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⚓ Police look for suspect in Uptown hit-and-run
Plus: tons of Halloween events to celebrate, some road closures to be aware of, and mini golf returns
New West Anchor Staff
October 26, 2023
Welcome to Thursday, New West—it’s Ria.
In about a week we’ll be saying farewell to the Centennial Community Centre. Did you know that Centennial has been offering a number of events you can try out in the lead-up to the centre’s closure?
Make sure to check those out online—and don’t forget to mark your calendars with the approach of the official goodbye on Nov. 5.
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🌡 Temperature check
Today: ⛅️ 8°
Friday: ☀️ 8°
Saturday: ☀️ 7°
Sunday: ☀️ 8°
Monday: ☀️ 11°
LOCAL NEWS
A photo of a New West Police Department cruiser
New West Police are trying to track down a driver who struck an 84-year-old man on Monday. The pedestrian is believed to have been hit near 6th Ave. and 8th St., sometime between 7:45 and 8pm. The man suffered serious injuries.
“We urge motorists who were driving near the intersection before or after the time of the hit and run to check their dashcam footage for similar-looking vehicles,” Sgt. Andrew Leaver stated in a release. “Your surveillance or dash camera may have captured something. Please check.” Sgt. Leaver is also asking the driver to do the right thing and turn themselves in.
You can find a description of the suspect and the vehicle in question at the New West Police Department’s news page.
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
🚧 Road closure. This closure goes to Dec. 4 along 6th Ave., from 14th to 18th Streets. It’s to be able to complete sewer separation and water main construction.
🏢 For lease. There is some space up for grabs at təməsew̓txʷ. If you’d like to learn more, the city is asking you to visit their Your Active New West page.
🎸 Elvis and the Rise of Rock & Roll. This is happening Nov. 2 at the Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces. Film scholar Michael Van Den Bos will be on hand to guide you through an exploration of Elvis Presley.
🔨 SkyTrain work. For those Downtown: TransLink will be replacing 2,700 rail pads on the New West side of the sky bridge, so be prepared for some evening noise. The work should wrap up in December.
🗞 In other news
Is this yours? Police in New West are trying to reunite this bike with this owner. This purple tasseled beauty includes training wheels—check out a photo of the bike on the NWPD’s X page.
Sentenced. After a young person came forward to police to share that they were a victim of sex offences, someone has been sentenced. Investigators in New West were made aware of the incidents in 2020. Names are not being shared due to a publication ban.
Reversal. Port Coquitlam is walking back its decision to not green light a child care space, with Mayor Brad West—who was not present at the original meeting—using his power to garner a reconsideration. (CBC Vancouver)
Mrs. Dressup. A Vancouver woman has taken the internet by storm, dressing up daily in different costumes—ranging from Beetlejuice to Barbie. (CBC Vancouver)
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Mini golf is making a return to Uptown! For one afternoon—on Sunday, Oct. 29 from noon to 4pm—head over to the Uptown Plaza to enjoy the mini green with friends and family.
There will also be a number of artisan vendors at the Westminster Centre in case you’d like to do a little shopping, too.
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🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS
Today, Oct. 26
Best of the crawl. 10am. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.
New West Farmers’ Market. 3pm. Tipperary Park.
Vici Learning grand opening. 4pm. 773 6th St., unit 103.
Karaoke night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
The Ghosts of New Westminster. Tickets required. 6:45pm, 8pm, and 9:15pm. Hyack Square.
Trivia night. 7:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.
Friday, Oct. 27
The Ghosts of New Westminster. Tickets required. 6:45pm, 8pm, and 9:15pm. Hyack Square.
The Impossible Has Already Happened. 7:30pm. Anvil Centre.
Colin James blues trio. 7:30pm. Massey Theatre.
Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Halloweekend on the River. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Meditation for beginners. 10am. Douglas College.
Dog Man: the Musical. 1pm and 4pm. Massey Theatre.
D&D. 1pm. The Union Jack Pub.
The Ghosts of New Westminster. Tickets required. 6:45pm, 8pm, and 9:15pm. Hyack Square.
Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.
Sunday, Oct. 29
Halloweekend on the River. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Best of the crawl: final day. 10am. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.
Uptown mini putt. Noon. Uptown Plaza.
Dog Man: the Musical. 1pm and 4pm. Massey Theatre.
The Ghosts of New Westminster. Tickets required. 6:45pm, 8pm, and 9:15pm. Hyack Square.
Monday, Oct. 30
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre: dance combo. Ages 3-5 years; registration required. 12:15pm. Centennial Community Centre.
Poker night. 6:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.
The Ghosts of New Westminster. Tickets required. 6:45pm, 8pm, and 9:15pm. Hyack Square.
Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.
Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.
Tuesday, Oct. 31 🎃
WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborough Community Centre.
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre: fitness through the years. $2 to enter. 5:15pm. Centennial Community Centre.
Open mic: standup comedy. 6pm. The Terminal Pub.
Trivia night. 6:30pm. Kelly O’Bryan’s.
The Ghosts of New Westminster. Tickets required. 6:45pm, 8pm, and 9:15pm. Hyack Square.
Open mic night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Name that tune! 7pm. Hops New West.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre: discovery playtime. 12:30pm. Ages 3-5 only. Centennial Community Centre.
Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.
Trivia night. 7:30pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre: dance fit. 8pm. Centennial Community Centre.
Ongoing
Landscape Portraits. Featuring the work of Leslie Pool. On until Nov. 29. Massey Theatre, Plaskett and North Wing galleries.
MEASURE. On until Dec. 10. New Media Gallery.
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