# ![@dmrider Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::23398730.png) @dmrider David Rider

David Rider posts on X about toronto, canada, ford, business the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  25.89% [countries](/list/countries)  15.18% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  7.14% [finance](/list/finance)  4.46% [stocks](/list/stocks)  1.79% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  1.79% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.79% [gaming](/list/gaming)  0.89% [mlb](/list/mlb)  0.89%

**Social topic influence**
[toronto](/topic/toronto) 23.21%, [canada](/topic/canada) 8.93%, [ford](/topic/ford) 5.36%, [business](/topic/business) 3.57%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 2.68%, [china](/topic/china) 2.68%, [israel](/topic/israel) 1.79%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 1.79%, [police](/topic/police) 1.79%, [the world](/topic/the-world) 1.79%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@torontostar](/creator/undefined) [@aislingmurph](/creator/undefined) [@theunrealdougp](/creator/undefined) [@fordnation](/creator/undefined) [@mahdishabibinia](/creator/undefined) [@joshualdwchong](/creator/undefined) [@thekeenanwire](/creator/undefined) [@shreeparadkar](/creator/undefined) [@sabaeitizaz](/creator/undefined) [@donovanvincent](/creator/undefined) [@thewaroncars](/creator/undefined) [@tmlodhi](/creator/undefined) [@andytakagi](/creator/undefined) [@govchristie](/creator/undefined) [@billmaher](/creator/undefined) [@cafreeland](/creator/undefined) [@debdundas](/creator/undefined) [@bcohenn](/creator/undefined) [@victoriagibson](/creator/undefined) [@romtoronto](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[GFL Environmental Holdings Inc. (GFL)](/topic/$gfl)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Toronto's integrity commissioner has no problem with [--] city councillors accepting a free trip from Israel which the UN says is committing genocide in Gaza and whose PM were he to step foot on Canadian soil would be arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant Toronto city councillors stand by consulate-sponsored trip to Israel amid criticism as integrity commissioner finds no breach https://t.co/FCqJoZ2vMW Toronto city councillors stand by consulate-sponsored trip to Israel amid criticism as integrity commissioner finds no breach https://t.co/FCqJoZ2vMW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2011819633360183757)  2026-01-15T15:15Z 24.3K followers, 51.8K engagements


"Mayoral hopeful taking aim at bike lanes. Mark Saunders got no traction on that in the [----] mayoral byelection. Etob MPP Hogarth rode to defeat in Ont elxn. Will it be a wedge vs Chow in [----] After a major snowfall Torontonians saw the imbalance firsthand when bike lanes were spotless but streets sidewalks and access to transit werent it was clear City Hall needs to get back to basics on snow clearing. https://t.co/mX0Tb4gtPq After a major snowfall Torontonians saw the imbalance firsthand when bike lanes were spotless but streets sidewalks and access to transit werent it was clear City Hall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2012585628441997417)  2026-01-17T17:59Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"No joke. The Eglinton Crosstown left a minute early - after years of delays and cost overruns. Stars @andy_takagi is on the first train that pulled out at 7:29 a.m. not with a bang but with a whisper of finally https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opens-after-15-years-of-construction/article_a42b6a24-ddca-4a7b-be6a-9e5de0016a35.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opens-after-15-years-of-construction/article_a42b6a24-ddca-4a7b-be6a-9e5de0016a35.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2020487178132889942)  2026-02-08T13:17Z 24.3K followers, 15.4K engagements


