/r/NewWest

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Welcome to /r/NewWest! New Westminster is a historically important city in the Lower Mainland region and the former capital of British Columbia, Canada. It is a member municipality of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Please see below for our Best & Worst of New West archive, community rules, and related subreddits.

Welcome to /r/NewWest!

New Westminster is a historically important city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, and is a member municipality of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It was founded as the capital of the Colony of British Columbia (1858–1866).

Related Subreddits

r/Vancouver

r/AskVan

r/BritishColumbia

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See the best and worst of New West in our archives.

Rule #1 - Civility

We require our users to be positive and respectful to one another. This means being kind to those you disagree with.

Behaviors such as shaming, mocking, ranting, advocating violence, and threatening (including threats of self-harm) other users, third parties, groups, or businesses will be met with removals and bans. This includes content that leads to or promotes on- or off-site witch-hunting, abuse, or harassment in any way.

Be excellent to each other.

Rule #2 - Inclusivity

Respect others' differences, be they race, religion, home, job, gender identity, ability, vulnerability, or sexuality. When faced with a removal or ban, "I was just joking!" or "it was obviously sarcasm" are not acceptable excuses.

Dehumanizing language and slurs are instant bans.

Rule #3 - Accuracy

Do not deviate from news headlines when sharing news articles. Save your opinions for sharing in comments within the post.

Moderators reserve the right to remove posts about extreme experiences at the team's discretion if the information or source is unverifiable and/or sensationalized.

Please avoid posting information that can be easily proven false, including science denial like anti-vaxx messaging or disputing climate change.

Rule #4 - Topic Guidelines

All submissions should be relevant to New Westminster. Topics and news about Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, or Canada may be allowed with mod discretion.

Duplicate new posts will be removed. Legal questions and employment questions will not be allowed.

Common questions about Metro Vancouver may be a better fit for our sister subreddit, r/AskVan.

News about Metro Vancouver may be a better fit for our sister subreddit, /r/Vancouver.

Rule #5 - Spam, Selling, and Self-Promotion

All subreddit members should take care not to spam with unauthorized self-promotion, job-seeking, buy/sell, referral/affiliate links, crowdfunding campaigns, surveys, or petitions. We define spam as more than one self-promoting submission for nine unrelated pieces of content. Moderator discretion may be used to allow some posts and deny others based on overall subreddit participation.

We automatically remove low-quality domains and UTM tracking links.

Abide by Reddit's content policy, found here.

/r/NewWest

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accident on Braid and 8th ave

10 Comments
2024/11/13
00:14 UTC

16

Junk removal services

Hello! I recently started up a junk removal and disposal service and wanted to share for anyone who is in need. We serve the lower mainland and are willing to discount the price for anyone in this group. Let me know at 604-445-7348 or you can visit our website at www.grizzlyjunk.ca or send an email anytime at grizzlyjunkservice@gmail.com.

4 Comments
2024/11/12
21:20 UTC

4

Lost/Stolen Motorcycle, what to do next?

It was my dad's motorcycle. The vehicle was parked on driveway and was uninsured/unlicensed as of the loss.

10 Comments
2024/11/12
00:41 UTC

14

Found a credit card.

Found a credit card on Mowat st. Message me the name on it and I'll get it back to you.

6 Comments
2024/11/12
00:00 UTC

21

Would love your thoughts and help on a potential Condo Purchase on Victoria Hill (Onni Build).

Good Morning to our favorite Lower Mainland Subreddit! My wife and I are currently in the process of relocating from Burnaby (where we rent) to purchasing our first property in New West. We’ve become big fans of the charm and smaller town feel New West offers, and really like how it seems to be an ideal place for new young families.

We recently found a property in Victoria Hill that we’re excited about, and we really like the quiet, cozy walkable layout of the master planned community there. We’re dog owners as well so being able to walk our fuzzball in the neighborhood and over to Queen’s Park is very appealing.

This brings us to our one big concern: the builders for that entire community is Onni, which has a pretty terrible reputation as home builders in the Lower Mainland. We’ve actually been surprised that we haven’t really heard any negative feedback on these builds from anyone living in Victoria Hill; the vast majority of other Reddit threads we’ve found have all been overwhelmingly positive when it comes to living there.

If anyone has experience living in Victoria Hill or knows anyone that has lived there and heard about their experiences, we would be incredibly grateful for your feedback and thoughts. Thank you so much in advance, we’re very much looking forward to becoming part of your community :)

34 Comments
2024/11/11
16:59 UTC

0

Toenail removal at RCH?

Hello,

This isn't exactly asking for medical advice, I just wanted to ask the community if anyone knows if RCH ED can help me....

Long story short, almost 2 years now since I've had an infected ingrown toenail. It has been on and off, I was prescribed Fucidin to apply, it worked but kept coming back over the years.

It is on BOTH my feet, left and right's big toes toenail......past couple of months it has gotten worse. I was told eventually by the walk in doc that I need surgery to remove the toenail. I have to go see a podiatrist and pay out of pocket for the removal which hasn't been possible for me.

I survived the past summer by wearing slippers outside everywhere so the toe had relief. However, recently I've been on my feet working for more than 8 hours a day, wearing socks with sneakers.

It has gotten extremely bad to the point I'm in excorticating pain at work, I can barley walk, and I'm limping. Literally am limping. I come home and can't even take off my socks without it sticking onto the wound.

I have so much swelling, blood, and pus bursting out. I've been limping everywhere, at home, at work, when taking transit, it is VERY, VERY PAINFUL.

It hurts when I shower and the water hits it, it even hurts when I put a blanket over me, the tiniest, lightest touch kills me. I'm so worried about how I will work my next shift, I can't loose this new job I got, but my toenail is affecting my mobility so much. I know if I wear closed toe shoes again and am on my feet for more than 8 hours, the infection will worsen.

