Matthew Bingley
Toronto City Hall Reporter
Matthew Bingley is the Toronto City Hall Reporter for Global News.
Before he joined Global News in 2018, he worked as a reporter in Saint John, Calgary, and Iqaluit.
Matthew studied in Fredericton for his BA, and Nottingham, England, where he received his master’s degree in journalism, getting his start in the industry as a freelancer.
He comes from a family of broadcasters, and originally hails from Toronto.
Matthew is a big fan of music, and the proud owner of a massive vinyl record collection.
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Video Archives
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Toronto to review its flood response this week
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Internal emails detail chaotic response to Toronto’s botched vacant home tax rollout
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A year into job, Chow points to successes and room for improvement as Toronto’s mayor
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Toronto works toward strategy to tackle rats
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Is Toronto’s wildfire smoke strategy good enough?
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Councillors probe the rising cost of ferries before Toronto signs off on new order
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Toronto councillor urges suicide barrier installation following recent deaths
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Auditor general raises alarm about Toronto ambulance response times
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Toronto council looking at science centre lease to save building
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Toronto forges ahead with renoviction bylaw and rental plan
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Toronto plans ahead for next 25 years of Toronto Island Park
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Toronto goes to the goats at Brick Works Park
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Donald D. Summerville Pools set to reopen as city expands outdoor pool openings
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Rick Leary announces he’s leaving post as head of TTC
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Volunteer and outreach workers help vulnerable during Toronto heat warning
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Renewed calls to establish a maximum temperature bylaw in Toronto
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Period of extreme heat begins in Toronto
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Toronto Public Library helps address ‘period poverty’
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Carolyn Parrish wins Mississauga mayoral race
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Decision day arrives in Mississauga mayoral byelection
Author Archives
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Definition of 100-year storm ‘seems to have flown right out the window’: Toronto officialToronto’s city manager says the city will review its response to Tuesday's storm, while an area food bank is calling for support after being impacted.PoliticsJul 18
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‘We’re all drowning’: Inside the chaos of Toronto’s vacant home tax rolloutNewly released internal emails are offering a glimpse of the chaos behind Toronto’s vacant home tax rollout that had staff and councillors scrambling for answers.PoliticsJul 15
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Chow ambitious as mayor enters 2nd year on job: ‘We can do a lot more’The sudden scandal-plagued departure of John Tory as Toronto's mayor vaulted Olivia Chow into the city's top job. One year later, Chow says 'we need to do more.'CanadaJul 13
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Questions mount after cost nearly quadruples for 2 new Toronto ferriesYears after the city began the process of replacing its aging ferries to Toronto's harbour islands, the cost of two new vessels has nearly quadrupled from the original figures.CanadaJul 4
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Toronto investigating new suicide barrier following deaths, including DVP passengerToronto city staff have been directed to look into the viability of a new suicide prevention barrier on the Leaside Bridge over the Don Valley Parkway.CanadaJul 3
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‘They will eat everything’: Toronto enlists goat herd to tackle invasive speciesOver the next couple of days, the goats will be munching away at invasive species in a unique pilot project.EnvironmentJun 25
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New pools in Toronto finally opening as suffocating heat continues'We are extremely excited to be able to open this back up for Torontonians.' Summerville pool is among dozens of outdoor and wading pools reopening Saturday on modified hours.CanadaJun 22
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Toronto Public Library prepares for extended hours, more Sunday operationsEight branches will get more hours from Monday to Saturday starting in July and an additional eight locations will see doors open on Sundays beginning this September.PoliticsJun 5
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‘A no-go:’ City investigating early-morning rave heard along Toronto waterfrontDozens of posts online complained about a lack of action from city officials after they awoke to throbbing basslines which continued to around 5 a.m. on Sunday.PoliticsJun 3
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Parkette dedicated to the memory of Leslieville shooting victimA Leslieville parkette has been renamed in honour of Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a Toronto mother who was killed by a stray bullet last July.CrimeJun 1
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Oil spill that shut Toronto subway line for almost a day not an isolated incident: TTCThe TTC is launching a probe to get to the bottom of repeated hydraulic oil leaks affecting the city’s subway network, the latest of which knocked out service for half a day.PoliticsMay 16
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Toronto hopes new garbage bins will improve on problematic originalsToronto is testing out new sidewalk waste bins to address longstanding complaints from residents who have bemoaned the messy and inefficient original designs.PoliticsApr 25
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‘We screwed up’: Toronto admits major flaws in vacant home tax rolloutAfter being inundated with complaints from frustrated residents who received incorrect vacant home tax bills, City of Toronto staff were grilled by councillors.CanadaApr 18
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TTC tests out body cameras as part of new use-of-force policyThe TTC is launching a nine-month pilot program that will see special constables and fare inspectors equipped with body cameras. Critics say the plan may not be effective.PoliticsApr 12
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Strike deadline set by TTC union representing hundreds of workersUnion president Sumit Guleria said that after a difficult bargaining session last week the union voted in favour of setting a strike deadline of April 22 at midnight.CanadaApr 11
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Toronto is pausing its stormwater charge consultationsThe city is pausing consultation meetings while it figures out how the surcharge would align with the city's other ongoing plans.CanadaApr 3
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It could become easier to drink alcohol in Toronto parks. Here’s what’s changingThe City of Toronto looks set to expand and make permanent its alcohol in parks pilot. A new, full-time plan will allow drinking in at least one park in every council ward.CanadaMar 29
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Parking pad dispute spurs questions over Toronto’s electric vehicle charging planDavid Jankovic said he's been left frustrated by the process, which he feels is at odds with the city's own goals of reaching carbon neutrality.PoliticsMar 13
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“Everyone needs help” Toronto hosts recruitment to bolster crisis teamsAs the city works to expand what it’s calling its fourth emergency service, Toronto held a recruitment drive to find people to work for its Community Crisis Service Team.HealthMar 6
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Councillor says Toronto island tax system ‘smells of privilege’There are about 260 homes on Toronto's harbour islands and while the residents there don't own the land, it remains one of the most picturesque and desirable areas to live in.PoliticsFeb 29
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TTC accused of secrecy over Scarborough RT derailment reportA report into last year's Scarborough RT derailment is prompting criticism. The TTC is being accused of quietly posting it to their website, instead of bringing it to the board.PoliticsFeb 22
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Toronto eyes changes to dangerous dogs registryOn Tuesday, the Economic and Community Development Committee will hear back from city staff who are recommending several changes to the registry.CanadaFeb 19
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Toronto finishes 1st budget under Mayor Olivia Chow with record tax increaseAfter more than a month of budget discussions, Toronto's financial plan for the next year is set. It includes a last-minute boost for police, among other changes.PoliticsFeb 14
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Toronto’s relatively snowless January leads to some budget savingsThe City of Toronto has spent a fraction of its annual snow clearing budget amidst a mild winter but unpredictable weather means it's too soon to count the savings.CanadaFeb 13
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Mayor Chow to lower proposed tax increase in upcoming budgetToronto Mayor Olivia Chow is preparing to reveal a budget with a property tax increase somewhat smaller than staff previously pitched.PoliticsJan 31