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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

Brighton council set to revisit provincial lobbying plan flop at next meeting

Brighton council set to revisit provincial lobbying plan flop at next meeting

Its agenda includes a letter the local PC MPP wrote council calling comments from some about hiring a lobbying firm with close ties to the provincial government ‘unbecoming’
Ford government aiming to more significantly regulate e-bikes

Ford government aiming to more significantly regulate e-bikes

The proposed changes are to improve road safety, according to Ontario's Ministry of Transportation
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
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
Provincial government looking for spaces to rent for more ServiceOntario centres

Provincial government looking for spaces to rent for more ServiceOntario centres

The move comes a few months after the centres' expansion in Staples locations
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
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