Canada Day + Youth Fight Moody Park

Issue #273

Author

Carla McNeil
June 25, 2025

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Historical Records for Today - Record high 26.2 2017 - Record low 10.3 2022

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June 25, 2025

🤸 Gym Program – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🎙️ State of the City On the Road: Seniors' Edition – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 PM

🗣️ French 4 Everyone – 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

June 26, 2025

🤸 Gym Program – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🏓 Intro to Pickleball Drop-in – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🚲️ Cap's Flat Repair Clinic – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🦋 Gardening: Backyard Butterflies – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🏈 Hyack Youth Football Free Try-it Days – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Night at Georgie's – 7:00 PM

🎭️ Retro Games Night (Melody Mangler) – 7:00 PM at Flapper Lounge

🎶 Pagbangon: A Benefit concert for healing – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙️ Colossal Thursdays Karaoke at The Terminal Pub – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🥍 Adanacs vs Salmonbellies – 7:30 PM at Queen’s Park

🏆️ New West Youth Awards (Invitation Only Event) – at Century House

June 27, 2025

🍔 Between 2 Buns – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🍺 June Beer Friday at Match Pub – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Magkaisa – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – Doors open at 6:00 PM

👨‍🍳 Culinary Kitchen – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🍖 Men's BBQ – 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM

🎮️Gamer’s United – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🥍 Salmonbellies vs Shamrocks – 6:45 PM at the Q Centre

🐟️ The First Annual Great Salmon Watershed Celebration – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Friday Nights at Notorious Grey Fox – 9:00 PM until Close

🎲 Playlist – at The Starlight Casino

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

Live Bands, Food Trucks, and Cheer

The countdown is on for Canada Day 2025, and New Westminster is throwing a party you won’t want to miss! On Tuesday, July 1, head to Queen’s Park from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a free, fun-filled celebration packed with music, food, family activities, and community spirit. 🇨🇦

✨ What to Expect: All-Day Fun for Everyone!

From the moment the festivities kick off with opening speeches at 1:00 p.m., Queen’s Park will come alive with live entertainment, interactive activities, and the best local eats around. The Main Stage will be rocking all afternoon with a stellar lineup:

🎶 Main Stage Highlights:

  • Brody Halfe – A rising local talent to watch

  • Devon More – Genre-blending folk with a theatrical twist

  • The Vanrays – Soul and R&B that’ll get you dancing

  • Kyle Hensby & the Rowdy Spurs – Boot-stomping country from Maple Ridge

  • Bend Sinister – Indie rock with energy and heart

Over at the Bandshell Stage, there’s even more to enjoy for families and curious minds:

🎭 Bandshell Highlights:

  • A musical start from Mechanics of Music

  • The vibrant Chinese Ribbon Dance

  • High-energy fun with King Fish’s Limbo for All

  • A rhythm-filled drumming workshop with Rhythm Resource

  • A cheer-filled finale from the Royal City Hyack Cheerleaders

🍔 Delicious Local Eats & Craft Beer
Come hungry! The park will be filled with local food trucks like Shameless Buns, Old Country Pierogi, Kona Ice, and more. Need to cool off? The Beer Garden (19+ only) is pouring Steel & Oak craft beer, brewed right here in New West!

🚲 Extra Perks:

  • Bike Valet – Ride in and park your bike with ease

  • Family-friendly vibe – Activities and entertainment for all ages

  • Completely FREE! – Bring your friends, your family, even your dog!

🎈 Don't Miss Out!
Celebrate what makes Canada special—community, culture, and connection—all in one place. Mark your calendar, grab your lawn chairs, and come experience Canada Day at Queen’s Park.

Let’s make this Canada Day one to remember! ❤️🍁

On the afternoon of June 23rd, the New Westminster Police Department responded to reports of a large altercation involving youth at Moody Park. The incident, which occurred around 3:45 p.m., drew multiple 911 calls from concerned witnesses. Several callers expressed fear that at least one individual involved in the fight may have been armed, potentially with a firearm.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a youth who had been assaulted with bear spray. Immediate assistance was provided to the victim, and police initiated a search of the area to locate those responsible.

Authorities are continuing their investigation and are urging anyone with firsthand knowledge of the incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who witnessed the event or may have surveillance footage capturing the suspects leaving the scene.

Community members with relevant information are encouraged to contact the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411 to assist in the ongoing inquiry.

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