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🌧️ New West Weather

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🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News

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Upcoming Events

September 30, 2024

 ♒️ Downstream Where the Waters Mix Exhibition (All Ages)- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 🏈 Club Seats Ticket Giveaway BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders - 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

October 01, 2024

 ♒️ Temporary Closure: South Entrance to Moody Park Arena, Massey Theatre & NWSS - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 🎨 Monochrome: Exhibition - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Starting October 1st - 31st

October 02, 2024

 🧑‍🎨 “Heart of the Crawl” - Group Exhibit at the Gallery at Queen’s Park - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - October 2 -24, 2024

 🤳NWSS Absentee Photo Day/Retakes - during Blocks A and B

 🧑‍🎤 Decade: Art & A Cappella Show (Guest Cheska Henson) - 7:30 to 9:30 PM

🕵️‍♂️ New West News

 🏫 School Expansion in New Westminster to Add Classrooms and Child Care by 2026

Construction is underway for a $34 million expansion at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in New Westminster, B.C., adding 21 classrooms and space for child care. The project, part of a larger investment in the district, is expected to be completed by fall 2026.

Read the full article HERE. 

 🥙 Can You Trust Paid Restaurant Reviews? The Rise of Social Media Influencers

Influencers have overtaken traditional food critics, using platforms like TikTok to showcase restaurants, particularly those owned by immigrants or located in overlooked areas. However, their growing influence raises concerns about the integrity of reviews, as many receive free meals or payment for promotion. Critics of this shift argue that it compromises the authenticity that made restaurant reviews trustworthy. While some influencers maintain transparency, others avoid posting negative experiences, further blurring the line between critique and advertisement. Are you ready to become an influencer for your favorite restaurant’s?

Read the full article HERE.

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