u/Moggehh

Hi New West!

I'm throwing my hat in for City Council this October.

I don't have much in the way of social media, but feel free to get in touch any time at my email address, which should be available on the New Westminster candidates page.

In the mean time, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have right here in this thread, between 10 AM and 1 PM on Friday September 25.

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Here's a photo, to prove I'm a real human being. ^

New Westminster has not one but two elections coming up next month. Here's what you need to know about both.

#Municipal election: October 17, 2026

Two main elector organizations are fielding candidates this cycle, along with one independent:

• Community First New Westminster: running incumbent mayor Patrick Johnstone and running a full slate of candidates for councillors and trustees
• New Westminster Progressives: running councillor-turned-mayoral-candidate Daniel Fontaine and a full slate of candidates for councillors and trustees

###Who can vote? You must meet all the qualifications to vote:

• Be 18 years of age or older on October 17, 2026
• Be a Canadian citizen
• Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration
• Live in New Westminster (no minimum days required), or own property registered in your name in New Westminster for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration
• Not be disqualified by law from voting

###How to vote

General Voting Day
October 17, 2026: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Advance Voting Days
October 7, 8, 9, 10, & 14, 2026: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

New Westminster uses a "vote anywhere" model, meaning you can vote at any of the 15 voting locations on general voting day. Nine advance voting opportunities are available over five days, including October 9, when five locations across the city will be open simultaneously. All eligible voters may apply to vote by mail. Click here for more details.

Eligible voters in New Westminster can vote for one mayor, six councillors and seven school trustees.

To register or check your registration: elections.bc.ca or call 1-800-661-8683. You can also register in person on voting day with two pieces of ID.

Find more info at the New West City Website.

#Provincial snap election: October 24, 2026

Premier David Eby has called a snap provincial election for October 24, one week after municipal voting day. New Westminster falls within the Burnaby-New Westminster, New West-Coquitlam, and Richmond-Queensborough provincial ridings.

Provincial parties and candidates for this riding will be added here as they are confirmed.

To vote provincially, eligibility and registration requirements are the same as the municipal election. Check your registration and find your voting location at elections.bc.ca.

#AMAs

Municipal, provincial, and school board candidates are welcome to reach out via modmail to arrange a verified AMA on the sub. We welcome candidates of all political affiliation as long as our rules are respected.

##Upcoming AMAs

• Independent Candidate u/Geoff_Humel: Friday, September 25th at 10 am

#Political Discussions

Verified AMAs and news articles about significant election news are welcome here on r/newwest. For the bulk of political Q&A and discussion, please head to our sister sub, r/NewWestPolitics.

##Astroturfing and political spam

I've so far identified 18 accounts in the leadup to this election season that appear to be spamming this subreddit and our sister subreddit with commentary that violates our rules. Most fit the same pattern: accounts created around or during prior election periods that appear out of nowhere to post one-sided political content, then go quiet again once voting wraps up. They typically have little to no karma and no history outside of election season or political discussions. New and resurrected accounts are welcome here for the majority of topics, but if your account exists solely to push a political agenda, you may find your participation limited by our basic account and activity requirements. This is universal across political affiliations; please don't spam our sub.

It's Thursday, which means the weekend's coming up and you might as well spend it making a new friend.

Drop what you're up to (or hoping to be up to) this weekend in this thread along with a short blurb about yourself and what you're looking for in a new (platonic) friend.

A few ground rules: be specific enough that people know what they're saying yes to and keep it respectful. Usual sub rules still apply here. If you're looking for a date, check out r/Vancouverdating's stickied post instead.

Reply below with your plans, or comment on someone else's if it sounds good to you.

Have fun and stay safe!

Hey party people! Welcome to r/VancouverDating.

Dating in Metro Vancouver is its own special chaos. If you haven't matched with someone and found out they own your ex-boyfriend's older sister's dog's brother, have you really dated? Everyone somehow already knows everyone, and no matter whether you're on Tinder, Bumble, or Feeld, the apps can be a total pain.

So, redditors, r/VancouverDating is here for you. It's for people who want to:

• Post personals looking to meet someone
• Talk through app strategy and profile feedback
• Ask for advice before or after a date
• And generally figure out dating in this city together

Keep it respectful with no NSFW content. This is for people looking to connect romantically and sexually with other Vancouver Redditors, not for friendships (for that, visit r/VancouverFriends!).

If you've been swiping into the void and wanting to connect with other redditors, here's your place to do so. As always, please use the report button to report things that violate our rules. If in doubt, message modmail.

Stay safe and use protection!

Have something happening in New West this month? This is the place to share it! Whether you’re hosting an event, launching a business, or just want to spread the word about something cool in the community, drop it here!

Here are a few examples of what you can post:

• Local festivals, markets, or community events
• Craft fairs, art shows, or book clubs
• Car meets, hobby meetups, or fitness classes
• New service offerings like hairstylists, cleaners, or handypeople
• Local business promotions, grand openings, or limited-time offers for your fellow redditors

Promoting something? That’s fine, just keep it local and relevant to the community.

Let us know what’s going on this month!

Have something happening in New West this month? This is the place to share it! Whether you’re hosting an event, launching a business, or just want to spread the word about something cool in the community, drop it here!