"Torontos Votto has a new gig JUST IN: Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports Major League Baseball coverage Kershaw Rizzo and Votto will serve as NBC Sports pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild https://t.co/r4JgTO0EKd JUST IN: Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports Major League Baseball coverage Kershaw Rizzo and Votto will serve as NBC Sports pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2020646712210002083)  2026-02-08T23:51Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"I will watch the four-bounce miracle every damn time 76ers vs Raptors [----] ECF game [--]. Kawhi hits hits a dagger fade away to call game. https://t.co/MbfwKfnvBd 76ers vs Raptors [----] ECF game [--]. Kawhi hits hits a dagger fade away to call game. https://t.co/MbfwKfnvBd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2021222745455906827)  2026-02-10T14:00Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@TheUnrealDougP I am not in any way jealous of young Formula [--] drivers living in Monaco and navigating the streets in museum-quality daily drivers while dodging supermodels trying to jump into the passenger. Super gross life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2021226534527193239)  2026-02-10T14:15Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Police investigating firet that damaged GFL Environmental trucks in Rexdale yard overnight. The waste hauling business has been targeted in the past with arson and gunfire. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/gfl-trucks-damaged-following-overnight-fire-at-yard-in-etobicoke/article_a1e63db8-35e2-4bf0-b54a-1d2d251ced44.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/gfl-trucks-damaged-following-overnight-fire-at-yard-in-etobicoke/article_a1e63db8-35e2-4bf0-b54a-1d2d251ced44.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022062856012017675)  2026-02-12T21:38Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"British journalism is so strange. Any writer or remotely famous person declaring almost anything is deemed story-worthy like this below or Corrie star reminisces about the best shepherds pie in Wales"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022070922560319674)  2026-02-12T22:10Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"To anyone with eyes and ears on the ground at New York Fashion Week (and the internet) its clear that Hudson Williams is the most famous man in the world right now. my full scene report from hudson williams' lunar new year celebration aka the best fashion week party possibly ever https://t.co/jmZkxPfztj my full scene report from hudson williams' lunar new year celebration aka the best fashion week party possibly ever https://t.co/jmZkxPfztj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022429247365914768)  2026-02-13T21:54Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"At this time last year Hudson Williams was waiting tables between auditions at The Old Spaghetti Factory in New Westminster B.C. What an incredible journey and he appears completely comfortable with it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022431390940471758)  2026-02-13T22:03Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Chrystia Freeland "Well knock me over with a feathered boa." @GovChristie spills the tea on what Republicans say to each other when we're not listening on this week's #RTOvertime with @BillMaher and @cafreeland. WATCH MORE: https://t.co/lvMFQSlH12 https://t.co/zfHGPQcN0P "Well knock me over with a feathered boa." @GovChristie spills the tea on what Republicans say to each other when we're not listening on this week's #RTOvertime with @BillMaher and @cafreeland. WATCH MORE: https://t.co/lvMFQSlH12 https://t.co/zfHGPQcN0P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2020204042945982556)  2026-02-07T18:32Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Image by Global TVs Phil Nolan (who should have won a National Newspaper Award based on it gracing front pages across Canada but video stills were ineligible) On this day in [----] Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake Learn more in my Deep Dive https://t.co/b3uzM90Bzt https://t.co/jZ3QqRNdYK On this day in [----] Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2023094402277888109)  2026-02-15T17:57Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@debdundas Dale is an avid shutterbug and it shows. He's usually up early shooting the Leuty lifeguard station at dawn but he's still got the breaking news gene"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1371906443100700679)  2021-03-16T19:29Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The moment shortly after [--] p.m. on April Fools Day that I got the AstraZeneca #COVID19 #vaccine in a Gerrard St. E. pharmacy on my first day of eligibility #relief"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1377742315897425920)  2021-04-01T21:58Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"I adore this @bcohenn story and pharmacist Kyro Maseh for giving people a dose of hope https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/04/22/people-need-something-to-celebrate-bell-ringing-pharmacist-gives-covid-19-vaccine-drive-a-shot-in-the-arm.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/04/22/people-need-something-to-celebrate-bell-ringing-pharmacist-gives-covid-19-vaccine-drive-a-shot-in-the-arm.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1385216408510943232)  2021-04-22T12:58Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Great story from @_VictoriaGibson : This is a make-or-break sorta time for me: How one of Torontos first modular housing projects is changing this mans life via @torontostar https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/04/30/this-is-a-make-or-break-sorta-time-for-me-how-one-of-torontos-first-modular-housing-projects-is-changing-this-mans-life.htmlsource=newsletter https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/04/30/this-is-a-make-or-break-sorta-time-for-me-how-one-of-torontos-first-modular-housing-projects-is-changing-this-mans-life.htmlsource=newsletter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1388465230624305152)  2021-05-01T12:08Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Turkey update I just got this wonderful email from the fantastically named @ROMtoronto ornithologist Matthew Peck about the wild turkey that appeared in my central Toronto backyard yesterday. "Beware of the turkey""  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1390020249773387780)  2021-05-05T19:07Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@alexboutilier I proudly buy pelletized newsprint kitty litter called "Yesterday's News""  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1404844471938949120)  2021-06-15T16:53Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Well Toronto - will you rally behind the Habs Its been a decade since Canada had a team in the Stanley Cup final. Underdog Canadiens a team that fans across country should be able to rally behind during Stanley Cup. #Opinion by @DamoSpin https://t.co/LVo5zInOAF Its been a decade since Canada had a team in the Stanley Cup final. Underdog Canadiens a team that fans across country should be able to rally behind during Stanley Cup. #Opinion by @DamoSpin https://t.co/LVo5zInOAF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1408457892576047110)  2021-06-25T16:11Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"The Habs would let the Stanley Cup stay in Toronto for a while amiright #canadasteam"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1408559600396349444)  2021-06-25T22:55Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Wild hail right now in Torontos east end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1411053399144022020)  2021-07-02T20:05Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Sad update - my mum Jean the Queen Riders 90th birthday last fall turned out to be her last. Trying to focus on the amazing gift of her life and not our terrible loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1427653402725584903)  2021-08-17T15:27Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Planning my Monday evening helping out with the Stars federal election coverage - from home this time no nightshift crowd gathering around the newsroom TV in a pandemic. Got everything figured out except how the bosses will get us the traditional election night pizza"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1438982983717986310)  2021-09-17T21:47Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"A TikTok conspiracy theorist is connecting imaginary dots between the Barry & Honey Sherman murders hydroxychloroquine & the origin of COVID-19. One of the videos has more than 131K views and many admiring comments referencing Trudeau QAnon etc. etc. We might all be doomed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1513886776259227648)  2022-04-12T14:28Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@KopunF In past summers at least one booth to the left was strictly for pre-pay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1540837367736590336)  2022-06-25T23:20Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@atRachelGilmore Heads up @aisling_murph_"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1545834553834700800)  2022-07-09T18:17Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@aisling_murph_ @TorontoStar Thanks for this important reporting My daughter is keen to go down after school. I'm warning her that getting anywhere near Taylor or the red carpet will be nigh impossible. The Swiftie energy must be wild tho"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1568313024905383936)  2022-09-09T18:58Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The Toronto Transit Commission is pausing all service on Monday at [--] p.m. for [--] seconds to as a tribute to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1570105363776536577)  2022-09-14T17:41Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"As a former very short person (I just eventually grew) I find this very idea painful. [--] weeks ago John had both of his legs brokenand he paid $85000 for the privilege. The [--] YO had just undergone limb-lengthening surgery which can add [--] inches to your height. Doctors say business is booming. It wasnt even painful he told me. 1/ https://t.co/6ZqZ2W5O2R [--] weeks ago John had both of his legs brokenand he paid $85000 for the privilege. The [--] YO had just undergone limb-lengthening surgery which can add [--] inches to your height. Doctors say business is booming. It wasnt even painful he told me. 1/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1577687771724087296)  2022-10-05T15:50Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@christinedobby @coylejim20 @joshualdwchong @TorontoStar We'd better stop or he'll get poached by the end of the day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1582428891360112640)  2022-10-18T17:50Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@aisling_murph_ @TorontoStar @taylorswift13 @taylornation13 @treepaine Thank you for helping me get my daughter to read the Toronto Star"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1583956288953720832)  2022-10-22T22:59Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Voter turnout for Toronto's municipal election appears to be a dismal [--] per cent Voter turnout in Toronto is on track for a record low: with [----] of [----] polls reporting [------] votes have been counted for mayor out of about [----] million eligible voters. https://t.co/bcPgRcEBuV Voter turnout in Toronto is on track for a record low: with [----] of [----] polls reporting [------] votes have been counted for mayor out of about [----] million eligible voters. https://t.co/bcPgRcEBuV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1584742892543041537)  2022-10-25T03:05Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"I've had lots of city hall election reporting this October. If anyone has a remote-controlled witch story on offer I'm still game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1585291077338435586)  2022-10-26T15:23Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"How early are people arriving at Pearson for flights to the U.S. these days Are there still delays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1585405258687184900)  2022-10-26T22:57Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@aisling_murph_ Congrats I think some singer-songwriter once said Life is just a classroom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1590393758226735104)  2022-11-09T17:19Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@aisling_murph_ Congrats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1592660939970863105)  2022-11-15T23:28Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@sternbergh Has any checked on @shawnmicallef I can't see any defence here from him yet on what I think of as the Fortress of Sauron's Turkey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1595957331443216384)  2022-11-25T01:47Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


