Pedestrian Struck Overnight + Business Excellence Celebrated

Issue #526

Author

Carla McNeil
March 05, 2026

Inside the New West Spotlight

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 16.5 2016 - Record low -4.3 2019

🎯 A new Tin Man round starts now!

A fresh mystery photo is live, and this week’s prize is worth the hunt 👀

🎁 Up for grabs (Mar 5 - Mar 11):
A $50 Gift Certificate from Frankie G’s Pub.

Head Facebook and Instagram, find the latest post, and drop your guess.

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

March 05, 2026

🗣️ 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

👪️ Family Place Storytime & Play Lab – 12:30 AM to 2:00 PM

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

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Lucky Shamrock – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🪡 Embroidery Heart with Monica Moscoso – 7:00 PM to 9:00 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

March 06, 2026

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

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

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

🗣️English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

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

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

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

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

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

March 07, 2026

📝 Infill Housing Program: Pop-Up Info Session– 9:30 AM to 12:30 AM

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

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

🛍️ New West Craft at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎨 Craft Workshop: Polymer Clay for Beginner – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📚️ TK Torme & Cndice James Double Book Launch – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🎶 Igniting Intuition Sound Journey with Harp – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🏆️ 2026 Annual Awards Banquet – Doors open at 5 PM

🎸 Jeremy Braacx | House Show – 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

🎶 Ladysmith Black Mambazo – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

Photo courtesy of NWPD

A pedestrian was taken to hospital early February 28 following a hit-and-run collision near 11th Street and Queens Avenue.

According to investigators, the man called 9-1-1 after being struck by the driver of a dark SUV, which then fled the scene heading south on 11th Street. Emergency crews, including BC Emergency Health Services paramedics, responded quickly. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are now canvassing the area for CCTV footage and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident — or who may have dash cam video — to come forward. Footage from nearby homes, businesses, or vehicles could be key to identifying the vehicle and driver involved.

Anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage from the area of 11th Street and Queens Avenue between 1:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on February 28 is asked to call 604-525-5411.

Celebrate New West excellence!

It’s time to celebrate the businesses that make New Westminster shine.

The New Westminster Chamber Business Excellence Awards takes place on April 18, 2026, from 6 p.m. to midnight, bringing together entrepreneurs, organizations, and community leaders for an evening of recognition and connection.

This premier event goes beyond an awards ceremony — it’s a celebration of innovation, resilience, and the people driving our local economy forward. From emerging trailblazers to long-standing industry icons, excellence will be honoured across 13 award categories, showcasing the diversity and strength of New West’s business community.

Nominations are open until March 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The Chamber will follow up with nominees after the deadline with next steps.

Early bird pricing is available until March 15, 2026:

  • Members: $150

  • Non-Members: $175

  • Members Table of 10: $1,500

  • Non-Members Table of 10: $1,750

Sponsorship opportunities are also available through the Chamber.

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