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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

MPPs visit Sir John A.’s home in search of determining his Queen's Park's statue's fate

MPPs visit Sir John A.’s home in search of determining his Queen's Park's statue's fate

A statue honouring Canada’s controversial founding prime minister outside Ontario’s legislature has been boarded up for almost four years
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Could Ontario Place become Canada’s ‘number 1 tourist attraction,’ like Premier Doug Ford says?

Could Ontario Place become Canada’s ‘number 1 tourist attraction,’ like Premier Doug Ford says?

If everything goes according to plan, it (combined with Exhibition Place) has a shot
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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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Could Ontario Place become Canada’s ‘number 1 tourist attraction,’ like Premier Doug Ford says?

Could Ontario Place become Canada’s ‘number 1 tourist attraction,’ like Premier Doug Ford says?

If everything goes according to plan, it (combined with Exhibition Place) has a shot
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Resumption of demolition work at Ontario Place at stake on Friday

Resumption of demolition work at Ontario Place at stake on Friday

Another court challenge seeks to disrupt the Ford government's redevelopment plans
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Underspending elsewhere could keep PCs' 2023-24 budget balanced despite Bill 124, Toronto New Deal costs

Underspending elsewhere could keep PCs' 2023-24 budget balanced despite Bill 124, Toronto New Deal costs

The province has also paid $500 million of the $1.2 billion promised in direct supports through its 'Toronto New Deal', according to a new FAO analysis
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Here's how the Ford government keeps tabs on lobbyists' requests after the Greenbelt scandal

Here's how the Ford government keeps tabs on lobbyists' requests after the Greenbelt scandal

Ontario's auditor general had recommended potentially policy-impacting materials from lobbyists and stakeholders be 'centrally recorded'
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Ontario government seeking input on the rules for large carbon storage projects

Ontario government seeking input on the rules for large carbon storage projects

Despite concerns over the viability of carbon storage, the Ford government wants Ontario's 'limited storage potential' to be used to reduce emissions and protect jobs
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Homelessness support organization hopes to secure skills development and affordable housing funding

Homelessness support organization hopes to secure skills development and affordable housing funding

A weekly roundup of lobbying registrations in Ontario
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Ontario Place could be Therme's ground zero in Canada

Ontario Place could be Therme's ground zero in Canada

In the final instalment in a three-part series on Therme Canada, The Trillium provides a glimpse into the company's hopes beyond Ontario Place
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