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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

Court hears attempt to dismiss challenge of Ontario Place redevelopment (again)

Court hears attempt to dismiss challenge of Ontario Place redevelopment (again)

A three-judge panel heard lawyers arguments over whether to grant the government’s request to quash an activist group’s legal challenge
Ontario NDP to force vote on 'substantially' increasing public education funding

Ontario NDP to force vote on 'substantially' increasing public education funding

In what's set to be the fourth-to-last spring sitting week at Queen's Park, the PC government plans on moving forward a few pieces of legislation
Municipalities ‘wasting’ money by hiring lobbyists, Calandra says after Brighton snafu

Municipalities ‘wasting’ money by hiring lobbyists, Calandra says after Brighton snafu

The municipal affairs minister’s warning comes after a town’s attempt to leverage a lobbying firm’s Ford government ties badly backfired
Health minister affirms continued coverage of private well water testing costs

Health minister affirms continued coverage of private well water testing costs

Health Minister Sylvia Jones gave a simple triple-yes when asked on Wednesday if well water testing will remain free
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
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
Health minister affirms continued coverage of private well water testing costs

Health minister affirms continued coverage of private well water testing costs

Health Minister Sylvia Jones gave a simple triple-yes when asked on Wednesday if well water testing will remain free
Ford government’s ‘portal’ to track lobbying loops in public servants: cabinet secretary

Ford government’s ‘portal’ to track lobbying loops in public servants: cabinet secretary

The system was created in response to the Greenbelt scandal that also prompted the PCs to promise to look to make lobbying laws tougher — which they've delayed doing
‘Co-operate 1,000%’: Ford advises ex-staffer to turn over personal emails about the Greenbelt

‘Co-operate 1,000%’: Ford advises ex-staffer to turn over personal emails about the Greenbelt

The privacy commissioner has said emails about government business in a former staffer’s personal email account may be ‘irretrievably lost’
Ontario labour minister to table PCs' fifth 'working for workers' bill on Monday

Ontario labour minister to table PCs' fifth 'working for workers' bill on Monday

The bill will be part of a larger package including other workers-focused regulatory and policy changes
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