""This town is coming like a ghost town. How do we make city centres special again""  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1659176693041340417)  2023-05-18T12:38Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@thekeenanwire I noted this and asked if Saunders would use strong mayor powers to try to overrule the will of council on bike lanes (although in this case he wouldnt have had 1/3 support). Will tweet his answer when I get a chance to listen back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1671163380584042498)  2023-06-20T14:29Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Nobody does Toronto investigation journalism especially on workers' rights like the @TorontoStar and skilled diggers @SaraMojtehedz and @rachelmendleson. Please read and if you aren't a subscriber consider it because that is what is keeping us afloat A Toronto landlady was charged w/ running an industrial labour exploitation scheme one that supplied major employers across the GTA. Inside a rare criminal conviction and where it ultimately left vulnerable workers. From @rachelmendleson and I: https://t.co/ttnZDG6fNY https://t.co/7Be9lsfA4x A Toronto landlady was charged w/ running an industrial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1725204083114394021)  2023-11-16T17:28Z 24.3K followers, 26.9K engagements


"FWIW I thought Patricia was great on CP24 and also live events I covered like Caribbean Carnival launches with John Tory. I never understood why she wasn't on TV all the time. Former television personality Patricia Jaggernauth says she feels vindicated after Ontarios Human Rights Commission found reasonable grounds to support her claims of gender and racial discrimination in her complaint against Bell Media. https://t.co/Jof4ITW8bw Former television personality Patricia Jaggernauth says she feels vindicated after Ontarios Human Rights Commission found reasonable grounds to support her claims"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1794067512000152034)  2024-05-24T18:06Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Here's the story. Pundits & others who don't do boots-on-ground reporting have feelings re: safe consumption & treatment but the people at the centre of the story should be centered. If you don't subscribe to a local news outlet please consider doing so https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/moss-park-safe-consumption-not-on-the-ford-governments-hit-list-but-is-still-slated/article_306518d8-60a0-11ef-a03e-0b13ab253e31.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/moss-park-safe-consumption-not-on-the-ford-governments-hit-list-but-is-still-slated/article_306518d8-60a0-11ef-a03e-0b13ab253e31.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1826995678758744353)  2024-08-23T14:51Z 24.3K followers, 10.2K engagements


"My omits include: newspaper carrier; flyer delivery person; meat plant hamburger boxer; pet shop employee (rodent specialty); restaurant dishwasher; Ontario Place staff; theatre usher; data processor Im sad to admit my resume does not include: my summer spent promoting a failed fruit drink; The three years I spent selling coffee (200-2003); My summer job as a ditch digger (2003) or my very incompetent year tending bar at the Cheshire Cheese (2004-2005). Im sad to admit my resume does not include: my summer spent promoting a failed fruit drink; The three years I spent selling coffee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1829264332649279556)  2024-08-29T21:06Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@aisling_murph_ Trint through work with good results both on desktop and phone app but it's not cheap. I'm wondering if a new free feature on the newest iPhones will spread and replace the subscription services https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/06/apple-brings-free-call-recording-and-transcription-to-iphones-journalists-rejoice/ https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/06/apple-brings-free-call-recording-and-transcription-to-iphones-journalists-rejoice/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1832070884774793582)  2024-09-06T14:58Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


