Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas are City Councillors in New Westminster. They regularly explore a range of topics of interest to urbanistas! They bring guests i...
Best of the Best: In the final of our series we interview Trustee Kathleen Carlsen
In our final 'Best of the Best in 2024' episodes, we replay an interview we did right after the February by-election whereby the NWP's Kathleen Carlsen defeated the Community First candidate. Kathleen was up against 'the machine' but never gave up! She came close to winning in the general election in 2022 and had the opportunity to put her name back on the ballot in 2024. This time she came out on top. We talk to Kathleen about what it took to win and what she was looking forward to doing now that she would be sitting on the School Board. It's a great interview that you're not going to want to miss. In our next and FINAL podcast of 2024, we delve into the Top 10 civic issues of 2024. Be sure to tune in!If you enjoy listening to For the Record, be sure to let your friends, family and colleagues know. The podcast is available on all major platforms including Apple Podcast and Spotify.
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Best of the Best in 2024: We sit down for an exclusive interview with Alison Silgardo, CEO for Senior Services Society
As part of our 'Best of the Best in 2024' we share with you an interview we conducted with Alison Silgardo, CEO for the Senior Services Society headquartered in downtown New Westminster.Alison shares with us some stories regarding what issues seniors are dealing with in New Westminster and beyond. She talks about some recent success stories in helping to get seniors housing and what more needs to be done to make sure we prevent seniors from becoming homeless.The Senior Services Society run a number of very successful programs that help to keep seniors in their homes longer and improve their quality of life. This is a great interview packed with loads of great information. You will want to tune in.If you enjoy listening to For the Record, be sure to let your friends, family and colleagues know. The podcast is available on all major platforms including Apple Podcast and Spotify.
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Best of the Best in 2024: Exclusive interview with His Worship PoCo Mayor Brad West
He's one of the highest profile Mayors in the Province and he made an appearance on For the Record earlier this year. As part of our 'Best of the Best in 2024' series we bring you a replay of our sit-down interview with Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. We talk about mental health, crime and property taxes and much more. Mayor West doesn't pull any punches and let's you know what he thinks during this interview which covered a wide range of topics. The interview took place at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in September. If you enjoy FTR and these podcasts, be sure to tell your family and friends. Also encourage them to follow the podcast as well. FTR is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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Best of the Best in 2024: Sit down interview with Gail North, long-time resident of Queen's Park
We continue with our 'Best of the Best' series by bringing back an interview we did earlier this year with Gail North. She is a long-time resident of the Queen's Park neighbourhood, a strong heritage preservation advocate and an active supporter of the annual Heritage Home Tour. Gail talks about her own personal journey taking an older home that was in need of restoration and returning it back to its former glory. She also talks about the state of affairs at New West city council as she regularly can be seen in the audience every two weeks. It's an interview you won't want to miss! If you enjoy it and the FTR podcast, be sure to let family, friends and colleagues know. Encourage them to follow the podcast as well! FTR is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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Best of the Best in 2024: Exclusive interview with Jennifer Mackie, CEO of Kelly O'Bryan's pub
In our latest installment of "Best of the Best in 2024' we revisit an exclusive interview we did with Jennifer Mackie, owner of the Kelly O'Bryan's pub on Columbia St. in downtown New Westminster. Jennifer opens up regarding how her business has been impacted by crime and public disorder in the downtown. We talk parking rates and what drew her into the service sector in the first place. We also discuss what more City Hall can do so support small business owners to not only survive in New West, but also to thrive! It's a great interview that took place right in the restaurant/pub! It's an interview you don't want to miss. If you are enjoying FTR, be sure to tell your family, friends and colleagues. You can also ask that they follow us too! This podcast is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.
About For the Record with Daniel Fontaine & Paul Minhas
Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas are City Councillors in New Westminster. They regularly explore a range of topics of interest to urbanistas! They bring guests in studio from all sides of the political spectrum and aren't afraid to take on some of the most challenging issues facing our cities. Crumbling infrastructure, taxes, homelessness, traffic, urban sprawl - you name it - you'll hear about it on For the Record with Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas.
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