue that will have a two-day run this Thursday and Friday. Between Shrek and Centre Stage, NDUB is just oozing with talent.

Hats off to these teens as they get ready to roll out their show later this week. Keep scrolling to learn more about how you can support them!

SPONSORED BY BREWERY & THE BEAST

Vancouver’s best food and drink event of the summer is back July 9!

Brewery & the Beast—Festival of Meat—features 50 of the city’s best restaurants serving incredible dishes prepared with local ingredients and cooked over open fire. Refreshments include craft beer, cider, cocktails, wine, n/a drinks, and original live music.

Tickets for this premium culinary experience are all-inclusive, no additional purchasing required. To buy tickets and see all event details visit: BreweryAndTheBeast.com.

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🧼 In case you missed it. Simon’s Soapbox, a made-in-New West company celebrating social entrepreneurship, will be at the New West Farmers Market on Thursday, June 15. Learn more about the brother-sister duo behind the business here.

👶 Parent and caregiver survey. MLA Jennifer Whiteside is preparing to host a roundtable discussion on affordable childcare. She’ll be reporting on the outcomes of the survey in her next newsletter. The survey, which you can find here, closes June 5 at 3pm.

📋 Last chance. If you live in Quayside, the Quayside Community Board is still looking for folks to fill out its survey. Those who complete the survey by this Thursday will be entered into a draw for various prizes. Find the survey here.

🎉 Food Bank Challenge update. Mayor Patrick Johnstone, as of the time this newsletter is sent, is in second place behind Burnaby in the Mayor’s Food Bank Challenge. The event will end this Wednesday, May 31. If you’re interested in donating to New West’s effort, details are here.

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🗞 In other news

School board chair investigation. A special prosecutor has been named in the investigation of current school board chair Gurveen Dhaliwal. Dhaliwal is being looked into for potentially breaking election rules, having been present at a voting location as a scrutineer during last October’s vote. (The Vancouver Sun)

Guilty plea. Yannick Bandaogo has pleaded guilty to murdering one person, and to also injuring six others in the 2021 stabbings at the North Vancouver Public Library. Sentencing will take place at a later date. (CBC Vancouver)

Chamber of commerce. The New West Chamber of Commerce has a new board. Check out the new members here.

Targeted. NDP MP Jenny Kwan says she was recently told by CSIS, Canada’s spy agency, that she is a target of foreign interference. She noted that the interference was being done on behalf of the Chinese government. (Global BC)

Toothpaste thief. Someone in North Vancouver has been busted for stealing $2,100 worth of tubes—much of it was Sensodyne. North Vancouver Mounties happened to be at the Superstore where it happened on Friday—on an unrelated matter—and managed to catch the thief and take the tubes back.

Minimum wage. The rate will go up from $15.65 an hour to $16.75 an hour on Thursday, June 1. (CBC)

LOCAL POLITICS

422 Sixth St. goes to public engagement

You’ll notice that the above headline says public engagement and not public hearing. Yes, there is a difference, and you can find out all about it in our recap of last night’s council meeting.

🤝 Now hiring

• The Justice Institute needs a senior marketing manager.

• Whatafood is hiring various positions at its New West and soon-to-open English Bay location. Email resumes to [email protected].

• There is a senior sales professional position available at the Westminster Toyota.

• The Calvin Klein outlet in Queensborough is looking for a part-time sales associate.

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

Where to eat and drink

🍣 Ueno Sakura. This new sushi restaurant is now open on Agnes and Sixth streets, previously replacing the Red Beef Noodle House that was there. A double whammy: they’ve got a 15% off promo going on…and all you have to do is order.

🍔 Hops: A Northwest Pub. They’ll be hosting a ‘Name that Tune’ event this evening at 7pm. Find them right at New West Station. 

🍜 AKD Kitchen. From ramen to rice and curry, you can’t go wrong with grabbing a bite to eat here. Plus, they have some pretty cool Japanese goods for sale. Find them at 120-888 Carnarvon St.

Local deals and specials

🛍 Found Boutique. The next time you stop by, be sure to give their $20 rack a look. They’ve also got some discounts on shorts, too—while supplies last!

🌮 Quesada. The Shops at New West location has a Taco Tuesday offer: get one taco for $3.49, or three tacos for $9.99.

💆 Manhas Medical New West. This recently opened health clinic—which also offers services in medical aesthetics—is offering discounts for health care workers. Visit them at 408 E. Columbia St., unit 103.

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

Things to do

Intercultural festival. This is a great event for those who are new to New West. Don’t miss it: it’s happening on Saturday, June 3, 11am to 1pm at the Welcome Centre—820 6th St.

Century House Bazaar. This annual shopping stop gets underway on Saturday, June 3 from 10am to 2pm. You’ll be able to find all sorts of wonderful treasures.

NWSS Connector celebration. Happening outside New Westminster Secondary, this event on Wednesday, May 31 includes performances from the NWSS Jazz Quintet, an ice cream truck, and a HUB Cycling celebration station.