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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 116: Special Edition - New West simply can't...

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2026/04/01

🎙️ For the Record - Special Midweek EditionJohnstone Announces Mayoral Run - A Closer Look at the RecordThis week’s episode of For the Record drops on a special Wednesday release, following Mayor Patrick Johnstone’s official announcement that he'll be seeking another term as mayor of New Westminster. NO APRIL FOOL's!Co-hosted by Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas, the episode takes a closer look at what that announcement means - and what voters may want to consider as the city heads toward the

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Episode 115: featuring guest host Lucas Steele: New...

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2026/03/21

This week’s podcast features a new voice stepping in behind the mic - and a candidate worth getting to know.New West Progressives school trustee candidate Lucas Steele joins Councillor Paul Minhas as guest host, sharing his story, his priorities, and why he’s running to represent students and families in New Westminster.Drawing from his own experience at New West Secondary, Steele speaks candidly about the challenges students are still facing today - from feeling unsafe in school spaces, to gaps in

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Episode 114: Listening to Citizens, North Van Mayors...

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2026/03/07

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 113This week on For the Record, Councillor Paul Minhas is joined by special guest host Maryann Morrison, who sits in for Daniel Fontaine while he takes the week off from the podcast.The episode begins with a preview of the topics ahead before turning to the latest NW City Matters forum in Sapperton, which drew a large and engaged crowd. Residents raised a wide range of concerns, including train whistle cessation, slow building permit timelines, parking shortages, and the

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Special Episode 113: Pattullo Party Pooper, Minhas...

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2026/02/21

🎙️ For the Record – Special Victoria Edition Live from the BC LegislatureThis week’s episode of For the Record comes to listeners from a unique setting - the halls of the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria.Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas record the podcast live inside the historic legislative building, with tours and visitors passing by in the background. The episode opens with reflections on the MLAs and media personalities they met with during their visit, as well as commentary

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Episode 112: Tumbler Ridge Tragedy, Budget 2026,...

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2026/02/14

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 112Community Reflection, Budget 2026 & Campaign MomentumThis week on For the Record, Councillors Paul Minhas and Daniel Fontaine return to the studio and share an important programming update: as the October 17 civic election approaches, the podcast will now move to a bi-weekly format, featuring a range of special guest hosts in the months ahead.🕯️ A Somber Reflection: Tumbler Ridge TragedyThe episode opens with commentary on the recent Tumbler Ridge shootings in

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Episode 111: Downtown Density Debate, Making Metro...

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2026/01/31

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 111Density Debates, Metro Accountability & Campaign MomentumThis week’s edition of For the Record features Ken Armstrong, Queensborough resident and NWP city council candidate, joining Paul Minhas as guest co-host while Daniel Fontaine is away. The episode tackles major planning decisions, regional accountability, and growing momentum as the civic campaign season ramps up.🗳️ A New Guest Co-HostThe episode opens with Armstrong and Minhas previewing the topics ahead

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Episode 110: Exclusive interviews with Steele and...

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2026/01/23

🎙️ For the Record – Election Year Conversations Continue Metro Governance, the Pier That Never Returned & New Voices for 2026This week’s edition of For the Record features Maryann Morrison, NWP council candidate, sitting in as guest co-host alongside Coun. Daniel Fontaine, as the podcast continues its deep dive into the issues shaping New Westminster’s 2026 civic election.🏛️ Metro Vancouver Governance: Hope vs. SkepticismThe episode opens with a discussion on Metro Vancouver’s governance

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Episode 109: Army & Navy Temporary Shelter 24/7, RCMT...

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2026/01/17

🎙️ For the Record – Election Year Edition (Welcome to 2026)Housing, Arts, Taxes & a Major Exclusive InterviewThe first For the Record episode of 2026 sets the tone for an election year in New Westminster, with a packed program covering housing, affordability, culture, and the politics already shaping the campaign ahead.🗳️ Welcome to 2026: Karima Budhwani Joins as Co-HostThe episode opens with a welcome to 2026, marking the start of a pivotal election year. Former NWP president and council

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Special Edition: Top 10 Civic Political Stories of...

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2025/12/20

🔟🎙️ It’s Back! The Top 10 New West Stories of 2025The annual Top 10 “For the Record” Vodcast has arrived - and this year’s countdown is packed with some of the biggest civic and political moments New Westminster has seen all year.Hosted by Coun. Daniel Fontaine and Coun. Paul Minhas, this special episode looks back at the stories that sparked debate, packed council chambers, dominated headlines, and shaped the conversation across the city in 2025.👀 What made the list? Without giving away the

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Episode 107: Exclusive interviews with Karima...

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2025/12/13

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! For the Record – Episode 107 Two Exclusive NWP Candidate Interviews, Budget Battles & a Heated Council MomentThis week’s episode of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas features two exclusive interviews, a deep dive into the 2026 budget debate, and a preview of the much-anticipated Top 10 New West Political Stories vodcast.🗳️ Exclusive Interview: Karima BudhwaniThe episode opens with an in-depth, exclusive conversation between Daniel Fontaine and Karima Budhwani

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Episode 106: Police Budget Approval, Zach is Back,...

