It was a packed episode of For the Record with Coun. Daniel Fontaine this week. There were way too many topics to cover! Councillor Paul Minhas makes another special appearance to review the April 22nd Council meeting and much more. Some the items discussed include a donation of $150,000 USD to the City of New […]
14% tax hikes, $150K USD donation, Code of Conduct, decriminalization experiment Read More »
Columbia Street was being used as a storage space for large pipes during an extended sewer replacement project which took longer to complete than originally anticipated Local businesses on New Westminster’s Columbia Street can’t seem to catch a break. First it was crime, then a Metro Vancouver sewer replacement project turned their street into a
Special guest Councillor Paul Minhas joins For the Record host Daniel Fontaine to discuss a number of issues of interest to local New West residents and businesses. What do you think about setting up a Canucks on Columbia Fan Zone? It would consist of a couple of big screens and would allow fans to visit
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In this latest episode of For the Record host Daniel Fontaine covers a number of interesting topics including an opening editorial on the sport and recreation infrastructure deficit plaguing New Westminster. Will the opening of a new $114M aquatic and community center put a big dent in that deficit? Fontaine also paid a visit to
In the latest episode of For the Record, host Coun. Daniel Fontaine and special guest Coun. Paul Minhas explore the financial and political ramifications of a costly overrun at a waste treatment plant under construction in North Vancouver. The original cost for this infrastructure project was pegged at $500 million, but now it’s estimated to
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Special guest Rich Patterson appeared on For the Record with host Councillor Daniel Fontaine to speak about the state of our small businesses in New Westminster. Patterson speaks about how the local Chamber of Commerce was negatively impacted by the pandemic but is now seeing a resurgence of new members. Some of the other topics
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Small business owner Anita Dunn made headlines recently when she announced she was closing her high-profile Mila and Paige clothing store this spring. In her announcement, Dunn took direct aim at a raft of city-related decisions and initiatives that she believes led to the demise of her retail shop. In an exclusive interview on For
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Local small business owner Anita Dunn is calling it quits. She is the owner of Mila and Paige and Columbia Street and has told her customers that after years of issues related to increased shoplifting, skyrocketing parking rates and break & enters, it’s time to move on. Dunn appeared on Global TV yesterday and shared
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While Community First was busy designating a 60-year old tree as heritage, it was also simultaneously getting rid of the Royal City moniker and the crown on our official logo. Staff indicated the crown had only been associated with New Westminster’s brand since 2008 – as the City previously used the Coat of Arms as
We know you’re busy and may not be able to watch or attend regular council meetings so we thought you might like a bi-monthly recap to keep you abreast of New Westminster politics. Here’s a recap from our latest New West council meeting on Feb 26th. EVENING COUNCIL MEETING Nearly half a million dollars to
