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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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Khanjin relinquishes environment minister duties while on parental leave

Khanjin relinquishes environment minister duties while on parental leave

Barrie-Innisfil MPP said in July that she was expecting her second child; Todd McCarthy takes over portfolio
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Lavender farm in years-long battle to open to visitors, owner says

Lavender farm in years-long battle to open to visitors, owner says

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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Lawyer to would-be Greenbelt developers ‘failed to comply’ with lobbying law

Lawyer to would-be Greenbelt developers ‘failed to comply’ with lobbying law

Failing to register as a lobbyist ‘undermines’ transparency, a non-compliance notice on the integrity commissioner's website says
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Province says its data was botched — so how many people are homeless in Ontario?

Province 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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New deal making OPP 'highest paid' Ontario cops adds 3% front-line incentive

New deal making OPP 'highest paid' Ontario cops adds 3% front-line incentive

The four-year agreements, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023, also include significant wage increases for members
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Who helped an 'Austrian spa company' secure Ontario Place?

Who helped an 'Austrian spa company' secure Ontario Place?

The Trillium uncovers the ways a stalwart of Conservative politics helped steer the spa-builder
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Ford's PCs polling comfortably as legislature breaks for summer

Ford's PCs polling comfortably as legislature breaks for summer

Bonnie Crombie's Liberals could be Ontario voters' second preference, according to a new poll
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Lobbyist bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to Ford government

Lobbyist bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to 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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