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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 46: Climate credibility, limiting lobbying,...

For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas ·

2024/09/14

In this week's edition, For the Record covers a number of hot topics in New West and beyond. We have an exclusive interview with Gail North, President of the Queen's Park Resident Association. Learn about Gail's experience restoring her heritage home and find out why she is a fixture at city hall every two weeks. "The Way I See It" focuses on the major policy flip flop by Premier David Eby and his NDP government regarding the carbon tax. Special guest Coun. Paul Minhas speculates

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Episode 45: Patrick's plummeting popularity,...

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2024/09/07

Summer's over and For the Record is kicking it back into gear. We have a wonderful podcast this week filled with some of the hottest topics New West politicos are talking about.We start the podcast with a discussion on Mayor Patrick Johnstone's plummeting popularity. Will he decide to run again? Will he face a challenger within his own Community First Party? The summer BBQ circuit was definitely filled with political prognostications regarding the future of New Westminster's 'one and

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Episode 44: Happy Labour Day! & talking Metro...

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2024/08/31

In this abbreviated For the Record Labour Day podcast, host Daniel Fontaine speaks to his personal connection with organized labour. He also speaks how important union wages and benefits were for his family and for countless others who currently rely on them to make ends meet in our new 'gig economy'.CKNW's Rob Fai (guest host for the Jas Johal Show this week) invites Fontaine to appear on the program to talk Metro Vancouver. This time the focus is on their current budget consultation

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Episode 43: Fontaine becomes Acting Mayor, paving 6th...

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2024/08/24

In this week's edition of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine, special guest Coun. Paul Minhas makes another appearance to talk civic politics in New Westminster.Does New Westminster have enough EV chargers? A number of folks don't think so. What more could and should be done? Is it time for New Westminster's tree removal by-law to get reviewed? A local residents writes to Council about her family's horrific experience dealing with a by-law that she considers onerous and inflexible

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Episode 42: Lobbying civic politicians, launching...

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2024/08/17

In this week's edition of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine, he explores the topic of whether big cities are ready for major fires. In the opening "The Way I See It" segment, Fontaine discusses the recent major fire in Vancouver's westside and how we all dodged a bullet. Has climate change, warmer and drier summers put our people, structures and parks at greater risk? Fontaine also launches a new segment called "News Westminster". He will touch upon in rapid fashion a

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Episode 41: Pride Day, Walking School Bus, Lobbying...

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2024/08/10

In this week's edition of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine we explore what will be debated at New Westminster City Council over the coming weeks. Special guest Councillor Paul Minhas is in studio and he provides his unique perspectives into the issues of the day.The opening opinion piece "The Way I See It" talks about how local politicians could take a lesson or two from the Olympic games and our athletes. Is it possible for New Westminster City Council to ever win a gold for

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Episode 40: New hotel opens in Queen's Park, bye bye...

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2024/08/03

It's the middle of summer but that doesn't mean we are taking a break from For the Record. We've invited Councillor Paul MInhas back for this special "Long Weekend Edition" that you won't want to miss.Some of the topics we touch upon include a kick off discussion regarding the City of New Westminster's rebranding efforts. A new report posted online consolidates public feedback. It has been made public and the number one word to pop out of the 'word cloud' was

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Episode 39: Prawns, canapes, Fairmont Hotel gold...

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2024/07/26

It was another interesting week when it came to civic politics in the Metro Vancouver region. On the podcast today we cover a number of fascinating topics including recent revelations stemming from documents obtained by Global TV.It was reported that former Metro Vancouver Chair George Harvie billed Metro Vancouver taxpayers over $7,400 to stay on the exclusive gold floor at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Reporter Jordan Armstrong provides a jaw-dropping breakdown of the costs as well as

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Episode 38: President Joe Biden vs. New West Mayor,...

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2024/07/18

In this summer episode of For the Record, Coun. Paul Minhas makes another appearance in studio to analyze the latest activities of New West city politicos. What do President Joe Biden and the New West Mayor have in common? Well, some say they may both soon have close allies and supporters asking them to step down for the 'good of the party'. That's a topic we explore as we undertake a special look ahead to what might transpire in the 2026 civic election year. Will Community First

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Episode 37: Part II Molson Canadian junkets, road...

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2024/07/14

In Part II of our podcast coverage of the July 8th New West Council meeting, we discuss a number of topics on the docket for the 'mid-summer marathon' session. Be sure to check out Episode 36 for Part I of this two-part podcast.In this edition, special guest Coun. Paul Minhas discusses the tragic loss of a life on East Columbia which was the subject of a report to improve road safety. A number of recommendations were endorsed to support new capital investments to make this part of our city

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Episode 36: Part I discusses Massey Theatre, toilet...

