Fraud Suspect Arrested + Veterans Walking Tour

Issue #400

Author

Carla McNeil
October 30, 2025

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌥️ Weather - Mix of Cloud and Sun

 😜 Rain Joke - What’s a rainstorm’s favorite game? 🎲 

 🗓️ New West Events - Some great events happening this week

 💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Cecilia Rose G.!

 🗞️ New West Local News - Fraud Suspect Arrested + Veterans Walking Tour

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 13.6 2015 - Record low -1.8 2019

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

October 30, 2025

🗣️ English Conversation Circles at the Welcome Centre – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👕 Free Men's Clothing at WorkBC New Westminster – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🗣️ The Talking Circle at Anvil Centre – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎙️ New West Farmers Market Open Mic – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🕵️ NWFM Scavenger Hunt – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🏘️ TRAC: Rental Evictions – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🪡 Sewing Beginner(50+ years) at təməsew̓txʷ – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

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

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

October 31, 2025

🦇 HalloWeekend: Botanical Terrors and Animal Fears – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

🧒 Toddler Time (12-36 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🍭 Trick or Treat East Columbia – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

📚️ French Reading Buddies (6-9 years) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🧛 Halloween on the Boardwalk 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎃 Legion #2 Halloween Party – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🧙‍♀️ Monster Ball: Halloween at Starlight Casino – 6:00 PM

👻 Halloween Party at the Reach – 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Ghostly Campfire – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

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

🎶 Halloween Concert "Come Away Death” – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

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

🎃 Kelly O's Spooktacular Soiree – 8:00 PM until Late

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

November 01, 2025

🔍️ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🧵 Rug Tufting at Arrieta Art Studio – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎭️ New West Improv's Inaugural Improv Comedy Jam! – 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM

💃 New West Fire Fighters Charitable Gala – Gala begins at 6:00 PM

🏃 S&O Beer Run Series: The DISCO DASH 5K! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎶 Inventions in Colour at Anvil Theatre – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

A fast police response prevented a senior from losing thousands of dollars in a fraud scam on October 24, 2025, in New Westminster. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Edinburgh Street around 1:30 p.m. after a man in his seventies was tricked into believing his daughter had been in a car accident and needed $6,735 for legal help.

After handing over the cash to a stranger, the victim realized the situation might be fraudulent and called police. While officers were on scene, the scammers called again—this time demanding another $8,000.

Police set up surveillance and, around 4:00 p.m., arrested a suspect matching the victim’s description. The stolen money was recovered and returned, and investigators believe the man may be linked to other frauds across the Lower Mainland.

Residents are urged to be cautious of urgent or emotional phone calls requesting money and to verify such claims with family before taking action.

This Remembrance Day, take a thoughtful journey through New Westminster’s history with the WWI Veterans Walking Tour, running Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.

Presented by Heritage New West with support from the New Westminster Museum and Archives, this free self-guided tour highlights the family homes of 19 local veterans who served in the First World War.

Interpretive posters—created by the Heritage Preservation Society and researched by local historian Jim Wolf—will be displayed outside each home, sharing the personal stories of bravery, sacrifice, and community spirit. Participants can walk at their own pace and reflect on the city’s proud heritage.

📍 Location: Queen’s Park Neighbourhood
💲 Cost: Free
🕰 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ What’s a rainstorm’s favorite game? 🎲 

Puddle jumping! 🌊

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