".@thekeenanwire on the gulf between @fordnation government's bravado talk of getting homes built and the existence as revealed by @njaved of a swath of Vaughan land with an MZO and every other govt. impetus available - but no homes http://www.thestar.com/opinion/a-plot-of-land-in-vaughan-should-remind-doug-ford-that-damaging-democracy-doesnt-get/article_286c0250-743b-11ef-8a14-171e958f6c27.html http://www.thestar.com/opinion/a-plot-of-land-in-vaughan-should-remind-doug-ford-that-damaging-democracy-doesnt-get/article_286c0250-743b-11ef-8a14-171e958f6c27.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1836424402801397894)  2024-09-18T15:17Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"This is a great FU to those who have tried to get Shree fired including some bad-faith media wanks Huge congrats to @ShreeParadkar on winning PEN Canadas [----] Ken Filkow Prize for advancing freedom of expression in Canada. And to @sabaeitizaz who was among the finalists for the prize. https://t.co/cQvgdXnfS0 Huge congrats to @ShreeParadkar on winning PEN Canadas [----] Ken Filkow Prize for advancing freedom of expression in Canada. And to @sabaeitizaz who was among the finalists for the prize. https://t.co/cQvgdXnfS0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1844167235629350975)  2024-10-10T00:05Z 24.4K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Big up @sabaeitizaz We are lucky to have you and @ShreeParadkar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1844172183297458508)  2024-10-10T00:24Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Congrats @joshualdwchong Announcing the winners of the [----] Nathan Cohen Awards The Canadian Theatre Critics Association has announced the winners of the [----] Nathan Cohen Awards for Excellence in Critical Writing including two writers from Intermission. https://t.co/TSlUAz5z9u Announcing the winners of the [----] Nathan Cohen Awards The Canadian Theatre Critics Association has announced the winners of the [----] Nathan Cohen Awards for Excellence in Critical Writing including two writers from Intermission. https://t.co/TSlUAz5z9u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1881394902753546517)  2025-01-20T17:34Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Old-fashioned pre-warming Toronto winter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1891302391296802964)  2025-02-17T01:43Z 24.3K followers, 33K engagements


"The Beaver Bites Back Welcome to the Great White North 11th Province Californians. Connor McDavid has liberated you from the Tantrum Menace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1892803488280723807)  2025-02-21T05:08Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements


"The Star's @donovanvincent has a great spread on the hidden work of Toronto Zoo. http://t.co/jLHoIarq http://bit.ly/Ho9EAJ http://bit.ly/Ho9EAJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/189388367241289728)  2012-04-09T16:24Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Ontario measles cases nearly double count marking largest increase in almost [--] years via @torontostar https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/ontario-measles-cases-nearly-double-count-marking-largest-increase-in-almost-30-years/article_e489659a-8f4e-5c67-a39c-b33bc8dcb6a2.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/ontario-measles-cases-nearly-double-count-marking-largest-increase-in-almost-30-years/article_e489659a-8f4e-5c67-a39c-b33bc8dcb6a2.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1895264581108535746)  2025-02-28T00:07Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Important story (attention city hall) from Manuela who has been doing great work Toronto Fire ordered their landlords to comply with the fire code. Now these tenants fear theyll lose their affordable rentals for good. My latest for @TorontoStar (link below) https://t.co/MzsSidOQSt Toronto Fire ordered their landlords to comply with the fire code. Now these tenants fear theyll lose their affordable rentals for good. My latest for @TorontoStar (link below) https://t.co/MzsSidOQSt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1924847435634885002)  2025-05-20T15:19Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Must read from @fx_plante: Xe Chen spent [--] years mired in a drug bust as police refused to examine proof they had grabbed the wrong Asian man. Finally shoddy @OPP_News work was exposed & a prosecutor listened but Chen lost his @TOHousing job & more https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/he-was-arrested-lost-his-job-and-fought-for-two-years-to-clear-his-name/article_164eaf1e-226e-4c44-a057-b5368db81693.html https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/he-was-arrested-lost-his-job-and-fought-for-two-years-to-clear-his-name/article_164eaf1e-226e-4c44-a057-b5368db81693.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1929615881312915954)  2025-06-02T19:07Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Blue Jays punch ticket to playoffs extending Cinderella season with six games left in regular play https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-clinch-mlb-playoff-spot-one-year-after-dreadful-season/article_81512aef-08e6-434b-9402-218f64352654.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-clinch-mlb-playoff-spot-one-year-after-dreadful-season/article_81512aef-08e6-434b-9402-218f64352654.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1969916511465680908)  2025-09-22T00:07Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto city hall is ready for some bird watching #BlueJays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1981789756356014490)  2025-10-24T18:27Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"New from @mahdishabibinia: Torontonians have replaced affordable housing with crime as a top concern in the city according to a new poll despite almost all major crime indicators being down in the city compared to last year https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crime-replaces-affordable-housing-as-top-concern-in-toronto-says-poll/article_b02e1997-994f-4514-9918-85879d2d10ab.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crime-replaces-affordable-housing-as-top-concern-in-toronto-says-poll/article_b02e1997-994f-4514-9918-85879d2d10ab.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1982791511159775579)  2025-10-27T12:48Z 24.4K followers, 122.9K engagements


