Coun. Paul Minhas is my special guest as we review some of the items discussed at New Westminster City Council on January 8th, 2024. There were a number of core civic topics discussed like pedestrian safety, recreational facilities, street light installations and more. We also spoke about a new costly mushroom wall being planned to replace the Queen's Park Petting Zoo which has been permanently shut down. The Mayor's recent all expense paid trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend a conference focused on reducing carbon emissions also featured prominently. To wrap up, we discuss why we stepped out of the chamber this week to allow our colleagues the opportunity to debate - on their own - a war in the Middle East. It's an interesting episode covering lots of topics with a few auditory twists and additions throughout! Listen through to the end for an interview on CKNW's Jill Bennett Show regarding unanswered questions pertaining to the Mayor's junket to the Middle East.