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For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas

Daniel Fontaine
New Westminster
Metro Vancouver
Queensborough
BC Legislature
NWP
Metro Vancouver Mayors
Education
Community Engagement
Pay Packages
New Westminster School District
Illicit Drug Inhalation Center
Public Consultation
Jordan Kofsky
Property Taxes
Sukh Sagar Gurdwara
Steve Cooner
Tony Luck
Lobbyist Registry
Rewilding and Naturalizing Project
New Westminster City Council

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

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 su... more

🎙️ For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas – Episode 101

It’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 increa... more

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 runn... more

🎉 Episode 100 of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas

A 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 wi... more

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Mike Timoffee
Resident addressing lack of consultation on urban projects
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Brandi Roguski
Downtown resident discussing public disorder and safety concerns
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Kathleen Carlsen
School Trustee and cancer survivor
New Westminster School District
Episode: Episode 71: Special edition focusing on the state of schools in New Westminster; exclusive interview with Trustee Kathleen Carlsen
Steve Cooner
MLA for Richmond-Queensborough, advocating for community projects
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Episode: Episode 69: Special edition from BC's Capital City! Exclusive interviews with MLAs Steve Kooner and Tony Luck, Council Roundup
Tony Luck
MLA for Fraser Nicola and Municipal Affairs Critic
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Episode: Episode 69: Special edition from BC's Capital City! Exclusive interviews with MLAs Steve Kooner and Tony Luck, Council Roundup
Anonymous Entrepreneur
A successful business owner looking to invest in New Westminster
Episode: Episode 66: Biz Opportunity Lost, New Drug Inhalation Center, Metro Van Secrecy 'by design', Queen's Park Organizes!
Jiayi Li
Former candidate in the 2022 civic election and employee at Safeway McBride
Episode: Episode 64: Lunar New Year!, Bon Voyages, Budget Bylaw, Brodie Bombs, Metro Mess
Jag Sall
Executive member at the Sukh Sagar Gurdwara in Queensborough
Gurdwara Sukh Sagar, Queensborough
Episode: Episode 63: Massive Mayor's Compensation, Exclusive Interview with Jag Sall, Michael Geller Talks Density

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Paul Minhas
Co-host and City Councillor with a focus on community involvement and local issues.
Daniel Fontaine
Co-host and City Councillor engaged in local governance and community outreach.

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3.4 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Mayoralty candidate

    Half truths! You neglected to mention that the walking/bike bridge to Queensborough was deemed to be impossible to build (which a staff member pointed out). Also the $700,000 plus a year needed to operate the ferry. Also, the residents had in a survey expressed the interest in paying more as long as they had the service. You are lucky that a lot of residents don’t watch the council meeting, hear your half truths and snide remarks. You are definitely a “silver-tongued” politician, but there is no... more

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    Linda A or more likely Ted C?

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Episode 66: Biz Opportunity Lost, New Drug Inhalation Center, Metro Van Secrecy 'by design', Queen's Park Organizes!
Q: What are some of the steps being taken to ensure better transparency around the Metro Vancouver review process?
Chair Hurley stated the lack of communication is by design as legal advice is being given and they will announce the reviewer soon.
Episode 66: Biz Opportunity Lost, New Drug Inhalation Center, Metro Van Secrecy 'by design', Queen's Park Organizes!
Q: How do you respond to people that will, no doubt, in the Council debate on Monday night, will say, this is saving lives, Paul?
There was six deaths per day in BC; providing inhalation centers is not saving lives and will likely worsen the situation.

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