NEWS & INFORMATION
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Updated Thursday, May 7
The West End Journal continues to update news and information of special relevance to our West End - Coal Harbour neighbours during the current pandemic. You will find our list of West End-Coal Harbour grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail outlets here and a list of local restaurants, along with their hours and pick-up/delivery details, here. Please support our local businesses!
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In the News
Haro Street’s Buchan Hotel.
WEST END HOTEL TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS: The West End’s sixty-unit Buchan Hotel on Haro is the city’s first private space to be converted into housing for the homeless because of COVID-19. While the province has chosen not to officially release the name of the hotel, nearby residents have been aware of this move for some days now, and have had discussions about it with workers converting the premises. There is a lack of information from the authorities as to the criteria for placement in the Buchan and the Coal Harbour Community Centre, which was taken over for the same purpose some weeks ago, and the regulations and protocols governing the residents and staff.
We shared a list of questions with contacts at The City of Vancouver (incuding all City Councillors), Atira Women’s Society which is managing the shelter at the Buchan, and BC Housing. You can find those questions here. BC Housing published a document on April 24 titled “COVID-19 Response: Isolation Hotels To Support Those Without A Home” which you can find here.
The West End Journal has been in touch with BC Housing, which is responsible for these sites, for further information and will update our readers as soon as possible.
WEST END FARMERS MARKET UPDATE: The annual West End Farmers Market will open on schedule from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, running through October 24, with special procedures in place to protect vendors and shoppers. There will be a limited number of vendors each week, and control of the numbers of customers coming into the market. There will also be curbside pickup available. Check here for further information and updates.
City crews have removed some of the street furniture at Comox and Denman. (Jacqui Birchall Photo)
𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗟: City crews recently removed some of the metal chairs beside the 711 at Comox and Denman. The workers said that the move was to encourage social distancing. In recent weeks, despite social distancing warnings, the seats and tables were often fully occupied. The area has, since the installation of the seats and tables, been a source of numerous complaints about loitering, drinking, and public urination. It has not been confirmed whether the remaining furniture will also be removed, or if the removed furniture will be replaced at some point.
CITY OF VANCOUVER COVID-19 DASHBOARD: The City has launched a dashboard to track emergency response and efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. It provides a snapshot view of services and will be updated regularly with the latest info. Find it here.
CITY OF VANCOUVER COVID-19 DASHBOARD: The City has launched a dashboard to track emergency response and efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. It provides a snapshot view of services and will be updated regularly with the latest info. Find it here.
IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY: The head of the ER department at St. Paul’s Hospital Dr. Dan Kalla is urging people with serious or life-threatening health issues not to hesitate to go to ER for fear of contracting the coronavirus. If you have an emergency, go to Emergency. They know how to handle it.
SMELL THE FLOWERS - DON’T PICK THEM: A reader wrote to ask us to remind people to not pick the flowers from other's gardens and selfishly take them home. She had witnessed someone picking some of the yellow flowers from her building’s garden, and saw a couple walking up Cardero after they purposely broke a branch, full of blooms, off a cherry tree. “It is so disheartening that a few selfish people ruin the experience for hundreds of others,” she wrote. Now you’ve been reminded!
CONSULT A DIETICIAN: Your Independent Grocer on Davie is offering free consultations with their dieticians. Make an appointment here.
SHOUT-OUT TO DAVIE PHARMACY: Huge thanks from the West End Seniors’ Network to Davie Pharmacy for donating bottles of hand sanitizer for their staff and volunteers to use while completing grocery shopping orders for West End seniors.
COMMUNITY GARDENERS TAKE NOTE: The Tyee recently reported that many community gardens are open for their members to start planting their crops. The West End Journal observed a family, including a child in a stroller, working in the garden at Davie and Burrard. Read more here.
COLOUR ME ROBSON: The Vancouver Mural Festival is bringing its know-how to brightening up city businesses boarded up due to COVID-19. They're working with local artists and BIAs to create 40 murals on the shuttered storefronts downtown, along Robson Street, and on South Granville. The images are meant to spark joy, inspire hope, and celebrate resilience, the group said today, in an announcement that the first wave of works would start this past week. VMF stresses that City of Vancouver COVID-19 social distancing rules remain in effect and all artists will be following health and safety regulations. That means the best way to follow the progress of the murals will be to follow the hashtag #makeartwhileapart via the @vanmuralfest Instagram and Facebook.
WE ARE TOGETHER: Playing on its stylized wordmark logo, the West End Business Improvement Association (WEBIA) has launched a new program and they’re looking for your input. Each week they will be revealing a new word/phrase that reflects our community, beginning with WE, and they will be offering opportunities for you to make suggestions and share WE stories about getting through this pandemic together. And there will be prizes! Details here, and share your thoughts with Kelsey at k.malden@westendbia.com.
