If only we spent this much money, focus and energy on finding actual solutions to mental health issues.
Mental health supports BEFORE crisis would likely help public safety issues.

OpenAI is not the problem. Lack access to mental health resources is the problem.

Words fail right now. The #NewWest community stands with the community of Tumbler Ridge. Our flags will stand at half mast to mark our shared grief.

If you are hurting because of this and need someone to talk to, remember crisis responders are available 24/7.
📞 Call 1-800-668-6868

Reminding folks - #NewWest Public Hearing on Monday on some significant Official Community Plan changes. Correspondence (for and against!) is coming in, and there are a lot of opinions about this! www.newwestcity.ca/planning-bui...

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As you check your updated property assessment values in British Columbia, a yearly reminder that:

- If your property value decreased, you aren't necessarily getting a tax reduction
- If it increased by a bunch, your aren't necessarily getting a huge spike
- Every municipality is slightly different

Hey new west. Anyone else have a power outage?

The world may be falling apart and a big pile of poo. But there is brightness, good and love.

For example, my 16 year old saw how tired I was this morning and made me a cup of tea before leaving for School 🤩💚🩷

Holiday Hampers & Adopt-A-Family Programs in Metro Vancouver Support or register for Holiday Hampers and Adopt-a-Family Programs around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this season (2025)

Updated the list of Holiday Hamper programs today after receiving emails about a few more:

International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software

The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.

The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.

OUROFEST International Street Dance Festival OUROFEST street dance festival presents five days of performance, music, and culture November 13–17, 2025 in Vancouver and New Westminster.

There is a street dance festival happening in #NewWest and #Vancouver at the end of this week. Tickets are on sale now with partial proceeds going to UNYA - Urban Native Youth Association, Hogan's Alley Society, and Pivot Legal Society.

I’m gonna come out and say it: Vancouver is having a spectacular fall.

- Minimal rain
- But also nice CRISP temperatures, puts us in the season
- Summer not too hot, so trees kept their leaves, creating full cover for nice colours
- No elections or giant weather events to distract from joy

10/10

Watching with one eye open an holding my breath.

#NewWest Vision Zero Task Force is launching! I'm excited about this work! This is why:

Horror, comedy and thought-provoking films part of 2025 New Westminster International Film Festival - Freshet News The 2025 New West film fest includes various genres of films, a panel discussions and a social event marking the festival's 15 year

It's going to be a soggy weekend, so why not check out the 2025 #NewWest International Film Festival - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/horror-comed...

Amazing!

There is that 😂

Phone book

Let's Chat over Burgers & Beverages

Hey Bluesky followers who think that local gov't should do things to make the city better, like vote FOR affordable housing, FOR active transportation, FOR renter protections etc: come to a little fundraiser on Thursday & meet some like-minded #NewWest folks! www.communityfirstnw.ca/burgers_beve...

Road trip to the okanagan!

AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals 

You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing


If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,

Hooray!!!!!!🎉

A new beginning for local news in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities - Freshet News The Freshet News is a new voice for Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities with a mission to put community back in community news.

Freshet News - Western Canada's first non-profit news co-operative - is now online. Check it out! #NewWest #Burnaby #Tri-Cities www.freshetnews.ca/a-new-beginn...

A new beginning for local news in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities - Freshet News The Freshet News is a new voice for Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities with a mission to put community back in community news.

An oasis has sprung in our news desert! #NewWest

www.freshetnews.ca/a-new-beginn...

Picture of a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. You can see the outline of the crescent moon between the clouds

Good morning moon!🌙

So pretty!!!🤩

😍

Density is key. With the move to community mailboxes there may be opportunities for corner stores/cafes as those areas will have a draw from the community. Assuming people are walking there and. It stopping on their way home from work

Stop hating on the cherry blossom! They’re the Dr Pepper of chocolate bars.