Shane Simpson

We are all in this together. Let’s slow #COVID19

@jordanbateman Serious question. If those are the three front runners. From afar I think your assessment is solid. They are all viewed as from the ‘BC Liberal’ faction. What does the winner need to do to bring the farther right MLAs and members together?

My sense of the BC Conservative race is that Elliott & Milobar are ahead, with Black positioned as pivotal 3rd. Rumours persist KLF will run for Surrey mayor. She and Fulmer tied in this tier. Jones (has sent 1 email?)/Hamm (not sure he's paid fee - 0 email) lagging.

@nucks0 Never will be more than a competent third liner at best. That is fine, but get over thinking he will get any higher up the roster

Oh my fucking god Canucks might’ve fucked up here big time

@milosraonic You were a great player and a great representative of Canada. Best wishes wherever life’s adventure takes you next.

The time has come, I am retiring from tennis. This is a moment you know will come one day, but somehow you never feel ready for it. This is as ready as I will ever be. Tennis has been my love and obsession for most of my life. I have been the luckiest person to get to live out and fulfill my dreams. I got to show up every day and focus on just getting better, seeing where that will take me, and playing a game I was introduced to at 8 years old by complete luck. Somehow, this became my entire obsession and childhood, and then became my profession and life. I am thankful for the incredible fans I got to compete and practice in front of all over the world. They got to see me shining at my brightest and managing the hardest of moments on the court. They got to see me grow up. Thank you to each and every one who stopped, even for a moment, to watch and support me. Thank you to my coaches and team, who took time away from their families and homes to be on the road with me as I pursue my dream and goals. I am grateful for your guidance and teachings. Thank you to the ATP tour, the ITF, and all the Grand Slams. I dreamt of playing at your great tournaments, and I got to have those amazing experiences surrounded by great people, trying their best for the beautiful game of tennis. Thank you to all my colleagues and opponents. I looked up to you growing up, I looked up to you throughout my career, and I will continue to look up to you as a fan. I became the best player I could be, I am a better person, and I learned a lot of life’s most important lessons thanks to the challenges of competing with you all week in and week out for more than 2 decades. Thank you to Canada. My family and I came over more than 30 years ago. Thanks to you, I pursued tennis, thanks to you, it changed my family's life, and I enjoyed every moment of the opportunity to represent you all around the world. Mom, Dad, Jelena, and Momir, I am so incredibly thankful that you all put aside your lives at many moments for me to have a chance to chase a dream. It was only possible of becoming a reality thanks to you. None of this is possible without the consistent effort and emotional support you put into my dreams. As lucky as I am to have found tennis, it pales in comparison to how lucky I am to have you as my parents, sister, and brother. I hope to make my wife and son proud every day and I hope I can be the kind of family for them as mine was for me. A big part of my tennis journey has been the incredible people I have been fortunate to meet all over the world. On many occasions, they have been wonderful mentors who have given me the time and guidance to figure out the rest of my life. I am thankful to them for making the burden of many of my life’s most important questions a little easier. Their care and time have made this process much clearer and inspiring. What’s next? I won’t be slowing down. There is so much more life to live, and I am as motivated and hungry as I was in 2011, when I broke through on tour. I will put the same effort and intensity into the next thing. If I can pursue the same excellence as I did with my tennis, just trying to be better every day, and let’s see where it takes me.

@scottgmcfarlane @ThomasDrance @SatiarShah A first for Sherwood would be a good deal for Canucks. I don’t think you get a prospect too.

.@ThomasDrance @SatiarShah who says no? SJ 2026 1st (whichever is worse) and Musty for Sherwood.

@ThomasDrance @TheAthleticNHL If he is being traded, not concerned about where he wants to go, unless he says he will sign long term enhancing the deal. He’ll be a UFA in 2 years and can do what he wants. I only care about the best deal in high picks and young talented prospects for the Canucks.

Why I’m worried that the #Canucks can’t be trusted to make the right Quinn Hughes trade. My latest @TheAthleticNHL: nytimes.com/athletic/68803…

It’s a time in BC politics. The Conservatives will pick a new leader next year. We’ll see if they can remain united coming out of that. Then a Spring or Fall session with the new Leader for people to see how they perform. Then is the time to look at polls.

