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Positive Summers Start Here

Image of the New West Family Place tent at the Queensborough Children's Festival full of families and bubbles, and with a stage in the backdrop.

As the days grow longer and the sun shines a little brighter, summer in New West comes to life with festivals, outdoor gatherings, and neighbourhood celebrations. For families with young […]

A visit from Mayor Patrick Johnstone: Community Focus

Mayor Patrick Johnstone and Dana Osiowy, NWFP Executive Director hold a symbolic giant cheque for $15,000 in the playroom at Family Place.

This Spring, Executive Director Dana Osiowy welcomed a visit from Mayor Patrick Johnstone, Executive Assistant Schreder, and Intergovernmental & Community Relations Manager Tambellini at the Parent Room’s side door, while […]

New to New West: A Day of Bright Connections 

Even though the sky was grey and rainy, the New to New West Intercultural Festival 2025 was filled with colour, laughter, and connection! Held at New Westminster Secondary School and […]

Our Volunteers are at the heart of Family Place

National Volunteer Week bold text in red on a calm blue background

At New Westminster Family Place, we believe that strong communities are built through connection, compassion, and shared purpose. During National Volunteer Week, we pause to celebrate and give heartfelt thanks […]

Uplifting Culture and Language at Tigrinya Storytime

Families hold hands and dance and sing songs in the Tigrinya language in the children's section at the New Westminster Public Library.

Each month, New Westminster Family Place partners with the New Westminster Public Library to host a special drop-in program for Tigrinya-speaking families: Tigrinya Storytime. This welcoming and vibrant gathering has […]