Summer Slam + Stabbing in Queensborough

Issue #319

Author

Carla McNeil
August 10, 2025

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August 10, 2025

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

🧶 Knitting & Crocheting Circle – 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 – 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! – 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

August 11, 2025

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

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

⚽️ Women’s Soccer Celebration Game! – 3:00 PM Kickoff

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

🎭️ Van Gaymers Trivia Night at Kelly O’Bryans – 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

August 12, 2025

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

📖 Storytime and Craft (2-6 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

📚️ BYO Book Club – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

📱 Bring Your Own Device Tech Cafe! – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

📝 Work BC Employment Services (Queensborough) – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

☕️ Queer Cafe at Delicia – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🧶 Youth Knitting and Crochet Club (6-18 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🥍 Lacrose Pop-up – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🛋️ Free Lounge & Learn Series – 7:30 PM at Wildfires Bookshop

Two Days of Fast-Paced Derby Fun

New Westminster, get ready — Summer Slam is rolling into town!

Terminal City Roller Derby (TCRD) is bringing its biggest event of the year to the Royal City Curling Club on August 16 and 17, and it’s all happening right here in the heart of New West.

Over two jam-packed days, you’ll catch some of North America’s top roller derby teams — including Greater Vancouver Roller Derby, SoCal Derby, TVR Derby, and The Skatetanic Temple — as they battle it out for rankings in high-intensity matchups. The energy will be off the charts, and every game promises edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Even better? This is a by-donation event, making it an easy and affordable outing for families, friends, and fans of all ages. Between games, enjoy cold drinks, delicious food, local vendors, and halftime games and entertainment, all inside one of New Westminster’s most vibrant community venues.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or brand new to roller derby, Summer Slam is a chance to experience the thrill of live sport while supporting your local athletes, all without leaving the city.

Don’t miss out, New West — this is your homegrown derby weekend!

👉 Check out Terminal City Roller Derby for schedules, team info, and event details.

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A quiet night in Queensborough took a violent turn just after midnight on August 1, when New Westminster Police were called to a reported fight near the 800 block of Ewen Avenue. Officers arrived swiftly and found a man suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds.

Police immediately provided emergency first aid, working to control the bleeding before BC Emergency Health Services transported the victim to the hospital. The man’s current condition has not been released.

The incident is believed to have occurred near a bus stop, and officers from the Major Crime Unit are actively investigating. Expect to see a visible police presence in the area as they gather evidence and speak to potential witnesses.

Police are emphasizing that this appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no further risk to the public. Still, they are urging anyone who may have seen or heard something unusual in the area around the time of the incident to come forward.

📞 Got information? Contact the Major Crime Unit at 604-529-2430 or email [email protected].

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