Matthew Bingley

Digital Video Journalist

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• Housing ‘prescription’ to combat health impacts of Toronto homelessness

  What was once a UHN parking lot near King Street West and Jameson Avenue will soon be the site of Toronto's latest modular housing project.

  Canada

  Sep 25
• ‘It’s a bit ridiculous’: Toronto man frustrated after EV charging plans shut down

  Mark Bishop spent a year and half working with the city to get permission to build a parking pad on his property to accommodate an EV charger. The city ultimately said no.

  Environment

  Sep 22
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• Expansion of Toronto’s EV charging network looks to public input

  There are about 1,800 public charging stations in the city of Toronto, not nearly enough for the expected demand as drivers shift away from fossil fuels.

  Canada

  Sep 19
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• Mayor Chow: Overhaul of Toronto city services to begin within weeks

  "I've long believed we have to deliver fast, responsive and effective services. I think there is room for improvement," said Mayor Chow.

  Politics

  Sep 13
• No new money for asylum seekers after Toronto mayor meets refugees minister

  Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, met with Mayor Olivia Chow in her city hall office for a little over an hour on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Sep 12
• Toronto mayor’s office scrambles to enact refugee policy passed months ago

  Before Chow arrived at city hall, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, announced the city's position regarding asylum seekers would be to refer them to the federal government.

  Politics

  Sep 8
• Anger growing over lack of government support for Toronto asylum seekers

  It’s been weeks since church groups stepped in to provide shelter for dozens of refugees left on the concrete outside a Toronto homeless intake centre.

  Canada

  Aug 25
• Archivists race to save Toronto history from acidic doom

  Two archive collections held in Toronto are slowly being eaten away by a chemical reaction, but archivists are painstakingly working to save the material from destruction.

  Canada

  Aug 23
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• Humber students are updating Toronto City Hall’s massive scale model

  Students have been updating a massive scale model of the city that was originally built in 1989 and they're using new technology to do it.

  Features

  Aug 3
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• Toronto attempts to reel in noisy Yonge-Dundas Square buskers

  Busking in Toronto requires a permit and even those don't cover amplified noise. Now Toronto is hoping to get compliance in Dundas Square through new signage.

  Politics

  Aug 1
• Gary Crawford’s exit triggers calls to change Toronto council severance pay policy

  Gary Crawford resigned his city council seat ahead of the byelection, guaranteeing him more than $120,000 in severance pay. Some call the move hypocritical.

  Politics

  Jul 26
• A scummy summer? After months without Woodbine Park fountains, residents speak out

  Months without a fountain at an east end Toronto park have led to a scummy result, which will be resolved, in part, following restoration work on a fountain pump.

  Politics

  Jul 24
• Appeal for donations for asylum seekers housed in Toronto churches

  Two churches housing refugees who had been living on the street are approaching capacity. volunteers are appealing for clothing and toiletries.

  Politics

  Jul 21
• City called out for poor condition of fountain in Toronto tourist hub

  The current state of a piece of fine public art is drawing the wrong kind of attention over the amount of garbage and vandalism since the water was shut off.

  Politics

  Jul 17
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• Toronto’s new mayor prepares to tackle old problems

  The lingering issue of budget shortfalls and acts of violence will be among the first items Olivia Chow will need to tackle when she’s sworn in Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jul 11
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• Asylum seekers left on hot Toronto pavement amid funding battle

  About a third of the people taking up spaces in Toronto's shelter system are refugees and the issue of getting federal funding to house them has been an issue for city leaders.

  Politics

  Jul 5
• Former mayor John Tory endorses Ana Bailão ahead of Toronto election day

  Sources said Tory and the Bailao campaign have been formalizing the endorsement, including the format, which could be publicized as early as Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jun 21
• Toronto Election: Mayoral winner will shape outcome of Ontario Place battle

  Several candidates running for Toronto mayor have pledged to work with and against the provincial government’s plans to redevelop Ontario Place.

  Politics

  Jun 20
• Toronto businesses, councillors, candidates call for CafeTO overhaul

  Business owners say the city's process to make the CafeTO program was needlessly complicated, ultimately resulting in poor execution and lost revenue.

  Politics

  Jun 15
• Modular housing motion accused of further delaying Toronto housing

  Another twist in the Cummer Avenue modular housing saga has come in the form of a member's motion before city council, which advocates are calling another delay tactic.

  Politics

  Jun 13
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• Should Toronto’s next mayor raise taxes? Some say they must

  Some candidates have also pledged to continue property tax increases at the rate of inflation, a move John Tory had pledged to forge ahead with before his sudden departure.

  Politics

  May 30
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• Voter changes and deadlines ahead of Toronto’s biggest byelection

  The sudden departure of John Tory from the Mayor's Office amid a sex scandal involving a member of his staff, has sprung the city into the largest byelection in the city's history.

  Politics

  May 24
• Toronto motion calling for e-bike courier regulations sparks contention

  University-Rosedale Coun. Diane Saxe said there is a growing public safety concern for pedestrians because of the amount of e-bike couriers who drive in an unsafe manner.

  Politics

  May 9
• Rental subsidy reduction comes at disappointing time for Toronto advocates

  The timing couldn't be worse for funding issues with a program that helps people with lower incomes pay the rent, but soon the city will cap the number of people eligible.

  Politics

  May 5
• Father-daughter duo troll Maple Leafs fans with opposition jerseys amid playoff run

  In round 2 of the NHL playoffs, Ervil Diguisto and his daughter Danielle may be the ultimate Toronto Maple Leafs trolls, but their wearing other teams' jerseys is not a new habit.

  Sports

  May 3