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Patrick Johnstone

@pjnewwest.bsky.social
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Mayor of New Westminster, though nothing here is Official City Communications. Go Dumples!

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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hey #NewWest, I’m blowing the dust off my old Reddit account and am doing an AMA over on Reddit.com/r/NewWest tomorrow, starting at 10:00am. Be kind! Be curious!
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r/NewWest
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 Vanc...
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is a great 20 minutes. Its about Basketball, but its much more about how we plan cities and who we plan them for. And Uytae is a masterful story teller. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwvO...
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Why Cities Don't Build Basketball Courts
YouTube video by About Here
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Rational Urbanist 🚇🌇🇺🇦 @glasscity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The number of Metro Vancouver politicians who seem to be running against the MVRD (a body recognized as regional best practice across Canada) while the average voter is at best loosely aware of it, let alone motivated by its scope or governance structure, was not something I'd have expected.
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Kevin @littleswan.online · 26/09/2026
everyone needs to come to Steel & Oak for Oktoberfest beer and sausage
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
37 years ago on this day in Estoril, Nigel Mansell had a messy pitstop from the lead in the Portuguese Grand Prix allowing mid-runner Perluigi Martini to lead the race for one lap. The only lap of a race ever led by a Minardi in 20 seasons of GP racing. Happy Minardi Day to all who celebrate!
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
h/t @thewaroncars.bsky.social
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Remembering Lorrie. A life guided by public service. www.freshetnews.ca/remembering-...
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Remembering former New Westminster Citizen of the Year Lorrie Williams - Freshet News
Former New Westminster city councillor and Citizen of the Year Lorrie Williams has died. She founded the Canadian Harambee Education Society
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
First of six (6!) All-Candidates Meetings in the next week in or so in #NewWest is on TONIGHT! Come by the Queensborough Community Centre at 7:00 and hear two very different visions for New Westminster from the two of us running for Mayor! www.ourqueensborough.ca/residents-as...
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Our Queensborough - Residents Association
The Queensborough Residents Association (QRA) is a volunteer-run group of dedicated community members committed to improving the quality of life in our neighbourhood. We serve as a liaison between res...
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Every two years #NewWest does a poll of the public, run by a professional polling firm, in this case accurate within 1.5% 19/20. A biennial pulse-check on how we are doing delivering for the community. Here's some results: 🧵
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Rest in Power, Lorrie! #NewWest www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2026/09/lorr...
A photo mosaic of Patrick and Lorrie Williams at several different community events.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is a good news story. It's nice to get an award, its nicer to know lives will be saved. Funding Climate Action in #NewWest saves lives. www.freshetnews.ca/new-westmins...
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New Westminster recognized for its extreme heat response efforts - Freshet News
Community Energy Association awards New Westminstera Climate and Energy Action Award for its extreme heat response
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Road deaths are not inevitable. dailyhive.com/vancouver/sa...
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'Road deaths are not inevitable': Metro Vancouver leaders push for safer B.C. roads | Daily Hive | Urbanized
Municipal leaders are pushing for safer B.C. roads, but they're saying they need help from other levels of government to take action.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
YVR is the best airport in North America, one of the best in the world. What exactly is the urgency to “fix” his? We have serious shit to fix in this country that a rush to sell off assets doesn’t solve. news.yvr.ca/yvr-recogniz...
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YVR recognized as Best Airport in North America for record 15th year, 10th Best Airport in the World
Skytrax Award recognition as voted by millions of travellers follows record-breaking year for both cargo and passenger volumesVancouver International Airport (YVR) has once again been named Best Airpo...
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Tickets are getting thin! Get your tickets & join folks from across #NewWest for a fun get together in a great space, and help us launch the main campaign to keep New West leading! #NewWest www.communityfirstnw.ca/community_fi...
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Community First Campaign Launch
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
My work-related trips today: Walk Walk EVO EVO Lime Bus SkyTrain Walk #NewWest
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Good to see @aaoakbay.bsky.social moving on with his life, but I’m going to miss him fighting the good fight for housing and active transportation in Oak Bay of all places! He’s one of the good ones! appleton4oakbay.ca/election-2026/
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Election 2026 – Andrew Appleton
As we head into the election season, I’m going to take this opportunity to answer the question a lot of people have been asking: Are you running again? The answer is, after much reflection and conversations with family, friends and colleagues, I have decided not to seek re-election as Councillor.
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 09/09/2026
Car crashes are the #1 source of preventable injury and death for Vancouverites, with the most vulnerable road users disproportionately affected. Ken Sim is hyper focused on "public safety," but is road safety on his agenda? 🤔 We speak to @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social youtu.be/TeemN0rp950
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Is Road Safety on Ken Sim's Agenda? - Vision Zero Vancouver on CBC
YouTube video by Vision Zero Vancouver
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
At this point, I only watch Formula 1 to cheer on @brennacgray.bsky.social George Russel Schadenfreude. Today’s race paid off.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Here we go again! Want one of these beauts in your front yard / apartment window to show off your political acumen & good character? Send your digits here: www.communityfirstnw.ca/lawnsigns
The back of a EVO stuffed with Patrick Johnstone for Mayor signs.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#Uptown #NewWest
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Hey folks. I know you love #NewWest and want to keep it a livable, affordable, funky, family-friendly, compassionate & connected community. Let’s get together and launch this thing! Tickets are selling fast! www.communityfirstnw.ca/community_fi...
