In this week’s edition of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine we explore what will be debated at New Westminster City Council over the coming weeks. Special guest Councillor Paul Minhas is in studio and he provides his unique perspectives into the issues of the day.
The opening opinion piece “The Way I See It” talks about how local politicians could take a lesson or two from the Olympic games and our athletes. Is it possible for New Westminster City Council to ever win a gold for governance?
This is Pride Week in New Westminster and we discuss the crucial role Coun. Minhas played over a decade ago to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community. He speaks to how the former Heritage Grill and its staff played a role in helping to support inclusion and acceptance.
Does New Westminster need a Lobbyist Registry? Should the Province of BC be managing a Lobbyist Registry on behalf of municipalities? Are you concerned when local politicians are being lobbied you don’t know by whom or when? The topic of a new Lobbyist Registry in New West will surely be of interest to you!
There were a lot of complaints about the location of this year’s Canada Day festivities at Pier Park. Whether it was the lack of trees on a hot day, the limited accessibility or a myriad of other issues, perhaps the time has come to reevaluate how we choose the location of our Canada Day celebrations?
Are fees for businesses and recreational services competitive with neighbouring jurisdictions? A motion coming to New West Council will be debating whether we need to analyze our cost structure compared to our neighbouring cities.
Ever heard of a ‘walking school bus’? We have a couple of them in New Westminster but a motion coming to Council proposes that we have a lot more and that they receive long-term secured funding. Walking school buses are carbon free, encourage kids to remain active, however they aren’t widely adopted throughout our compact city.
Columbia Street closes. It opens. Front Street closes. It opens, and closes again. Another building is constructed downtown. Another sewer main is replaced. Is all of this construction and traffic rerouting causing ‘construction fatigue’. We’ll explore this topic and how all that noise, traffic chaos and construction is leading to some concerned residents.
Lastly, we do an events roundup! There is lots going on in New West and we cover off a few of the events taking place over the coming weeks. If you like this podcast, be sure to spread the word and let others know to follow For the Record with Daniel Fontaine.
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