"Hang it in the Louvre steal it recover it and hang it in the Louvre again. Photo by David J. Phillip/Associated Press"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1983895199609663703)  2025-10-30T13:54Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"More Game [--] photos here https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/world-series-in-photos-trey-yesavages-historic-night-leads-blue-jays-to-game-5-win/article_415c22e6-2bdf-47e1-a7cc-6a6a1dc24f91.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/world-series-in-photos-trey-yesavages-historic-night-leads-blue-jays-to-game-5-win/article_415c22e6-2bdf-47e1-a7cc-6a6a1dc24f91.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1983895876113498359)  2025-10-30T13:56Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


".@politico interviewed Toronto Mayor @MayorOliviaChow about @ZohranKMamdani - she advised NYCs likely next mayor to focus on affordable housing - and her relationship with @MarkJCarney - better certainly than Mamanis with Trump https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/11/03/zohran-mamdani-advice-housing-toronto-interview-00631872 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/11/03/zohran-mamdani-advice-housing-toronto-interview-00631872"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1985480579509555378)  2025-11-03T22:53Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"From @MarcoOved and me: The Ford government has quietly killed Torontos green roof bylaw a policy that propelled the city to become a world leader in environmental construction https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-quietly-kills-toronto-s-green-roof-bylaw/article_fe5940c3-8aed-486e-ae67-e648be4c62cd.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-quietly-kills-toronto-s-green-roof-bylaw/article_fe5940c3-8aed-486e-ae67-e648be4c62cd.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1985689202223153591)  2025-11-04T12:42Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Supporters of Netanyahu and his punishing war on Gaza are condeming Toronto's mayor for calling it a "genocide" - Olivia Chow isn't backing down saying she's following the lead of the International Association of Genocide Scholars https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/mayor-olivia-chow-defends-calling-gaza-war-a-genocide/article_480f47be-7765-47e1-9446-44980ff2c2fa.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/mayor-olivia-chow-defends-calling-gaza-war-a-genocide/article_480f47be-7765-47e1-9446-44980ff2c2fa.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1986438885606330798)  2025-11-06T14:21Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I guess it says something about me that on a random night visiting Vancouver I chose an earnest discussion on urbanism over the Canucks game @TheWarOnCars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1987395011370229959)  2025-11-09T05:41Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"I was rewarded with the knowledge that very early Superman was a vengeful road safety advocate and that Toronto transplant Joe Shuster originally named the Daily Planet after my @TorontoStar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1987395795021389941)  2025-11-09T05:44Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@billdinYEG @TheWarOnCars After Torontos recent experience I dont know if I ever want to talk about sports again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1987397301976047680)  2025-11-09T05:50Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Imagine reaction if Biden or Obama did this. Lowered almost non-existent standards for behaviour is the goal largely achieved. Even honest-broker media struggle with the goal lines as they gauge public sentiment. We saw a foreshadow of it with Rob Ford thats just Rob etc With a WOW President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and royalties linked to Obamacare that originated on a satirical website. That sites own About section reads: Everything on this website is fiction If you believe that it is real you should have your head examined. https://t.co/G8vBPVJAgX With a WOW President Trump posts a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1987559194225156180)  2025-11-09T16:33Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"An ode to B.C. public transit: from downtown Victoria to YVR Vancouver airport (bus to ferry to bus to SkyTrain) seamlessly in just over [--] hours for about $25. Buses never got gridlocked. Bonus you wont get on GO transit: a view of two humpback whales out the starboard window"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1988343612036501788)  2025-11-11T20:30Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"FTR the Dec. [----] city council vote that locked Toronto into $1.4B worth of snow clearing contracts that dont actually require snow *removal* and which council is now trying to fix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1988758392232452251)  2025-11-12T23:58Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements


"This will sound like sales tactic but it's honestly just a warning that if you want to attend the Toronto city hall press gallery holiday party Dec. [--] pls buy your ticket ASAP because we put them on sale four hours ago and more than half are gone. 🥳Toronto city hall's press gallery is throwing its annual holiday party again Same as last year we can only accommodate [---] people tickets are $25 per person it's a cash bar but there will be food: https://t.co/H7gvrVbDz9 Message me or @dmrider with any questions 🥳Toronto city hall's press gallery is throwing its annual holiday party again Same as"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1989503412329660899)  2025-11-15T01:19Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Important story from @mahdishabibinia: @fordnation said speed bumps and other measures would slow vehicles & keep people safe after he banned speed cameras - but almost 2/3 of Toronto streets losing cams are unfit for such measures https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-said-he-d-pay-for-traffic-calming-measures-to-replace-speed-cameras-here/article_a8e8ece0-34e2-45ec-bcfd-abbb866fa4ac.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-said-he-d-pay-for-traffic-calming-measures-to-replace-speed-cameras-here/article_a8e8ece0-34e2-45ec-bcfd-abbb866fa4ac.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1989698787493712176)  2025-11-15T14:15Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Also from Mahdis: Mayor Chow says crossing guards traffic agents & other efforts to keep streets safe are on the budget chopping block after @fordnation banned speed cameras and offered only $42M - across [--] municipalities - to offset safety loss https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-s-speed-camera-ban-could-mean-cuts-to-crossing-guards-traffic-safety-agents/article_305add4c-9f6f-4402-b084-2f8fe9e2ea3a.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/doug-ford-s-speed-camera-ban-could-mean-cuts-to-crossing-guards-traffic-safety-agents/article_305add4c-9f6f-4402-b084-2f8fe9e2ea3a.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1989700653103374671)  2025-11-15T14:22Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"A great thing about working for a bigger news org like @TorontoStar is variety. I usually cover politics but got to write one of our Santa Fund stories. I met a 10-year-old superfan of the fund who receives one of the gift boxes that go to 50K financially vulnerable kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1990442098277884371)  2025-11-17T15:29Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


