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What to Expect This Week #QuestNewWest
With weekly challenges, weekly prizes, and a $1000 grand prize, Fridays #QuestNewWest is the experience of the summer. There is simply no better way to spend time exploring Downtown New West. If you get hungry, never fear, we’ve got you covered, here are our top take-out options for this week’s quest on August 14th.
Read More6 Brand New Businesses to Support Right Now
We’re always excited when a new business opens their doors right here in Downtown New West, but now more than ever we couldn’t be honoured to have been chosen as their home. We’ve seen you step up to support local like never before, so we know that you’ll be as excited as we are to welcome these newbies to the block. Our hats off to these fine folks who pushed through and opened recently, please join us in supporting them!
Read MoreNew West Pride is Still Alive!
Since 2010, the community of New West has gotten to know and love our very own New West Pride Society. Known for their epic events and colourful celebrations, the Pride Society is home to a board of directors who care about the LGBTQ2+ community and work hard to support and celebrate them. Though COVID-19 has changed the way we celebrate, Pride is not cancelled!
Read MoreSay Hello to Found Boutique
Feel like shopping for a cause? Downtown New West’s own Found Boutique is opening on August 6th! By supporting this local shop, you are sending revenue back into Union Gospel Mission programs to help our homeless neighbours.
Read MoreGot Kids? Keep ‘Em Busy!
Quarantine got you stir-crazy? Your summer plans may have been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean vacation has to be mind-numbing! Whether you have crafty kiddos, active youngsters or homebodies, the Downtown New West BIA is here to keep you and your kids busy all summer long!
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