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March 1, 2026 (New Westminster, BC)  – NWP Mayoral Candidate, Councillor Daniel Fontaine today announced  Queensborough Parent Advisory Council Chair Don Doyle will be an NWP School Board Trustee candidate for the 2026 municipal election.  Don joins Liz Fajber, Anita Dunn and Lucas Steele, who have also been announced as School Board candidates by the NWP.    “We are thrilled to welcome Don to the NWP team of School Board and City Council candidates for the October election,”

🎙️ For the Record – Special Victoria Edition   Live from the BC Legislature This 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 the

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 112 Community Reflection, Budget 2026 & Campaign Momentum This 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 Tragedy The episode opens with commentary on the recent T

Click image for PDF download. New Westminster NWP City Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas are at the BC Legislature this week to continue their push for permanent Queensborough school bus funding.  With a pilot-project ending in June, Councillors are reminding MLAs of the NDP government’s 2024 promise to make the service permanent and free for parents.   Councillors Fontaine and Minhas have also introduced a Motion for next week’s City Council meeting, calling on New

February 11, 2026 (New Westminster, BC) - Mayoral Candidate, Councillor Daniel Fontaine today confirmed the selection of Anita Dunn as New Westminster Progressive (NWP) School Board Trustee candidate for the 2026 municipal election.  Liz Fajber and Lucas Steele were announced as NWP School Board candidates in January.   “We are very excited to have Anita joining the NWP team of School Board and City Council candidates for the October election,” said Councillor Fontaine. “Her

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 111 Density Debates, Metro Accountability & Campaign Momentum This 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-Host The episode opens with Armstrong and Minhas pr

🎙️ For the Record – Election Year Conversations Continue   Metro Governance, the Pier That Never Returned & New Voices for 2026 This 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. Skepticism The episode opens with a discussion on Metro

🎙️ For the Record – Election Year Edition (Welcome to 2026) Housing, Arts, Taxes & a Major Exclusive Interview The 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-Host The episode opens with a welcome to 2026 , marking the start of a pivotal election year. Former NWP

NWP Mayoral candidate Coun. Daniel Fontaine has a special message wishing everyone in New Westminster the best of the holiday season! Our NWP team hope you have the opportunity to celebrate surrounded by family and friends this year.

🔟🎙️ It’s Back! The Top 10 New West Stories of 2025 The 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?

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! For the Record – Episode 107 Two Exclusive NWP Candidate Interviews, Budget Battles & a Heated Council Moment This 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 Budhwani The episode opens with an in-depth, exclusive conversation between Daniel Fon

The NWP today confirmed the selection of Karima Budhwani and Rick Folka as their final two Council Candidates for the 2026 municipal election.  Karima, a long-time resident of New Westminster and Rick, who was born and raised in the city, previously ran for the NWP in the 2022 municipal election. In September, the NWP announced New Westminster Councillor Daniel Fontaine will be the elector organization's 2026 Mayoral candidate.  Since then, Councillor Paul Minhas , 2022 Ma

🎄 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 Look The 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  - me

🚨 NEW EPISODE! For the Record – Episode 105   FIFA Funding Fight, NW City Matters Momentum & Queensborough Concerns This 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 Hall The episode opens with a deep dive into the heated debate over whether

🚨 NEW EPISODE! For the Record – Episode 104   Downloading, New Taxes, Community Pushback & Two Big Candidate Announcements This 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 Down The episode opens with the story of the provincial downloading report  initiated by the NWP. City staff produced a framew

🎙️ For the Record  – Episode 103 Two Special Guests, City Matters Momentum & A Look at New West’s Rising Costs Episode 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 Porcellato Councillor Minhas speaks with Ray Porcellato , the highly regarded and well-known general m

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 102   Metro Mayhem, Budget Blows & Political Power Plays In 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

🎙️ 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 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% an

🎉 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 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 Announ

🎙️ For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas It’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