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🌡 Temperature check

Today: 🌧️ 9°

Friday: 🌥️ 11°

Saturday: ☀️ 12°

Sunday: 🌥️ 13°

Monday: 🌦️ 13°

7-day forecast

LOCAL NEWS

They’ll be back…soon!

After a heck of a run last season, it’s time to see whether the New West Salmonbellies can keep things going: the 2024 season game schedule is out now!

• The Bellies’ first game of the season will be a home game against the Burnaby Lakers. It’ll be on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30pm.

• The Bellies’ first away game will see them going up against the Langley Thunder on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30pm.

Also new for the season: Ray Porcellato is serving as both president and general manager, while Jason Bishop became head coach in December. Both have had a tenured history in the game.

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📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🎭️ Play On! This comedy by Rick Abbot and directed by Miles Lavkulich is on from April 18 until May 5 at the Bernie Legge Theatre. Tickets are on sale—purchase them in advance online.

🛍️ Old school. The Fraser Valley Antique and Collectibles Club’s show is coming back to New Westminster. It’ll be happening on Friday, Apr. 26 and Saturday, Apr. 27. Admission prices start at $5, and there are deals available for attending more than one day.

📚️ Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. This is taking place on Saturday, Apr. 27! Kinder Books says it’s planning to host some events and special offers at its location at the River Market on this day. We’ll let you know when we have more information.

➡️ Heads up. Brow of the Hill residents: your association meeting is happening on Thursday, Apr. 18 at 7pm. It’ll be taking place at Century House.

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🗞 In other news

Spring launch. The spring COVID-19 booster campaign began on Wednesday, with Health Minister Adrian Dix noting the first invitations to get shots were sent on Monday. (CBC Vancouver)

Warning. According to the federal minister of Emergency Preparedness, the wildfire season is expected to start earlier and last longer this year. Harjit Sajjan gave the update on Wednesday. (CityNews Vancouver)

Bid or pass? The City of Surrey has rejected a total of $250M offer to transition to a police force. The money would have come from the provincial government. Surrey’s mayor says the costs to transition would be much higher. (CTV Vancouver)

PNE 2024. The PNE is out with its list of performers at this year’s fair. Headliners include Amanda Marshall, Blondie, Flo Rida, and Ludacris. (The Vancouver Sun)

🤩 Community spotlight

A history lesson

Check this out! Tourism New West (TNW) recently shared some info about the old BC Penitentiary, which is home to one of the city’s newest pubs. For those who are unaware, the building is located at 319 Governors Ct.

“The building was the original gatehouse of the Penitentiary built in 1878,” tiles on TNW’s Instagram account explain. “One of its legendary inmates was [The] Grey Fox,” the tiles continue—The Grey Fox’s real name was Bill Miner. According to the post, Miner escaped prison and was never caught again in this country.

TNW is teasing additional historical content, so you’ll probably want to follow their Instagram account for more!

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🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS

Today, April 11

• Parade. On until May 5. Gallery hours. The Gallery at Queen’s Park.

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

• Tour the Sikh Temple. 6pm. Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, 347 Wood St.

• Pulses in the urban garden. 6pm. New West Public Library. (Online + in-person.)

• Heritage cooking: Vaisakhi in the Langar Hall. Registration required, call 604-527-4640. 6:30pm. Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, 347 Wood St.

• New West childcare forum. 7pm. Unity Church, 1630 Edinburgh St.

• Old Loser Comedy. 7pm. Bully’s Studios.

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

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

Friday, April 12

• Poetry month corner. 5pm. I ❤️ New West community space. Unit 103 78 Tenth St.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, April 13

• Rotary bottle drive. 9am. 166 6th St.

• Poetry month corner. 11am. I ❤️ New West community space. Unit 103 78 Tenth St.

• Data destruction and electronics recycling event. Noon. City Hall parking lot.

• Gruffalo Day. 1pm. Kinder Books.

• Over the Ridge. Tickets start at $45. 4pm & 8pm. Massey Theatre.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Sunday, April 14

• Family storytime with arts and crafts. 9:30am. Kinder Books, River Market.

• Meet the author. Featuring Deborah Folka. 11am. Kinder Books, River Market.

• Poetic Justice. 2pm. I ❤️ New West community space. Unit 103 78 Tenth St.

• Artist talk: Karen Zalamea. Zalamea is the creator of Ensemble, on display until Mar. 1, 2025. This event is both in-person and virtual. 3pm. Anvil Theatre.

Monday, April 15

• Beloved of the Sky. Final day. Amelia Douglas art gallery.

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

• Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, April 16

• WorkBC workshop. 4pm. Queensborough Community Centre.

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

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

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

• Name that tune! 7pm. Hops New West.

Wednesday, April 17

• Walk with the Mayor for WALK30. 5pm. Meet in front of Queen’s Park Arena.

• Business education series: Instagram marketing. 6:30pm. Zoom.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

Ongoing

• Walk30 challenge. On until Apr. 30. Online.

• Vytnynanka. On until Apr. 30. Massey Theatre.

• ZOOVEILLANCE. On until May 5. Gallery hours. New Media Gallery.

• Walking with SYM. On until May 29. Anvil Centre community gallery.

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