Public meeting - Organizing for tenant protections

Our next public meeting is coming up on Tuesday, and it will largely focus on one major theme — transit-oriented development. Following up on last month's meeting, we've been looking at how we can engage renters in the community on this policy from the provincial government and the potential it has

NWTU pushing to limit “No Fault” Evictions

If you are a tenant who has experienced or been threatened with a "Landlord Use" eviction and want to share your story with news reporters let us know. It's always requested to have someone with lived experience if possible and adds a lot of weight to the story. Since starting

Public Meeting - Transit-Oriented Development

At our public meeting next Tuesday, we'll be discussing the provincial government's recent transit-oriented development legislation, Bill 47. What does that mean for you? If you're renting in New Westminster within 800m of a SkyTrain (which includes a significant portion of New West, including all of Downtown and most of

WE WANT YOU - Become a Building Contact!

We're looking for community-minded people to volunteer as Building Contacts.

A cold and snowy start to 2024

Inadequate Heating? We hope you have been able to stay safe and warm out there.  We've already had a few queries about the right to heating during the recent cold snap. It is considered a material term of your tenancy meaning that your landlord must provide you with adequate and

Movie Night! Next Tuesday December 5th

Next Tuesday December 5th will be our final public meeting of the year 2023. As usual, we'll begin with a brief State of the Union which includes our goals for the coming year but then we'll be following this up by watching a short documentary about tenant organizing in Toronto

Public Meeting Tuesday Nov 14: Mutual Aid and Education

Hello everyone, The next public meeting of the New Westminster Tenants Union will be next week Tuesday November 14th at 6:30pm in the basement of the New West Public Library. This month we'll be seeking input on education and mutual aid. Between all of you and other renters we've

Be a voice for tenants on the city's Community Advisory Assembly

The city is looking for tenants to join their Community Advisory Assembly to help shape city policies and projects. The assembly is a pilot project that they're hoping will be a new model for public engagement that's launching in either December or January and is set to run for a

Next Meeting Sept. 19 + Cooling Motion Update

Reminder: Our next public meeting is Tuesday September 19th at 6:30pm in the basement of the New Westminster Public Library (Uptown Branch, 716 Sixth Ave, New Westminster). We will be providing updates on work the NWTU has been doing this month, and continuing working committees on the No Fault

Rain check! No BBQ at Moody Park tonight

Hi all, Congratulations to the New West Tenant Union members that came out to support the city council motion for regulating temperatures in New West rental buildings last night. We mobilized the majority of speakers for the motion and they didn't disappoint. Tenants with first-hand experience of the lack of

Tuesday Location

A reminder that we will be set-up at the Belmont Parklet space - next to Tim Hortons on 6th St this Tuesday doing community outreach and prepping for the next city council meeting.   Come by and learn how to organize! Get tips on speaking to city council! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday Aug 22nd

Three NWTU Events in Two Weeks!

Why are we keeping so busy in August? Because the crisis for renters just keeps heating up. Multiple news stories this week have highlighted worsening conditions in the Lower Mainland but also shows how tenants are stepping up.     The average asking rent in Vancouver broke through to over $3000 for

We Need Your Input: Apartment Cooling By-Law

Dear members, For those unaware, a few of our city councillors in New Westminster are forwarding a motion at the end of this month to ask city staff to investigate a cooling by-law that would make cooling rental apartments the responsibility of your landlord. This law would work very much

Three Upcoming Events this Week! Urgent Action Tomorrow.

We have felt a real uptick of activity and energy in the union this past month. Thank you to everyone who came to our public meeting this past Tuesday at the New West Library. Not only was it a great turnout, but everyone really contributed their experiences and ideas into

12th St Fest & Public Meeting

It's going to be a few hot and busy weeks in July! This Sunday July 23rd the New West Tenants Union will be operating a booth at the 12th Street Festival from 11:30 to 5:00pm.  We'll be there doing outreach and education about BC's outrageous overuse of No-Fault

Monthly Meeting Wed June 28th (Correction)

Apologies for the Typo:  Wed June 28th not 30th! Hello everyone, This year we have committed to hosting monthly public meetings to gather tenants in New West and create a vision for how we can fight for security and dignity in housing in our community.   Now it is June and

Monthly Meeting Wed June 28th

Correction:  Wed June 28th not 30th! Hello everyone, This year we have committed to hosting monthly public meetings to gather tenants in New West and create a vision for how we can fight for security and dignity in housing in our community.   Now it is June and we are ready

Tell your Housing Story

In the past two months we were very fortunate to partner with Douglas College professor Elliot Rossiter and the team from the "Changing the Conversation" Project.   It was a real pleasure to work with Elliot, facilitator/musician Khari McClelland and the rest of the team who helped pull off two

Suffering from the Heat?

From wildfires to heat domes climate change is impacting us more and more. New West renters without air conditioning particularly seniors and people with chronic illnesses are increasingly at risk.  We desperately need municipal and provincial action to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and death for renters. We will

Discussion & Dinner (Wed @ 6pm)

Douglas College and The New West Tenants Union have partnered to host Changing the Conversation: a discussion circle with renters around key issues in New Westminster. The event will be fully catered with free dinner provided and will be held in the Auditorium of the New West Public Library Main

NWTU Public Meeting March 28

Hi folks, Just a reminder that our next public meeting is on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium* of the New West Public Library (716 6th Ave). Come find community with other tenants in New West, share your experiences and struggles with renting and learn

Housing Survey for Black Communities

Our friends at the Hogan's Alley Society have asked us to help distribute the Housing Solutions Lab Survey to our contacts here in New Westminster.  This survey aims to provide a deeper understanding of the discrimination and barriers Black communities face in Metro Vancouver in accessing equitable housing. Please share!

Join us on March 1, 2023!

Missed our first public meeting in January? That's okay! We will be having them monthly. Our next meeting is on Weds, March 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM. We will be meeting in the Auditorium of the New West Public Library (716 6th Ave). Come find community with other tenants

1st Meeting Report Back

We had a great first public meeting on Tues Jan 31st! Thanks to everyone who came out to share what they liked about living in New West, why they are committed to staying and what are the housing issues they are facing.  After a great introduction to tenant unions and

Join us on January 31st 2023 for our first public meeting!

Happy New Year! We are starting 2023 with the goal of hosting regular public meetings to reconnect and reassess the state of renter’s issues in New Westminster.  Join us to share your stories and struggles with renting in New Westminster.  What are the issues you want to take action