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Charlie Pinkerton

Charlie Pinkerton

A media critic once said Charlie Pinkerton has “one of the best names of any reporter that I can think of.” He’s covered politics since 2018, spending since 2021 at Queen’s Park. Instead of running for mayor of Toronto, he helped launch the Trillium in 2023.

Recent Work by Charlie

‘Contentious’: how Ontario handles politically sensitive requests for government info

‘Contentious’: how Ontario handles politically sensitive requests for government info

The practice is allowed, even though it 'can delay the timely release' of potentially sensitive records, says the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s office
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Lavender farm’s years-long battle to open to visitors shows land-use resolution system’s flaws: owner

Lavender farm’s years-long battle to open to visitors shows land-use resolution system’s flaws: owner

The Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Ontario Land Tribunal — each of which have delayed Fennario Meadows' launch of a winery-esque experience — could see changes over the next few years
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The Ford government says its data was botched — so how many people are homeless in Ontario?

The Ford government says its data was botched — so how many people are homeless in Ontario?

The housing minister's spokesperson now says the number is ‘significantly lower’ than 234,000, which was the ‘unofficial estimate’ of homelessness found in a ministry document
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RCMP now interviewing current and former staff in Greenbelt investigation

RCMP now interviewing current and former staff in Greenbelt investigation

The RCMP has been investigating the scandal since last fall
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Just-ratified OPP deal making them 'highest paid' Ontario cops adds new 3% front-line incentive

Just-ratified OPP deal making them 'highest paid' Ontario cops adds new 3% front-line incentive

The four-year agreements, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023, also include significant wage increases for members
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Lobbying firm bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to the Ford government

Lobbying firm bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to the Ford government

Councillors' comments about hiring a well-connected lobbying firm sparked a three-day drama that ultimately left Brighton high and dry
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Housing aside, feds’ budget ignores ‘priorities’ of Ontario’s PC government

Housing aside, feds’ budget ignores ‘priorities’ of Ontario’s PC government

Justin Trudeau’s federal Liberals want to solve some of the same issues as Doug Ford’s provincial PCs — but in very different ways
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Privacy commissioner orders OPP to give it records of officers' role at Ford family stag and doe

Privacy commissioner orders OPP to give it records of officers' role at Ford family stag and doe

The privacy commissioner is seeking to review the records — which the ministry said are 'highly sensitive' — to help the office determine whether or not they should be released through the freedom-of-information system
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One lobbying firm shows how an inside track gets it done under the Ford government

One lobbying firm shows how an inside track gets it done under the Ford government

The Ford-linked firm played a part in major government decisions, including the expansion of beer and wine in corner stores and securing an MZO
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NDP asks ethics watchdog to investigate infamous Vegas trip

NDP asks ethics watchdog to investigate infamous Vegas trip

The RCMP’s ongoing investigation into the Greenbelt could keep Ontario’s integrity commissioner from digging into it himself
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