State of the City Address + Job Fair

Issue #220

Author

Carla McNeil
May 03, 2025

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Local New Westminster Weather

Historical Records for Today - Record high 21.2 2018 - Record low 2.9 2015

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May 03, 2025

🥪 Men's Breakfast – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

🎳 New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club Open House – 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

🖼️ True North Art Market Crawl – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🗺️ World Labyrinth Day, New Westminster – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth – (For youth ages 13 - 18) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

👨‍🍳 Dehl's Gourmet with Owner/Chef Delani Adiamah – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎶 Roots ‘N’ Wings Choir – 7:30 PM

🎶 Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical – 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

💃 Spring Fling – 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents The Revolutionists – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🍪 Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Week  – Supporting Royal Columbian - Ends May 4

May 04, 2025

🧘 Yoga for Tots – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🚶 River Walk – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🎲 Bingo and Brunch – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🍩 B2B + Donuts – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎶 Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical – 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents The Revolutionists – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

🍪 Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Week  – Supporting Royal Columbian - Ends Today

May 05, 2025

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

💃 Red Dress Day – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

🎶 New West Community Choir – 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

2025-05-03 - Massy Victory Heights - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

2025-05-11 - Queens Park - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Starlight Casino’s Red Bar Lounge
350 Gifford St, New Westminster, BC

Join Mayor Patrick Johnstone for his highly anticipated State of the City Address, presented by the New West Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of New Westminster. With presenting support from FortisBC and venue sponsorship from Starlight Casino, this annual event offers a candid and forward-looking reflection on New Westminster's progress, challenges, and direction.

As global uncertainty continues, Mayor Johnstone will speak to the vital role of local government in fostering resilience, collaboration, and bold leadership. Following the address, a live audience Q&A will be hosted by Charmaine de Silva.

🗓️ Event Agenda

  • 11:30 AM Registration Opens

  • 11:50 AM Guests Take Seats

  • 12:00 PM Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

  • 12:15 PM Lunch Served, Program Begins

  • 12:30 PM Mayor’s Address

  • 1:15 PM Live Q&A

  • 1:45 PM Prize Giveaways

  • 2:00 PM Event Ends

🎟️ Tickets:

  • $52.50 – New West Chamber Members

  • $68.50 – Non-Members
    19+ only; government-issued I.D. required for entry.

🔗 For tickets and details: newwestchamber.com
📧 Accessibility inquiries: [email protected]

📺 Can’t make it in person? The event will be recorded and available to watch online afterward.

Looking for your next career opportunity?
We’re excited to share that MOSAIC’s 13th Annual Job Fair is happening right here in New Westminster — and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest employment events of the year!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
📍 Location: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
🕒 Timeslots:

  • 9:30 AM – Priority access for individuals with accessibility needs

  • 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM – General Admission (Morning)

  • 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM – General Admission (Afternoon)

What to Expect:

  • 50+ employers hiring across industries, including business, finance, IT, trades, hospitality, healthcare, and more

  • Hundreds of job opportunities — from entry-level to experienced roles

  • Supportive environment for newcomers, youth, recent grads, and job seekers of all backgrounds

Over the past 12 years, MOSAIC’s job fairs have connected more than 18,000 attendees with meaningful employment, and this year’s event is expected to draw a strong turnout.

🎟️ Registration is highly recommended
To secure your spot and choose your timeslot, visit jobfair.mosaicbc.org.
For questions or accessibility accommodations, email [email protected].

🙏 Thank you to WorkBC Employment Services, the event’s sponsor, for supporting job seekers from all walks of life.

📸 Please note: This event will be photographed and filmed for promotional purposes. Scent-free environment is requested for attendees’ comfort.

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🌧️What do you call it when it rains cats and dogs? 🐱🐶 

🐈️ A fur-storm! 🐕️ 

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