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Local news

Oct 3, 2023

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9 min read

Two mothers with a message

Anne Uebbing and Kathy Wagner want parents to find their own 'clarity in the chaos' through a book event on Thursday, Oct. 5

Ria Renouf

Local news

How local chocolate tastings promote healthy trade practices

Sep 25, 2023

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7 min read

How local chocolate tastings promote healthy trade practices

Origins Chocolate Bar's events are a way to experiment with chocolate from all over the world

Ria Renouf

Local news

Welcome this new artisan spot to the River Market

Sep 21, 2023

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7 min read

Welcome this new artisan spot to the River Market

Churi aims to highlight local creatives

Ria Renouf

Events

'It's been a struggle': Mushtari Begum Festival heading into its 12th season

Sep 18, 2023

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4 min read

'It's been a struggle': Mushtari Begum Festival heading into its 12th season

Musician and festival organizer Cassius Khan says putting on the event has included some challenges

Ria Renouf

Local news

Sep 7, 2023

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3 min read

Curtain call at City Stage New West

After nearly 20 years of serving and entertaining the community, the group has decided to shut down

Ria Renouf

Local news

New West-raised author shows imagination, skill in new book

Aug 29, 2023

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6 min read

New West-raised author shows imagination, skill in new book

Renee Sarojini Saklikar has command of epic fantasy and poetry in Bramah's Quest

Ria Renouf

Local news

Jul 18, 2023

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7 min read

The New West 'house' that almost wasn't

How Century House came to be as it celebrates its 65th birthday on Sunday, July 23

Ria Renouf

Community Spotlight

New Westie nabs coveted spot in Green Dream internship program

Jul 18, 2023

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3 min read

New Westie nabs coveted spot in Green Dream internship program

Olivia Becher is a fourth-year student at UBC

Ria Renouf

Local news

Jul 6, 2023

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4 min read

Community Spotlight: Jordan Brett

Brett was nominated for an Anchor Spotlight by folks at Steel & Oak

Ria Renouf

Local news

The Massey is going through a renaissance

Jul 4, 2023

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6 min read

The Massey is going through a renaissance

The space has been in the city since 1949, and now it's looking ahead to its next 25 years and beyond

Ria Renouf

Local news

Jun 29, 2023

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9 min read

A slow and steady win for Team Turtles

Students at Skwo:wech champion hard work and love of books in Reading Link Challenge

Ria Renouf

Local news

It's more than food at the New West Farmers Market

Jun 22, 2023

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6 min read

It's more than food at the New West Farmers Market

The not-for-profit goes beyond bites to offer a comprehensive community experience

Ria Renouf

Local news

A New West fundraiser 40 years in the making

Jun 15, 2023

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6 min read

A New West fundraiser 40 years in the making

With his debut album, Michael Dunn is helping to support the next generation of musicians.

Brianna Reeve

Local news

Why this author with New West roots is thanking cancer

Jun 15, 2023

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5 min read

Why this author with New West roots is thanking cancer

Jedro "JedRocks" Magtoto, who spent part of his younger years in the Uptown neighbourhood, releases debut book

Ria Renouf

Community Spotlight

Uncovering New West's archives through sci-fi

Jun 1, 2023

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6 min read

Uncovering New West's archives through sci-fi

Archivist Erin Brown-Osterman is putting a new twist on how we watch sci-fi films

Brianna Reeve

Local news

Jun 1, 2023

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7 min read

Stretching to new heights

Why Oxana Kirsanova says Sea2Sky Wellness Club feels right at home in Downtown New West

Ria Renouf

Local news

For community building, the play's the thing

Jun 1, 2023

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4 min read

For community building, the play's the thing

The Vagabond Players have existed for more than 80 years in New West. They're getting ready to put on another amazing show

Vanessa Woznow

Local news

May 25, 2023

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6 min read

Community Spotlight: Simon's Soapbox

How soap solidifies connections for a New West brother and sister duo

Ria Renouf

Community Spotlight

Longtime New West resident gets day in her honour

May 11, 2023

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5 min read

Longtime New West resident gets day in her honour

Why Shawn Bayes Day is happening on May 12

Brianna Reeve

Local news

Dorothy Robertson Memorial Tournament gets underway

May 10, 2023

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4 min read

Dorothy Robertson Memorial Tournament gets underway

The annual event will take place from May 12 to 14, in honour of the longtime lacrosse fan

Ria Renouf

Local news

May 10, 2023

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4 min read

Students set to Jazz up New West

NWSS students in Grades 9-12 will host "A Love Supreme" on Friday, May 12

Ria Renouf

Local news

Newest New Westie Wesley needs your help

May 4, 2023

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5 min read

Newest New Westie Wesley needs your help

Wesley Wiebe was born with a 9cm brain tumour—his family is hoping for a miracle

Ria Renouf

Local news

Coming Home comes home to Eighth and Eight

Apr 27, 2023

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8 min read

Coming Home comes home to Eighth and Eight

Guy Dubé is writing a new chapter of creativity

Ria Renouf

Local news

An indefinite drive: New West's Don't Go Hungry needs help

Apr 27, 2023

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6 min read

An indefinite drive: New West's Don't Go Hungry needs help

The group says the need is so great, there's no end date for the event

Ria Renouf

Local news

Ink and inspiration: meet a New West tattoo shop owner

Apr 25, 2023

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9 min read

Ink and inspiration: meet a New West tattoo shop owner

Cristopher "Fito" Labarca owns New Edge Ink, which has two locations in the city

Ria Renouf

Community Spotlight

Two mothers with a message

How local chocolate tastings promote healthy trade practices

Welcome this new artisan spot to the River Market

'It's been a struggle': Mushtari Begum Festival heading into its 12th season

Curtain call at City Stage New West

New West-raised author shows imagination, skill in new book

The New West 'house' that almost wasn't

New Westie nabs coveted spot in Green Dream internship program

Community Spotlight: Jordan Brett

The Massey is going through a renaissance

A slow and steady win for Team Turtles

It's more than food at the New West Farmers Market

A New West fundraiser 40 years in the making

Why this author with New West roots is thanking cancer

Uncovering New West's archives through sci-fi

Stretching to new heights

For community building, the play's the thing

Community Spotlight: Simon's Soapbox

Longtime New West resident gets day in her honour

Dorothy Robertson Memorial Tournament gets underway

Students set to Jazz up New West

Newest New Westie Wesley needs your help

Coming Home comes home to Eighth and Eight

An indefinite drive: New West's Don't Go Hungry needs help

Ink and inspiration: meet a New West tattoo shop owner

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