@Adam_Stirling I won’t argue with your cynicism on this Adam.

@ShaneLSimpson I expect so. And it doesn’t really matter if there is precedent or not. There is no cost too great to keep the train going for another few stops.

BC had a democracy that worked pretty well before 2017. It had its flaws, but it worked a lot better than it has lately. At least we don’t expect the speaker to go rogue this time. Small blessings in dark, bleak places. #bcpoli

@RobShaw_BC @Dave_Eby @MarkJCarney No plan, proponent, path or money. This MOU is more talk than reality. With BC & FNs opposed, 10 years, if ever, is optimistic for a real plan. Likely both BC & Alberta have new premiers, Canada a new PM & Trump is long gone, and who knows the political/economic dynamic then?

Sounds like a pipeline veto for @Dave_Eby and Coastal First Nations. @MarkJCarney : "The memorandum of understanding we're negotiating with Alberta creates necessary conditions, but not sufficient conditions. Because we believe in cooperative federalism. We believe government of British Columbia has to agree. We believe that First Nations right holders in this country have to agree in support."

@RobShaw_BC @BrennanBastyo Of course a referendum makes sense. No one should eliminate or dramatically change an elected body without asking the people it governs, What would you say if the province said we are going to PR by a House vote and not a referendum?

Housing Min Christine Boyle tells reporters it's Vancouver's fault for delay in park board legislation, saying "it was the city's responsibility to be working alongside the (First) Nations in coming up with a direction" and nations sent letter to her Friday asking for a pause.

@david_parker Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out.

As an Albertan, I really feel at home in Texas. It is kind of wild. Makes sense why so many of my closest friends have moved there.

@TheOrcaBC I’m not a particular fan of the Park Board, but do believe a referendum is appropriate. No elected body should be eliminated by a higher authority without asking the people they represent what they think.

Rob Shaw: Vancouver park board drama shows how bad things have gotten with NDP dlvr.it/TNwyqT #bcpoli

@steeletalk Bonnie Henry did an outstanding job for British Colombians under extremely challenging circumstances and should be celebrated.

OMG move on already people.

@rodmickleburgh I’m not a baseball fan, but the Jays have captured me. They are doing so well, but more so, they are fun to watch. If the bullpen can hold up they have a shot at the pennant!

At the beginning of the year, who would have predicted such mid-September heroes as Trey Yesavage, Ernie Clement, Braydon Fisher, Andres Gimenez and rejuvenated George Springer? Crazy #BlueJays

@DhaliwalSports Their defence is mediocre at best, mostly because their secondary is embarrassing. Worst in the CFL by a mile.

Brutal loss by the Lions in Ottawa Blew 6 point lead with 2min left in the game Again they score 30 plus points but not good enough

@packers @jordanbateman The one thing we agree on Jordan: Go Packers!

It. All. Starts. Here.

@rodmickleburgh Great win. After a two year struggle to show what she is made of. Canada’s best golfer ever, man or woman. Congrats Brooke!

Incredible guts and nerve, under all that pressure....after not having won in more than two years...

@steeletalk @nytimes 84% of Canadian business is covered by CUSMA, could go as high as 94% with some paperwork. Key industries not covered include softwood lumber, aluminum/steel and autos. Don’t think they could disregard CUSMA, but we are talking about Trump.

According to the ⁦@nytimes⁩ - the 35% tariff imposed by Trump this afternoon does not even apply to 94% of Canadian goods. 🎉

@SChandraHerbert Congratulations Spencer. I know you have the determination, intelligence , commitment and resilience to meet the challenge of this ministry. Advancing reconciliation will be difficult but essential in these times. Best wishes my friend.

I am humbled, and excited to put in the hard work as BC’s new Minister for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Thank you to everyone who supported our work for tourism, film, arts, culture and sport. Thank you for your support for the work ahead, together.

@jabo_vancouver Great decision. I am a Dak fan and wish him well, but he is a third line forward who has been more than replaced by Kane. Signing Brock means a top six spot is filled. The Canucks need $5-6 million for a centre. More to come, hopefully.

Wouldn't have minded seeing Dakota Joshua get the chance to regain his form after what he went through last season. With that being said, I assume another move or two are on the way. Let's see what comes next. #Canucks