Brendan Simons
@nuclearnerd.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer, lead Mentor for Celt-X Robotics FRC Team 5406, husband and recovering dreamer. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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BREAKING TODAY: Vancouver Council finally passed UNANIMOUSLY building bylaw changes allowing single-stair buildings up to 6 storeys, with a @lucymaloney.bsky.social amendment for corresponding zone changes. Congratulations to all who’ve championed this including @lanefab.com & @holz-bau.bsky.social.
Single stair code changes coming to @cityofvancouver.bsky.social council today.
It’s been several years of work getting to this point.
It’s not everything that I’d want but it’s a good first step, with external single stairs and low/mid rise scissor stairs as entirely new housing options.
It’s been several years of work getting to this point.
It’s not everything that I’d want but it’s a good first step, with external single stairs and low/mid rise scissor stairs as entirely new housing options.
December 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
BREAKING TODAY: Vancouver Council finally passed UNANIMOUSLY building bylaw changes allowing single-stair buildings up to 6 storeys, with a @lucymaloney.bsky.social amendment for corresponding zone changes. Congratulations to all who’ve championed this including @lanefab.com & @holz-bau.bsky.social.
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More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
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“To look at people in capitalist society and conclude that human nature is egoism, is like looking at people in a factory where pollution is destroying their lungs and saying that it is human nature to cough.”
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“To look at people in capitalist society and conclude that human nature is egoism, is like looking at people in a factory where pollution is destroying their lungs and saying that it is human nature to cough.”
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
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I will vote for whoever promises to fire this entire piece of legislation into the sun
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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Future bike lanes banned by new provincial legislation
New bike lanes on existing roads are banned by new provincial legislation. Bill 60 says municipalities can’t build bike lanes on any part of a road currently used by vehicles.
www.therecord.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I will vote for whoever promises to fire this entire piece of legislation into the sun
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
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As I have been arguing, the policy outcomes are less important than the political ones: legitimation of Alberta as a distinct, sovereign actor entitled to special treatment, and legitimation of alleged grievances.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As I have been arguing, the policy outcomes are less important than the political ones: legitimation of Alberta as a distinct, sovereign actor entitled to special treatment, and legitimation of alleged grievances.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
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This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
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Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney disagrees with the concept of a premier of one province unilaterally taking over a different province but his hands are tied by his unwillingness to do anything about it.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
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Imagine thinking that the problem with these roads is undersized speed signs?
Hamilton man, 83, killed while walking dog; third pedestrian death in a week
The 83-year-old victim was struck in a crosswalk Thursday, highlighting ongoing concerns about high-risk intersections and speeding
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November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Imagine thinking that the problem with these roads is undersized speed signs?
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There is no political, economic or environmental case for even pretending to consider Northern Gateway pipeline.
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
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Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Pipeline to Nowhere
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s success in his first year has been to successfully convey an image of being the “smartest guy in the room.”
substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
There is no political, economic or environmental case for even pretending to consider Northern Gateway pipeline.
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
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We all heard the damn call and he still evaded justice.
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We all heard the damn call and he still evaded justice.
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Doug Ford telling tenants to "get a job", is rich for a guy who works 13 weeks of the year, and spends that time creating circumstances where TWO JOBS are required to afford a 1 bedroom apartment. #HamOnt
Hamiltonians need to work nearly two minimum wage jobs to afford rent: report
Residents need to earn $29.16 per hour to comfortably rent a one-bedroom unit in the city.
www.thespec.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Doug Ford telling tenants to "get a job", is rich for a guy who works 13 weeks of the year, and spends that time creating circumstances where TWO JOBS are required to afford a 1 bedroom apartment. #HamOnt
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Perfect.
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thehardtimes.net/blog/a-chris...
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Perfect.
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thehardtimes.net/blog/a-chris...
