Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis said scooters are "completely unregulated" and claimed cars don't veer onto sidewalks the way scooters do.
So I pulled the data. 22 fatal car collisions in 2023. Zero from scooters.
13 total complaints citywide.
90% of scooter riders weren't speeding during surveys.
And enforcement? Zero.
The problem isn't scooters. The problem is priorities.
Public feedback closes March 31st. Link in bio.
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis said scooters are "completely unregulated" and claimed cars don't veer onto sidewalks the way scooters do.
So I pulled the data. 22 fatal car collisions in 2023. Zero from scooters.
13 total complaints citywide.
90% of scooter riders weren't speeding during surveys.
And enforcement? Zero.
The problem isn't scooters. The problem is priorities.
Public feedback closes March 31st. Link in bio.



![I Was Forced To Stop Filming A Public Meeting - legal or not?
Is this βPublic Transparency?β I think not. I went to a public town hall meeting in London, Ontario (Ward 4) that centred around the topic of the homelessness crisis. The meeting was hosted by city councillor Susan Stevenson and all were welcome. I set up a camera to record the discussion for people who couldnt be there. I have the equipment and Im sitting there anyway, so its what I typically do at these events - because why not be helpful?
But then, something weird happened: Councillor Stevenson approached me and asked me to stop filming. She even moved my camera and tripod without my permission. Security got involved, and I was told I had to leave if I kept recording. I stopped recording so I could stay and listen to the event, because I was mostly there to listen and ask my own questions.
The weirdest part? Her own husband was filming the entire meeting on his phone the whole time. This seems like a major double standard.
So, in this video I break down what happened and would love to figure out my big question: are citizens allowed to film public meetings or not?
Let me know what you think or if you know someone who I should speak with for more info.
LINK TO THE RECORDING OF THE FIRST 40 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HERE: https://youtu.be/TLxeanwYuKA
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β¬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)
Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/
Main equipment used in this video:
π₯ Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu
πΆ Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount) / used at 28mm: https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy
π Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo
π€ Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi
πβΊ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi
π¬π« Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm
My other regularly used equipment:
π² cargo trailer that I use: https://amzn.to/46eYot4
π² cargo ebike: Tern GSD (gen2)
π² my ebike: Ride1Up 500 Series Step-Thru (discontinued)
π² Natalias bike: Biktrix Swift Step-Thru (gen1) [review: https://youtu.be/jbpyzhw9-NQ]
π₯ GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (just not in this video)
But the GoPro 13 is the best right now: https://amzn.to/3ZvBY4C
π Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu
π₯ Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: https://amzn.to/43HmkFS
π Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: https://amzn.to/40piZXk
π Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: https://amzn.to/3xa1Aq8
π Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK
π Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu
π€ Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: https://amzn.to/3XRpu7u
π€ The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): https://amzn.to/4cDxhKa
π€ Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): https://amzn.to/3ufIcpT
π¬π« Shure A2WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3zKuzo8
TRIPODS
πβ Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod https://amzn.to/3VQr4Un
πβ Travel Tripod (very light): https://amzn.to/3L3zS1T
πβ Slightly larger tripod: https://amzn.to/3KjIqBY
Stabilization:
πcurrent gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued)
Ill be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: https://amzn.to/3PuVRmV
or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/40qDGoJ
π» OBS for screen-captures
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