Summer After-Party + Queensborough Assault

Issue #317

Author

Carla McNeil
August 08, 2025

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 🗞️ New West Local News - Summer After-Party + Queensborough Assault

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 28.8 2018 - Record low 12.6 2016

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August 08, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

📝 Information Session for Job-Seekers – 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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

📖 Teen Anime and Manga Meetup (11-18 years) – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🏀 Court Nights Basketball – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

🎉 Fiesta Latina Night – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🖌️ Brush Hour Paint Night - Lakeview Sunset – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

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

🪩 Karaoke Party – 7:30 PM at Starlight Casino

🎸 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

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

August 09, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🎭️ Drag Brunch Fundraiser – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🎨 New West Craft – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Hyack Square Market Days – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

💃 Andrea Lynn – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

🎶 Uptown Live Summer Series – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎨 Origami with Yuki Anthony (3-6 years) – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

⛸️ Summer Youth Skates – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

🎨 Origami with Yuki Anthony (Ages 7-12) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🕹️ Drop-In D&D Nights @ New West Youth Centre – 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

August 10, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle - NWPL – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

😎 Summer Sundays @ the Irving House – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

🍺 Pride Kick-off at the Terminal Pub – 3:00 PM to Late

🧘 Meditation Class - NWPL – 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍡 The Project Vancity BBQ Bash – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🥪 Community Picnic! - Queens Park – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🧘 Soundbath Savasana – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

🌺 New West’s Ultimate Island Vibe After-Party! 🍹🌴

When the sun sets on Friday’s on Front, the real party takes off at Tropic Like It’s Hot — the official after-party that promises to turn downtown New Westminster into a sizzling, tropical escape. 🌞

🎉 Happening Friday, August 22 from 9 PM to 2 AM at The Metro Hall (759 Carnarvon Street), this 19+ event by Pink Powered Events brings full-on vacay vibes — no passport required.

Expect palm fronds, flamingos, inflatable parrots, raffia décor, and a thatched bar pouring three custom tropical cocktails, ice-cold beer, and fruity summer sips. Yes, there will be drink umbrellas. Yes, pineapples too. And yes — a FREE flaming s’mores bar to fuel your dance floor energy. 🍍🔥

✨ Arrive early for your tropical lei, strike a pose in the Tropic Like It’s Hot photo zone, and catch a high-energy performance from the ever-iconic Justin Abit, keeping things steamy all night.

🎶 DJs will spin a sun-soaked mix of tropical house, Latin beats, disco throwbacks, and Top 40 hits. Think: "Girl from Ipanema" to "Levitating", and everything in between.

Dress bold, bright, or beachy — it’s your summer staycation right here in New West! 🎟️ No refunds, so grab your tickets and get ready to dance, sip, and celebrate under the (indoor) palms.

⚡ Suspect in Queensborough Assault Safely Arrested After CEW Deployment

Image courtesy of NWPD

A tense situation in New Westminster’s Queensborough neighbourhood was brought under control swiftly and safely thanks to sharp community awareness and quick action by police.

Just after 9:30 p.m. on July 31, a pedestrian heard glass shattering and spotted an assault unfolding inside a nearby home. The bystander immediately called 9-1-1, prompting New Westminster Police officers to respond quickly to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers tried to communicate with those inside the house. Moments later, a man emerged from the back door, visibly covered in blood. Despite officers’ commands and attempts to de-escalate, the man moved toward them and refused to comply.

To prevent further harm and ensure public safety, police deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW)—specifically, the Axon Taser 7. The CEW allowed officers to bring the situation under control and arrest the man without injury to anyone involved.

This particular CEW model includes two cartridges, enabling a second attempt if the first dart fails. Police confirmed that this feature played a key role in the safe resolution.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ Why did the rain bring a ladder? 🪜

To reach new heights! 🪂 

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