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⚓ təməsew̓txʷ is finally here!
Plus: a New West business owner needs help
New West Anchor Staff
April 30, 2024
Welcome to Tuesday, New West.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag in today’s newsletter: while we celebrate the opening of təməsew̓txʷ (a reminder that the aquatic centre is not open just yet) we’re also hearing from a local business owner in need of a helping hand. Scroll on down for all the latest in New West.
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LOCAL NEWS
Photo courtesy: City of New Westminster
Much of təməsew̓txʷ had its grand opening yesterday morning, which included an Indigenous blessing and ribbon cutting. New West Parks and Recreation has posted a number of videos to help you plan your visit in the days to come!
Plan your visit. This includes an explanation around parking, transit, and walking/biking to təməsew̓txʷ
təməsew̓txʷ views. If you aren’t able to visit yet, they’ve also got a great video giving a bit of a crash course tour of what the space looks like
General Q&A. This includes the amenities you can currently access, how to type the name, and what kinds of bookings you can make at the centre.
How to say təməsew̓txʷ. We’re still getting questions about the pronunciation. We strongly recommend you watch this awesome video to learn now to say the name, which means “sea otter house” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
The aquatic centre will open on May 14 at 4pm.
📣 Neighbourhood bulletin
⚾️ Minor softball tournament. The Chris Chong Memorial Tournament is happening at Moody Park from May 3 to 5. Check out the full itinerary of the U11 tournament via the New West Royals’ page.
🏌️ Rotary Pot of Gold tournament. New West Rotary’s 28th annual golf tournament will be held on July 16 in Richmond. Learn more through Rotary’s website about how to participate.
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🏡 Heritage New West. The Heritage Homes tour is back for a 42nd year. There will also be a Homes Tour Hub at Bernie Legge Theatre, where participants can enjoy artwork and refreshments. You can buy your tickets for the May 26 event online.
🛍️ Queen’s Park Garage Sale. One of the city’s largest annual garage sales will be held on May 11 from 9am to 4pm.
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🗞 In other news
Cybersecurity issues. London Drugs stores across the country have been beleaguered by what the company is describing as a cybersecurity incident.
Solidarity encampment. A Palestinian solidarity encampment has started at UBC, in MacInnes Field. (CityNews Vancouver)
Metrotown master plan. There’s a bit of a sneak peek as to what the reimagined Metropolis at Metrotown would look like. 80% of the current mall is expected to be preserved, with phase 1 of the change slated to be completed in 2054. (Burnaby Beacon)
History made. Diljit Dosanjh has made history: he is the first Punjabi music star to sell out BC Place. His concert was held on Saturday evening. It was also the largest Punjabi concert to take place outside of India. (CTV Vancouver)
🤩 Community spotlight
In a post to Instagram over the weekend, the founder of The Stage Musical Theatre Academy outlined the difficulties she and her team are facing.
“It’s hard to know where to begin because I’ve not found myself nor this company in such a precarious position before,” Stefanie Swinnard began the post, going on to explain that The Stage is in need of help to persevere amid some difficult circumstances. This includes alleged issues related to what Swinnard says was a bad contractor which, in turn has resulted in delays in construction.
Swinnard is expecting a legal battle to play out in court—all this while she tries to juggle the launch of a childcare program.
The Anchor previously profiled The Stage New West, and we invite you to read all about the great work they do.
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🤝 Now hiring
Strata complex caretaker. Wage/salary: $22/hour. Please send your resume to [email protected]
Merchandiser. Rainbow Greenhouses, Inc. Wage/salary: $18/hour.
Health care assistant instructor. Sprott Shaw College. Wage/salary: $31/hour.
General merchandise associate. Walmart. Wage/salary: $16.90/hour.
Early morning stock service. London Drugs. Wage/salary: $16.75 hour.
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💸 Local deals and specials
A free month of ActivePass. If you purchase a 365-day ActivePass with the City of New West before July 31, you can get your 13th month free!
Pacific Breeze Winery. They will be holding a calligraphy workshop this coming Saturday. The workshop is $91, but wine club members get 5% off. Read more about this upcoming event.
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🗓️ Things to do
Final day: WALK30. Today is the last day of WALK30! Squeeze those last steps in while you can if you’re taking part.
Write-on contest submissions. The final day to take part in the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s contest is May 1. Good luck to those entering!
Japanese calligraphy workshop. This event is open to those 50 and older. Come down to Century House to practice this traditional art form. Plus: they’ve got snacks! Happening on May 4 at 10am. Registration is required.
Red Dress Day. You are invited to honour the memory and lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people across Canada and the USA. This event is taking place at Hyack Square on May 5 from 1-3pm.
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