THE POWER OF PORTRAITS: Participate in The Power of Portraits project - a citizen-led initiative to reclaim boarded-up storefronts as canvases to share stories of resilience & reinforce community connection. More information here.
COAL HARBOUR RESTAURANT LAUNCHES FARMERS’ MARKET: IaIn Bell and his partner Karen Ho recently expanded their popular 6 Degrees Eatery to include a welcome Mini Farmers’ Market. You can read The West End Journal’s Monika Forberger’s report here.
Now For The Good News!
Margaret, the Queen of Barclay Street. (Bill Richardson Photo)
HAPPY 102nd BIRTHDAY MARGARET!: A long-time West End fixture and frequently seen taking the air on Barclay Street, Margaret celebrated her 102nd birthday April 28. The occasion was marked by a fire department and VPD drive-by, accompanied by West Ender Carley Honeywell (Caley on Sax). Margaret is noted for her fashion flair, and still plays bridge every Thursday, or will when the West End Community centre reopens. Margaret manages to live independently, with help from her care worker Rose. She’s the Queen of Barclay … long may she reign!
HERON COLONY UPDATE: The Stanley Park Ecology Society reports that the heron colony now has 58 nests currently active (85% occupied) and all of the couples are now incubating eggs/chicks. The first hatchling was spotted April 23 and youngsters can now be spotted exploring their new environment in and around Lost Lagoon. Watch them live on the Heron Cam here.
Local Heroes
A big shout-out to Jenny at Kin’s on Denman and all her staff!
LOCAL HEROES: Our neighbourhood has many heroes during this challenging time, including frontline workers at St. Paul’s Hospital, shelf-stockers at our grocery stores, pharmacists keeping our prescriptions upt to date, and local business owners and managers who are keeping their doors open so our City continues to function. We celebrate them every evening at 7 p.m. with an outburst of applause, music, and pot-banging. We’ll feature some of them here, with additions weekly. Let’s start with Jenny!
MEET JENNY! She's the Kin’s Market Denman Street store manager who has always gone the extra mile for her customers and her team. Thank you, Jenny! Follow Kim’s at @KinsFarmMarket to learn about their daily special offers.
Home With The Kids
FIREFIGHTING HEROES AT HOME: Vancouver firefighters are missing their usual visits to local elementary schools to do their fire safety presentations. Their original schedule was so busy for the remainder of the school year, with two or three presentations a day, they would have been able to see over 1,000 children! They’ve filled the gap with a new initiative, Heroes At Home. Email them at heroes-at-home@vancouver.ca to find out how to include your youngsters.
TEENAGERS AND MENTAL HEALTH: UNICEF has published some helpful information for teenagers and their parents on ways they can protect their mental health during COVID_19. Find it here.
BABY AND ME YOGA: Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Melissa Rodrigues offers a yoga class on Zoom for parents and their little ones. Find her here.
ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES: Chalkboard Learn has created a resource for Canadian parents and caregivers to keep their children engaged, entertained and on-track with grade-level curriculum during the COVID-19 Pandemic. You’ll find it here.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS: The BC Ministry of Education has launched an online source of information for parents and families. You can find it here.
JUMP INTO MUSIC: Enjoy a live video get-together with teacher Monica as she plays her ukulele, special instruments and guest puppets like Pop the Puppy and Jumping Jack Jazz Frog, while learning about music from around the world! Grab your instruments, your favourite stuffy and your Bubbles too and let's get together! More information here.
SCHOOLS: School students will not be returning to King George or Lord Roberts schools following spring break. For parents and students looking for more information and thoughts on opportunities and options, check out Milan Streit’s “The Dragon’s Pen” column here.
KING GEORGE STUDENT LUNCH PROGRAM CONTINUES: King George Secondary School today issued a notice to all parents to let them know that all students registered for the daily lunch program are invited to come to the school, using the parking lot entrance, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily to receive pre-packaged lunches. Be sure to enter from the door located in the staff parking lot, observe social distancing of at least two metres from staff and other students. This service begins Monday, March 29 and will continue weekdays until further notice. Students are not returning to class.
ONLINE BOOKS AND LITERARY EVENTS FOR KIDS: The Vancouver Public Library and others have pulled together some great resources for kids. The Vancouver Sun has the story and links here.
That's Entertainment!
With the bars, clubs, theatres, and other entertainment venues closed for the duration, many local artists and entertainers are turning to social media and live-streaming to keep us inspired, amused, and uplifted. And please, if you have, or were, going to purchase, tickets to a Vancouver production, consider donating the amount of that ticket purchase to the company or venue to help them through this crisis.
