Five term MLA, Min. of Social Development (‘20-‘22); Fmr. Director of Indigenous C&FS Agency. Cellist (RIAA Double Gold). nicholassimons.bsky.social

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It’s not easy to get out of this space, but I can tell by the light through the window that the sky is blue. Link to new socials in bio. 👆
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I’m moving over to the arena next door. …link in bio. It’s not as crowded there yet, but it’s starting to fill up -and so far most of the people are pretty nice.
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RT @evandavidbrown: 🧵On October 22nd of 2017, I finished my last bartending shift and began my first day as Premier Horgan's EA the very ne…
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Love to Ellie and family. ❤️ Rest in peace my friend.
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Getting ready for some distraction. #darts
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Over the years, the Grand Slam has seen numerous nine-darters at the event, let’s take a look at them in this thread! 🎯 #GSOD
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So @JohnRustad4BC claims that “confidence in election integrity is more fragile than ever” as he undermines confidence in its integrity. @ElectionsBC. #bcpoli
Elections BC has revealed that a ballot box containing 861 votes went entirely uncounted, along with 14 unreported votes in Surrey-Guildford—a crucial riding narrowly won by the NDP. While I am not disputing the final outcome pending remaining judicial recounts, it’s clear that mistakes like these severely undermine public trust in our electoral process. This is an unprecedented failure by the very institution responsible for ensuring the fairness and accuracy of our elections. At a time when confidence in election integrity is more fragile than ever before, British Columbians deserve assurance that every vote counts and that these errors are corrected. This is why I’m calling for an independent review to ensure that these types of mistakes never happen again. Democracy is too sacred to allow trust to erode to the lows we see today. #bcpoli
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If the all-party appointed Chief Electoral Officer, and fmr. R.C. naval officer w/ 20 yrs. experience can’t explain or correct what happened, then ask for a review. Your overreaction is premature.
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This is sad news. He was a man of great integrity who, among other things, helped us all become more aware of our history so we could improve our path forward.
Murray Sinclair, who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on residential schools, has died at the age of 73. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/1…
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Nicholas Simons retweeted
Exciting day in the qathet Region with 56 new childcare spaces thanks to the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund! Thrilled to join @sd47_board, @TlaaminNation, @CityPowellRiver, & the @GreaterVanYMCA for this much-needed support for families! #ChildCareBC #qathet #EarlyLearning #bcpoli
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Nicholas Simons retweeted
A mechanical problem with BC Ferries’ Queen of Surrey vessel means at least three morning sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale have been cancelled. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/1…
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I always enjoy discussing and speculating about #bcpoli with @KWalkerCitytv⁩ and the crew ⁦@CityNewsVAN⁩. ⁦
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Author: “There is no longer any excuse to feel shamed into silence over our opinions.” I haven’t noticed very much silence or shame recently. #bcpoli
Amy Hamm: Right-thinking British Columbians must rise up against wokeness vancouversun.com/opinion/rig…
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So @johnrustadbc said that all you can do in Opposition is “point the finger and complain”. He knows this isn’t true. The role of H.M.’s Loyal Opposition is an important and honourable one, if he does it right. #bcpoli
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that gender identity and expression are protected under BC’s Human Rights Code, that charities don’t have to pay PST on medical equipment they purchase for hospitals, that his dock management plan was improved,
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that parents on disability don’t get their benefits clawed back, that anti-freeze must contain a bittering agent to prevent pet poisoning etc., etc. Just a few examples.
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Congratulations to Canada’s MVP.
Watch this! #WorldSeriesChampion and World Series #MVP (as of a few minutes ago) Freddie Freeman talks about why he chose to play for Team Canada. In short, his Canadian mom. He’s got a fan for life in me. #Dodgers #WorldChamps #FreddieFreeman
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Happy Birthday Lana!
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So @JohnRustad4BC⁩ said “I would not be looking at offering one of our members” for Speaker. He also said only some votes will be whipped. Will he whip his MLA’s to remove their names as candidates for Speaker? #bcpoli
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Thank you to @MaryTeegee and the Indigenous Child and Family Services, Our Children Our Way Society for the honour of being recognized alongside Maurice Squires today.
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