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Hello there,
15 months ago, I quit my broadcasting job because I wanted to write books: this included working on an autobiography, and a fiction series. I’ve started working on the former but put the latter on hold to work on short stories because short stories have just felt more up my alley.
When the idea of what would eventually become The Anchor was pitched to me, I was skeptical, but I’d always wanted to be involved in my community and figured writing was one of the best ways to do that.
In the last 52 weeks, I’ve met some wonderful humans, made incredible community connections, and had a front-row seat to local historic moments.
Writing is a tough gig: ironically, there’s such a lack of respect for writers, despite it being a skill many of us engage in daily. Many people write emails, make notes, fill out forms—the list goes on and on. Writing also serves as a way to keep the community in the know and informed.
The difference doing this in New West is seeing how many people care about and back up this publication. I’m lucky to work in this community. It’s a dream come true.
So, thank you, subscribers for giving me such an amazing year. I am humbled, privileged, and blessed.
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LOCAL NEWS
Ditch those pricey plane tickets and let Hong Kong come to you! The Vancouver Hong Kong Fair has chosen the Anvil Centre as its spot for this Sunday’s fair.
From traditional sugar crafting to food, artisan sales, and events galore, learn about a fun-filled day presented by HK House.
OUR ONE-YEAR GIVEAWAY
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SPONSORED BY CITY OF NEW WEST
Get ready for summer programs!
Start browsing the City’s summer camps, drop-in’s, programs, and events, in the latest Active Living Guide.
New this season, registration will open at 10am on separate dates for camps and seasonal programs. Find a new “camps” section in the guide for half-day and full-day courses listed for a full week, with registration opening on May 11. Summer programs—including swim lessons, dance and art classes, and more—will open for registration on June 8.
Registration requires an account whether you book online, by phone, or in person, and the City recommends you set up your account well in advance.
View the Active Living Guide, or read more about the changes to registration.
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
🚶🏼♀️ Jane’s Walk. It’s the return of these fun and free neighbourhood walks. They can be organized by any local resident, and they are back as of Friday. To learn more about organizing or participating, take a look at this website. We’ve also got the full events list for our premium subscribers below!
Police presence. Those in the Downtown area may see more police in the neighbourhood: the New West PD announced Tuesday it’d be launching a redeployment plan after a shooting, two stabbings, and a number of assaults in the last two months.
📎 Summer camp survey. Yeah, it’s almost summer—unreal. Anyway, Eighth and Eight is looking for some input via survey about summer camp selection. Give the group a hand by taking it here.
👶🏼 La Leche League. The next meeting is slated to take place on Wednesday, May 10 at 10am, and the topic will be “the advantages of breastfeeding to mother and baby.” All the details can be found here.
SPONSORED BY ANVIL THEATRE
📸: Johanna Katarina
Experience the totally unique jazz fusion of the Huu Bac Quintet
Composer and multi-instrumentalist, Huu Bac Quach founded his quintet in Montreal, skillfully combining his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with jazz music. Backed by a solid team of some of the most prominent musicians on the Montreal jazz scene, Huu Bac performs his original music inspired by his numerous travels in Asia, Europe, and South America.
A jazz and musical experience like no other, this show is one you don’t want to miss!
🗞 In other news
Rental protection. BC’s Court of Appeal has taken the City of New West’s side on the use of residential rental tenure zoning—a practice that has protected an estimated 200 rental units in the city—but there’s still a chance the recent decision could be taken to a higher court.
Myles Gray. Eight years after his death, a coroner’s inquest jury has decided Gray’s death at the hands of police was a homicide. Gray was 33, beaten by officers from the Vancouver Police department. (CityNews Vancouver)
Double it. Interest-free student loan maximums in BC are going up to twice the amount allowed. The change will take effect in August. (CBC Vancouver)
Helping Ukraine. Ukranian-Canadian Dariy Khrystyuk will be biking about 100 kilometres a day—5,000 km total—to raise funds for his homeland. The goal is to raise $4 per km, or $21,000 total. The route takes him between Vancouver and Quebec. (CTV Vancouver)
Get Pooh home. On April 24, a plushie of the silly old bear was left at the Joe & Juice in US departures at the Vancouver International Airport. (YVR) After YVR tweeted out a photo of the stuffy, a woman and a man said it belonged to their niece. Pooh is heading home with honey and YVR swag: he’s got a flight booked to Houston.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
It’s the news no parent ever wants to hear: their child is sick.
Wesley is Tom and Jen Wiebe’s third child: he joins brothers Ben and Theo. Before he was even born, Wesley’s family learned he had a 9cm brain tumour, and doctors thought he wouldn’t make it to term. But this little fighter’s family is hopeful for a miracle—and is grateful to the community for its support.
Learn more about Wesley’s story, and how you can help one of our newest New Westies.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
The Columbian
And to finish this week, we have the "Daily British Columbian," published in New Westminster for you. Let's search across 1,535 issues in this collection!
open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bc…— Digitization Centre (@DigitizeUBC)
4:30 PM • Aug 26, 2022
The Columbian, also known as The British Columbian, was a newspaper published in the 1800s. UBC’s Digitization Centre has more than 1,500 copies in its collection. Read more about the history of The Columbian here.
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