New West Leads on Housing + Sept. 07 Road Closures

Issue #343

Author

Carla McNeil
September 03, 2025

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September 03, 2025

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

📿 World of Art Beading Workshop – 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 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

September 04, 2025

🧳 September Job Fair at New West Public Library – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

📝 Resume Clinic with BCNSP at NWPL – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎥 Moonlight Movies Series: Ice Age – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Night at Georgie's – 7:00 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

September 05, 2025

☕️ Breakfast with MP Jake Sawatzky – 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

🍔 Burger and Beer Social at RCCC – Doors open at 4:00 PM

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

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Wild Mushrooms – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🍸️ Cocktails and Conjuring – 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

🏆️ 2025 Mann Cup Finals – Queen’s Park Arena

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

Photo: City of New Westminster (via official page)

New Westminster is celebrating a major housing milestone—surpassing the Province’s Year One Housing Target by a wide margin. Between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, the City completed 1,175 new homes, nearly doubling the target of 656 units.

Of these, 59% were ownership units and 41% were rentals. Importantly, the new supply included 552 two-bedroom homes and 146 three- and four-bedroom homes, helping to meet the growing need for family-sized housing.

The completions were driven largely by two major developments: the One Fifty Braid tower, approved in 2022, and the Pier West towers, approved back in 2014. In addition, 1,088 units were approved for future development, including 141 below-market homes. Building permits were also issued for 52 supportive housing units.

This success reflects years of groundwork and planning. The City has introduced initiatives like the Affordable Housing Accelerator, updated its Family-Friendly Housing Policy, and advanced long-range planning around 22nd Street Station. Work continues on new programs to support infill, townhouses, and transit-oriented development in line with provincial legislation.

New Westminster remains committed to delivering a wide range of housing options and tackling the housing crisis head-on.

👉 See the full release here: newwestcity.ca/planning-building-and-development

Uptown Road Closures – Sunday, September 7

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Event: Recovery Day BC

Uptown will be full of life this Sunday as the annual Recovery Day BC celebration takes over the neighbourhood. Expect music, community booths, and plenty of visitors — but also some road closures to keep the area safe for all the fun.

Roads Closed

  • Sixth Avenue – between Seventh Street and Fifth Street

  • Sixth Street – between Princess Street and Fourth Avenue

  • Fifth Avenue – from mid-block between Sixth & Seventh Street to Fifth Street

  • Brantford Street – from mid-block between Sixth & Seventh Street to Sixth Street

Getting Around

  • Driving? Give yourself extra time and use alternate routes to avoid the Uptown core.

  • Visiting the event? Walking, cycling, or using public transit will be your easiest options.

  • Local tip: Parking fills up quickly, so plan ahead if you’re bringing a vehicle.

Whether you’re joining the celebration or just passing through, a little planning will help you enjoy a smooth Sunday — and if you do stop by, you’ll find a lively community event waiting for you in the heart of Uptown.

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🌧️ Why do raindrops make terrible comedians? 🎭️ 

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