For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas

🎙️ THE FINAL EPISODE...FOR NOW. 🎙️ After more than 120 episodes over the past three and a half years, For the Record is taking a short hiatus as New Westminster heads into the October 17 civic election campaign. In this special season finale, Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas sit down for one last conversation before the podcast pauses for the duration of the election campaign. 💚 NEW WE...

🎙️ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FOR THE RECORD 🎙️ After more than 120 episodes over the past three and a half years , For the Record will be taking a short hiatus as the October 17 civic election campaign gets underway. In this special episode, co-hosts Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas announce that there are only two episodes remaining before the podcast pauses, with the final pre-election ep...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF FOR THE RECORD 🎙️ This week, Councillor Paul Minhas is joined by NWP council candidate Karima Budhwani for a discussion focused on one of the issues residents consistently raised during the recent What We Heard community listening sessions: public safety, neighbourhood cleanliness, and community well-being. 🗣️ WHAT WE HEARD The hosts begin by reflecting on the completion of the N...

Episode 120 of For the Record features Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas reviewing key decisions and debates from the June 8 New Westminster City Council meeting, along with the latest developments at Metro Vancouver and growing concerns about affordability in the city. The episode begins with a detailed discussion of the City’s remaining $3.5 million Growing Communities Fund allocation....

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF FOR THE RECORD 🎙️ This week, Councillor Paul Minhas is joined by guest co-host NWP school trustee candidate Liz Fajber while Daniel Fontaine is away - and there is LOTS to cover in New Westminster! 👀 🗳️ The episode kicks off with a recap of the NW City Matters community forums and online survey. From business issues to schools and community priorities, hundreds of residents turn...

Episode 118 of For the Record features Councillor Paul Minhas alongside guest co-host Ray Porcellato, NWP candidate for City Council, filling in for regular co-host Daniel Fontaine. The episode opens with a compelling presentation from lacrosse advocate Dylan Jones, who addressed City Council about the deteriorating condition of the outdoor lacrosse box at Moody Park. Jones highlighted the real im...

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 117 Aquatic Centre Costs, Community Voices & Metro Vancouver in Court This week on For the Record , Councillors Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas return with a wide-ranging discussion on major civic issues, community concerns, and regional developments impacting New Westminster. 🏊 $114 Million Aquatic Centre – Where Was the Funding? The episode opens with a discussio...

🎙️ For the Record - Special Midweek Edition Johnstone Announces Mayoral Run - A Closer Look at the Record This week’s episode of For the Record drops on a special Wednesday release, following Mayor Patrick Johnstone’s official announcement that he'll be seeking another term as mayor of New Westminster. NO APRIL FOOL's! Co-hosted by Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas , the episode takes a clos...

This week’s podcast features a new voice stepping in behind the mic - and a candidate worth getting to know. New West Progressives school trustee candidate Lucas Steele joins Councillor Paul Minhas as guest host, sharing his story, his priorities, and why he’s running to represent students and families in New Westminster. Drawing from his own experience at New West Secondary, Steele speaks candidl...

🎙️ For the Record – Episode 113 This week on For the Record , Councillor Paul Minhas is joined by special guest host Maryann Morrison , who sits in for Daniel Fontaine while he takes the week off from the podcast. The episode begins with a preview of the topics ahead before turning to the latest NW City Matters forum in Sapperton , which drew a large and engaged crowd. Residents raised a wide rang...

🎙️ 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 wit...

🎙️ 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 Ref...

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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 Vancouv...

🎙️ 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...

🔟🎙️ 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 headline...

🎙️ 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 Budhwa...

🎄 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 Coun...

🚨 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...

🚨 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 p...

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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...

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 support veterans, their families and our community. Leith let's us know about the new and popular chili contest that takes place now in the fall. Hi...

🎙️ 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...

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 running and discusses how this could be history in the making if Armstrong makes it on council. He would be the first elected official in the history of...