Vendors Application + Southbound Closure

Issue #314

Author

Carla McNeil
August 05, 2025

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 🗓️ New West Events - Lots to choose from

 🗞️ New West Local News - Vendors Application + Southbound Closure

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Thank you, Vianne - you are so sweet!

Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 28.9 2021 - Record low 11.8 2022

Check out all of our local New Westminster Events

August 05, 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

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 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 to 9:00 PM

August 06, 2025

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

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

📝 Pop-up Tax Clinic – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM

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

🖍️ Queensborough Crafternoon (5-12 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

⚽️ Soccer Pop-up at Moody Park – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🏨 Virtual Info Session: ACCs and DCCs – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

🏞️ Play in the Parks: Moody Park – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Building Free Play (All ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

August 07, 2025

👶 Babytime (0-23 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

📰 Make Your Own Paper (11-18 years) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🌱 Sprout Club – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🚲️ Bike New West – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🎙️ Colossal Thursdays Karaoke at The Terminal Pub – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

We’re excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for the 6th annual New West Holiday Market, happening December 13 & 14, 2025 from 10AM–4PM in front of New Westminster City Hall!

As one of New West’s largest winter markets, this festive event draws thousands of holiday shoppers looking for unique, local, and handcrafted items. Whether you're a returning favourite or a first-time vendor, this is your chance to be part of something special!

💼 Vendor Categories Include:
🍅 Farm Fresh | 🧁 Prepared Food | 🍽️ Eat-On-Site | 🎨 Artisan Goods
🍷 Alcohol | 🧼 Spa & Beauty | 🐾 Edible Pet Products | 🛠️ Services

🛑 No reselling unless approved. Only BC-made goods permitted.
♻️ We’re committed to green practices and a GE-free market.
🧾 Insurance, certification, and setup requirements apply.

📍 Location: City Hall, Royal Ave (between 4th & 6th)
💲 Fees: $200 (10x10 stall), $250 (food truck) + tax
🗓️ Cancellations with refund accepted until Nov 13
📢 Two-day participation required – no single-day bookings.

📬 Spots are limited – apply now to secure your space!

Photo courtesy of TransLink

Drivers heading into Surrey via the Pattullo Bridge should plan ahead, as overnight southbound closures begin tonight and will continue for the next two evenings.

From August 5 through 7, the bridge’s southbound lanes will be closed nightly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. to accommodate scheduled maintenance work. Crews will be using equipment that blocks traffic lanes, requiring the temporary directional closures.

Although the bridge will remain open for pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency responders, all other southbound traffic will need to take alternate routes. Motorists are encouraged to use the Port Mann or Alex Fraser bridges to avoid delays.

Transit riders should also expect changes. Some N19 NightBus trips will be rerouted via the Alex Fraser and Queensborough bridges between New Westminster and Scott Road stations.

Traffic control staff and signage will be in place to manage the detours. Drivers and transit users are advised to allow up to 30 extra minutes for travel and to check Transit Alerts and Trip Planner for real-time updates.

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