".and Aryanna Fernandes-Kunkel was a delight. When she gave a school talk on the fund she was nervous to reveal she receives a box - but she got huge applause. Aryanna wrote a letter to the Star. We invited her & her mum to visit. Pls consider donating https://www.thestar.com/initiatives/santa-claus-fund/this-toronto-10-year-old-was-nervous-to-tell-her-class-she-received-charity-holiday/article_084c1fd6-99bf-4fe6-8860-ada41fd620fb.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1990443137198928056)  2025-11-17T15:33Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"City of Toronto investigating after snow-clearing contractor A&F DiCarlo Construction drove a tractor through a pro-Palestinian protest and gave the crowd the finger. The firm says there was no ill-intent; city calls the incident unacceptable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1991676776356147675)  2025-11-21T01:15Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy 70th birthday to Canadian national treasure (and Riverdale resident) Jim Cuddy of @BlueRodeo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1995968939403460665)  2025-12-02T21:30Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking The [----] Toronto City Hall Press Gallery holiday party was such a hit we are increasing our charitable donation to $1200 split between @DailyBreadTO @CAFDN and @jhrnews. Thanks to all who attended and to host venue @thepilot_to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1999551774886125865)  2025-12-12T18:47Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements


"In today's @TorontoStar I have a story about the incredible transportation frustration experienced by people who live east of downtown and thanks to Gardiner ramp removals and unending construction disruption feel disconnected from the rest of the city https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/why-east-enders-are-feeling-cut-off-from-the-rest-of-toronto-and-the-gardiner/article_540afa77-86e1-430d-8dc9-2fb7e3238b46.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/why-east-enders-are-feeling-cut-off-from-the-rest-of-toronto-and-the-gardiner/article_540afa77-86e1-430d-8dc9-2fb7e3238b46.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2000244754597150822)  2025-12-14T16:41Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"He sees you when youre sleeping. Spotted in Torontos St. Lawrence neighbourhood"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2000940836243341650)  2025-12-16T14:47Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"This three-bedroom Toronto condo is for sale at a $300000 loss. The listing realtor says it's all too common via @torontostar https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/this-three-bedroom-toronto-condo-is-for-sale-at-a-300-000-loss-the-listing/article_96ba68f3-7a38-4c1f-a827-bd286b37a6b6.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/this-three-bedroom-toronto-condo-is-for-sale-at-a-300-000-loss-the-listing/article_96ba68f3-7a38-4c1f-a827-bd286b37a6b6.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2001680292302541126)  2025-12-18T15:45Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Toronto city council: hiking luxury home tax reining in e-bikes and a TTC money-back guarantee via @torontostar https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-council-december/article_4f4d958c-f5e3-4e7a-b5fc-1dd828e451be.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-council-december/article_4f4d958c-f5e3-4e7a-b5fc-1dd828e451be.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2001681670185853058)  2025-12-18T15:51Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Canadian astrophysicist & MIT prof Sara Seager is returning home next September leaving Boston for U of T & the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics. She says the offer which came amid Trump immigration crackdowns & funding cuts was too good to turn down Canada wants to bring in [----] researchers and skilled workers. Here's what it will take https://t.co/bTS0WB8dGH Canada wants to bring in [----] researchers and skilled workers. Here's what it will take https://t.co/bTS0WB8dGH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2003564450784428375)  2025-12-23T20:32Z 24.3K followers, 97.6K engagements


"Toronto traces much of its success becoming North America's 4th largest city to immigrants and the economic success of their children who graduated from family translator to doctor lawyer electrician business owner etc. City motto: "Diversity our strength" Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem https://t.co/ANaZcr3UKJ via @NYTimes Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem https://t.co/ANaZcr3UKJ via @NYTimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2003567476538507478)  2025-12-23T20:44Z 24.3K followers, 27.5K engagements


