Local Arts

New West art project showcases hope in a time of COVID-19

Visitors can check out the new works by the Garden Gals in the windows of the Anvil Centre, along Columbia Street, from Aug. 10 to 27

Jul 31, 2020 8:32 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Lineup released for New West's virtual Uptown Live

NOTE: This story was updated Aug. 5 with new information. The show will go on – online. Thousands of people normally flock to the annual Uptown Live street party and music festival but that’s not happening this year because of COVID-19.

Jul 22, 2020 10:56 AM Read more >

New West filmmaker shines a spotlight on horse rescue in B.C.

Erin Parks' Unreined is part of the Musicbed Reopen Challenge, and voting for People's Choice winners is now open

Jul 21, 2020 8:37 AM Read more >

Catch Raven's Eye 2020 at New West's Plaskett Gallery

Art lovers in New Westminster can check out the latest exhibition at Plaskett Gallery throughout the month of July. Raven’s Eye 2020, featuring work by Kevin Stewart, is on at the gallery at Massey Theatre until July 31.

Jul 20, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

New West clinic turned into a cool music studio

What do you do with an old x-ray clinic? Turn it into a music studio, of course. Robert Billard, a lifelong musician, did just that by creating Fifth Chord Studios in uptown New Westminster. The old clinic sat empty for many years.

Jul 16, 2020 6:17 AM Read more >

New West musician writes a COVID-inspired tune

The COVID-19 crisis has inspired local record producer/songwriter/musician Scott Young to pen a little tune about love.

Jun 26, 2020 2:26 PM Read more >

These comics are performing Friday to help New West businesses

Local stand-up comics are joining forces to support a local business owner who has supported them. Grill and Tavern Comedy is taking place via Zoom on Friday, June 26.

Jun 22, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

Take that, COVID-19: This New West group is finding ways to sing through the pandemic

Quayside Voices is presenting a livestreamed concert from 100 Braid Street Studios on Sunday, July 5

Jun 19, 2020 10:01 AM Read more >

These writers earned top spots in New West's Write On! contest

Royal City Literary Arts Society has announced the winners of its annual contest in poetry, non-fiction and fiction writing

Jun 18, 2020 11:31 AM Read more >

Here's how to check out this New West gallery exhibition

If you’ve been missing the city’s live arts scene, then you’ll want to check out Massey Theatre and Plaskett Gallery. The gallery is welcoming visitors again – but be aware that viewings are now only by appointment.

Jun 18, 2020 10:58 AM Read more >

Community Poll

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Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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