🎉 FLASH Giveaway on our IG! 🎉
Join the giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Erin Jackson's comedy show! She writes for Netflix’s The Upshaws, and her comedy album hit #1 on iTunes 🔥
Giveaway closes tomorrow morning ⚠️
Click here for more details: www.instagram.com/p/DR0R2FaEk6...
New West creators—We Want YOU!
We’re launching the Urban Activation Grant to support artists, musicians, and community-builders who have ideas to activate our downtown! 🌟
👉 Got a project in mind? Apply today: forms.gle/U4sH7UaqxhaY...
#NewWest #UrbanActivation #LocalTalent
⚠️ Fridays On Front New West Pride Takeover is cancelled ⚠️
Due to heavy rainfall, we are cancelling tonight's Fridays On Front (August 15th).
We appreciate everyone’s support and understanding, and we can’t wait to see you all next Friday (August 22nd) for our final event of the season! 💗
☀️ Hyack Square Market Days kick off this Saturday(August 2nd)! 🛍️
Shop retro finds, upcycled fashion, artisan goods & enjoy live music, food & prize draws! 🤩
📍 796 Columbia St | 🕚 11am–4pm | Every Saturday 'til September
#DowntownNewWest #ShopLocalBC
Fridays on Front (July 11) opened with Deep Roots: Indigenous Night—a powerful celebration of culture, community & connection. Thanks to everyone who joined us last Friday!🧡
Relive the night & read our blog: www.fridaysonfront.ca/pastnights/d...
👀Keep an eye out for updates on this week's theme!
🎉 Volunteer at Fridays on Front!
Gain hands-on event experience, network with the community & enjoy perks like a free meal + honorarium! 💼🍔
Shifts every Friday, from 3-11 pm: July 11, 18, 25 & Aug 8, 15, 22). Join the fun & build your resume! 🤩
Sign up today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Glow up alert for #SelfcareWednesday✨
Let's welcome Wellskin: the newest medical spa in Downtown New West!
Enjoy laser hair removal, microneedling & more—plus a special summer offer for first-time clients. 🤩
👉Learn more: www.downtownnewwest.ca/blog/glow-fr...
Two Filipino-owned businesses, Cake It Easy and Barkada Hair & Studio, stepped up after the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy, raising funds and giving back to the community. 💛 🇵🇭
A true show of Filipino spirit + Downtown New West heart. 💪
Read more here: www.downtownnewwest.ca/blog/rising-...
Celebrate World Cocktail Day in Downtown New West!🍹💫
Today is World Cocktail Day, and we have selected 3 local spots for you to try some of the most unique drinks in Downtown New West: www.instagram.com/p/DJnBk8LhvT...
Cheers, my dears! 🥂
No idea what to get your mom this Mother's Day? 🤔💝
👉Check out our post with 6 places to find creative gifts in Downtown New West: www.instagram.com/p/DJaJdJUh6fG/?img_index=1
#mothersday2025 #newwestminster
🎨 Meet your True North Art Market Crawl guides!
Join magician Rob Teszka and comedian Kim Currie this Saturday, May 3, from 11 am–5 pm for a fun-filled tour of 4 unique local art markets—plus a sweet treat!
🎟️ Tickets are limited—grab yours now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/true-north...
🎨 Love art, local stories, and sweet treats?
Join the True North Art Market Crawl: May 3rd, 11 am–5 pm.
Explore 4 unique markets featuring amazing local art & community stories. Plus, enjoy a treat from Origins Chocolate Bar or Cake It Easy!
🎟️Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.ca/e/true-north...
Fridays on Front is BACK! 🎉
Join us July 11, 18, 25 & Aug 8, 15, 22 for food, drinks, shopping & performances at Front Street Mews!📍
This year, we’ve got a special new host: Meet the fabulous Justin Abit! He promises to bring joy, inclusion, and major star power to our stage, and we can't wait! 🎤✨
Game on, New West!
We asked how you like to celebrate sports—and you showed up! From pub nights to patio hangs, your answers shaped the future of game days in our community.🥳🍻🏆
📲 Check out our survey insights here: www.downtownnewwest.ca/blog/how-does-new-west-celebrate-sport-we-askedyou-answered
As we wrap up International Women’s Month, we celebrate Simone Biles—an icon of resilience and advocacy. 🌟
From record-breaking gymnastics feats to championing mental health and foster care support, she proves true strength is knowing when to push forward and when to step back. 💪💙
This International Women’s Month, we honour Phyllis Webstad, a leader and advocate whose story sparked a national movement for truth and reconciliation. 🧡
From her childhood experience at residential school to founding Orange Shirt Day, she continues to inspire change. #WomenWhoInspire
This International Women's Month, we're celebrating Anne’s inspiring journey from Eastern Germany to Downtown New West. 🌟
From curated books to hosting workshops, Anne creates connection through stories at Kinder Books. 📚
Read more here: www.downtownnewwest.ca/blog/turning...
🌈 This #InternationalWomensMonth, we celebrate Laverne Cox—a trailblazer in film, TV, and activism! 🏳️⚧️
From breaking Emmy records to advocating for trans rights, she’s a force for change. 💜 Here’s to all the fierce LGBTQ+ women making history! 💪🏾✨
#WomensMonth #TransVisibility
U.S. 25% tariffs on Canadian imports start today — now what?
Read on our blog how this impacts consumer habits, the importance of supporting local, and how to adapt to this shift: www.downtownnewwest.ca/blog/how-can...
When we stand together, we thrive together.💪
#SupportLocal #DowntownNewWest
How do you like to celebrate? Do you prefer watching at home, in a bar, or at a public event? Questions like these should be where we start when planning celebrations for everyone to enjoy.
This is your chance to shape how our city comes together for these big moments!
Hey New West!
Recently, city council passed a motion to plan how our city should celebrate major sporting events like the Hockey Playoffs and FIFA World Cup.
We want to make sure they hear directly from YOU—the community they’re speaking for.
👉Access our Blog to learn more about the Economic Forum - New Westminster Vision 2030: www.downtownnewwest.ca/blog/westmin...
Learn about the importance of participating in this special event, who the speakers are, the panels' details, and more!
📅 Save the Date: February 6, 2025 - Anvil Centre
🌟New Westminster Vision 2030🌟
Engage in meaningful discussions about shaping a holistic vision for New Westminster’s future. Hear from expert panelists, connect with community leaders, and contribute to the dialogue about our city’s growth.
Register here: members.newwestchamber.com/chamber-events
Join us for New Westminster Vision 2030! 🌟
In collaboration with the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to invite you to the Economic Forum: New Westminster Vision 2030.
📅📍February 6, 2025 - Anvil Centre
➡️ Register now to secure your spot: members.newwestchamber.com/chamber-events
🌟 Join us for the New West Economic Forum! Learn about trends shaping our local economy, network with leaders, & gain insights from experts. 🗓 Thursday, February 6th 📍 Anvil Centre 🔗 Register here: members.newwestchamber.com/chamber-events #NewWestEconomicForum
This holiday season, we’re thrilled to introduce three unique crawl experiences as part of Shine Bright Downtown, each designed to showcase the charm, creativity, and hidden gems of our community.
www.eventbrite.ca/cc/shine-bri...
#DowntownNewWest #ShineBright #SupportLocal #HolidayEvents