SEE SHAKESPEARE AT THE GLOBE: The Globe Theatre in London is now online with some of your favourite Shakespearean productions, streaming them free for this month only. So shake up your quarantine boredom with Ophelia, Juliet, Lady Macbeth, and other famous characters. Find them here.
BARCLAY MANOR REGULAR PLAYS ON: Cuneyt is one of the talented musician volunteers who normally perform during Musical Mornings on Wednesdays at Barclay Manor. He has kindly shared a performance for your viewing pleasure. You can enjoy him here.
LIVESTREAM MUSIC FROM STANLEY PARK BREWPUB: The popular Thursday night 'Brews & Tunes' event at the Brewpub has become a virtual concert experience. Resident crooner Brock Phillips will be live on Instagram from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday (starting right after the 7 o’clock Round of Applause). Join the party here and find more information and submit your song requests here.
VIRTUAL DRAG SHOW - WEST COAST EDITION: Next Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Vancouver Drag Artist Mina Mercury is taking to the West Coast her travelling virtual show "Virtual Drag Show/Drag Show Virtuel". Started and created in Montreal by Rita Baga, the " Virtual Drag show " formula is a collective of drag that offers performances in the style of a music video recorded from various drag artists’ homes, or a performance recorded prior to the pandemic. The show will feature more than 20 drag artists from across BC and guest appearances by international stars. It will wor under the " telethon " principle and the audience will be invited to make a donation on a Go Fund Me account to support the artists. Learn more and find direct links here
CHOR LEONI IN LIVESTREAM CONCERTS: Celebrated Vancouver choir Chor Leoni launches a live stream concert series every Wednesday at 7 p.m.. Check them out here.
QUARANTINE DRAG SHOW: Vancouver’s drag queens always rise to the occasion! Two of the city’s most popular drag divas, Carlotta Gurl and Joan-E will be offering an online Facebook drag show every Saturday at 9 p.m. Tune in here for “Quarantinily Yours”
THE SELF-ISOLATION BLUES: Vancouver musician Al Foreman has composed a number especially for today’s situation. Hear “The Self-Isolation Blues” here.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE AT HOME: The National Theatre in the UK is offering a collection of classic stage productions online, and it’s free here.
DOLLY PARTON READS TO US: How about kicking back with a shot of Southern Comfort and having Dolly Parton read you a bedtime story? You can find that here.
DANCE CLASSES WITH THE ROCKETS: Online dance classes with The Rockets on Instagram here.
Senior Moments
CALL 211: A phone line and website have been announced by the B.C. government to support seniors living at home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. "Please do not be afraid, but please stay home and get help," said B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie alongside Minister of Health Adrian Dix.
The call line, 2-1-1, is intended to connect elderly British Columbians with people who can offer support. Services offered through the 2-1-1 line will include meal delivery, help with cooking, delivery of groceries and medications, wellness calls, and visits. If you would like to offer your help to this program please click here:
All seniors who wish to request help can phone 2-1-1 or register online for the program here. Anyone wishing to volunteer their services can follow the same link to register. If you are a West Ender you will be connected to the West End Seniors’ Network’s services line.
WEST END SENIORS’ NETWORK: All WESN facilities (Barclay Manor, Kay’s Place, and the Clothes & Collectibles Thrift Shop) are closed until further notice. Please don’t leave donations outside the doors. The WESN will be rolling out a phone call check-in process shortly, starting with current members, clients, and volunteers. If you would like to support their ongoing grocery pick-up and delivery service (see above item) and other services you can do so via the “Donate” button on their website here.
REMOTE TEA WITH ANTHONY: The WESN is working on being able to host social and recreational programs online. Their monthly Tea With Anthony will now take place Monday, April 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. and you can join the video meeting here or join by phone by dialling 1.289.949.6623 and entering the PIN Number 257 413 891#.
Taking Care of Business
RALLY FOR RESTAURANTS: Any restaurant in Canada can sign up with #RallyForRestaurants, where customers buy gift cards now to redeem later. @StellaArtoisCAN will contribute +$10 for every $25/50 gift card bought. Program details here.
CONCERN FOR ROBSON STREET’S FUTURE: The Robson Street Business Association’s executive director Teri Smith has expressed her concerns about the future of the popular and high-end West End retail strip in an interview with Business In Vancouver, which you can find here.
CAN YOUR BUSINESS OR ORG GIVE A HAND? The City of Vancouver is seeking businesses and organizations that can Give a Hand to source and donate products to support COVID-19 response work. Check it out here, and see if you can help.
