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Celebrating the Uptown neighbourhood in New Westminster BC as a great place to shop, eat, live, work, and play!

From Queens Park to 8th Street, from 8th Avenue to Queens Avenue.

06/05/2026

We told you about the Pokemon Trade Show at Royal City Centre on June 14 - and we just found out The Trading Gallery has opened a location here in Uptown New West! They carry a wide selection of trading cards including Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh, and this location has the longest hours and the widest display windows. They are celebrating their grand opening on Monday, June 8 with trade night and giveaways.

📍The Trading Gallery: Unit 707, 7th Floor, 625 5th Avenue, New Westminster

06/04/2026

The banners are up! Uptown Live Summer Series kicks off in late June so stay tuned or follow them for updates!

https://www.uptownlive.ca/

05/30/2026

⭕️ Pokémon fans, trainers and collectors, mark your calendar. Royal City Centre Mall is holding the RCC Pokémon Trade Show on June 14th!

What to expect:
🎴 Live trading between collectors
🛍️ Vendors selling Pokémon cards & collectibles
🎁 Giveaways & raffle draws

Learn more or register for your FREE admission here: https://royalcitycentre.ca/pages/pokemon-trade-show

Come meet fellow collectors, trade duplicates, search for rare items, or just enjoy the fun atmosphere among the Pokémon community!

📍 Royal City Centre – 2nd Floor, 610 Sixth St, New Westminster, BC

05/29/2026

June 1-7 is Seniors Week in New Westminster. The City of New Westminster has put together a number of events. While most are full at this time, you can still register to check out the Partner in Aging Resource Fair on June 2 at the Century House. Connect with local services and programs that support health, wellness, and independent living. Information booths and guest organizations will cover topics such as housing, food programs, aging in place, social opportunities, technology, future planning, and more. Refreshments and treats included. All ages are welcome.

Partner in Aging Resource Fair
June 2, 2026
1:30pm - 4pm
Century House, 620 8th Street, New Westminster

All the details are here: https://www.newwestcity.ca/seniors-week

05/26/2026

🚨 Sound the alarm because Firehouse Subs is now open in Uptown New West! Their signature is the Firehouse Hook & Ladder -- smoked turkey breast, honey ham and melted Monterey Jack, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and deli mustard, with a dill pickle on the side. Have you tried it before?

📍Firehouse Subs: 678 Sixth Street, New Westminster

05/22/2026

Please be advised that the City will be completing the remaining concrete sidewalk, curbing, asphalt, and catch basin repairs along Sixth Street between Sixth Ave and Seventh Ave between May 25-28, 2026, Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm.

The alleyway between Mean Poutine and TD will be closed during working hours. Single lane alternating traffic along Sixth Street between 6th Avenue and Belmont Street during the work hours.

Please expect delays and follow the instruction of the Traffic Control Persons and any posted No Parking signs.

05/21/2026

🆕 New Business Alert!

Hear Right Canada just opened in Uptown New West! They offer Hearing Assessments, Hearing Aid Services, Hearing Aid Sales and Repairs, Earwax Removal, Hearing Protection, and Assistive Listening Devices. To say hello to the neighbours, they are offering free earwax removal on May 22 along with complimentary hearing tests today and tomorrow, May 21-22. Book online at hearrightcanada.ca or call them at 778-727-0114 to make your appointment.

📍Hear Right Canada New Westminster, 710A Sixth Street, New Westminster

05/15/2026

Banette has become many people's favourite brunch spot but they also have some amazing pastries. Enjoy them in house or take them to go!

📍Banette: 536 6th St, New Westminster

05/12/2026

Reminder: Hyack Multicultural Parade & Festival is on May 23

Hosted by the Hyack Festival Association, this long-standing community tradition celebrates the many cultures that make New Westminster unique while bringing people together for a day of community connection. The event is free and open to the public.

The festivities begin with the Multicultural Parade at 11am, starting right here in Uptown New West. The parade will feature more than 80 parade entries including vibrant cultural groups, marching bands, performers and mascots, bringing energy and creativity to the streets.

Following the parade, the celebration continues at the Festival in the Park at Tipperary Park beginning at 1pm. Live music, cultural dance performances, community booths, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, and more.

Follow Hyack Festival Association on social media more updates!

Photo credit: Hyack Festival Association

05/08/2026

Say hello to Sheila!

Sheila is our first ever Executive Director here at the Uptown Business Association and she is responsible for managing the non-profit society’s operations and executing the board of director’s vision and strategy. A New West local, Sheila started in late March and has been out and about getting to know the businesses in the Uptown New West neighbourhood.

Learn more about her appointment here: https://myuptown.ca/uba-welcomes-first-executive-director/

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