Patrick Johnstone
@pjnewwest
Mayor of New Westminster, though nothing here is Official City Communications. Go Dumples!
(Clockwise from bottom) Rum, Gooch, Rubly, Danville, Brethour, Comet, with Coal, Portland, Salt Spring and Vancouver islands in the background! I mapped these island for my Masters thesis. Best summer ever.
More on the #NewWest Council Strategic Priorities Plan report card. Safe Movement of People: prioritizing the safety of pedestrians and all road users, and adopting a Vision Zero approach to road safety. We made some progress and made important investments, but we have much more to do.
A week along, there are still a few pets separated from their families following the Brow of the Hill fire. #Newwest City staff are working with regional non-profits to help locate pets and reconnect them! Follow the link for info: www.newwestcity.ca/2026/07/17/c...
More on the #NewWest Council Strategic Priorities Plan report card we received last week. 4 years ago we sought ways to strengthen community connection and make sure everyone felt like they belonged in this community. We provided the supports and helped this community smile a little bit more…
They can delete my comments. They can’t hide their record. vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/25/n...
Update on how to donate and help your #NewWest neighbours impacted by the fire in the Brow of the Hill.
Update on the fire in the Brow of the Hill - and how people can help.
More on the #NewWest Council Strategic Priorities plan report card we received this week. We got a lot done in the Housing file, and it starts with saying YES to affordable housing and to increasing our housing variety in the City so more people can meet their needs.
Spent some time yesterday down on River Drive hearing from some local residents (and a few curious onlookers from other neighborhoods) about concerns regarding the BC Housing Heart and Hearth project to build 30 transitional housing homes in a Tiny Homes Village. #NewWest
I’m not nervous, you’re nervous. About to chat with Lyndsay Duncombe at CBC about the 5th Anniversary of the Heat Dome, the experience in #NewWest, the work we have done to respond, Andy he work we have to do yet to keep folks safe.
The vibes at Steel&Oak’s 12th anniversary party are great. So many great people, loving the #NewWest life.
I met Malia Schneider from @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social and Sandra Abstreiter from @victoire-lphf.bsky.social at Skwo:wich today! #NewWest
We're Getting #FiredUpForFootball in #NewWest. Had a little fun with the CAO testing out the foosball table at Queens Park Arena. www.newwestcity.ca/fired-up
First ride on the AAA multi-use path across the new staľęŵasem Bridge. It’s called “Riverview” for good reasons!
As local gov'ts we are on the front lines every day, responding to complex & growing challenges that require coordinated action across all levels of government. Our conversations in the Legislature last week were about partners committing to working together in a spirit of collaboration.
We were able to meet the Ministers of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Health, Transportation, and Public Safety, along with members of the Official Opposition to touch on our united requests and challenges facing our communities...
The BCUMC represent a diversity of communities and politics, but are aligned on four priority action areas impacting all of our communities: 1️⃣ 🤕 Mental Health , Substance Use, Treatment 2️⃣ ❤️🩹 Community Safety and Wellness 3️⃣🏡 Affordable Housing 4️⃣ 🚍 Transit and Transportation
Last week I joined some colleagues from the BC Urban Mayors Caucus - Representing the 16 largest Cities in BC (~ 60% of BC’s population!) on a whirlwind advocacy day at the Legislature in Victoria...
10 candidates talked everything but politics last night at PechaKucha! Thanks to everyone for being great sports, sharing a bit about yourself, and what community means to you! #NewWest