Here are a few examples of what you can post:

• Local festivals, markets, or community events
• Craft fairs, art shows, or book clubs
• Car meets, hobby meetups, or fitness classes
• New service offerings like hairstylists, cleaners, or handypeople
• Local business promotions, grand openings, or limited-time offers for your fellow redditors

Promoting something? That’s fine, just keep it local and relevant to the community.

Let us know what’s going on this month!

From the New West Neighbourhood House:

#Donation Centre Summary

• The NWNH is moving to a day-by-day volunteer call-out as their needs are changing hour by hour.
• The last day the Donation Centre will be open is Sunday July 19
• Clothing donations and box donations are now paused due to overwhelming generosity.
• Financial donations preferred. E-transfers can be donated through Admin@newwestnh.ca. Cash donations and small denomination gift cards can be dropped off at the donation centre during open hours (listed below).
• Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Century House and will be distributed through the Don’t Go Hungry program.
• Check the New West Neighbourhood House page daily for updates on what help they need and information on how to volunteer.

##Donation Centre Days and Hours for Residents and Volunteers:

• Thursday July 16 2:00PM to 8:00PM
• Friday July 17 3:00PM to 8:00PM
• Saturday July 18 10:00AM to 4:00PM
• Sunday July 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Please note: The last day the Donation Centre will be open is Sunday July 19.

> #Community Support for Those Impacted by Brow of the Hill Fire

> If you are a resident seeking support:

> Please come to Lord Kelvin during open times to get clothing and shoes, OR you can contact Mary at Admin@newwestnh.ca to arrange an alternate time that works for you/your family.

> Please email Admin@newwestnh.ca to provide your contact information so you can be updated once funds begin to be distributed.

> If you are looking for a missing pet, please contact the Scent Rescue Team. They are donating services to those impacted. You can connect with Nicole at 604 374 6228 for support in your search.

Have something happening in New West this month? This is the place to share it! Whether you’re hosting an event, launching a business, or just want to spread the word about something cool in the community, drop it here!

Here are a few examples of what you can post:

• Local festivals, markets, or community events
• Craft fairs, art shows, or book clubs
• Car meets, hobby meetups, or fitness classes
• New service offerings like hairstylists, cleaners, or handypeople
• Local business promotions, grand openings, or limited-time offers for your fellow redditors

Promoting something? That’s fine, just keep it local and relevant to the community.

Let us know what’s going on this month!

Welcome! This is a space for solo polyamorous people and those curious about what solo polyamory looks like in practice.

Post questions, share experiences, vent, discuss... whatever's useful to you. Please check the rules before posting or commenting.

Glad you're here!

We've put together a megathread over on r/vancouver to help showcase local events and answer common World Cup questions:

#FIFA World Cup r/ Vancouver Megathread

That said, FIFA and World Cup questions are totally welcome here. That's the whole point of this sub: to provide an ask/answer location for questions about Metro Vancouver, which includes Q&A about the World Cup. If you see a World Cup-related question that's already been answered, feel free to link them to the megathread or an existing thread rather than just telling them to search.

Common topics people are asking about right now:

• Where to watch games in Vancouver (fan zones, bars, free events): check out our megathread for links by city
• The FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE: what it's like, how to get there, whether you need tickets
• BC Place match days: transit, parking, what to bring, what's not allowed
• Visiting Vancouver for the World Cup: hotels, neighbourhoods, getting around
• Canada's schedule and where to watch locally: check out our megathread for links by city
• Finding people to watch with: (Vancouver FIFA WC Fan Friend Finder)

If you're a visitor to our city, welcome!

Quick reminder: r/Vancouver and r/AskVan do not allow any ticket sales posts or comments. Any comments attempting to buy or sell tickets should be reported.

Vancouver is officially one of the host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026™, and the tournament kicks off tomorrow. Whether you're heading to BC Place for a match, watching at the FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE, finding a pub on Commercial, or just curious what the next month looks like in your city, this thread is here to help.

Drop watch parties, community events, and local tips in the comments.

##ℹ️ Information Hubs

⚽ Vancouver FWC26 — Official Host Committee site has info about matches, the FIFA Fan Festival, visitor resources, and more.

🗺️ Destination Vancouver is a great overview for visitors — things to do, neighbourhood guides, accommodation, and more.

🌐 Destination BC has resources for visitors coming from elsewhere in the province.

🔗 r/ Vancouver Megathread includes a list of events and tips for all over Metro Vancouver.

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##Staying on the North Shore

North Van has a genuinely great local option for locals in North Vancouver:

Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards

Canada Soccer's official free fan destination at The Shipyards, North Vancouver. Features live broadcasts, partner activations, retail pop-ups, and opportunities to meet Canadian soccer legends on select days. Running June 11–July 7. Doors open approximately two hours before the first match of each day.

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##Crossing a bridge

For the SeaBus crowd, the FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE is a short trip across the water. It runs from June 11 to July 19 at Hastings Park with free general admission, live match broadcasts, music, food, and fan activities.

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##Make friends!

Looking for someone to watch with? Check out The Vancouver FIFA WC Fan Friend Finder on r/vancouverfriends.