RESTAURANTS FEELING THE PINCH FROM DELIVERY APPS: As reported by CTV here, restaurants are finding that fees to various delivery services are taking too big a cut out of their profit margins. West End restaurateur Fiona Grieve, the owner of Buckstop on Denman is quoted as saying “I feel like (the apps) are exploiting restaurants at a time when their business has drastically increased.” Like many West End restaurants, Buckstop is offering a discount for pick-up / take-out orders. Find The West End Journal’s list of West End-Coal Harbour restaurants providing deliver options here.
BUSINESS SURVEY: Vancouver City Councillor Michael Wiebe is inviting business in Vancouver to take part in a COVID-19 survey to help the City better understand the impact the pandemic is having and guide planning and action for the future. You’ll find the survey here.
BOARDED WINDOWS ON ROBSON: Some Robson Street merchants have chosen to board up their storefronts. The West End Journal is not sure of the wisdom of this move, but it certainly creates a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere on one of our high streets. The Vancouver Sun newspaper covers the story, with quotes from Teri Smith of the Robson Street Business Association, here.
CITY WEB PAGE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: The City of Vancouver has opened a special web page with information to help small business owners during the pandemic. You’ll find it here.
From Your Government(s)
THE OFFICIAL BC GOVERNMENT COVID-19 PAGE: MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert has flagged for us the current, and frequently updated, provincial government page providing information and support. You’ll find it here.
GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES ARE “NOT SUGGESTIONS” … THEY ARE THE LAW! The provincial government has announced that all municipal state of emergency proclamations are suspended and all emergency measures will now be implemented under the provincial edict. There are now orders in place regarding social distancing and assembly which, if violated, will result in fines. These are not suggestions, they are now the law.
EVICTIONS & FORECLOSURES: An announcement was made Monday, March 23 by the Premier and Finance Minister to the effect that relief was coming shortly for renters caught in a bind. The announced $5 billion aid package includes $2.8 billion for individuals and services and $2.2 billion for businesses. Evictions, except for health and safety reasons, and rent increases are now frozen by order of the provincial government. West Enders thank our MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert for his work on this file.
TRACKING THE NUMBERS: Our MP Dr. Hedy Fry has shared this link to an interactive map tracking the numbers of infections, recoveries, and deaths, province-by-province.
Previous Posts
with Frequent Updates
BC LIQUOR STORE HOURS: It has been widely and erroneously reported that the provincial government has extended the hours of its liquor stores. This is not the case. All BC Liquor Store locations continue to restrict their hours to from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and are closed on Sundays. The lifting of restricted hours applies only to privately owned outlets, which may, at their own discretion, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. In the West End Marquis Wine Cellars on Davie Street are, like the government outlets, open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. but are also open on Sundays. Cheers!
NOTE TO CYCLISTS: While vehicular traffic is now banned from Stanley Park, the folks at the West End-Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre would like to remind you that the 30km/h speed limit is in effect for cyclists. So slow down, obey traffic calming measures & yield to pedestrians. Ride safe & stay far apart!
STANLEY PARK RESTRICTIONS: In addition to the previously announced closure of Stanley Park Drive to all vehicles, the Vancouver Park Board has announced that the Seawall is now closed to bikes. Details here. Beach Avenue is also closed to eastbound vehicle traffic from Hornby to Stanley Park and the No. 23 Beach bus will be diverted to Davie Street. The new Park Champions, in right green vests, are out reminding the public of the importance of physical distancing.
RENT RELIEF: The provincial Temporary Rental Supplement has been announced, and you can access the application here. And remember, no evictions (except in exceptional circumstances) or rent increases are allowed at this time.
STANLEY PARK ONLINE PROGRAMS: The Stanley Park Ecology Society is moving many of its educational programs online. Check here for information listed in their events calendar.
PERMIT PARKING RESUMES: The City of Vancouver has resumed enforcement of permit-only parking zones in the West End as a measure to further encourage people to remain in their own neighbourhoods. Metered parking has also been reinstated west of Burrard.
HARLEY HOUSE SOLD FOR $52 MILLION: A West End rental tower at 1230 Nelson has a new owner. Goodman Commercial Inc. announced Sunday (April 4) the sale of Harley House, a 21-storey concrete apartment building constructed in 1971. According to details made available by Mark Goodman of Goodman Commercial Inc., Harley House has 107 rental suites. The $52 million price tag translates to $485,981 per unit. Information about the purchase was not immediately available.
WEST END FOOD BANK CLOSED: FOOD BANK CLOSED: The food bank previously held at Gordon Neighbourhood House, which reportedly had a client list of about 400, has been closed by the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. They are now referring everyone to the new centralized Food Bank at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This is not good news for those who are dependent on this service and may have problems travelling to the theatre and back.
