🌧 Weather - Rain

😜 Rain Joke - What's November's most popular sidewalk activity?🍂📆

🗓 New West Events - Gather Around, There’s More to Discover

💝 You’re So Sweet - Thank you, Peter L.!

🗞 New West Local News - Waterfront Rescue + An Evening with Shari Ulrich

🤖 How well do you know New West?

⚖ Ask a Local Lawyer

😆 Meme of the Day

🔗 Use the links above to skip to your favorite section.

📧 Did someone forward you our New West Spotlight? You can Subscribe Here!

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

🧒 Toddler Time (1-3 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🧸 Drop-in Play at Quayside – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

📚 BYO Book Club – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

📝 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In (Queensborough) – 1:30 PM

🎷 Everyone Can Jazz Jam – 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM

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

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

🎭 Notorious Grey Fox Trivia Tuesdays – 7:00 PM

🎸 Georgie's Local Tuesday Night Jam Session – 7:00 PM

🎭 Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙 Quayside Tiki Tuesday Karaoke Nights – 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM

🚶 WWI & WWII New West Self-Guided Veterans Walking Tour – 9:30 AM

🧸 Drop-in Play at Quayside – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🌹 Remembrance Day Ceremony – 10:25 AM to 12:30 PM

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

🎲 Howe Sound Drag Bingo & Trivia – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🏃 Steel & Oak Run Club – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

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

🧸 Drop-in Play at Quayside – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

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

🎙 Rock Room Karaoke Nights at The Legion – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

📚 Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎨 New West-Snowman or Holiday Wreath Dot-Painting Workshop – 6:00 PM

🧑‍🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night: Sunset Peaks – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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

🎩 Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience – 7:00 PM

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

👻 The Ghost of New Westminster – 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

❓ Steel & Oak Thursday Trivia Night – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎭 Comedy Exposed at the Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 10:00 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

🎭 Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

A quick-thinking bystander, a helpful ferry crew and responding police officers came together in a remarkable waterfront rescue that brought a youth safely out of the Fraser River.

The incident happened on November 4, around 6:15 p.m., when New Westminster Police responded to reports of a female youth in distress in the water near the Quayside waterfront.

Before officers arrived, an alert bystander took action, using nylon tree-staking straps found nearby to improvise a rescue line. A life ring was secured to the makeshift rope, allowing the youth to hold on and stay afloat while help was on the way.

Recognizing the urgency, officers commandeered the Q to Q Ferry and directed it toward the youth. Working alongside the ferry crew, they reached her and safely brought her aboard. The youth was uninjured and transported to hospital for assessment.

Police say the circumstances surrounding how the youth entered the river remain under investigation, but the incident is not believed to be criminal in nature.

The rescue is a powerful reminder of what can happen when people step up to help one another. NWPD is thanking the bystander, Q to Q Ferry crew and responding officers for their swift actions and teamwork in bringing the youth to safety.

Read the Full Rescue Story from New Westminster Police

Enjoy an intimate evening of beautiful music while supporting a meaningful local cause! Two-time JUNO Award winner Shari Ulrich is coming to New Westminster for a special coffeehouse-style concert on Friday, November 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sapperton Hall, 318 Keary Street.

Presented by Beacon Unitarian, An Evening with Shari Ulrich: A Concert for Compassion offers audiences the chance to experience the celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and member of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in a warm, intimate setting.

Known for her musical talent and artistry, Ulrich will share an evening of music in support of a cause that touches many lives. All proceeds from the concert will go to the New Westminster Hospice Society, helping support its work in the community.

Tickets are $35. Whether you're a longtime fan or simply looking for a meaningful night of live music, this is a lovely opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable performance while giving back.

Get your tickets and be part of an evening where music and compassion come together!

Get Your Tickets for an Evening of Music and Compassion!

Think you’ve figured out where West-tin is hiding? Well… today’s photo is a whole new mystery. 😏

🎁 This week’s prize (November 5 - November 11):
Win a Gift Card for Local Business or Grocery Store from Lower Mainland Purpose Society.

👉 Drop your guess on Facebook and Instagram
👉 Your play guide is here.

Thanks to Dynamic Health & Fitness and Fuel Hut for sponsoring

🕵 “The First Detective on the Scene” 🕵‍♀️ monthly prize!

🍃 Leaf-sliding. Spectators welcome, dry socks unlikely. 🧦

Brought to you by New West Spotlight Daily Digital Newsletter

What’s faster than word of mouth? New West Spotlight! It keeps you updated on what is happening locally and connects businesses to our vibrant community.

Want to see your local business in the spotlight?
We’d love to feature you in an upcoming issue of New West Spotlight, where thousands of New West residents discover what’s new and local.

Check out our advertising options here.

Not a business owner but have a favorite local spot?

Tell us all about it - email us at [email protected]