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The new 7th Ave bike lanes in New West are open in both directions and they're fantastic! This was my route to high school back in the day. But after a few too many close calls with drivers, I started riding on the sidewalk. And after getting yelled at a lot, I stopped riding all together.

Good grief, this hits home.

2 short windows of time for people to donate clothes and gift cards and money for people displaced by a devastating fire in #NewWest and the donation centre has had to pause because they are overwhelmed with donations. If you want to help e-tran to admin@newwestnh.ca

Here is the latest and greatest from the city of #newwest on how best to support residents impacted by the fire www.newwestcity.ca/2026/07/11/c...

New West Neighbourhood House is accepting donations of cash, gift cards ($25 denominations preferred) and clothing at Lord Kelvin Elementary in #NewWest today from 1 to 5. You can also e-transfer donations to admin@newwestnh.ca

Update on how to donate and help your #NewWest neighbours impacted by the fire in the Brow of the Hill.

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From what I'm reading, it appears the building will be a total loss. My friend is organizing a GoFundMe for the affected residents in the 50 units who have lost their homes. gofund.me/d9fb70103 #newwest

Donate to Support for Residents at Pinecrest Manor after Fire, organized by Isabella WangI live across the street and am friends with someone who has lived i… Isabella Wang needs your support for Support for Residents at Pinecrest Manor after Firegofund.me

““Our response cannot rely on telling individuals to be more prepared, because preparedness depends on whether someone has money, mobility, access to a car, different living spaces, or someone checking in on them,” Wang said.”

Spent some time yesterday down on River Drive hearing from some local residents (and a few curious onlookers from other neighborhoods) about concerns regarding the BC Housing Heart and Hearth project to build 30 transitional housing homes in a Tiny Homes Village. #NewWest

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The thing is, doing sports like Norway (focused on fun, companionship, team spirit) rather than the US (focused on intensity, suffering, competition, which individual is "best") isn't just healthier & more pro-social, it produces *better athletes*.

A Recent Supreme Court Opinion Completely Misunderstands the Point of Sports. One World Cup Superstar Is the Corrective.We’re fundamentally misunderstanding the point of sports.slate.com

In a lot of ways, it reminds me of how a lot of folks reacted to the explosion in home prices last decade by going “well, Vancouver has always been expensive”. If you’re comfortable or in the middle of things, it’s easy to get detached and not realize when things have dramatically changed.

Did you know that on the third floor of Anvil Centre, there is also the New Media Gallery? Until Oct 3, check out the artwork created by its Art & Technology Artist-in-Residence, Ben Bogart, on Thursdays to Saturdays. More info: anvilcentre.com/new-media-ga... #newwest #downtownnewwest

Hey #NewWest. There was a report by our Ethics Commissioner released yesterday, relating to my use of some disparaging language last December on this here social media platform. I accept the Ethics Commissioner’s findings and appreciate the work that went into the review. 🧵 1/x

I'm really proud of #NewWest for taking leadership on this. Identifying vulnerable people and buildings, equipping first responders better, funding cooling kits and retrofits, planning long-term to deal with the urban heat island, and now BC leading bylaws... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The B.C. heat dome had a deadly impact on New Westminster. 5 years later, cooling is top of mind | CBC NewsFive years after extreme heat killed 33 people in New Westminster, the city has built out a network of cooling stations and passed bylaws aimed at cooling apartments.www.cbc.ca

This might be one of the most insane scandals in game history When Pokemon Go players scan PokeStops, theyve been unknowingly building a detailed visual model of the world which is being sold to a military contractor to build a no-GPS positioning for the new generation of unmanned killing machines

Just as a reminder to #newwest NWP says support farmers markets, but their leader says we shouldn't support the users of said market web.archive.org/web/20110301...

Just one week away! Are you interested in media democracy in Canada? Make sure to join us for the Media Democracy Days: Spry Memorial Panel on May 28th at the Vancouver Harbour Centre! Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/media-demo... @fcatatsfu.bsky.social @thetyee.ca

Media Democracy Days: Spry Memorial PanelA fireside chat between people in the public media space. In today’s media landscape, the urgency to revive MDD cannot be overstated.www.eventbrite.ca

Some personal news. I will always be grateful for the privilege of serving and representing the City of New Westminster. ❤️ www.freshetnews.ca/new-westmins...

New Westminster councillor not seeking re-election after topping the polls in 2022 - Freshet NewsRuby Campbell topped the polls in the 2022 New Westminster city council race but won't seek a second term in this year's municipal electionwww.freshetnews.ca

Do you want to work at @policyalternatives.ca ? We've partnered with the School for Moral Ambition to offer an incredible Tax Fairness Fellowship. Its a 6 month paid position to put you on the front line of the debate. Apply now: www.moralambition.org/fellowships/...

"There remains another path. You can reject the course of colonial unilateral action and choose to uphold human rights and the honour of the Crown, and insist that the Province meet its legal obligations" www.ubcic.bc.ca/open_letter_...

An Open Letter to Members of the Legislative AssemblyWorking towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rightswww.ubcic.bc.ca