Nicholas Simons
@NicholasSimons
Five term MLA, Min. of Social Development (‘20-‘22); Fmr. Director of Indigenous C&FS Agency. Cellist (RIAA Double Gold). http://nicholassimons.bsky.social
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/right-…
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. 👆
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.
🧵On October 22nd of 2017, I finished my last bartending shift and began my first day as Premier Horgan's EA the very next morning. For the next 4 years I spent nearly every day with John. He loved telling the unlikely story of how I was hired, so I'm going to tell it.
Love to Ellie and family. ❤️ Rest in peace my friend.
Getting ready for some distraction. #darts
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
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/2024/11/04/mur…
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
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/2024/11/01/bc-…
I always enjoy discussing and speculating about #bcpoli with @KWalkerCitytv and the crew @CityNewsVAN.
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
Happy Birthday Lana!
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
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
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.