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Community First Campaign Launch
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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Hey party people, especially the #NewWest crew this is your daily reminder to cast your vote for me in the Aprons in Action challenge for Diabetes Canada! Remember you can vote once a day! Voting ends September 16th apronsainaction.crowdchange.ca/page/rohansi...
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Rohan Singh - Egg Ball (Guyanese Cassava-Wrapped Fried Egg)
Egg Ball (Guyanese Cassava-Wrapped Fried Egg) I’ve got a foot in many worlds. Being born in Canada to Trinidadian and Guyanese parents made it a challenge to connect with each culture. For me, food...
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
When ending their trip Has anyone ever double checked to see that all four doors are locked before they leave?
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ahhh! That panoramic MarkV view!
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Hey, moon’s broken!
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Seriously, one of the best interviews ever. This woman needs a TV special.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A few years apart, but depending on your definition of historic? The Montreal Olympics or the Iranian Revolution & hostage crisis. “What's the first historic event you remember?”
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It’s sauce-making season again!
A bowl of multi-variety tomatoes.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I think the expanded park on the #NewWest riverfront is worth celebrating. So much fun tonight.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Local government: This should satisfy both the people angry about not enough water and the people angry about not enough cup!
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Lots of news right now, and I’m sure we don’t yet know the implications. My gut reaction is that Carney passed an important marshmallow test, but I am nervous of another Davos speech bait-and-switch. Will what comes next serve Canadians, or will it serve Capital? #elbowsUP
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The People’s Parks & Play strategic plan includes amenities across #NewWest including the fast-growing downtown where recent work to open up community spaces is met with a commitment to a new multi-purpose recreation space. Read more about People Parks & Play here: Tinyurl.com/PeopleParksPlay
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The People Parks & Play strategic plan approved by #NewWest Council is a roadmap for the next phase of Parks&Rec investments starting with the renewal of our outdoor sports courts in Hume, Grimston and Moody parks, and (soon!) our first outdoor covered sports box. tinyurl.com/PeopleParksPlay
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
What a day!
A glittery host addresses a large festival crowd at New West Pride.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Transit Oriented Development! Not just a good idea, it’s the plan! #NewWest
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Calgary stats, but I’d bet the stats are the same here (alas, ICBC stats are slow to be released and would not include uninsured vehicles - which is why our Vision Zero approach starts with better data collection!)
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OB Cycler @obcycler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Your reminder that ebikes replace cars not bikes.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"Ultimately, this is a healthcare concern. Ultimately, this is a housing concern and ultimately, this should be regulated at the provincial level.” None of that will stop #NewWest from doing what it can at the local level to support vulnerable residents from the next Heat Dome.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Look at that beautiful bastard!
One beautiful green and red heritage tomorrow amongst several smaller green siblings.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
People love to complain, but I’ll be damned if I didn’t just walk in off the street and walk out 20 minutes later with a renewed drivers license, even after a weird driver class change. Not even enough waiting time to figure out the queue code!
A waiting list screen in an ICBC office with strange alpha numeric non-linear codes.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
So proud to open Pier Park West. Mayors Wright and Cote both showed great leadership in re-connecting #NewWest to the Riverfront, it’s an honour to be here and see the legacy continue.
The orange sun sets behind a tall building as a crowd is gathered in a public park and a mother and child stand in a spray park feature.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We had some flag raisings over the last few days at @douglascollege.bsky.social & the City of #NewWest as New West Pride launches thier “Extended Cut” Pride Week of great events that mark the Rage-and-Joy dichotomy that is Pride in 2026! 🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
When we see climate disruption in front of us, it’s not the time to give up on climate action. It’s the time to double down.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New traditions add to older traditions! Let’s go #Bellies!
Two beer cans with the  Salmonbellies logo meet in a cheers with a lacrosse game on a green wood floor in the background
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What happens when we ask the community to come together and discuss divisive issues with *dialogue* instead of *debate*? We build connections and make better decisions. This is incredible nation-leading work right here in #NewWest www.sfu.ca/dialogue/new...
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Deliberating on Climate Hazards: A Story from the New Westminster Community Advisory Assembly
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
So many good vibes in #NewWest today. Summer BBQ at UGM. ✔️ Door-knocking in the West End ✔️ Fridays on Front ✔️ Late night vibes at Piva ✔️ I really love this place.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
They are doing it again. alas, right-wing public-services-defunders never change, or learn. www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2026/07/bad-...
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Bad Data – yet again
It must be an election year. The right-wing public-services-defunders the Fraser Institute are putting out the same flawed anti-government “comparison report” that they put out last election. And t…
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
“In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection”
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
More on the #NewWest Council Strategic Priorities Plan “report card” from last week. One of the pillars was supporting economic development that focussed on serving the local community, small businesses, artists, & residents of #NewWest. 3 years later the indicators - and the vibes - are good!
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