Welcome to Thursday, New West.

Thanks so much for your comments about our most recent warm weather-related piece. Fortunately, the heat warning ended yesterday evening. Bad news—if you hate heat—it’s still going to be a warm few days.

On the heat piece, one of the awesome responses we received was from reader Fay, who shared some of the air-conditioned spaces she enjoys going to when it’s warm. Some examples she shared:

• Going in to watch a movie at Landmark Cinemas

• A trip to the museum at the Anvil Centre

• Reading a book at the New West Public Library

Do you have any (unexpected) spots you like to go to in New West that help you cool down? Reply to this newsletter and let us know!

Corrections: our last newsletter stated that the Massey Theatre was hiring for a cleaner—it was in fact Massey Place. The New West Pride hoedown took place yesterday—it is not happening today. New West Anchor regrets the respective errors.

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🌡 Temperature check

Today: ⛅ 27°

Friday: ⛅ 22°

Saturday: ☀️ 25°

Sunday: ☀️ 28°

Monday: ⛅ 27°

7-day forecast

A LITTLE BIT OF NEWS AND HISTORY

International relations and New West

What’s a sister city? What’s a friendship city? We’re taking a look at these questions after the (relatively) new Consulate General of Japan visited Mayor Patrick Johnstone at City Hall earlier this month.

SPONSORED BY PETER JULIAN MP

Queensborough Community Picnic

Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and light refreshments, (vegetarian options available) at MP Peter Julian and MLA Aman Singh’s Queensborough Picnic.

Stop by on August 27, at the Queensborough Community Centre from 1–3pm. Reserve your spot and join in celebrating the local community and support local foodbanks!

📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🥳 Keep the party going. Pride Week continues in New West, and there are tons of events you won’t want to miss, including the Street Festival on Saturday! Learn more about all the events taking place.

🥍 Salmonbellies result. It was excitement at Queen’s Park Arena yesterday evening, but unfortunately the Thunder beat the Salmonbellies 11-9. Next game goes Friday at the Langley Events Centre as New West chases its 25th Mann Cup.

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🗞 In other news

It finally happened, BUT... After not one but two days of delays, Hullo Ferries—with service between Vancouver and Nanaimo—was finally able to set sail on Wednesday. However, the last two sailings of the day ended up cancelled. (Daily Hive)

Found. The body of 23-year-old Ajay Singh is believed to have been found in Cultus Lake. Singh was on the water in a tube with two women when he disappeared in mid-July. (CTV Vancouver)

Stephanie Patterson. Patterson, who was a councillor for the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, has died. She’d been missing since Aug. 11. There has been an arrest in connection to this case, but charges have not been laid. (CBC Vancouver)

New charges. A woman with a history of posing as a nurse is facing new charges. Brigitte Cleroux is said by police to have committed a spate of crimes at a private surgery clinic in the Victoria area. (CBC Vancouver)

Busy times. The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC says it’s getting buried with calls and admissions related to wild animals. Many of these calls are related to drought and heat. (CTV Vancouver)

Can you help? The group Birds Canada is asking for help reporting and identifying dead seabirds, particularly with heat waves and other nature-threatening situations at play, including potential oil spills. (CBC Vanncouver)

New editor. Kyle Balzer has been announced as the new editor for Burnaby Now, The Record, and the Tri-City News. (The Record)

ICYMI: A slow and steady win for Team Turtles

If you didn’t have the opportunity to meet these voracious readers, now’s your chance. The Anchor previously talked to Charlie, Berkley, Olivia, and Minchae about their love for reading, and the competitive journey these books recently took them on.

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🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS

Today, Aug. 17

• Sketching by the River. 2pm. Waterfront Esplanade.

• New West Farmers Market. 3pm. Tipperary Park.

• Yoga in the Park. 6pm. Pier Park.

• Karaoke night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Trivia night. 7:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

Friday, Aug. 18

• Drag Storytime. Registration required; email [email protected] or call 604-527-4677. 11am. New West Public Library.

• Fridays on Front. 5pm. Front St. Mews.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, Aug. 19

• New West craft market. 11am. Waterfront Esplanade.

• New West Pride Street Festival. 3pm. Columbia St., from 4th to 8th.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Sunday, Aug. 20

• Dust: final day. Operating during gallery hours. New Media Gallery.

• Circus Sundays. 1pm. Westminster Pier Park.

• Queen’s Park concert series. 2pm. Queen’s Park bandshell.

Monday, Aug. 21

• Storytime fun. Brought to you by New Westminster Family Place. 9:30am. Westminster Pier Park.

• Poker night. 6:30pm. Sapperton District Taphouse.

• Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

• Mornings by the River. 10:30am. Westminster Pier Park.

• WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborugh Community Centre.

• Open mic: standup comedy. 6pm. The Terminal Pub.

• Trivia night. 6:30pm. Kelly O’Brien’s.

• Music bingo. 7pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

• Open mic night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Name that tune! 7pm. Hops New West.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

• Music by the River. 5pm. Westminster Pier Park.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

• Trivia night. 7:30pm. Paddlewheeler Pub.

Ongoing

• Drink New West bingo. On until Aug. 31. Participating locations.

• Tafoni. On until Aug. 27. Gallery hours only. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.

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