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Vegan New West – the New Kids on the Block

January 2, 2018 by Nadine Nakagawa

Vegan New West – the New Kids on the Block

Whether vegan, veg-curious, taking part in veganuary, or just into good food, New West is becoming something of a vegan mecca. Delicious options are everywhere and more restaurants are offering veg menus or items that are specifically marked. It’s good to be vegan in New West! V Cafe - 789 Carnarvon St Warning - gushing ahead. I love V Cafe. There, I said it. I could … [Read more...] about Vegan New West – the New Kids on the Block

Housing Hackathon

September 26, 2017 by Nadine Nakagawa

Housing Hackathon

I highly suspect you’ve heard much about how housing prices in the Lower Mainland have ricocheted out of control. High housing costs affect everyone – families looking for their first family home, trying to shorten their commute, or sizing up with an extra bedroom; seniors downsizing since property taxes have escalated as the value of their homes has gone up; renting searching … [Read more...] about Housing Hackathon

Fear and Hope

August 16, 2017 by Nadine Nakagawa

Fear and Hope

I made the mistake of watching the video. I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about: it involves tiki torches and chanting. And while I'm not an American citizen, I felt real, visceral fear while watching the video. I imagined what it felt like to be surrounded by a horde of people, holding a sign like a shield and knowing all too well how these types of situations often … [Read more...] about Fear and Hope

Dress to Impress

June 27, 2017 by Nadine Nakagawa

Dress to Impress

Have a spiffy little number that you’re just waiting to wear out on the town? Wondering where in New West you can get away with cocktail dress on a Friday night? Pull out your sequined gowns, dust off your bowties, and shine up your best pair of shoes! Feminist New West in Cocktail Dress is happening Friday, July 7! Join some of your best feminist friends for a few … [Read more...] about Dress to Impress

Q10: Albert Kamba: Building Community

February 2, 2017 by Nadine Nakagawa

Q10: Albert Kamba: Building Community

Photos by Olga Zamudio Passing along Twelfth Street, you may not notice Salon Elegant, particularly if you're not in need of barbering services. But there's more going on behind the black awning than one would initially guess. If you venture inside, you'll find a lively space where you might feel drawn to sit down and hang out for a while. Albert Kamba, who runs the … [Read more...] about Q10: Albert Kamba: Building Community

Truth and Reconciliation New West

January 9, 2017 by Nadine Nakagawa

Truth and Reconciliation New West

2017 marks 150 years since Confederation and it is an ideal time to begin a conversation about reconciliation in the Royal City. Several municipalities have already declared 2017 to be the Year of Reconciliation. On December 5, members of the working group Truth and Reconciliation New West presented at the New Westminster City Council meeting to discuss the upcoming dialogues … [Read more...] about Truth and Reconciliation New West

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