A ROUND OF APPLAUSE: West Enders have launched a new tradition, launched by Rory Richardson of the Facebook page Vancouver West Enders (see their link below) — every evening at 7 p.m. our neighbours are taking to their balconies and windows to share a round of applause in appreciation for the essential workers in our community who are staying calm and carrying on. The grocery store clerks, the bus drivers, the medical personnel, and everyone else who is keeping the essential wheels of our society turning. Kudos to the West Ender, near Chilco and Pendrell, who has been joining the love-in by playing his bagpipes from his balcony. Show a little love! Find COVID Applause Vancouver for some great videos here. The CBC recently ran a story about how a West Ender launched this new tradition, and you can find it here.
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS CANCELLED: The 2020 season of Theatre Under The Stars, at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl, which was to feature Beauty and the Beast and Hello Dolly!, has been cancelled. Information for ticket-holders can be found here.
VANCOUVER SUN STORY RE: SENIORS SERVICES: The Vancouver Sun’s Kevin Griffin spoke recently to West End Seniors’ Network executive director Anthony Kupferschmidt and Nurse Next Door vice-president Veronica Tissera. About the increased demand for services and support for seniors. You can find that here.
LIQUOR STORES CLOSED SUNDAYS: Your friendly neighbourhood BC Liquor Store has been declared an essential service but will be closed Sundays. Their COVID-19 updates can be found here.
COURT ADJOURNED: The Vancouver Supreme Court is operating on minimal staff with rotating shifts. The registry is closed to the public. However, judges will continue to handle urgent cases as needed. Clients can file their documents online and management has set up a drop-box in the lobby for people who can’t file online.
DOG PARKS CLOSED: The Vancouver Park Board has closed seven of the City’s off-leash dog parks, including areas at Stanley Park, Sunset Beach, and Nelson and Sunset Beach Parks. Other dog parks remain open. Details here.
VOLUNTEER DELIVERY SERVICE: Many food and drug outlets are offering free delivery, but not all. A local firm, Premier Automation and Design, a family-owned business with a 20-year track record in Vancouver, is making its staff available, at no charge. The service is available daily from 7 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Call 604.996.3338.
BUS SERVICE: All Vancouver bus service is now free to everyone (Skytrain, Seabus, and West Coast Express not included). Entry is through the rear doors to protect the drivers. There have been frequent trip cancellations on the 5/6 West End route, so if you must travel by transit you can sign up here for transit route alerts and be notified of cancellations and delays on your route.
BAD ADVICE GOING ‘ROUND: If you have seen the voice clip making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter that includes suggestions for drinking lots of water and other coronavirus management advice, was it. This has been debunked and is a distraction. An online company called NRP Organics has been distributing flyers in Metro Vancouver claiming their herbal product protects against the coronavirus. It doesn’t.
AA & NA: All in-person Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings have been cancelled. Many online meetings are being arranged. AA information here and NA information here.
𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦 & 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦: The West End Community Centre, Joe Fortes Library, Coal Harbour Community Centre, Gordon Neighbourhood House, Barclay Manor, and Roedde House Museum are closed to the public and all programs are cancelled.
𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦: All public services and public events such as Jazz Vespers at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Central Presbyterian Church and the Robson Street Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses have been cancelled. The JWs have also suspended street and door-to-door canvassing. Check the websites for the church of your choice to find out about services provided via social media.
𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: While Granville Island Market remains open and has extended hours, Granville Island Ferries has cancelled all sailing until further notice.
𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: All entertainment venues in the West End have cancelled current and upcoming performances. If you had tickets to or planned to attend, any local performances, consider donating your ticket price to the organization, even if they make a refund. Arts groups will be hard hit and your support will be appreciated.
QMUNITY & BUTE STREET CLINIC: The LGBTQ centre QMUNITY at Davie and Bute is closed until April 30. Staff will work from home and attempt to respond to all emails (information@qmunity.ca) and calls (604.684.5307 ext.100). All group programming and peer support groups are cancelled. The Bute Street Clinic, a facility for STI testing and services is closed and the BC Centre For Disease Control advises people seeking STI services to phone 604.707.5603 to determine if they can be seen at an alternate location. Qmunity has added a COVID-19 information page here.
STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER UPDATES: Your West End Journal is continuing to reach out to West End and Coal Harbour neighbourhood businesses and community organizations to confirm closures and other actions. We will update this post as frequently as possible.
If you have any information not included above, please let us know at editor@thewesendjournal.ca or call the editor at the number below.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹
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