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For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas

Daniel Fontaine

Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas are City Councillors in New Westminster. They regularly explore a range of topics of interest to urbanistas! They bring guests in studio from all sides of the political spectrum and aren't afraid to take on some of the most challenging issues facing our cities. Crumbling infrastructure, taxes, homelessness, traffic, urban sprawl - you name it - you'll hear about it on For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas.

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Episode 76: Special Federal Election Edition, Burger...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/04/19

Have you voted yet? If you live in New Westminster, the federal advance polls have now opened and the lineups were huge on Day 1. What does a very high voter turnout mean for the incumbent? What about the challengers?It's time to delve into the federal election with a focused discussion on some responses provided at an all-candidates debate in Queensborough this week. All of the candidates were on stage and they were asked to comment about what local issues they're hearing at the doorsteps

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Episode 75: No Tax Joy, Armstrong Advocates,...

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2025/04/12

In this week's FTR podcast, it starts off with a discussion regarding Jay Joy's presentation to New West Council. He asks if the 3.5% Climate Action Levy can be removed from the utility bills of New West residents and business owners. Coun. Nakagawa says no way. While Mayor Johnstone tells Joy he was 'misinformed'. So who was right?A familiar face showed up to the special Queensborough Council meeting to advocate for a new turf and track field at Ryall Park South. Former NWP mayoral

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Episode 74: Rallying for Ryall, Pier Park Connection,...

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2025/04/05

It was another hectic week of civic politics in New Westminster. There were no shortage of issues to discuss on this week's podcast! You'll want to hear our big announcement about the May 22nd event.The podcast starts off with a discussion regarding what constitutes effective consultation in New Westminster. Should a number of hot button issues including the public toilet at the InterUrban building, rewilding and naturalizing, West End rain gardens and the homeless shelter at Army and Navy

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Episode 73: New Westies Speak Out, Flag Flap, 3.5%...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/03/29

It was a packed city hall chamber when a number of New West residents came out to speak about how they are not being properly consulted with and communicated to regarding various projects.Have a listen to excerpts from their presentations where they plead with Council to change the way city hall consults with residents and business owners. Presentations by residents Mike Timoffee, Brandi Rogocky, Grant Penner and Myles Liversidge are featured.Richmond Queensborough MLA Steve Kooner makes his first

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Episode 72: 5th St Boulevard Rewilding, a BridgeNet...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/03/21

It's been another wild and wacky week in civic politics in New Westminster - and the podcast captures it all! The discussion starts off with the on again, off again debate regarding the rewilding pilot project on the 5th St boulevard in the lovely Queen's Park neighbourhood. A few months ago the green manicured boulevard was ripped up as part of the City's biodiversity strategy. A number of mature holly trees were also cut down. In its place came a lot of mulch, rose bushes, massive

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Episode 71: Special edition focusing on the state of...

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2025/03/15

It's a special edition of For the Record focusing on the state of schools, or should we say the lack of schools in the Royal City. Whether it's a push to build the long-awaited Simcoe Elementary downtown, a new middle school or a high school in Queensborough, parents and students are fed up with a lack of action on the part of Victoria. The recent BC budget didn't help matters when it appears NO funding was allocated for Simcoe Elementary - even though the school was promised years ago!A

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Episode 70: Priority New West, Lobbyist Registry,...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/03/08

In another packed episode of For the Record, a number of important civic topics get discussed.Starting off the podcast is a discussion on the topic of a new lobbyist registry in New Westminster and Metro Vancouver. A motion recently got passed asking the Lower Mainland Local Government Association to support a request to establish a lobbyist registry for Metro Vancouver and other mid to large-sized cities. New West Council has done its part, now it's up to the LMLGA to do theirs. Have a listen

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Episode 69: Special edition from BC's Capital City!...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/02/28

The FTR team heads over to Victoria for a special edition in our province's capital city. We have exclusive interviews with New Westminster (Queensborough) MLA Steve Cooner and Tony Luck, Municipal Affairs Critic. Luck introduces Fontaine and Minhas in the BC Legislature before asking a couple of tough questions to the NDP Municipal Affairs Minister. Tune in to hear the thunderous desk thumping and heckling when a question about an inquiry at Metro Vancouver is posed! In the Council Roundup, the

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PROMO: FTR goes across to the pond to the BC...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/02/24

FTR is heading over to the BC Legislature to attend Question Period and chat with a number of MLAs and staff. We'll have some exclusive interviews, analysis and commentary on how our provincial politicians are impacting the lives, commerce and vitality of New Westminster. The Legislature is finally back in session and this should be a fascinating podcast! It will be available on Saturday, March 1st.

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Episode 68: Queensborough High School, Watermain...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/02/22

Special guest co-host Karima Budhwani is in the studio to chat about a number of fascinating topics making news in New Westminster this week. Right off the top, the discussion focuses on the potential of a new high school in Queensborough. A motion coming to Council calls for greater advocacy regarding a School District 40 request of the Ministry of Education for funding to construct a new high school in Queensborough. Is it possible we can think out of the box and have the Richmond and New West

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PROMO: For the Record has a special co-host this...

