Mayor Jonathan Coté accused of throwing parting \u0022grenade\u0022 in form of motion that could prove controversial
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“I think a lot has changed in the past 15 years, particularly in terms of the work we need to do as an inclusive community and to continue on our journey of reconciliation and this is a really important step,” said Coté, who is not seeking re-election. Coté said it was inappropriate that he sends letters to First Nations on New Westminster stationary with a “colonial crown on top.”Article contentA photo circa 1866 of a First Nations man paddling his canoe past the fledgling Fraser River community of New Westminister.The city’s logo is centred around a golden crown and linked to Queen Victoria’s decision in the 1860s to name the city after the enclave of Westminster in London.
Several New Westminster businesses use the royal moniker: including Royal City Centre mall, Royal City Taxi, Royal City Jewellers Royal City Manor and the New Westminster Royals hockey team. Coun. Nadine Nakagawa is a member of the Royal City Curling Club.Article content
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