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An interview with NWP Mayoral candidate and City Councillor Daniel Fontaine on CONNECT FM 91.5
New Westminster city councillor and mayoral candidate Daniel Fontaine was invited in to the studios at CONNECT FM 91.5 to talk about vape shops and Metro Vancouver. Fontaine discusses the challenges that local municipalities have to restrict vape shops and whether the Province of BC should step in with provincial regulations. Popular host Vijay Saini also asks about Metro Vancouver and what more can be done to further control spending. Is an elected Board of Directors the ans
Oct 151 min read


Episode 98: Pay, Perks and Pensions, Canada Post, Golden Grants, London St. Bike Lane & E-Scooter Pilot Project
🎙️ For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas This week’s episode dives into pay, perks, politics, and plenty of lively debate from inside and outside City Hall: ✅ Pay, Perks & Pensions – A new report recommends big increases to elected officials’ compensation — including raising the Mayor’s travel allowance from $200 to $850/month and doubling the Acting Mayor stipend. Daniel joins The Mike Smyth Show (AM 730) to discuss the issue and listener reactions. ✅ Metro Va
Oct 152 min read


Episode 97: Compensation Conundrum, Lest We Forget, Rent Caps, Vape Limitations, London Bike Lane and more!
🎙️ For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas This week’s episode dives into some of the most debated issues at New Westminster...
Oct 82 min read


Episode 96: Schools, Seniors & Scrapping Metro? – With Trustee Kathleen Carlsen
For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas Special Co-Host: Kathleen Carlsen, NWP School Trustee This week’s episode brings school...
Sep 291 min read


Episode 95: Fontaine for Mayor, Ferry Fare Hikes, Seniors Discounts & 7th St Bike Lane
New Episode Alert: For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas This week’s podcast is packed with big debates and bold decisions...
Sep 221 min read


EPISODE 94: Eby Bows Out, NW Council Splits & Bellies Roll On
🎧 For the Record – Episode 94 Vape Shops, Housing Debates & A Big Change at Metro Vancouver? This week on For the Record with Daniel...
Sep 122 min read


Episode 93: Heritage Lights, Speed Humps, Eby’s Silence & Go Bellies Go!
🎧 For the Record – Episode 93 Code of Conduct, Cheeseburgers & Crickets from Eby In this week’s episode of For the Record with Daniel...
Sep 122 min read


EPISODE 92: Exclusive Interview - Drugs, Jail, Redemption - Jeremy’s Story
🎧 For the Record: A Conversation with Author Jeremy Cross – From Addiction to Recovery This week, For the Record features a powerful...
Sep 121 min read


Episode 91: Reddit Rumours, Council Preview, Pee and Poo Mascots, Summer Recap, Mayoral Announcement
🚨 New Episode Alert: For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas 🎙️ This week’s episode is packed with hot topics you won’t want...
Sep 121 min read


Episode 90: Billions Over Budget & a Basement Bistro
🎧 This Week on For the Record : Secret Votes, Costly Cafés & a Mayoral Reveal Coun. Daniel Fontaine flies solo this week as Coun. Paul...
Aug 102 min read


Episode 89: Mayoral Announcement, Downtown Crime, E-scooter Injuries, The Record 2.0?, New Minister, Take out the Trash
🎧 For the Record – Summer Heat, Big Headlines & Political Teasers After a two-week break, For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul...
Aug 102 min read


Episode 88: Pier Park Vandals, Crisis Response, Quiet Zones, MP in the House, May Day, Bike Lane Survey, Pride Week, Bus Shelters & Public Apology
🎧 This Week on For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas There’s no shortage of hot topics on this week’s For the Record —...
Jul 152 min read


Episode 87: King of Compensation, Media Roundup, Council Countdown, Monitoring Motions and more...
🎙️ Episode 87: Mayor Pay, Mega Meetings & Civic Spending Scrutiny In Episode 87 of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas...
Jul 152 min read


Episode 86: Drug Debate, Capping Costs, Overheating Portables, London Calling, Massey Lamps, Secure Funding + Canada Day
🎙️ Canada Day Edition: For the Record – Hot Topics in New West In this special Canada Day edition of For the Record , Daniel Fontaine...
Jun 302 min read


Episode 85: London Calling, Quiet Please, BIA Fees, Heritage Lamps, Good Neighbour Agreements and much, much more!
In episode 85 of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas, a number of topical issues are discussed again this week. The focus...
Jun 302 min read


Episode 84: Exclusive interview with Kathleen Carlsen, Off with the Crown!, Learning in a Sauna, Sikh Heritage Month and more!
For the Record continues to get record downloads as the popular podcast probes into interesting New West issues that are making national...
Jun 172 min read


Episode 83: Exclusive interview with Alex Fischer, Metro Cash, Lego my Logo, Sikh Heritage Month, Mental Health, Harmonizing Hydro and more!
How did all those topics of discussion get squeezed into a 57 minute podcast? This week, For the Record starts off with an exclusive...
Jun 172 min read


Episode 81: 20 Minute Positivity Challenge, Metro Governance, To Audit or Not, $200 Car/Truck Levies?
This podcast is packed with positivity! That's right, the first segment of the podcast is the "20 Minute Positivity Challenge". It's...
May 271 min read


Episode 80: Donair Machete, Citizen Assembly, May Day, Budget Transparency, Congestion Tax, Richmond CardGate and much more!
In another 60 minute packed podcast, co-hosts Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas talk New West politics. First up to the bat is a...
May 272 min read


Urge Premier Eby and NDP Government Reinstate BC's Municipal Auditor General
The Issue In light of recent concerns regarding financial transparency and accountability at the municipal level in Metro Vancouver and...
May 212 min read
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