CC Roundup - City vs Province

Council Clash: Fontaine’s Motion Sparks Heated Debate - Tensions ran high at the February 24th New Westminster City Council meeting as Councillor Daniel Fontaine introduced a motion to send a notice of advocacy to provincial ministers, urging clearer roles for cities and the province in tackling housing, addiction, and community safety crises. The motion ignited passionate debate, exposing deep divisions on how best to address these urgent issues. Will this letter create lasting change, or was it just political posturing? Watch the full discussion and decide for yourself.