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Former BC journalist now in crisis & creative communications. Part of the Crises Response Project team in New Westminster. Corgi & donut fan. ❤️
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Y'all I've been in Ottawa for three hours and it is LITERALLY THE SAME AS NEW WEST. •No left turn signs everywhere •Bricks for roads •I'm currently eating dinner in a place that is literally North Noodle House and the chef is hand-pulling noodles like a champ

I need someone to bring back Pop Up Video.

I'm going to #Ottawa for the first time in my life and I'm so excited to be a panelist at Pinoys on Parliament! In just a week I'll be chatting about how to navigate sourcing information, particularly within the context of being Filipina. If you're going, hope to see you then! #fedgov #cdnpoli

It's been 25 years since Peanuts creator Charles Schulz died. He drew Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends for 50 years before his death, and they still remain very popular.

If introverts are gathering does that make them temporary extroverted introverts...? 🤔

Artist unknown. But too important not to post. Keep going.

Here's all the information direct from BCGov re: the housing minister's announcement on short-term rentals. archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/new...

Why did I think it was a good idea, an hour before a (thank goodness virtual) meeting, to douse my enchilada in dill pickle serrano sauce?

I've never watched Bluey but I weep for him along with the rest of the nation

Whew! Big ups to Dan's Diner/Dan's Legacy and everyone who took part for ~doing the thing~ last Saturday night. More than $77,000 raised at the Chef's Charity Dinner. Dan's Legacy is expected to help about 700 at-risk youth by the end of this year. danslegacy.com/2024/11/11th...

LOOK AT THE DOGGO IN CHAMBERS

the world may never again be as united as it was the year Gangnam Style came out

Hey all! Heads up: there will be a council workshop on the Crises Response Pilot Project to address homelessness, mental health, and substance use in New Westminster. Workshop is happening at 3p. And of course, if you can't make it in person you can stream it: www.newwestcity.ca/city_hall/co...

Goodness last night was a blast at PKNW! We are taking a break until the spring...looking forward to seeing folks at the next one!

Sadly, we must live in the apocalypse we’re dealt, never the one we desire.

Anywho New Westies tonight is Volume 34 of PechaKucha New West and you should totally come! There are still tickets left. 😀 www.pechakucha.com/events/pecha...

So many social media platforms to keep up with now. I am a tired, cranky millennial. 😂

So are we officially done with Twitter or...?

Taking your requests and serving as the gathering place for all the good Halloween homes in New West. Where are they at?!

Alright there, Anna. You have yourself an ~amazing~ day.

Oh what a night! KidSport New West absolutely CRUSHED IT with tonight's Fall Classic. Proud to have been able to shoot photos and video for this incredible event. Currently editing...in the meantime here's the duck that won a local guy a $500 Visa gift card and a free oil change to Key West Ford.

Hi all! There will be a charity hockey game TODAY featuring New West Fire Fighters and New West Police. 100% of proceeds from ticket sales will go to KidSport New West to can provide bursaries for local kids & teens wanting to play organized sports. Details. 👇 www.eventbrite.ca/e/2024-new-w...

OAAAAAAAASISSSSSS?!?!?!

🇵🇭 HAPPY FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH When I remember to, I will try to share anecdotes, random trivia and stories related to my Filipino heritage. 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵

We said election journalism matters. Clearly, you agree. Thanks to the amazing support from our readers, in just one week, we reached our goal. Now we’re setting a stretch goal of $120,000. Help us get there! #canpoli #bcpoli 🗳

The təməsew̓txʷ opening was such a blast! This is an incredible space, New West. 💜

Imagine going to work, minding your own business while you're working in front of a fryer and then someone just crashes their car into the very spot you're working in. Life changed in an instant. Ruby works for A&W in North Van. Sharing to amplify. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ru...

Hey everyone, Today is New West Anchor's final day, and I have been getting all of the questions about it, I've been asked to talk about it, and share my thoughts on more than one occasion in the last 48 hours, so here it is. 1/x

Woohoo! He has been found and is safe.