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 […]
In March 2021, the NDP government put the final nail in the coffin of the office of the auditor-general for local government (AGLG). Without much fanfare, former Minister of Municipal Affairs Selina Robinson cut its funding and permanently closed the office. Given the countless recent headlines focusing on massive cost overruns for Metro Vancouver infrastructure
In the latest episode of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine, 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
Councillor Paul Minhas wants to spearhead efforts to bring back the fireworks display for Canada Day in New West in 2025. “Fireworks on Canada Day ignite the spirit of celebration, uniting communities in awe-inspiring displays. They symbolize our collective pride, freedom, and cultural diversity. The return of fireworks rekindles cherished traditions, creating lasting memories for
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It was his first time hosting a podcast, but he sure sounded like a pro! 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
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It was an interesting discussion that took place last week at City Council regarding a recent decision by Community First to quickly approve a new public toilet near the front entrance of the Interurban building. NWP Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas voted against that location citing a number of reasons including the fact the
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North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Was Originally Provided With Over $200m In Federal Funding To Cover 1/3 Of The Project Costs Which Have Now Ballooned To Nearly $4B MEDIA RELEASE – June 20, 2024: Seven lower mainland city councillors from five different jurisdictions will be writing to Canada’s Auditor General Karen Hogan, urging her to
In 2023 former Mayor Jonathan Cote received $106,443 transition allowance from New West taxpayers and an additional $209,407 from Metro Vancouver In an annual Statement of Financial Information report from the City of New Westminster, it was revealed former Mayor Jonathan Cote received a $106,443 transition allowance payment from New West taxpayers after he left civic politics
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
(June 13, 2024): A group of seven lower mainland city councillors from five different jurisdictions will be writing to British Columbia Auditor General Michael Pickup, urging him to carry out a full audit of Metro Vancouver’s North Shore wastewater treatment plant which is now years behind schedule and $3 billion over budget. Councillors Linda Annis and