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2025/02/17

She's a former city council candidate and the dynamic president of the most popular civic elector organization in New Westminster! FTR welcomes the NWP's Karima Budhwani to the studio this week as she'll be co-hosting in place of Coun. Paul Minhas.It will make for a great podcast and there's even a bit of controversy brewing! Tune in to find out why!

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Episode 67: Illicit Drug Inhalation Center,...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/02/13

Right off the top the topic of a new illicit drug inhalation center in downtown New Westminster is discussed. Now that Council voted 5 (Johnstone, Campbell, Henderson, Nakagawa and McEvoy) to 2 (Minhas and Fontaine) to give green light to this controversial new service, how long will it take to open - and what will the impact be to the surrounding downtown neighbourhood? It's hard to believe a mundane report on procurement could trigger controversy. The problem wasn't the report itself, it

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Episode 66: Biz Opportunity Lost, New Drug Inhalation...

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2025/02/09

In Episode 66 of For the Record, the opening discussion focuses on a recent economic forum that took place at the Anvil Center. While organizers are applauded for their efforts, a local entrepreneur (who wants to remain anonymous) speaks out about why downtown New West lost out on becoming the regional headquarters for his international business! 45 well paying jobs will be staying in Port Moody after several board of directors paid a visit to Columbia Street. Were we really compared to Prince

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Episode 65: Rewilding & Naturalizing, $10K...

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2025/01/30

In another packed podcast, FTR delves into the issues making news in New Westminster and beyond this week! The podcast starts off talking about a "Rewilding" and "Naturalizing" project taking place on 5th and 2nd Street boulevards. The grass is starting to get ripped up, the holly trees are being cut down - so let the rewilding begin! The project has a number of local residents up in arms demanding further consultation and a rethink of the entire expenditure. The 23% (2023-2025)

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Episode 64: Lunar New Year!, Bon Voyages, Budget...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/01/25

Happy Lunar New Year! This week on the podcast FTR features special guest Jiayi Li who brings New Year greetings on behalf of the NWP to all New West residents.First up is a discussion regarding the West End and Massey Victory Heights resident association meetings. Resident associations play a critical role in the community and a couple of them had special meetings this week to discuss a range of neighbourhood topics.The 23% property tax hike (2023-2025) keeps inching closer as the Budget By-law is

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Episode 63: Massive Mayor's Compensation, Exclusive...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/01/18

What a packed podcast! It includes a special exclusive interview with Jag Sall who sits on the executive of the Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar in Queensborough. Listen to how the Gurdwara is connected to the broader community. Coun. Daniel Fontaine announces he plans on taking Punjabi lessons this year!There is also a segment featuring Michael Geller, retired architect and developer, who talks about how density needs to be accompanied with investments in new public amenities. Geller will be the guest

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Episode 62: Exclusive interview with Jordan Kofsky,...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2025/01/11

In the first episode of 2025, hosts Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas wish everyone a happy new year! They also dive right into things with an opening interview with New West mortgage broker Jordan Kofsky. Will interest rates climb or fall? Should you choose a closed or open mortgage? How is supply and demand impacting the local market? Tune in for this engaging discussion regarding the local real estate scene and how it's being financed.Next up Paul Minhas puts Daniel Fontaine on the spot and

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Top 10 Civic Political Stories of 2024 in New...

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2024/12/28

What story made number one? Was it the Mayor's Code of Conduct violation for accepting a free gift of a trip to Dubai including business class tickets and a luxury stay at the Waldorf Astoria? Or was it the decision by Council to rationalize spending thousands of tax dollars on a new mushroom wall and insect hotel in Queen's Park?Join For the Record co-hosts Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas as they countdown the top 10 newsmakers in New West in 2024. Which civic political stories made the cut

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Best of the Best: In the final of our series we...

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2024/12/23

In our final 'Best of the Best in 2024' episodes, we replay an interview we did right after the February by-election whereby the NWP's Kathleen Carlsen defeated the Community First candidate. Kathleen was up against 'the machine' but never gave up! She came close to winning in the general election in 2022 and had the opportunity to put her name back on the ballot in 2024. This time she came out on top. We talk to Kathleen about what it took to win and what she was looking forward

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Best of the Best in 2024: We sit down for an...

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2024/12/22

As part of our 'Best of the Best in 2024' we share with you an interview we conducted with Alison Silgardo, CEO for the Senior Services Society headquartered in downtown New Westminster.Alison shares with us some stories regarding what issues seniors are dealing with in New Westminster and beyond. She talks about some recent success stories in helping to get seniors housing and what more needs to be done to make sure we prevent seniors from becoming homeless.The Senior Services Society run a

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