Welcome to Thursday, New West.

We’re counting down the days to təməsew̓txʷ’s opening event on April 29, and it’s exciting to see the building come together. While the aquatic centre still needs a bit more time, it’s awesome to see the facility is a step closer to reality—particularly after the City shared some pictures online of the work done so far. You can link to them in today’s lead story. 👇️ 

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🌡 Temperature check

Today: ⛅️ 15°

Friday: ☀️ 16°

Saturday: 🌧️ 14°

Sunday: ⛅️ 13°

Monday: ⛅️ 15°

7-day forecast

LOCAL NEWS

LOOK: construction updates from təməsew̓txʷ!

With təməsew̓txʷ set to have the first portion of its phased opening on Monday April 29, there’s a ton of work to be done ahead of the big day. The City has shared some photos of the space, while Mayor Patrick Johnstone shared a video through his Instagram account. 

“So excited about this place nearing opening (two more weeks!). It’s so big, it had to be filmed in landscape!” The mayor’s video walkabout featured the outside space, showing trees, plants, artwork, and seating.

Additionally, the City has come out with the following important dates related to təməsew̓txʷ:

• Community centre opening: Monday April 29 from 8:30 to 11am

• Public art unveiling: Wednesday May 8 from noon to 2pm

• Aquatic centre opening: Tuesday May 14 at 4pm

• Grand opening celebration: Saturday June 1 from 11am to 4pm

Take a look at the full range of photos online. 

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📣 Neighbourhood bulletin

🐶 Reminder. If you haven’t renewed your dog licence, it’s overdue! New West Animal Services will be mailing out final notices soon, so let them know if you need to close your account.

🍺 Pub night fundraiser. Happening on Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 9pm, the event will be raising funds for the Walk for Alzheimer’s Burnaby & New Westminster edition. It’ll be taking place at Kelly O'Bryan's & Carlos O'Bryan's.

👶 Need help? Purpose is offering free six-week parenting classes beginning Wednesday, April 24; the classes are geared towards children with challenging behaviours. You’ll need to register: email [email protected]. Classes will take place at 422 Sixth St.

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🗞 In other news

Transportation investment. BC’s minister of transportation announced on Wednesday it’ll be putting $300M into transit in the Lower Mainland. (CityNews Vancouver)

Fundraiser. There will be a plant sale on Sunday April 21 benefitting The Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary. It’s happening at 1522 London St. (New West Record)

Progress. Looks like work on the gathering area outside the Massey Theatre is in full swing. This space will include a garden, along with public art and installations related to the Halkomelem speaking peoples. (New West Record)

How? Investigators are trying to piece together how multiple vehicles—including a school bus—ended up in the Fraser River, in the Maquabeak Park area in Coquitlam. (CTV Vancouver)

🤩 Community spotlight

The Royal City Gogos hope you’ll raise a glass with them

Raise a Glass to Hope…and Chocolate will be happening on Saturday, May 4 at the UNIFOR Hall in New West. This event includes a guided tasting of three premium wines paired with selection of Origins Chocolates.

All proceeds from this event go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign to support African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS.

Tickets are $50 and you can purchase them via EventBrite.

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🗓️ NEW WEST EVENTS

Today, April 18

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

• 2nd annual NWP spring fundraiser. Tickets start at $73. Taverna Greka Restaurant.

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

• Music bingo. 7pm. Another Beer Co.

• Live music night. Feat. Steve Halfnights. 19+ event. 7pm. Kelly O’Bryan’s.

• Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association AGM. 7pm. Mount Zio Lutheran Church.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 8pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

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

Friday, April 19

• Friendsday night board games. $2 entry. 6pm. 527 Front St. Mews.

• Stormbreather, Animals Wearing Animals, Dail 9, and Tickling Grandma. Doors open at 7pm. $20. Bully’s Studios.

• Live band swing dance. Feat. Westside Swing. 7:30pm. 318 Keary St.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 8pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Saturday, April 20 🌎

• Pollinator Party. 10am. Fraser River Discovery Centre.

• Earth Day recycling pop-up. 10am. New West City Hall parking lot.

• Seed library. 10am. New West Public Library, main branch.

• Macrame workshop. Ages 8 to 12. 10:30am. Queensborough Community Centre.

• New West craft market. 11am. River Market.

• Field recording: Bowen Island. This is a two-day event. $150, travel fees not included. Day 1 is at the Anvil Centre in the Art + Technology Lab.

• Inner child healing. 4pm. The Dancing Cat Yoga Centre.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 8pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Dance party. 9pm. Georgie’s Local.

Sunday, April 21

• Plant fundraising sale. 10am. 1522 London St.

• Earth Day science fair. Noon. VICI learning centre,103-773 Sixth St.

• Play On! Tickets start at $15. 2pm. Bernie Legge Theatre.

• Global Tea Series. Feat. Cassius Khan. 3pm. Eighth and Eight Spaces.

Monday, April 22

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

• Open mic night. 7pm. Begbie’s.

• Trivia night. 8pm. The Terminal Pub.

Tuesday, April 23

• 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.

• Community dance practices. Min. $10 admission by donation. 8pm. New West Secondary.

Wednesday, April 24

• Walk with the Mayor for WALK30. Noon. Meet at the World’s Tallest Tin Soldier at the Quay.

• Ready, set, learn: come play with us! Program is for ages 3 to 5. Registration required. 4pm. Qayqayt Elementary.

• Dining Under the Rainbow. 6pm. The Tannenbaum Restaurant.

• Gross motor development talk. Feat. pediatric physiotherapist Harveen Rai. This event is free. 7pm. 960 Quayside Dr.

• Duelling pianos. 7pm. Kelly O’Bryan’s.

• Trivia night. 7pm. Georgie’s Local.

Ongoing

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

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

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

• 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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