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David Simmons

David Simmons

@dgstoronto.bsky.social

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Toronto enthusiast of anime, science, cycling, and the War of 1812. Head of Registration at Anime North. Yearning for the Revolution.

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David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · 1d

Where there any Ravens this year? Usually there are 2-3, but I can't remember seeing any this time.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · 2d

And here is some of the small army of police who showed up to protect the hate ralliers. Go write some speeding tickets; that's a more protective use of your time!

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · 2d

Attended the Anti-Hate protest opposing a Canada First rally this morning at the north end of Queen's Park. Missed the one at Christie Pits last month (I was out of town) and really wanted to make this one.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · 14d

I have to seriously think about some of the things he discusses, such as the role of the Charter and the Supreme Court in the Canadian political system.

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Jonathan Manthorpe @mogadishu92.bsky.social · Jan 10

A thorough and thoughtful assessment in The British Columbia Review of my latest book, "On Canadian Democracy," which has become more relevant by the day since it was published last June.
thebcreview.ca/2024/12/20/2...

Matthew Downey reviews On Canadian Democracy by Jonathan Manthorpe

Matthew Downey reviews On Canadian Democracy, by Jonathan Manthorpe (Toronto: Cormorant Press, 2024) $19.95 / 9781770867543

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · 22d

I have to admit, Poilievre is correct about this. Bill C-2 has major privacy issues, and if this pushes the Carney government to correct them, then good on Poilievre.

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Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal Liberals must either heavily amend their border bill or introduce a new piece of proposed legislation if they want support to pass it into law.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Sep 26

We need to push back against Doug Ford at every opportunity.

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Toronto committee votes to strengthen speed camera program, pushing back against Ford's proposed ban | CBC News

Mayor’s successful motion to a city committee comes a day after the Ford government announced it would introduce legislation this fall to ban speed cameras in Ontario. Councillors pushed back against ...

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Sep 25

Got there too late to get in. Standing room only. Thanks for the video link.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Sep 23

Coming soon to the Royal Ontario Museum - SHARKS!

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Sep 13

Unfortunately was out of town today. Great to see large anti-hate turnout.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Aug 19

No Canada's History? (Formerly the Beaver)

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Aug 10

Remember though, those guns were for FIGHTING Nazis!

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Jul 30

Some good news for a change!

Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

An Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional. A spokesperson for Ontario's transportation minister said the government will appeal.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Jul 24

That's what I want to see from her.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Jul 14

I liked Gasaraki

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Jul 9

Good news for Toronto cyclists

Court rejects Ford government’s appeal of injunction blocking bike lane removal

A panel of Divisional Court judges have rejected the Ford government’s motion to appeal an injunction preventing the removal of Toronto bike lanes

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David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Jun 8

Plenty of places to sit down if you want to take a look at what you just bought.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · May 13

Bill Blair is out of Cabinet. Good riddance.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · May 12

Anime North used to use Uline, now we have switched to a Canadian firm, Keypac.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · May 10

I would go to see them both.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · May 1

Toronto police have made an arrest in the case of a man assaulting an e-bike rider this week.

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Man facing charges after shopping cart launched at Toronto e-bike rider | CBC News

A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly launching a shopping cart in the path of an e-bike rider in Toronto in a video that was shared online this week.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Apr 9

Kishin Corps was corny, but I kind of liked it.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Apr 6

We beat the before and we can do it again!
(Disclaimer, I am a huge War of 1812 nerd).

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Amid Trump threats, Canadian War of 1812 re-enactors are skipping American battles | CBC News

For decades, the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry has crossed the border to work with American re-enactors to commemorate important historical battles in North American history. But in the wake ...

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Apr 4

You're quite right. Apologies.

David Simmons @dgstoronto.bsky.social · Apr 3

No GI Samurai?