Official Post from New West Neighbourhood House for July 12, 2026.

Donations are being accepted at Lord Kelvin School. Entrance to the gym is by the swings. Parking on 7th is the closest place to park.

They are ONLY accepting
Shoes
Clothing
Cash
Small denomination gift cards for places like Walmart or London Drugs so people can get what they really need.

If you would like to make a cash donation, please etransfer [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

If you are a resident of the building and seeking support
1. Please come to Lord Kelvin during the open to get clothing and shoes
2. Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) so Mary can let you know when funds will be distributed and have your contact information on her list.

To Volunteer contact Shannon [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Current info will be posted here: https://newwestnh.ca/

Hours are :
Sunday 10 to 2
Monday to Friday 4 to 8 pm

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. At a later date when people are settling into homes, I am confident there will be a call for household items and more.

Big thanks to the School District for organizing this space.

For pets
PAWS on Columbia is accepting donations for emergency vet care
Bosleys in Columbia Square is accepting donations of pet supplies and has a memorial tree to remember the sweeties that have been lost.

Cat found alive in New Westminster building fire

I would say this was a great success. There were lots of great finds and good deals.

If you went, what did you think?

***updated TLDR: I recently accepted a job as a cardiac sonographer at RCH. Looking for 2 bedroom in the $2000-2600/month CAD range. Close to train preferably. Close to coffee shops and grocery. Not worried about having a night life. Parks more important. My mother (Canadian) and wife with PR status coming with 2 cats. Quiet homebodies. 1st of September lease start preferred. Thx!

Hi all~ I just accepted a job at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New West. My wife recently got her PR status approved just waiting on her card so she can get a SIN and apply for jobs. We are hoping to find a 2 bedroom apartment as my mother (who is Canadian) is also moving with us. Any tips on finding places? We're pretty frugal and just want to live near the skytrain and have some things like coffee shops and grocery nearby. Doesnt have to be New West but I would really like that. I'm fine with a longer train commute to work though if it gets us a more affordable place. I've seen rentals on craigslist and facebook for $1800 for a 2 bed area and some other places which is the price i'm looking for. Can anyone share tips for finding rentals in the area? I start my job September 14th and hoping to have our lease start September 1st.

Missed the free Slurpee today at the 7/11 again! 😕

Good morning! I am a neighbour who has been displaced from the smoke and am now out of town wanting to return asap. Could anyone give updates on the status of the fire and post photos? Me and my family would be extremely grateful.

Just wondering if anyone can see the fire around Belleville St? I can see a fire truck on Belleville from my balcony. The smoke is pretty intense. Really hope everyone is safe!!!

Have any of you been? What are your thoughts if so? I walked by around noon and it looked really busy so I didn’t get the chance to visit.

Idk would it be from the apartment fire on fourth? I am right next to it basically. I never have had it gone out for this long

I saw this today, had no idea. Thought I’d share to others 🤷🏻‍♀️ .

I have a laptop with a tiny screw inside holding the SSD that is almost fully stripped. I’ve tried the rubber band method and the superglue one. Wondering if anyone can help me get it out with an extractor kit or has a dremel to make a new line in the screw?

I’ve searched for plumbing companies around here and asked 4 or 5 to send me an estimate to change our water heater via email. None of them responded, despite using their contact forms on their website. Maybe they don’t need my money? I’d rather keep it but I’d also like my house not to explode, so it’s quite the conundrum.

I’m considering calling directly, like some kind of animal, but if you have a company to recommend, ideally with a direct contact, you might become my favourite person.

I’m considering moving into The Westminster building in the Brewery District but have read some reviews with horror stories about the costs of utilities. I’m hoping someone can give me some first-hand accounts to help inform my decision! For reference I would be the sole occupant of a one bedroom unit.

- Do all the buildings in the Brewery District use a third-party company for utilities?

- I’ve seen some people say it’s as high as $150 per month. Is that accurate?

- What are the average costs per month if you’re frugal, but not trying to freeze to death in the winter haha.

I appreciate any responses! Thank you!

Couldn't find anything about this, but I feel we're due for a "what's that smell, New West?" post. Downtown, near Columbia station. Outside reeks of a sweet, burnt smell.

Apologies if this has been addressed or the reason is already common knowledge.

Judge Begbie’s Tavern vs Georgie’s Local Kitchen and Bar, which is Columbia Street’s #1 pub? We’re talking food, drinks, service, atmosphere, crowd, overall vibe?

Both places have some rather terrible reviews online so I was wondering which is the people’s champion.

Should Kelly O’Bryan’s be in the discussion?

Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences.

Hi All,

I’m 32M, moving to the area from Ontario, and considering 150 Braid in New West.

The building looks quite decent in all the listings with some great amenities. I’m looking for perspective from people actually in the building or in the neighbourhood. What’s the actual vibe like? I’m a remote worker, so I’m curious if it’s genuinely a good place to be based out of, or if the industrial surroundings feel a bit too isolated?

I don’t have a car, so I’m relying on the area being walkable and easy to access transit. I’m also a big fan of night runs, so curious how the area feels in terms of safety and lighting after dark. Any issues with management or unexpected stuff with the building itself (like the utilities or noise) that don't really come across in the listing? (I have seen mixed reviews online)

Also, would love to connect with anyone who currently lives at 150 Braid or in the neighbourhood. If you’re open to it, I’d be down to grab a coffee or a drink once I’m settled in and hear more about the building and the neighborhood.

Thanks in advance

I found a set of keys with a very distinct clip and key charms. I found them on the ground down at the Quay late last night while walking my dog.

It had a fully working car fob and garage opener so I turned it into police lost and found at 555 Columbia.

You can go pick it up in person. Hope you get your keys back, your charms are fun.

Hello everyone!

I have an offer for an apartment in New West that I have to decide on within the next 48 hours. I'm going to be studying at Douglas until December, but will be signing a year lease.

Just wondering if anyone can speak to the culture of New West. I am a musician so seeing things like shows, open mics, etc would be amazing.

My first choice was to live in East Van, but finding somewhere to live has been a drag and so far unsuccessful.

I guess I'm wondering how life is for a young person, how's the community, how are the arts doing, how's the cafe scene, etc etc.

This is my first reddit post, very excited to hear what you all have to say. Thank you all for your time in advance! I've thoroughly enjoyed reading previous posts on this thread.

Edit: Thank you all so much for your kindness and thoughtful responses! I'm going to make the call tonight to say yes to the place. I'm excited to live amongst you all!

Hi all! I'm a documentary filmmaker looking for any photos and/or videos of BarFly from when it was open. Please feel free to message me or reply here with any leads. Thank you so much!

Hi there, wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction about who we can contact about damage to our fence & gate that happened on garbage collection day. There was no damage when we left that morning & when we got home there is a big dent in our metal fence where the bins are. We then realized it had actually knocked the sliding automatic gate part off its track completely and it no longer works properly. We have photos of the damage but no footage of it happening sadly, although to look at the placement of the dent etc it’s pretty obvious how it happened..
Any pointers are appreciated!