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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

Ontario holding firm on new long-term care law that still separates some partners

Ontario holding firm on new long-term care law that still separates some partners

The long-term care minister recently told an NDP MPP trying to create a 'right to live together' that her proposal would 'reduce the level of care'
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Unmonitored wetland loss among threats to Ontario environment: AG report

Unmonitored wetland loss among threats to Ontario environment: AG report

A report released Tuesday by Ontario's auditor general examined the state of Ontario's environment
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Ford 'categorically' denies staff discussed Greenbelt changes last summer

Ford 'categorically' denies staff discussed Greenbelt changes last summer

After the Narwhal reported on documents showing the premier's staff had discussed the Greenbelt months before Ford said he became aware of the plans, he maintained his government did 'nothing wrong'
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Four species assigned at-risk listings in Ontario

Four species assigned at-risk listings in Ontario

Ontario’s committee on the status of at-risk species also improved the categorization of seven others as a result of its 2022 report
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Ford government boosting mental health curricula for Grades 7, 8 and 10

Ford government boosting mental health curricula for Grades 7, 8 and 10

Education Minister Stephen Lecce also said the province is considering allowing students to take mental health days off of school
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Bradford Bypass 'will cost more than original estimate' of $800M: Transport minister

Bradford Bypass 'will cost more than original estimate' of $800M: Transport minister

Caroline Mulroney confirmed what's long seemed inevitable
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MPP Mantha rehires staffers, plans for reelection as workplace harassment investigation continues

MPP Mantha rehires staffers, plans for reelection as workplace harassment investigation continues

NDP Leader Marit Stiles removed the Algoma—Manitoulin MPP from her party's caucus over alleged 'workplace misconduct' at the beginning of April
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Crayons and highlighters? Ford steers Greenbelt drama to silly territory

Crayons and highlighters? Ford steers Greenbelt drama to silly territory

The dramatic saga around the Ford government's Greenbelt changes dipped into a dopey chapter after the premier alleged past governments' rearrangements were drawn by staffers using 'crayons and highlighters'
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Science Centre bound for Ontario Place, paving way for old site's redevelopment

Science Centre bound for Ontario Place, paving way for old site's redevelopment

The redesigned concert venue at Ontario Place will be accessible year-round, the government also announced on Thursday
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NDP's Stiles tables stag-and-doe-inspired bill to give integrity commissioner more 'teeth'

NDP's Stiles tables stag-and-doe-inspired bill to give integrity commissioner more 'teeth'

The Opposition leader's tightly focused bill would see MPPs barred from accepting gifts that create the appearance of a conflict-of-interest
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