"I want to nominate the Global News app for a media freedom award despite the fact that appears its inclusion of the spiked [--] Minutes segment was a screwup on somebody's part. I support such screwups and await the app's next botch-birthed bombshell Postponed '60 Minutes' segment on Salvadoran prison is streamed by Canadian outlet. https://t.co/RtMPRI581H Postponed '60 Minutes' segment on Salvadoran prison is streamed by Canadian outlet. https://t.co/RtMPRI581H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2003608010267283938)  2025-12-23T23:25Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Lots bad at home and in the world but also - often overshadowed - lots good. Three @TorontoStar pieces with reasons for joy & hope in Canadas biggest city. First @GraphicMatt - crime is down rents are down dont believe all the doom & gloom https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/crime-is-down-rents-are-down-there-are-many-reasons-for-toronto-to-feel-up/article_a9910955-5d37-4edd-96ee-991b94fdc96c.html https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/crime-is-down-rents-are-down-there-are-many-reasons-for-toronto-to-feel-up/article_a9910955-5d37-4edd-96ee-991b94fdc96c.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2004927594979049982)  2025-12-27T14:49Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"From the Stars Toronto the Better series - [--] people suggest one thing you can do to improve life in this city https://www.thestar.com/interactives/26-ways-you-can-make-toronto-better-in-2026/article_38910561-6509-4781-b1eb-97db2f7a92e6.html https://www.thestar.com/interactives/26-ways-you-can-make-toronto-better-in-2026/article_38910561-6509-4781-b1eb-97db2f7a92e6.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2004928852632764668)  2025-12-27T14:54Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"And finally from me the first year of a resurrected river valley & new park just east of Torontos skyscrapers has seen an explosion of animal and plant life from a relative of the puffin to eagles coyotes & minks https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/how-a-resurrected-toronto-river-led-to-a-flood-of-flora-and-fauna-not-seen/article_8dc59ed8-05a3-4916-a5b1-09180d7cf537.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/how-a-resurrected-toronto-river-led-to-a-flood-of-flora-and-fauna-not-seen/article_8dc59ed8-05a3-4916-a5b1-09180d7cf537.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2004929977608020001)  2025-12-27T14:58Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"While working on this story I recalled a front-page Toronto Star story I read as a teenager about deer and other wildlife in the Don Valley. It really struck me but I was in Etobicoke. Now I live a few blocks from the Don River and the mix of urban and wild is magical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2004930711040786886)  2025-12-27T15:01Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"For one plot of land the Greenbelt scandal rages on as an Ontario developer sues the Ford government over a broken promise via @torontostar https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/for-one-plot-of-land-the-greenbelt-scandal-rages-on-as-an-ontario-developer-sues/article_d3ad0049-94a6-4638-8d38-998afe73b0da.htmlutm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2005676566114931084)  2025-12-29T16:25Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The intrepid @mahdishabibinia has discovered the identity of the City of Torontos newly created traffic czar - a high-pay high-pressure gig with the daunting task of improving the growing citys response to its internationally notorious gridlock. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-hires-traffic-czar-to-reduce-and-manage-notorious-gridlock/article_06fea28d-f1b9-44ad-9788-d262a46a0208.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-hires-traffic-czar-to-reduce-and-manage-notorious-gridlock/article_06fea28d-f1b9-44ad-9788-d262a46a0208.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2005747042464022640)  2025-12-29T21:05Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I love a country that bestows its highest public service honour on a lovable weirdo like Nardwuar whose deeply researched interviews with rappers were favourites of my Centennial journalism students I am honoured to announce Ive been appointed as a member to theOrderof Canada. Thank you to everyone for the support I dedicate this to my late Mom who taught me so much about history local independent media & research. I know that she would be like me screaming with joy https://t.co/s5nuMCpCrb I am honoured to announce Ive been appointed as a member to theOrderof Canada. Thank you to everyone for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2006403552340586515)  2025-12-31T16:34Z 24.3K followers, 56.2K engagements


"Netflix's Seymour Hersh doc reveals a brilliant journalist whose ability to find sources and write compelling exposes is unmatched. But his passion for fighting injustice sometimes overcomes journalistic rigor. In our business credibility is everything. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=9CxEnECKs9U https://www.youtube.com/watchv=9CxEnECKs9U"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2006439502571876510)  2025-12-31T18:57Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"For non-Torontonians the PATH is like the Upside Down parallel world but with food courts and cookie shops and little massage places. A PATH. https://t.co/cvATfvZKgb A PATH. https://t.co/cvATfvZKgb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2008630497623028041)  2026-01-06T20:03Z 24.2K followers, 99.4K engagements


"ICYMI: Opponents of @fordnation's Ontario Place redevelopment will make their case to the Supreme Court of Canada raising doubts about the projects future after the top court granted them leave to appeal. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/battle-over-doug-ford-s-ontario-place-redevelopment-heads-to-supreme-court-of-canada/article_edbc05af-9219-401a-81ea-ef88ad11f684.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/battle-over-doug-ford-s-ontario-place-redevelopment-heads-to-supreme-court-of-canada/article_edbc05af-9219-401a-81ea-ef88ad11f684.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2009728712237883683)  2026-01-09T20:47Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Israel paid about $10K for Clrs Pasternak and Colle who also used some of his taxpayer-funded office budget. Fighting efforts to brand it a pariah state Israel touted the trip that also included Ben Mulroney Steve Paikin Annamie Paul and Kevin Vuong https://x.com/SharrenHaskel/status/1993255006238028187 Yesterday I briefed representatives of the Canadian political leadership mission to Israel and made it clear: this is a moment of truth for the West. You cant fight terror worldwide while expecting Israel not to defend itself. Recognising a Palestinian state while Hamas still"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2011821410402852960)  2026-01-15T15:22Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Ontario government is proposing to delay new affordable housing quotas in private residentialdevelopments near major transit stations until [----] https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/ford-government-moves-to-pause-affordable-housing-requirements-near-transit-stations/article_cd0b0c73-73e9-4260-a36f-6d70513339eb.html https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/ford-government-moves-to-pause-affordable-housing-requirements-near-transit-stations/article_cd0b0c73-73e9-4260-a36f-6d70513339eb.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2011844807824470387)  2026-01-15T16:55Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Last May Haley told Canadians that dealing with Trump (who wants Canada part of US & uses tariffs to move factories from Canada to US) is messy but said stick with it the messiness will pass Canada cozying up to China to welcome more investment puts all of North America at serious risk. Canada cozying up to China to welcome more investment puts all of North America at serious risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2012580086269001978)  2026-01-17T17:37Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"For Americans panicking over the prospect of Chinese-made EVs in Canada - many of your trading partners are already buying vehicles from BYD China's biggest EV maker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013007169575104801)  2026-01-18T21:54Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Many considerations re impact on Cdn auto industry + security concerns re: internet connected cars. But avg price of an EV in Canada is $73K while Australians pay base MSRP $37K Cdn for BYD Atta [--] crossover"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013009552245960736)  2026-01-18T22:04Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Delightful read from @MarkColley: These Toronto same-sex couples made history [--] years ago with marriages that included international media police guards and bulletproof vests. Still together just living their lives https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/their-weddings-helped-pave-the-way-for-same-sex-marriages-in-canada-25-years-later/article_3ee3bad4-6bb4-4b18-b896-b75b98b8c580.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/their-weddings-helped-pave-the-way-for-same-sex-marriages-in-canada-25-years-later/article_3ee3bad4-6bb4-4b18-b896-b75b98b8c580.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013012440674386212)  2026-01-18T22:15Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Trump: "We don't need anything from Canada." Become a 51st state already. We're using tariffs to force manufacturers out of Canada. U.S. conservatives: Why are you doing this crazy thing Canada What more do you want Mark Carney's decision to pivot toward China is a grave strategic and moral error. Beware any leader who would sell out his country for a mess of pottage. Mark Carney's decision to pivot toward China is a grave strategic and moral error. Beware any leader who would sell out his country for a mess of pottage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013422811570651306)  2026-01-20T01:26Z 24.3K followers, 41.4K engagements


