Spaghetti & Stardom + Youth Football & Cheer Season

Issue #482

Author

Carla McNeil
January 20, 2026

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌤️ Weather - Mainly Sunny

 😜 Rain Joke - I told my umbrella to stop being so negative. 🌂😡 

 🗓️ New West Events - Picking up the pace, with more things worth checking out.

 💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Diana Y.!

 🗞️ New West Local News - Spaghetti & Stardom + Youth Football & Cheer Season

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Thank you, Diana - you’re awesome!

Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 11.7 2022 - Record low 0.3 2014, 2016

👀 Yesterday’s Tin Man post is waiting. Think you know New West well enough to guess the spot?

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Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

January 20, 2026

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

📖 Storytime (3-5 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🌶️ SPICE Club! – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

📚️ Young Readers Book Club (9-12 years) – 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎤 Ukulele Level 1 at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

🍺 Steel & Oak Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Trans-Kids, Trans-Families - support group – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hot B*tch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM

🎤 Itilia Kitchen Karaoke Nights – 8:00 PM

🍝 $15 All Pastas at Frankie G’s – Tuesdays at Frankie G’s

January 21, 2026

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

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

👶 Babytime (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 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

🎤 Find Your Voice at Mechanics of Music Studio – 5:30 PM to 7:00 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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

❓️ Frankie G’s Trivia Night – 7:30 PM

🍽️ Dine Out Vancouver – at Frankie G’s

January 22, 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

💗 Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program – 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🪴 Gardening: Houseplant Glow Up – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🎭️ 13! Junior at NWSS Theatre – 7:00 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

Canadian cities may be playfully battling over who gets to “claim” rising star Hudson Williams, but here’s one piece of trivia New Westminster can proudly own: before the fame, there was spaghetti — right here in New West.

Long before red carpets, fan edits, and online buzz, Hudson Williams worked at the Old Spaghetti Factory in New Westminster. That iconic pre-fame chapter is now being celebrated with a fun local giveaway from Tourism New Westminster.

One lucky winner will receive:

  • $100 to the Old Spaghetti Factory

  • An I ❤️ New West merch bundle, including a tote bag, mug, pins, stickers, and postcards

Want to join the fun? Head to Instagram and visit @tourismnewwest to enter. Participants are invited to follow the account, like the giveaway post, and tag the person they’d take out for spaghetti at Hudson’s former workplace. Multiple entries are allowed.

It’s a lighthearted reminder that everyone’s story starts somewhere — and sometimes, that place is New Westminster, serving pasta and building character.

Because once you’ve worked a shift in New West… you’re always a New Westie. 🍝✨

Join the Hyacks family this spring

Spring is almost here, and that means it’s time for Hyacks Youth Football and Cheer to hit the field once again. Registration for the Spring 2026 season is officially open, and spots are limited.

The spring program is all about building skills, confidence, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment. It’s where young athletes sharpen fundamentals, grow their love of the game, and become part of the close-knit Hyacks community. Whether your child is new to football or cheer, or already proudly “bleeds orange,” spring is the perfect time to get involved.

Hyacks programs are known for selling out quickly, so families are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment. With experienced coaches, a strong emphasis on development, and a welcoming team culture, the spring season is an excellent opportunity for kids to stay active, make friends, and gain confidence both on and off the field.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now’s the time — the countdown to spring starts here.

Registration is open now, and spots won’t last long.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ I told my umbrella to stop being so negative. 🌂😡 

..it needs to look on the bright side! 😎 

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