OpenAI is not the problem. Lack access to mental health resources is the problem.
25.02.2026 01:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0OpenAI is not the problem. Lack access to mental health resources is the problem.
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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...
22.01.2026 20:18 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0:(
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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?
26.12.2025 01:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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 🤩💚🩷
Updated the list of Holiday Hamper programs today after receiving emails about a few more:
13.11.2025 05:21 — 👍 8 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
10.11.2025 18:19 — 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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.
02.11.2025 03:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0#NewWest Vision Zero Task Force is launching! I'm excited about this work! This is why:
29.10.2025 00:43 — 👍 19 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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...
25.10.2025 01:02 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Amazing!
24.10.2025 21:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0There is that 😂
20.10.2025 02:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Phone book
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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...
19.10.2025 01:13 — 👍 13 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0Road trip to the okanagan!
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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!!!!!!🎉
15.10.2025 15:56 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
15.10.2025 14:39 — 👍 15 🔁 8 💬 4 📌 2
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!🌙
15.10.2025 15:49 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0So pretty!!!🤩
07.10.2025 17:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0😍
07.10.2025 13:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Density 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
06.10.2025 18:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Stop hating on the cherry blossom! They’re the Dr Pepper of chocolate bars.
25.09.2025 14:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Facebook….. WTAF.
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