r/NewWest Sep 05 '24

New West's Favourites 🏆 We're at 18,000 New Westies! What's the best and worst of New West? Vol. 18

63 Upvotes

Happy September, New Westies!

We just reached 18,032 subscribers, so once again, it's time to check in and see what's standing out as our best and least favourites in New Westminster.

Here are some ideas to get you started: What's the best stand at the weekly farmer's market? What's the best park for a picnic? Worst dog park? Best corner shop?

Share your opinions and let's see what's changed since Vol. 17!


r/NewWest Nov 03 '24

📢 Announcement The 2024 /r/Vancouver Shop-Local Business Holiday Guide

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r/NewWest 21h ago

Old Man Yelling at the Clouds Road Safety

61 Upvotes

Recently saw a cybertruck rolling around New West and wanted to throw this up here so that other pedestrians can be aware of the danger they may be in.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LC9a3GR1HJY

Highlight: Cybertrucks can't be sold in Europe because they don't pass a pedestrian safety test. They can be sold in America( I'm assuming this includes Canada) because there is no pedestrian safety test.

Video synopsis: they're not good for much other than going fast and hurting people.

Stay safe! 👍


r/NewWest 20h ago

Local News Columbia Square Plaza Development

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34 Upvotes

r/NewWest 16h ago

Question Any experience with some of the local used car dealers?

9 Upvotes

I saw a few used car dealers along 12th. I'm looking to buy a used car and thought of checking out some of their inventories.

Thought I'd check with the community here if they have bought from the dealers here or have recommendations from around the rest of the lower mainland. I'm looking for a mini SUV (Mazda C-30) with a budget of $25k max.


r/NewWest 1d ago

Question Good Chinese food take out in new west?

30 Upvotes

Looking for suggestions for a Chinese takeout spot to order from. Dishes like Bbq pork / sweet and sour pork. Some crispy chow mein too if possible


r/NewWest 22h ago

Local News any fireworks for NYE?

0 Upvotes

no fireworks in vancouver so im wondering if theres one in New West


r/NewWest 1d ago

Events 🎆 New Year Plan? 🎄

1 Upvotes

Use the Christmas Lights Map to enjoy festive lights before they’re gone. A perfect way to ring in the new year! ✨🚗

https://www.christmas-lights.ca/


r/NewWest 1d ago

Question Primary care ob clinic /RCH - Pls share your experience.

6 Upvotes

I am 22 weeks pregnant, assigned with PCOC for pre natal care, my first appointment was ok, doc said they deliver at RCH, please share your experiences ( preferably past 1-2 years) how was your over all experience with PCOC during the pre natal care and during labour and birth, TIA


r/NewWest 1d ago

Question Does anybody know of any upcoming NYE fireworks in or around the New West area?

20 Upvotes

Pretty much what the title says. I feel weird about being cooped up at home on New Years, but I'm not sure if I have the social battery for a balls-to-the-wall New Year's blowout. Fireworks feel like a happy medium.


r/NewWest 1d ago

Question Any fireworks for new years in new west?

0 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone know if Queens park has fireworks? Or anywhere that does fireworks for new years


r/NewWest 2d ago

Local News Just found out Hive Cafe on Front St is Closing

94 Upvotes

In fact, today is their last day in business. Another small business closing. (I have never had a problem parking my car to support these businesses down there btw) Let’s try to keep supporting local! Unfortunate, because today, the place was packed!


r/NewWest 2d ago

Photos Sh*t going down at 8th and Columbia again

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82 Upvotes

r/NewWest 3d ago

Discussion After 6 months, I am completely immune to the trains!

70 Upvotes

I’ve either finally found my flow since moving to Sapperton 6 months ago and am vibing enough to tune them out or the conductors got the message.

I’ve also built my daily routine based off of traffic patterns and my quality of life is so much better!

Instead of trying to force the neighbourhood to work for me, it’s not been as hard as I thought to work with what it is. I was really trying to make it be my old neighbourhood too much.

It feels like home now. Thank you for listening to my New West love letter.


r/NewWest 3d ago

Satire The Royal City’s new logo

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11 Upvotes

r/NewWest 4d ago

Local News Time capsule from 2002 will be taken out of New Westminster's tin soldier on Feb. 14

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83 Upvotes

r/NewWest 4d ago

Events NYE in New West

13 Upvotes

What’s everyone doing on NYE? Too old for the club scene


r/NewWest 4d ago

Discussion Witness or dashcam recording of crash involving white BMW and pedestrian near east 10th and Clark Drive, Vancouver on Christmas day between 5-6pm

37 Upvotes

If you happen to be in the e10th x Clark Drive area on Christmas day between 5-6pm, please help. I am assisting the pedestrian who was injured in this accident. He has no recollection of what occurred as he was unconscious. He was taken to emergency Christmas day and is currently in the trauma ward. Please DM me if you have any info or dashcam recording. Thank you for reading this post and for any further info.


r/NewWest 4d ago

Question Best place to get you vehicle hand washed in New West?

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8 Upvotes

My SUV is getting pretty dirty and am looking for a place to get it hand washed and waxed. Any recommendations?


r/NewWest 6d ago

Found Found keychain

14 Upvotes

I found a keychain (a car fob and some keys attached to it) around 220 Seventh St while I was walking my dog earlier this morning.

I’ll drop it off to the New Westminster Police Station first thing tomorrow as the station is closed today.

If you believe that you are the owner, please do not contact me; I will not share any other details due to security reasons. Contact the NWPD tomorrow.

Edit: typo.


r/NewWest 7d ago

Events Christmas Eve Tradition

76 Upvotes

One of my favourite local traditions on this day is the person in Queens Park who puts out the little white bags with candles on 5th St between 3rd and 4th Aves (and around the corners). They've been doing this for years and it's such a lovely sight to see when going for a walk in the evening. Thank-you to whoever takes the time to do this every year!


r/NewWest 7d ago

Discussion What's up with Downtown New West?

21 Upvotes

I don't see any decoration or any stuff related to chrtismas holidays or new years in New West the way I see in other parts of Vancouver. Are there any socials events that happen here?


r/NewWest 7d ago

Events Any runners free/interested in runs in this week

8 Upvotes

Looking for people to run with maybe starting from point royal Park this week while I'm visiting. Would be great to get out. Hopefully starting today(Tuesday).


r/NewWest 8d ago

Local News 1 person in critical condition after crash in New Westminster, B.C.

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52 Upvotes

r/NewWest 8d ago

Question Where to get a Nintendo DS Lite fixed

5 Upvotes

Trying to get the bottom screen of my DS Lite fixed. My friend was able to fix the top screen (which was previously not working) but the bottom screen’s functionality was sacrificed (I can see what’s happening on the bottom screen, but can’t interact with it).

Yeah I could probably buy a new one for cheaper, but this is just for sentimental reasons. Willing to go outside of New West as well. Any leads are appreciated!


r/NewWest 8d ago

Photos Stewardson Way blocked

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43 Upvotes