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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

Only 12% of MZO projects completed, post-Greenbelt review found

Only 12% of MZO projects completed, post-Greenbelt review found

About one in three minister-issued MZOs that the Housing Ministry closely scrutinized last fall were put on the chopping block
Lavender farm’s years-long battle shows land-use system’s flaws: owner

Lavender farm’s years-long battle shows land-use system’s flaws: owner

The Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Ontario Land Tribunal — each of which have delayed Fennario Meadows' launch of a winery-esque experience — could see changes over the next few years
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
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
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
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
Housing aside, feds’ budget ignores ‘priorities’ of Ontario’s PC government

Housing aside, feds’ budget ignores ‘priorities’ of Ontario’s PC 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
MZO approvals have skyrocketed under Ford government: report

MZO approvals have skyrocketed under Ford government: report

From March 2019 to March 2021, province issued 44 minister's zoning orders; government had previously issued about one per year on average
Bill introduced to reverse province’s changes to municipal plans

Bill introduced to reverse province’s changes to municipal plans

Legislation also tees up possible MZO reversals by introducing ‘immunity provisions’ if provincial government undoes them
How will 'special prosecutor' be involved in RCMP's Greenbelt probe?

How will 'special prosecutor' be involved in RCMP's Greenbelt probe?

Attorney General Doug Downey and his office wouldn't address special prosecutor's involvement
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