I went to urgent care yesterday and the nurse triaged me and said they won't be able to help me because they don't do toenail removal and said the doctor can't do referral either and sent me away.......

I do not have extended health benefits, I called around to podiatrist and they quoted me at least $400 per toenail, there is no way I can afford this right now.

I'm surprised that the infection hasn't spread, I've heard you can get sepsis.

I'm sitting here and both toenails are throbbing in pain, all night I laid away with pain, I can't even walk without pain wearing slippers now too.....

I'm surprised MSP won't cover this when it is an essential procedure that needs to be done since it's affecting my mobility even.

The urgent care nurse and front people said they are very surprised that MSP won't cover it/the walk in doctor said it won't be covered since it's not like this is a cosmetic procedure/unnecessary/non urgent.

I attached some photos of the infected toenail for reference. Please be careful when opening it because it can be disturbing I guess.....

I don't want to go to the ER and take up space or even waste my own time......but I really just need a doctor to rip this toenail off. I'm in so much pain. It is literally on TWO of my toenails and I'm in a lot of pain and I TRULY cannot walk without LIMPING.

Should I go to the ER and ask for help?

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3 Comments
2024/11/11
04:01 UTC

17

Lost my keys

Hey all, I just lost my keys this morning, there were 4 keys and a mini compass card attached to it. Please help me find it. If anyone comes across please let me know. I'm really stressed 6 because my building manager says it's a threat and we will get a new lock which will cost us around 1000 bucks. Thank you 😭😭

15 Comments
2024/11/11
05:46 UTC

23

Heavy Police Presence Quayside Drive

There were many police cars, police dogs, and swat near Tiffany Shores on Quayside Drive. Anyone know what was going down?

3 Comments
2024/11/11
04:25 UTC

5

Looking for recommendations for companies that build fences

I'm just wondering if anyone has any recent experience with hiring a local business to build a fence for them. We're looking to have our entire yard (front and back) fenced, preferably with cedar. Does anyone have any recommendations?

2 Comments
2024/11/10
23:51 UTC

8

Lost keys

If anyone finds 3 keys on a ring: 2 bronze 1 silver DM a photo to confirm if they are my missing keys. I was last around Walmart uptown parking lot 8am-2pm Bubble world Downtown 2-2:30pm Been looking since 3pm.

0 Comments
2024/11/10
00:15 UTC

6

Tire Storage

I have found the winter tires I want and right price point. But - they do not have tire storage for my all seasons.

Anyone know where I can store them for a reasonable cost?

I am not using KAL for the purchase so I don’t think they are an option.

Help!

7 Comments
2024/11/09
17:55 UTC

8

Washrooms - Early Morning New West Station?

New West Station/Columbia I pass around 7am and was wondering if there's an available washroom near the skytrain. It's early so I know that's what makes it tricky. But just curious because for those of us with long transit commutes I want to plan for emergencies! Thank u!

43 Comments
2024/11/09
08:01 UTC

111

Help find Joseph if you can

1 Comment
2024/11/09
07:51 UTC

42

The flair I requested can be used literally today-

1 Comment
2024/11/09
00:48 UTC

107

Weird clouds over New West

Photo taken from Queensborough bridge! Does anyone knows why they look like this?

12 Comments
2024/11/09
00:28 UTC

71

PSA: Anny’s is now closed for the winter

Anny’s is now closed for the winter, but don’t worry, she’ll be back in early 2025! So if you’ve got a hankering for a steamie and a poutine, you’ll just have to be patient.

12 Comments
2024/11/08
20:54 UTC

12

Vacuum repair

I have an older Dyson in need of repair, and the nearest service centre is in Calgary. Does anyone have a recommendation for a local vacuum cleaner repair shop? There is Columbia Vacuum near IHOP uptown, but their lack of reviews does not inspire confidence.

8 Comments
2024/11/07
07:41 UTC

18

Frozen Burritos return

Remember how before the pandemic you could get frozen commodity burritos everywhere and then they disappeared?

Well I got a sack of meat and bean at Willingdon Costco today, El Montery, AND some off-brand Jalapeno Poppers.

Screw the new normal!

But seriously, surprised to see they are made in the States, I assumed the frozen supply line shipping would never make financial sense again.

12 Comments
2024/11/06
01:47 UTC

4

GETUS Internet?

Hey all,

On my final month with Shaw, and GETUS is a service that hits my building, anyone ever use it?

I'm thinking of switching to it.

12 Comments
2024/11/05
22:41 UTC

5

Lost wallet

Lost my wallet in the moody park area if anyone finds it please feel free to dm

4 Comments
2024/11/05
21:44 UTC

56

School fundraiser

Hello, tomorrow from 9:30 - 2:30 my high school is holding a donut sale, the prices are listed below and proceeds go towards school funding (education, field trips, activity’s and supplies) if you can and want to support come to 550 Columbia street (infront of the sandwich shop).

1 Comment
2024/11/05
20:47 UTC

0

Any pubs showing US election results?

Anyone know if any pubs in NW will be showing the US election results on tv? Will be competing with the Canucks game so might be a bit of a challenge.

6 Comments
2024/11/05
20:00 UTC

6

Does Anyone Remember a Night Club in New West in the Early 2000's Called Fizzo?

6 Comments
2024/11/05
18:58 UTC

8

Need an Oxio referral code.

Hey Everyone ,Just moved to New Westminster and after hearing recommendations from various people i have decided to go with Oxio home internet. Kindly someone send me a referral code ,so i can get the first month for free.Thank you very much.

11 Comments
2024/11/05
18:19 UTC

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