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😜 Rain Joke - Why did the rain always bring a friend? 🧑🤝🧑
🗓 New West Events - Great events happening this week
💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Sherrie-Dee D.!
🗞 New West Local News - Remembrance Day Road Closures + Bellies 2026 Passes On Sale
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Local New Westminster Weather
Historical Records for Today - Record high 13.8 2016 - Record low -0.6 2020
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November 11, 2025
🔍 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🪖 WWI New West Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour – 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
💮 Remembrance Day Ceremony – 10:25 AM to 12:30 PM
🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM
🍺 Steel & Oak Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
❓ Howe Sound Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
🎭 Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM
🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM
🎤 Itilia Kitchen Karaoke Nights – 8:00 PM
November 12, 2025
🔍 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
💰 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
👶 Babytime (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
🎨 DougZine Fest – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🎒 After-School Drop-In (5-12 years) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📚 Reading Buddies (6-9 years) – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
🎨 BYOB Paint Night at Arrieta Art Studio – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📖 Pyjama Storytime (all ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
❓ Georgie's Local Trivia Night – 7:00 PM
🏃 Steel & Oak Run Club – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🎲 Drag Bingo at Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🧑🤝🧑 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
❓ Frankie G’s Trivia Night – 7:30 PM
🎭 The Real Inspector Hound at Douglas College – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Be sure to add your name to the list for advanced access to the New Westminster Digital Christmas Cookbook! Watch the video to see what it is all about.
November 13, 2025
🔍 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - New West – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🗣 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
🎶 Swinging on a Star: The Bing Crosby Tribute Show – 2:00 PM
🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📝 SFU Writing Consults – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
💄 Aesthetics & Skincare Event – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📚 Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM
💰 Building Wealth in Canada – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
💰 Dine and Donate: A Community Dinner for a Cause – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🎙 Georgie's Local Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM
🎭 Howe Sound New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia – 7:00 PM
🎭 Bees Knees Burlesque at Flapper Lounger – 7:00 PM to 10:00 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
🕺 Dance Nation at Anvil Theatre – 7:30 PM
🎭 The Real Inspector Hound at Douglas College – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
🎭 Comedy Exposed at Flapper Lounge – 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Working on the Christmas list, watch for it starting November 15, 2025
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The City of New Westminster reminds residents that road closures are in effect today, Tuesday, November 11 (6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), to accommodate the Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall.
Closed routes:
• Royal Ave (Third–Eighth St)
• Sixth St (Third Ave–Cunningham St)
• Queens Ave (Fourth–Seventh St)
Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Additional parking restrictions are also in place until 1:00 p.m.
If you’re attending the ceremony, consider walking, cycling, or using transit where possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our community gathers to honour and remember those who served.
🐟️ Score Big: Save on 2026 Season Passes Before Midnight Nov. 12!
Hey, Bellies fans, this one’s for you! 🙌 The New Westminster Salmonbellies have officially kicked off their Season Pass Sale, and now’s your chance to lock in your 2026 passes at 2025 prices.
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the game, this deal makes it easier than ever to cheer on your hometown heroes at Queen’s Park Arena all summer long.
Here’s what’s new this year ⬇️
✅ No tickets to collect: Enjoy every game with one digital season pass, simple, secure, and sustainable.
👨👩👧👦 Family pack savings: Buy two adult passes and get two children’s passes free so the whole crew can join in.
🏒 Priority playoff access: Keep your same seats all season and get first dibs on playoff tickets when the postseason begins.
📱 Easy digital sharing: Can’t make a game? Simply send your QR code to a friend, no hassle or printouts required.
💥 Hurry, the Season Pass Sale ends November 12 at midnight!
Don’t miss your chance to save, support local lacrosse, and keep your spot in the stands for every goal, hit, and Bellies win in 2026.
📍 Queen’s Park Arena, New Westminster
📅 Season: 2026 Western Lacrosse Association Season
🔗 Get your pass now at: salmonbellies.com
⛈ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧
🌧 Why did the rain always bring a friend? 🧑🤝🧑
💞 Because it loved to have company while pouring! 🫂
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