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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

@globalnews.ca should really cover how their star candidate is ghosting community advocacy groups at every turn. Fontaine is happy to run his mouth in front of the camera but runs scared of the community.

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Absolutely brutal. #NewWest

The "responses" from New West Progressives to the New West Tenants Union election questions. Every single one reads the candidate "did not respond to our communication and follow-up."

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The New West Progressive have ignored yet another swath of the electorate. Declining to speak to ANY advocacy group speaks volumes about what they think of us voters.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@pjnewwest.bsky.social thanks for the Reddit AMA. There's only so much you can get from a platform document and it's great to hear from the people doing the work. I'll try not to take you not answering my question personally.... I'll save for next time I see the Ask Pat booth!

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The party of transparency and accountability has declined to answer any questions from the #NewWest Homeless coalition or the Climate Action Hub. If the NWP governs like they campaign we are in for a world of hurt.

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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hey #NewWest, I’m blowing the dust off my old Reddit account and am doing an AMA over on Reddit.com/r/NewWest tomorrow, starting at 10:00am. Be kind! Be curious!

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r/NewWest

Welcome to /r/NewWest! New Westminster is a historically important city in the Lower Mainland region and the former capital of British Columbia, Canada. It is a member municipality of the Greater Vanc...

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For the past week, I've heard a lot of people say "provincial and municipal elections happening at the same time is confusing, especially since I don't fully understand what a city is in control of." So, I did a four minute explainer piece to try and help www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqlh...

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What municipalities can and can’t do in B.C.

YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Never forget that Paul Minhas of Team Fontaine (sorry, “New West Progressives”) asked in a council meeting if the police had programs to slow “so-called transients” from moving to #NewWest canspice.org/2025/01/26/l...

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Letter: Compassion, empathy needed to help New West’s homeless population

I had this letter published in the New Westminster Record, and I post it here because I own my words: Re: Should the City of New Westminster commit to ending homelessness? (Dec. 12, 2024)…

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Acting Mayors would like to wish everyone a hoppy International Rabbit Day! Please celebrate responsibly. #rabbit #bunny

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Geoff Homel, an independent candidate for #NewWest city council is doing an AMA over at r/NewWest. Go ask him some questions. He seems like an interesting and thoughtful dude. www.reddit.com/r/NewWest/co...

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From the NewWest community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the NewWest community

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I know it's early days, but this is a message that resonates better with me than anything @davidebybc.bsky.social has said about this election. I really hope this is the breakout election for @bcgreens.bsky.social and we get another viable progressive party.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every last one of them are greasy fuckers for this. Maybe not the Greens. They seem cool.

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Paul Minhas violates three sections of the #NewWest Council code of conduct and has nothing to say. New West Progressives, the party of transparency and accountability, everybody! www.freshetnews.ca/new-westmins...

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New Westminster councillor breaches code of conduct by revealing closed-meeting information - Freshet News

Ethics commissioner finds New Westminster Coun. Paul Minhas breached closed-meeting rules, recommends training on closed meetings and respect

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Is there anyone going to Guyana in the next couple months and feel like doing me a small favour?

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Macklemore standing on business was not on my 2026 bingo card.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New West Progressives are doing some great work in the AI Slop department 🤮

An AI generated image of first responders in what is supposed to be New Westminster, in honour of first responders in New York City on 9/11

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Aug 10: Paul Minhas found to have violated three sections of the #NewWest Council Code of Conduct. Aug 31: Daniel Fontaine presents an "emergency" motion regarding "political contributions" by the Ethics Commissioner. That's some awfully strange timing. canspice.org/2026/09/09/s...

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Strange Timing

August 10, 2026: New Westminster Interim Ethics Commissioner Lisa Southern releases an investigatory report into conduct by New Westminster Councillor Paul Minhas, finding he breached three section…

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Having watched this debate, the #NewWest debate and seen the various press conferences in Surrey I'm struck by how eerily similar the language and messaging used by the right-wing/populist candidates are. It's like they're pulling from the same playbook. As always amazing work by Justin.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I promise I'll stop spamming the #NewWest feeds after September 16. Till then go vote for me!

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is your daily reminder to go vote! Voting is open till September 16th and you can vote once per day!

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

So I just heard Brenda Locke/Surrey Connect's spiel about Metro Vancouver reform. Their "core service" and senior level of government rhetoric is eerily similar to the discourse in New West. Take from that what you will.

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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

CBC Early edition is highlighting lower mainland mayoral races. Today was #NewWest ! Patrick did a good job highlighting the fact that New West is doing quite well despite all the crisis - and the ways they are being tackled are working. This kind of change is slow youtu.be/n4YMFpuJjrA?...

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Meet the 2 mayoral candidates vying for the top job in New Westminster

YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

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Jason Congdon @jasoncongdon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Please consider supporting this petition to ask the House of Comedy not to bring Danger Cats to #NewWest. We did this once already, in 2024. Its a shame we have to revisit this. This act has crossed the line too many times, including reprehensible actions re #MMIWG. c.org/pdMGPjFqg9

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Sign the Petition

Stop the Danger Cats event in New Westminster

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neil21 @neil21.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

PechaKucha #newwest is one week today! 8-10pm Saturday 5th September. This time hosted at Centennial Lodge in beautiful Queen’s Park. Get enough $10 tickets for you and all your friends right here: pechakucha-new-west.bloomtickets.ca/event/1720?P... #pechakucha #pknw #pknw40

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PechaKucha Night - New West - Volume 40 | PechaKucha New West

Welcome to PechaKucha Night - New West - Volume 40!Join us for an evening of creativity and inspiration at the Centennial Lodge in beautiful Queens Park!Get...

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It's been a while since I've posted the bunnies aka The #NewWest Acting Mayors aka The Fruits Don't forget to vote for them in the upcoming election. They are much cuter than either candidate.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Depending on your definition of historic? Mt. Pinatubo eruption and/or the Quebec referendum

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ShiftKicker @shiftkicker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There are 3 Fresh Slice locations in #NewWest.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It warms my heart that everyone's favourite civic affairs reporter just used the phrase "shit the bed" Also the River District kinda feels like downtown Phoenix

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.

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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This seems to be a recurring theme in the NWP platform. Continue doing all the things council is doing despite voting against doing all of them. Does anyone know if/when Be Good is making any platform announcements?

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Pier Park in #NewWest continues to expand. It's long overdue, but really happy to see council's plans to expand and improve park space come to fruition. www.newwestcity.ca/2026/07/28/c...

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City of New Westminster completes westward expansion of Westminster Pier Park | City of New Westminster

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hi folks! I've joined the Aprons In Action fundraiser for Diabetes Canada! I'm hoping to raise $300 over the next few weeks to enter some of my recipes in the People's Challenge! Link to donate is here: apronsainaction.crowdchange.ca/page/thekitc...

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THE KITCHEN SINGH

I’ve joined Aprons in Action presented by Manulife — Diabetes Canada’s national online cooking challenge — and I’m inviting you to be part of the impact. Thankfully for me this is a cooking...

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

There must be a random NIMBY argument generator that all NIMBYs use to pull together presentations for council. I feel like this could be a council meeting anywhere in Canada

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