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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

PCs' zoning orders use sparked 'appearance of preferential treatment': auditor

PCs' zoning orders use sparked 'appearance of preferential treatment': auditor

The watchdog found minister-issued orders spiked property values, were issued haphazardly, and wrote that some long-delayed projects ‘beg the question why an MZO was used’
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Postal strike could mean no cheques for many ODSP recipients

Postal strike could mean no cheques for many ODSP recipients

Ontario's social services ministry says support payment recipients should contact local program offices with questions about how to receive payments
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Insiders say Calandra cleaned up Greenbelt scandal with 'holy water' and ‘carte blanche'

Insiders say Calandra cleaned up Greenbelt scandal with 'holy water' and ‘carte blanche'

One year later, Doug Ford’s ‘super minister’ has gotten it done — but not without costs, sources tell The Trillium
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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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After 'cover your ass' meeting, Science Centre VP wanted second opinion on 2022 bridge closure

After 'cover your ass' meeting, Science Centre VP wanted second opinion on 2022 bridge closure

'In my opinion, (Infrastructure Ontario) may be quite focused on protecting their own interests and not considering things from our point of view,' one OSC executive wrote after the walkway was shut down
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Landmark OPP deal includes 3 per cent front-line incentive

Landmark OPP deal includes 3 per cent front-line incentive

The four-year agreements, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023, also include significant wage increases for members
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Ford's PCs polling comfortably as summer break begins

Ford's PCs polling comfortably as summer break begins

Bonnie Crombie's Liberals are potential Ontario voters' second preference, according to a new poll
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Texts contradict developer’s testimony about relationship with Ford aide during Greenbelt investigation

Texts contradict developer’s testimony about relationship with Ford aide during Greenbelt investigation

A developer involved in three Greenbelt removal requests testified that the premier’s longtime right-hand man never visited his home, but insiders’ messages show otherwise
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Housing aside, federal budget ignores ‘priorities’ of Ontario government

Housing aside, federal budget ignores ‘priorities’ of Ontario 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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Staff emails challenge province's claims about Greenbelt changes

Staff emails challenge province's claims about Greenbelt changes

Key witnesses the integrity commissioner spoke to said changes weren’t considered until 2022
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