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Welcome to Tuesday—
I have some updates to share with you about our Anchor team: Friday was Eva’s last day, as she’s accepted another position with an organization in Burnaby. I’m going to miss her energy and the love she has for this publication.😭
I also wanted to take a moment to introduce Brianna, who will be joining The Anchor as an intern. She’s looking forward to reporting on a little bit of everything, but she’s keen to experience city council and also explore community reporting while she’s with us!
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LOCAL NEWS
There were a number of topics to talk about during last night’s city council meeting:
Whether there should be support for a celebration on the soon-to-be demolished Pattullo Bridge.
A long-time New Westie has a day named in her honour.
And, it was delegation night.
Our one-year giveaway
Congratulations to…Katherine Pang!
Katherine: please email us by Friday, May 12 at 3pm to make arrangements to collect your prize.
Thanks so much to everyone for helping us get to our first year in New West. 💜
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Did you know that KidSportBC has a chapter in New Westminster? If there's a youngster you know who could benefit from a financial helping hand, it's not too late to sign up. The organization provides grants of up to $400 in one calendar year—plus, it was the beneficiary of this year's first-ever Steel & Oak run at Queen's Park. Read all about KidSport New West here.
SPONSORED BY CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER
Mayor’s State of the City address
Join Mayor, Council, and the New Westminster community on May 24 at Starlight Casino for lunch and the annual State of the City address.
Deep dive into Council’s Strategic Plan and what it means for the City and the community in the term ahead.
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
🔥 Future firefighters. Know a young person who is interested in becoming a firefighter? Are they in Grade 10, 11, or 12? New West Youth is taking applications for its Youth Firefighter program. Applications must be submitted by May 26—find out where to submit them here.
🌹 Agnes Greenway. There’s a call by the Arts Council of New Westminster for artists to help beautify the Agnes St. Greenway by displaying their art. If you’re interested, email [email protected] to learn more.
📚 Book drive. Massy Books and New West’s Wildfires Bookshop are collaborating on a book drive. They’ll be accepting donations at Massy Books from 10am to 6pm. Get all the details of what they’re accepting here.
📣 The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is only two weeks away! Round up your friends and get back to country. Get your tickets here today.*
*Sponsored Listing
🗞 In other news
Missing teen. New West police are searching for Allie Ruelland, who hasn’t been seen since May 6. Anyone who has information regarding her whereabouts should reach out to New West PD.
Food Bank challenge. Mayor Patrick Johnstone is leading the donation challenge for New Westminster: at last check, he was approaching $10,000. Learn more about how to donate to this friendly competition here.
Feed the Fish. The Salmonbellies are hosting a 50/50 draw. Help the Bellies raise some funds for an awesome season with your purchase. Details here.
Mismanagement. A forensic audit has resulted in 20 recommendations being made, tied to a conflict of interest between the former CEO of BC Housing, and his spouse, the CEO of the Atira Women’s Resource Society. (CityNews Vancouver)
Northern Lights. A photographer has shared some photos she took of the Northern Lights on May 5. Below the lights, the village of McBride was on fire as some were ordered to evacuate. (CBC)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Andi is in Grade 4 at Skwo:wech Elementary/New West Schools
Congrats to Grade 4 Skwo:wech student Andi who tried to set a new Guinness World Record: attempting to balance the tallest stack of hats on her head. The record she had to beat was a 107 cm stack, which had to remain on her head for 30 seconds.
While she missed the record by four seconds, Andi was still able to help raise plenty money ahead of the school’s upcoming Terry Fox Run!
There’s still time to donate, which you can do here.
🤝 Now hiring
The Refill Stop needs a salesperson. This is a part-time position.
British Hydraulics is looking for a hydraulic technician.
Sapperton District Taphouse wants to hire an experienced bartender and a part-time line cook.
Queen’s Park Care Centre wants to hire a clerk.
Hiring in New West? Reply to this email and let us know!
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