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2024/07/13

It was a jam packed workshop and council meeting in New Westminster on July 8th. There is so much to unpack, that's why we've broken this podcast into two parts.Special guest Coun. Minhas is in studio with us and he provides his personal perspective on what transpired and why.A number of interesting topics came up for discussion including raising the level of authority for the city manager for sole source contracts from $150K to $500K. We also discuss the injection of up to $16M to help

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Episode 35: Exclusive interview with Jennifer Mackie,...

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2024/07/11

Joining us on the podcast this week is Jennifer Mackie, owner of the popular Kelly O'Bryan's pub in beautiful downtown New Westminster. Mackie provides her personal insights regarding the significant challenges her business has faced over the past few years when it comes to managing COVID, construction on Columbia and Front Streets and crime. Whether it's criminals breaking into her establishment to steal $20 worth of copper or the ongoing struggle with never-ending Columbia Street

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Episode 34: Expanded agenda means marathon Council...

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2024/07/05

In what can only be described as the "Mother of all Council meetings", host Daniel Fontaine and his special guest Coun. Paul Minhas review a number of key issues coming up for debate on July 8th. The council meeting and workshop is packed with dozens of items which are no doubt going to spur debate and discussion. No wonder there is talk on this podcast about bringing pyjamas and extra snacks to council!! Some of the topics discussed in this week's podcast that pertain to the upcoming

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Episode 33: O'Canada edition! Public toilet...

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2024/06/29

In this latest episode Coun. Paul Minhas appears as part of the regular Council Roundup feature. A number of topics were on the table including an interesting debate regarding the placement of a new public toilet at the corner of Begbie and Front St next to the Interurban building. Is the toilet still being installed, or isn't it?The more things change, the more they stay the same. It was StatusQuo2.0 at "Club41" aka Metro Vancouver this week as they chose their new chair of the Board

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Episode 32: Special guest host Paul Minhas with...

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2024/06/24

Special host Paul Minhas conducts an exclusive interview with Kayvan Rahmati, President and CEO of Waves Coffee House. They talk about the business climate in New West, patios and economic development. We also find out how Waves got its name and which public figure Kayvan most respects! We also bring back the popular "Bell or Buzzer" game and have Kayvan attempt to get all 4 responses right! Did he make it into the VIP Bell or Buzzer Club?Minhas also turns the tables on Coun. Daniel Fontaine

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What happens when you mix a popular politician with a...

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2024/06/16

For the Record has a special host this week and its none other than Councillor Paul Minhas! He brings on to the podcast local business owner Kayvan Rahmati who owns Waves Coffee which is headquartered in New West. Minhas sits down with Rahmati for a wide ranging and interesting discussion about everything from the state of the business climate to what is Kayvan's favourite travel destination! Kayvan also plays Bell or Buzzer and he definitely surprises Minhas with trivia skills and knowledge of

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Episode 31: Affordable housing, broken elevators,...

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2024/06/14

This week's episode of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine is jam packed with a full hour of issues and topics of interest to both residents and business owners in the Royal City.To start off "The Way I See It" segment asks about whether we have enough competition in the construction sector? Would more competition help to lower the price tag for ballooning costs related to municipal construction projects? Why is so little attention being paid to why construction costs are now in

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Paul Minhas to host special edition of For the Record

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2024/06/12

We're pleased to announce that Paul Minhas will be hosting his first ever episode of For the Record! Have a listen to this promo where he talks about who is first two guests will be, and it may well surprise you.

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Episode 30: Funding partners MIA, Metro Vancouver...

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2024/06/07

In this episode of For the Record, we cover a number of topics and issues of interest to New West residents and business owners. We start off with our regular "The Way I See It" segment which focuses on why the provincial and federal governments were a no-show when it came to being a major funding partner for the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. The project cost over $110M and that tab was picked up almost exclusively by municipal taxpayers. One local resident asked the local

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Episode 29: It's time for Council Roundup + a focus...

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2024/06/01

In this edition of For the Record with special guest Coun. Paul Minhas, we have an issue filled podcast!It starts off with "The Way I See It" which focuses on the issue of cutting down trees and how citizens are treated compared to city governments. Should city officials have to go through the same hoops and accountability for cutting down mature trees as do private property owners?During the Council Roundup, a number of topics that came up during the recent Council meeting are discussed

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