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Visit Samson V + iPhone Sale Scam

Issue #287

Carla McNeil
July 09, 2025

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July 09, 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

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

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

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

🎭️ Poetry in the Park – 6:30 PM

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

❓️ Trivia Night at Georgie's Local – 7:00 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

July 10, 2025

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

🍼 Babytime (0-23 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🧑‍💼 Women In Business Networking – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🌱 Sprout Club – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🐾 Paw Parade: Pet Fashion Show – Starts at 5:30 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎸 Ukulele Jam (Ages 8-Adult) – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

🎭️ New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🎸 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 7:00 PM to 8:00 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

🥍 Salmonbellies vs Adanacs – 7:30 PM at Poirier Sports Complex

🎭️ The Ladies Foursome – 8:00 PM at Bernie Legge Theatre

🎭️ Comedy Exposed – 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎥 Moonlight Movies Series: Guardians of the Galaxy – 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🏆️ New West Youth Awards (Invitation Only Event) – at Century House

July 11, 2025

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

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New Westminster Area – 1:00 PM

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

🍔 Between 2 Buns – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

🎉 Deep Roots: Indigenous Night – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

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

🥍 Salmonbellies vs Lakers – 7:30 PM at Bill Copeland Arena

🎸 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

⚓ Step Aboard a Floating Piece of History: Visit the Samson V in New Westminster

rot a unique slice of BC’s maritime past this summer with a visit to the Samson V, Canada’s last surviving wooden, steam-powered sternwheeler. Once tasked with clearing debris from the Fraser River, this working vessel turned floating museum is docked along the scenic Westminster Quay—and admission is completely free.

Launched in 1937 and retired in 1980, the Samson V is now a cherished heritage site where visitors can explore the engine room, galley, and decks that once kept the Fraser navigable. It’s a hands-on history experience perfect for families, history buffs, and curious explorers of all ages.

🕰️ Summer Hours (until August 31, 2025):
• Thursdays: 3 PM – 8 PM
• Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 12 PM – 5 PM

🎨 Family Drop-In Activities:
Every Sunday in July from 1–3 PM, enjoy free interactive programs designed for kids and families aboard the ship.

📅 Season Closes: Sunday, September 28, 2025 — just in time for Riverfest, New West’s annual waterfront celebration.

📍 Located just an 8-minute walk from New Westminster SkyTrain Station, and only 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver, the Samson V makes for the perfect afternoon adventure.

Plan your visit today and step into a living piece of Fraser River history

👮 Man Pepper Sprayed Over Counterfeit iPhone Deal; Suspect Flees in Tesla 🚨

image via Facebook

An attempted iPhone sale turned violent in New Westminster on the evening of July 7, when a man was pepper sprayed after confronting a suspected scammer. The incident occurred around 5:18 p.m. at Columbia Square, where the victim had arranged to meet a buyer through an online marketplace.

According to police, the victim handed over the phone but was given counterfeit cash in return. Realizing the deception, he pursued the suspect on foot. During the chase, the suspect sprayed the victim with pepper spray and escaped in a white Tesla driven by another individual.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male between 18 and 20 years old, approximately 5'5" tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and black running shoes.

The New Westminster Police Department is actively investigating the case and is asking for assistance from the public. Anyone with CCTV footage from the Columbia Square area around the time of the incident is urged to contact investigators.

Police are also reminding residents that while online platforms like Facebook Marketplace are widely used, they can present safety risks. For safer exchanges, the public is encouraged to use the police department's front lobby, which is monitored by surveillance cameras.

Read the NWPD post here