It's disgusting how easy it is for the powerful to avoid consequences if they never admit fault. Justice has to respond to every accusation of bias while Trumpists get to manufacture truth through sheer repetition. We've ceded truth to power 😣
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Charges dropped against Trump, others in Georgia election interference case | CBC News
The prosecutor who recently took over the Georgia election interference case against U.S. President Donald Trump and others said in a court filing Wednesday that he has decided not to pursue the case ...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It's disgusting how easy it is for the powerful to avoid consequences if they never admit fault. Justice has to respond to every accusation of bias while Trumpists get to manufacture truth through sheer repetition. We've ceded truth to power 😣
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
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Even Moscow Mitch doesn’t like Trump’s capitulation plan.
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Even Moscow Mitch doesn’t like Trump’s capitulation plan.
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Let’s see if one single pundit who said there was some great realignment of American sentiment with this last election, based on what they saw on the Nazi-owned platform overrun by foreign actors, offers any retractions or corrections for their gullibility.
It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Let’s see if one single pundit who said there was some great realignment of American sentiment with this last election, based on what they saw on the Nazi-owned platform overrun by foreign actors, offers any retractions or corrections for their gullibility.
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Streets of Hamilton - York Blvd
TD Coliseum across from the fenced off Salvation Army
#hamont #hamilton #yorkblvd #tdcoliseum #coppscoliseum #homlessness #fencedoff #outofsightoutofmind #hamiltonliving #nighttime #streetsphotography #photograghy #a7iii #sonyImages #dfproductions
TD Coliseum across from the fenced off Salvation Army
#hamont #hamilton #yorkblvd #tdcoliseum #coppscoliseum #homlessness #fencedoff #outofsightoutofmind #hamiltonliving #nighttime #streetsphotography #photograghy #a7iii #sonyImages #dfproductions
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Streets of Hamilton - York Blvd
TD Coliseum across from the fenced off Salvation Army
#hamont #hamilton #yorkblvd #tdcoliseum #coppscoliseum #homlessness #fencedoff #outofsightoutofmind #hamiltonliving #nighttime #streetsphotography #photograghy #a7iii #sonyImages #dfproductions
TD Coliseum across from the fenced off Salvation Army
#hamont #hamilton #yorkblvd #tdcoliseum #coppscoliseum #homlessness #fencedoff #outofsightoutofmind #hamiltonliving #nighttime #streetsphotography #photograghy #a7iii #sonyImages #dfproductions
OK, don't watch if you're squeamish about dissections, but I found this video really informative about what Hernias are, and how to prevent them. 1 in 3 chance for men!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHmm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHmm...
The Bulge You Don't Want in Your Groin!
YouTube video by Institute of Human Anatomy
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
OK, don't watch if you're squeamish about dissections, but I found this video really informative about what Hernias are, and how to prevent them. 1 in 3 chance for men!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHmm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHmm...
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Rubio Admits Difficulties in Translating US Peace Plan from the Original Russian
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Rubio Admits Difficulties in Translating US Peace Plan from the Original Russian
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Air Travel could be significantly improved by the FAA stipulating three things:
* One free checked bag for all customers
* Minimum legroom set at Comfort/Premium Economy standard (which was the old pre-9/11 standard legroom)
* Disallowing stock buybacks for airlines
Every flight instantly better
* One free checked bag for all customers
* Minimum legroom set at Comfort/Premium Economy standard (which was the old pre-9/11 standard legroom)
* Disallowing stock buybacks for airlines
Every flight instantly better
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Air Travel could be significantly improved by the FAA stipulating three things:
* One free checked bag for all customers
* Minimum legroom set at Comfort/Premium Economy standard (which was the old pre-9/11 standard legroom)
* Disallowing stock buybacks for airlines
Every flight instantly better
* One free checked bag for all customers
* Minimum legroom set at Comfort/Premium Economy standard (which was the old pre-9/11 standard legroom)
* Disallowing stock buybacks for airlines
Every flight instantly better
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Airstrikes don’t “test” a ceasefire. They break a ceasefire. Language isn’t that hard, media. Neither is professionalism and bravery.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Airstrikes don’t “test” a ceasefire. They break a ceasefire. Language isn’t that hard, media. Neither is professionalism and bravery.