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 🌦️ New West Weather - Another mixed day

🗓️ New West Events - Halloween events continue

🕵️‍♂️ New West Local News - Staggered Schedule + Dashcam

October 29, 2024

 🎲 Poker Tournament – Starlight Casino (All admin fees waived)

 🎷 Jazz at the Anvil: The Tom Keenlyside Quartet – 7:00 PM

 🧵 Basic of Sewing – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 🦴 Night of Living Dead - Halloween Interactive Movie – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

October 30, 2024

 🎲 Poker Tournament – Starlight Casino (All admin fees waived)

 👩‍🎨 Transition: Vision and Reflection – 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Paint Party – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 👧 👦 Illuminate: Youth Diwali Celebration – 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM (Age 11-13 welcome)

October 31, 2024

 🩹 Fraser Health Immunization Clinic – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

 🎲 Hourly $100 High Hand is BACK! – 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM at Starlight Casino

 🦴 Night of Living Dead - Halloween Interactive Movie – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 🎃 Halloweekend: It’s a Stur-mergency! – 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 👻 Help us make the Boardwalk Spooktacular – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Trick or Treat at Quayside Boardwalk)

 🍬 Trick or Treat East Columbia Street – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 🎃 Pumpkin Carving Contest – 5:30 PM in Tipperary Park

 🧛‍♂️ Halloween Costume Party – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  🎃 Trick or Treat at Royal City Centre – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 🎃 Halloween on the Quay – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 🎒 Overcrowding Pushes New Westminster Secondary to Staggered Schedule

New Westminster Secondary School, the city’s sole high school, will extend its school day next year as it moves to a staggered schedule in response to increasing enrolment and significant overcrowding. The new schedule, set to begin in the fall, will shift to a five-block system that extends hours and spaces classes out over the day. School board officials believe this change will help distribute students more evenly throughout the building, easing congestion in hallways and shared spaces.

The decision comes amid rapid population growth in New Westminster, which has placed mounting pressure on school resources. With no available space to add portables, the school board is exploring alternative solutions to meet the demands of a growing student body. However, many parents have voiced concerns, and some have openly opposed the extended school day, citing impacts on after-school activities, family schedules, and student well-being. Despite the opposition, the board voted to move forward with the plan, aiming to address the pressing space limitations without expanding the physical footprint of the school.

As the population continues to grow, school officials anticipate further challenges and emphasize that they will continue to monitor enrolment numbers and consider additional strategies to manage overcrowding.

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 ♀️ Public Urged to Provide Footage in New Westminster Incident Involving Two Girls

The New Westminster Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in gathering CCTV or dashcam footage related to a suspicious interaction involving two young girls on October 26th. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. in the 200 block of 11th Street, when a male driver in a white cargo van reportedly approached two 12-year-old girls and asked if they wanted to go for a ride. The girls quickly left the area and informed a trusted adult.

Authorities have limited details about the driver, who is currently only described as male. Police are now working to obtain additional information on his appearance and are asking anyone who may have footage of the area between 10:50 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. to review it and contact the department if anything relevant is found.

Sergeant Andrew Leaver emphasized the importance of parents discussing with children the potential dangers of engaging with strangers, reminding families to take extra precautions. Anyone with potential video evidence is encouraged to download it and call the New Westminster Police Department, referencing file number 24-17900.

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