It’s the almost last new podcast of 2024 – and it’s packed once again with the the hottest topics generating headlines in New West and beyond.
Tune in to hear a number of great topics discussed including the recent announcement that Council has a approved a notional 7.6% property tax hike in 2025. What does that translate into for average homeowners and small business operators? More than you think!
Next up is a discussion about the proposed 7th Street bike lane which if approved will remove lots of street parking, switch part of the road to one-way and add in a new dedicated bike lane. A recent public meeting at the library drew a very large and active crowd of residents who for the most part were not impressed with the proposal. Is it a done deal?
What would a podcast be without another discussion on the new dedicated bike lanes on East Columbia which is causing major traffic headaches and triggering complaints from local residents – many of them seniors. Can anything be done to fix this ‘problem’ which many locals indicate was an unnecessary investment in the wrong location?
The next Councillor Cafe downtown edition has been scheduled for January 30th at the Holy Trinity Cathedral – Parish Hall – from 7-9 pm. It looks like a lot of residents concerned about the Columbia Square redevelopment project are planning on being there. So too are downtown residents concerned about public toilets being installed in front of their residences. No advance registration is required, but come early as the seating is limited and Coun. Paul Minhas is predicting a packed house!
Speaking of the Columbia Square redevelopment, that petition has over 1000 signatures on it now! What will Council do when all those names are submitted to them asking for a reconsideration of their decision to approve the massive new development at 88 10th Street?
Another petition is now over 1100 signatures! That one pertains to a request for safety upgrades at 2nd Street and 6th Ave. Parent organizer Lyndsay Cotterall appeared on the Mike Smyth Show on CKNW to discuss.
Did popular CKNW host Jody Vance just call the For the Record podcast ‘cool’ to all her listeners? Way to go Jody!
Why did the Province of BC announce a major review of EComm 911, but have been silent on the wasteful spending and mismanagement at Metro Vancouver. What’s up with that?
A motion to limit the overall number and location of vape shops got unanimous approval from Council. A special letter of support came in only hours before the debate, you might be surprised to learn where it came from!
All that and much more this week on For the Record which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major platforms.
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