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2025/12/06

🎄 NEW EPISODE! For the Record Police Budget Drama, Parking Battles, Flashlights at City Hall & a 30% Tax Increase?This week’s For the Record features a festive pre-Christmas theme - but the topics are anything but quiet.🚔 1. Police Budget Passes 5–1: A Closer LookThe episode opens with a detailed breakdown of the 2025 NW Police Department budget vote. The budget passed 5–1, but had Councillors Fontaine and Minhas voted no, the result would have been a 3–3 tie - meaning the police budget would

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Episode 105: FIFA Plan Gets Kicked Around,...

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2025/11/28

🚨 NEW EPISODE! For the Record – Episode 105 FIFA Funding Fight, NW City Matters Momentum & Queensborough ConcernsThis week’s episode of For the Record with Councillor Daniel Fontaine and Councillor Paul Minhas dives into a major debate at City Hall, strong community engagement across New Westminster, and big updates affecting Queensborough and the school district.⚽ FIFA Funding Showdown at City HallThe episode opens with a deep dive into the heated debate over whether New Westminster should

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Episode 104: Porcellato & Morrison Announce!,...

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2025/11/22

🚨 NEW EPISODE! For the Record – Episode 104 Downloading, New Taxes, Community Pushback & Two Big Candidate AnnouncementsThis week’s episode of For the Record with Councillor Daniel Fontaine and Councillor Paul Minhas covers a packed list of major civic and regional issues affecting New Westminster residents.🏛️ 1. “Downloading” Report Gets Voted DownThe episode opens with the story of the provincial downloading report initiated by the NWP.City staff produced a framework to measure how much

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Episode 103: Exclusive interviews with Ray Porcellato...

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2025/11/15

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 103Two Special Guests, City Matters Momentum & A Look at New West’s Rising CostsEpisode 103 of For the Record with Councillor Daniel Fontaine and Councillor Paul Minhas features two special in-studio guests and a deep dive into sports, community engagement, and the latest developments at City Hall.🥍 Exclusive Interview: Salmonbellies GM Ray PorcellatoCouncillor Minhas speaks with Ray Porcellato, the highly regarded and well-known general manager of the New

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Episode 102: Referendum question, Tourism NW,...

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2025/11/08

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 102 Metro Mayhem, Budget Blows & Political Power PlaysIn this week’s episode of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas, the discussion kicks off with a bold new proposal: a 2026 referendum on reforming Metro Vancouver. The idea? Ask voters whether they want to directly elect Metro board members and shrink the size of the board. A Global TV story on the release is featured, along with reflections on what real reform could look like.🎧 The conversation

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Exclusive Interview: Terry Leith, Past President of...

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2025/11/01

Terry Leith is a proud veteran and currently serves as the Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 2. He sits down with co-hosts Coun. Daniel Fontaine and Coun. Paul Minhas to discuss the modernization of the Legion and what it is doing to support veterans, their families and our community.Leith let's us know about the new and popular chili contest that takes place now in the fall. His special chili recipe made to the top of the heap!Also on deck is a discussion of the upcoming

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Episode 101: Spooky budgets, Exclusive interview with...

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2025/11/01

🎙️ For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas – Episode 101It’s Halloween week and this episode starts with a spooky soundtrack and an even scarier topic: Budget 2026.👻 Budget 2026 – Trick or Tax?With a potential 7% property tax increase, and the prospect of more than 30% in total hikes over four years under the current Community First majority, Daniel and Paul refer to this budget as one of the scariest things in New Westminster. Paul’s motion to explore a 0% and 2.5% increase was

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Exclusive Interview: NWP City Council Candidate Ken...

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2025/10/26

For the Record sits down for an exclusive interview with NWP city council candidate Ken Armstrong, L.L.B, KC who has just announced he is running again in 2026. In this wide ranging interview FTR co-host Daniel Fontaine asks Ken about why he's running and discusses how this could be history in the making if Armstrong makes it on council. He would be the first elected official in the history of New West to come from Queensborough. Ken talks about his link to amateur sport including both soccer

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Episode 100: Exclusive interview with NWP council...

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2025/10/25

🎉 Episode 100 of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul MinhasA major milestone episode! This week, For the Record celebrates its 100th show with big announcements and exclusive interviews.✅ Metro Matters – Daniel and Paul kick things off with a look at Metro Vancouver’s ballooning budgets and growing public concern. With clips from both CTV and CBC, they break down what’s really behind the rising costs — and Metro’s efforts to manage the optics.✅ Paul Minhas Announces His Re-Election

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Episode 99: The Final Countdown, NW City Matters,...

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2025/10/18

🎙️ For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul MinhasIt’s officially the one-year countdown to the next civic election in New Westminster — and this week’s episode has a great segment on what the next 12 months could bring.✅ 365 Days to Go – With the civic election set for October 17, 2026, Daniel and Paul look ahead to what’s coming. From record tax hikes to “mushroom walls,” rewilded boulevards, and controversial bike lanes, they explore the issues likely to shape the race.✅ Early Declarations

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