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⚓ More construction on the way
Plus: funding for New West's Safe Community Situation Tables
New West Anchor Staff
April 23, 2024
Welcome to Tuesday, New West.
While it might feel like New West is constantly under a state of construction, there’s more work coming to the city…and this time it’s in the Glenbrook area. Scroll on down for more info!
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LOCAL NEWS
New Westminster MLA Jennifer Whiteside talks to shelter operator Mason Fehr during a tour of the newly opened shelter at 502 Columbia St. / Dustin Godfrey, New West Anchor
On Friday afternoon, the province announced it would be giving New West a $50,000 grant to help with the implementation of Safe Community Situation Tables. The goal is to help public safety, health, and social service providers help identify young people who may be at-risk. Those considered at-risk are then connected to services and supports in a bid to prevent a negative or traumatic event.
“Accessing co-ordinated care is a hurdle for too many of our youth leading to missed opportunities for support,” explained Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside. “Seamless connection to the right resources at the right time is key to hope and brighter futures, and situation tables bring partners together to ensure no young person is overlooked.”
New West’s Safe Community Situation Tables started last month and includes 18 different agencies working together to help young people. The groups involved are from various sectors, including education, public safety, health care, and social services.
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
🐟️ Fraser River Discovery Centre summer camps. Registration is already open for these camps, which will run from July 2 to August 23. Space is limited, with a maximum of 16 campers per week.
🏘 Luxury awaits at 900 Carnarvon Street. Limited time offer: Enjoy one-month free rent! Experience urban sophistication with premium amenities and a prime location.*
🐾 A new friend? Bosley’s in New West will be hosting an adoption event on Saturday, April 27 from 11am to 3pm. The event is a collaboration with Straight Outta Rescue Society.
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✍️ Budget survey. New West Schools hopes folks will take a moment to take the district’s 2024-2025 budget survey. The survey is open until Thursday April 26 at 5pm.
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🗞 In other news
Peter Julian. The MP for New Westminster-Burnaby is now the critic for health. He will continue to serve as the NDP’s house leader. This comes after a shuffle by NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. (New West Record)
Self-driving cars. According to the CBC, changes to BC’s Motor Vehicle Act were recently implemented, not allowing Level 3 or higher automated vehicles. These levels of automation don’t require the person to drive the car at all. (CBC Vancouver)
Gas prices. Gas prices on the Lower Mainland were recently at more than $2 per litre, but some places late Sunday night were hovering at around $1.96. The trend is expected to continue. (CTV Vancouver)
More records. Betty Brussel—who is 99 years young—has managed to set more records at the Masters Swimming Association of BC provincials. At the event in Surrey, she swam the 800m freestyle in a total time of 26 minutes and 17 seconds, a record in her category. (CTV Vancouver)
LOCAL NEWS
A map of the areas expected to be impacted during the work, which will go from May to approximately September. Metro Vancouver/City of New Westminster.
Those of you who frequent the Glenbrook area, heads up: sewer upgrades will be ongoing as of May, and is expected to go into September. The work is being done by Metro Vancouver, and includes installing two new maintenance holes, as well as the creation of a new sewer pipe and gate replacement.
“These upgrades will ensure wastewater continues to be safely managed when sewer flows are at their highest levels during wet weather,” explains a notice from the City of New Westminster.
To look at the complete list of impacted areas, check out this page on the Metro Vancouver website.
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💸 Local deals and specials
Free seeds! The seed library at the New West Public Library is offering FREE seeds to help you get your garden started. You can grab them every Thursday for the month of April at the New West Farmers Market. The market goes from 3 to 7pm at Tipperary Park.
Loot Toy Co. Until April 26, get one free Earth Galaxy bath bomb on all retail orders placed. Bonus: Loot Toy Co. is in New West—support local!
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