"Ontario's recyclng regulator is reviewing a decision to stop allowing overflow recycling bags and boxes in some communities. NDP's Tabuns says of Ford govt's blue bin transition so far: "It looks pretty Mickey Mouse and no disrespect to the rodent" http://thestar.com/news/gta/recycling-overflow-review/article_7be0172d-4d95-49d2-bdf9-d81dbe6ab3c6.html http://thestar.com/news/gta/recycling-overflow-review/article_7be0172d-4d95-49d2-bdf9-d81dbe6ab3c6.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013984624217670065)  2026-01-21T14:38Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Toronto's new "bubble zone" rule - banning protest from within [--] metres of places of worship daycares and schools - was tested outside the performance of a controversial Israeli comedian who has filmed himself on IDF sorties into Gaza https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontos-new-bubble-zone-bylaw-was-put-to-the-test-this-week-during-a-visit/article_0c1e7fdb-391d-4aa2-b674-67c0bb9a627e.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontos-new-bubble-zone-bylaw-was-put-to-the-test-this-week-during-a-visit/article_0c1e7fdb-391d-4aa2-b674-67c0bb9a627e.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013987661640257840)  2026-01-21T14:50Z 24.3K followers, 30.9K engagements


"No Teslas are made in Ontario. Some from China might come here though Doug Ford calls for a Canada-wide boycott of Chinese EVs Q: "Are you officially asking Canadians to boycott any of the [-----] Chinese-made EVs" A: "That's exactly what I'm saying.Boycott the Chinese EV vehicles." https://t.co/kA7G42tRK0 Doug Ford calls for a Canada-wide boycott of Chinese EVs Q: "Are you officially asking Canadians to boycott any of the [-----] Chinese-made EVs" A: "That's exactly what I'm saying.Boycott the Chinese EV vehicles." https://t.co/kA7G42tRK0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2014085227878961366)  2026-01-21T21:18Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@jimsciutto On a single day in [----] four Canadian soldiers died in Afghanistan when their vehicle struck an IED. They had been sent because America was attacked. I covered a ceremony in Toronto where comrades-in-arms and family members wept amid assurances they had died for a just cause"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2014518040252072038)  2026-01-23T01:58Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Ford govt's transition from municipal recycling to a privately funded and run system continues to be problem-filled. Some T.O. condos & apts have received no pickup this month creating mountains of waste and forcing residents to store some in their units https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/it-s-a-disaster-how-ontario-s-new-recycling-system-has-left-these-toronto-residents/article_945643a1-f1d8-42d6-8ab3-7461d3a1c5b6.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/it-s-a-disaster-how-ontario-s-new-recycling-system-has-left-these-toronto-residents/article_945643a1-f1d8-42d6-8ab3-7461d3a1c5b6.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2014716925108990203)  2026-01-23T15:08Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Also under pressure from residents and politicians packaging industry non-profit Circular Materials has delayed the date when overflow bags & boxes will no longer be collected in Peel Region. Pickup of only what's in bin will now start May [--] back from the announced March 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2014718011345600926)  2026-01-23T15:13Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@donovanvincent funniest joke about panda sex today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/342277752763842560)  2013-06-05T13:52Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@peterhowellfilm Minks weasels ferrets - warm-blooded coil-muscled killers. F- with mustelids at your own peril"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/447830380490788864)  2014-03-23T20:20Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Asked if there is a "political element" in extending subway one stop @JohnTory says yes but better plan so don't be "cynical""  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/690146787764637697)  2016-01-21T12:19Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Man and baby stabbed in Etobicoke building via @torontostar https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2017/12/13/3-people-including-infant-hurt-in-etobicoke-stabbing.html https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2017/12/13/3-people-including-infant-hurt-in-etobicoke-stabbing.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/940963794355974145)  2017-12-13T15:17Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@TorontoDDG @fordnation He says he is voting for @DeMar_DeRozan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/994005057212506113)  2018-05-09T00:04Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements

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