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Downtown New West BIA
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We support retail, hospitality, professional services, and creative sectors with resources like promotions, networking, and information. Our goal is to enhance the downtown experience for businesses and residents, encouraging entrepreneurship and community
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🎉 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...
Downtown New West Business Improvement Association on Instagram: "🎉 FLASH GIVEAWAY! 🎉 Want to kick off the weekend with BIG laughs? We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see the incredible Erin Jac...
2 likes, 1 comments - downtownnewwest on December 3, 2025: "🎉 FLASH GIVEAWAY! 🎉 Want to kick off the weekend with BIG laughs? We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see the incredible Erin Jackson l...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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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
September 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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⚠️ 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! 💗
August 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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☀️ 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
July 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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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!
Fridays On Front
Fridays On Front Opening Night - Deep Roots: Indigenous Night. An evening of community love, culture, and celebration of resilience!
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July 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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🎉 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...
Fridays on Front Volunteer Application Form
Welcome to the Downtown New Westminster's Fridays on Front volunteer application form! We're thrilled to invite you to be a part of our vibrant event series that celebrates local culture and community...
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June 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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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...
Glow From Within with Wellskin Medical Aesthetics Clinic — Downtown New Westminster
Wellskin Medical Spa & Laser Clinic offers advanced, non-invasive treatments tailored to each client's skincare needs. Read this blog post to learn more about Wellskin's offers and story.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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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-...
How Two Filipino-Owned Businesses Strengthened Our Community Through Generosity and Resilience — Downtown New Westminster
To support victims affected by the tragic event that happened at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, Cake it Easy and Barkada Hair & Studio set fundraising initiatives that have inspired a movement g...
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May 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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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! 🥂
May 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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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
May 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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🎨 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...
April 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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🎨 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...
True North Art Market Crawl
Join a guided tour of four artisan markets in Downtown New West, supporting Canadian artists, makers & businesses. Tickets include a treat!
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April 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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! 🎤✨
April 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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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
How Does New West Celebrate Sport? We Asked—You Answered. — Downtown New Westminster
With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon next year, we’ve been thinking about how New Westminster shows up for the big games—not to plan an event, but to better understand what celebration looks like in...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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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. 💪💙
March 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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
March 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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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...
March 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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🌈 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
March 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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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 Canadian Consumer Behaviour is Shifting in a Politically Charged Climate — Downtown New Westminster
Now more than ever, Canadian small businesses and entrepreneurs need to step up and make sure consumers know where to find them. Consumers are actively looking for Canadian products and services...
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March 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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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.
February 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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👉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 Economic Forum: Building a Vision for Our Community’s Future — Downtown New Westminster
This event is all about coming together as a community to dream big and shape the future of New West for the next five, ten, and even fifteen years. What do we want to see in housing, business, indust...
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January 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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🌟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
January 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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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
January 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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🌟 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
Calendar – New Westminster Chamber of Commerce
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November 30, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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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.

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#DowntownNewWest #ShineBright #SupportLocal #HolidayEvents
Shine Bright Sip & Shop events
If you are looking for some last minute gifts or something social to get you in the holiday spirit we have three curated shopping experiences you won't want to miss
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November 28, 2024 at 5:13 PM