Matthew Bingley

Digital Video Journalist

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• Longtime Toronto city councillor Mike Layton will not seek re-election

  In an interview with Global News, the University-Rosedale councillor confirmed his decision to step aside at the end of his term this fall.

  Politics

  Jul 27
• Toronto man calls for hospital backlog fix as wife awaits procedure

  Steve McNeil and his wife Tina Grazos-McNeil were watching TV on Canada Day when Tina started having a seizure and collapsed. She's been in hospital for weeks waiting for surgery.

  Health

  Jul 25
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• Toronto, Ottawa mayors could receive veto power, Ford says

  In a scrum outside Queen's Park, Ford said the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa would be granted a veto over council decisions, significantly increasing the power they hold.

  Politics

  Jul 20
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• Global News at 5:30 Montreal: July 4.

  The July 4, 2022 edition of Global News at 5:30 on Global Montreal.

  Jul 4
• Push to eliminate Toronto’s single-use waste gets inspiration from reusable container ‘Muuse’

  Muuse co-founder Scott Morrison describes the service as a library for cups and containers, allowing restaurant customers to fill up reusable stainless steel vessels at no charge.

  Environment

  Jun 28
• Toronto updating bylaws to improve interactions with city wildlife

  The results of a review of city bylaws will be presented at July’s meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.

  Canada

  Jun 22
• Toronto council directs staff to open outdoor fountains, bathrooms, pools earlier

  As summer heat arrives early, Toronto city council says in the future, staff should target the end of May to get water fountains, washrooms, pools and splashpads up and running.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Ontario NDP to recommend long-time MPP Peter Tabuns as interim leader: party source

  The news comes after former NDP Leader Andrea Horwath announced she would be stepping down after the provincial election on June 2.

  Politics

  Jun 13
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• Doug Ford banking on billions in deficit spending as PCs table pre-election budget

  Doug Ford is banking on billions of dollars in infrastructure spending to get him re-elected to a second term in office, relying on continued deficits to fuel campaign promises.

  Politics

  Apr 28
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• Ontario patients push for return to in-person doctors appointments

  Ontario's government has been pushing for more relaxed public health measures in recent weeks, but it's unclear how much those plans include doctors' offices.

  Health

  Mar 14
• Ontario submits child-care plan just ahead of looming deadline

  Ontario remains the only jurisdiction in the country to not pen a deal with the Trudeau Government for $10 a day childcare.

  Politics

  Mar 8
• Ford government changes its legal budget deadline to miss Ontario budget

  The Tories introduced a law in 2019, requiring the delivery of budgets by a March 31 deadline. That target has been missed before and the government said it will be missed again.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Ontario opposition calls for more transparency after Ford staffer fired over protest donation

  The solicitor-general's now former director of communications, Marion Isabeau-Ringuette, reportedly donated $100 to the online fundraising platform on Feb. 5.

  Politics

  Feb 16
• Ontario looking at possibly eliminating licence plate sticker renewal fee, source says

  The government source said Premier Doug Ford has been keen on the idea for some time. 

  Canada

  Feb 8
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• Toronto city council’s review of paramedic staffing is dead on arrival

  Toronto city council says staffing issues with Toronto Paramedics will not be examined further.

  Politics

  Feb 2
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• Food can be sold at Ontario movie theatres once restrictions loosen Jan. 31: sources

  Global News has learned that concession stands at Ontario movie theatres will be able to sell food and drinks once restrictions begin to ease starting Jan. 31.

  Health

  Jan 27
• Emergency order expiration fumbles Ontario’s urgent call for retired nurses

  On Dec. 22, the Ford government asked retired health-care workers return to the workforce to help the province ramp up its COVID-19 booster dose rollout as Omicron cases surged.

  Politics

  Jan 13
• Ontario’s upcoming provincial election holds many uncertainties

  The COVID-19 pandemic and recovering from it is destined to overshadow many issues during this election — and potentially, it may affect how the campaigns themselves function.

  Politics

  Dec 28, 2021
• Ontario government planning changes to proof of COVID vaccination system: sources

  Global News has learned the Ontario government plans to announce changes to the province's proof of COVID-19 vaccination system on Friday.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2021
• Ontario in standoff with optometrists over exam fees

  Optometrists began withholding services covered by the province's health plan on Sept. 1, after warning they would no longer offer them at a financial loss.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2021
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• Ontario’s digital COVID-19 vaccine passport app now available to download for businesses

  A provincial government source not authorized to officially speak on the matter told Global News the Ford government will officially unveil the app on Friday at a news conference.

  Health

  Oct 14, 2021
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• Supreme Court of Canada sides with Ontario government in battle over Toronto council cuts

  In a 5-4 split, the majority of Supreme Court justices agreed with the provincial government and ruled the city’s appeal should be dismissed.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2021
• Ontario businesses prepare for ‘kick-back’ a week before new vaccination requirements begin

  “Who's going to come if someone starts yelling at a server or yelling at the manager for not being allowed to come in?”

  Health

  Sep 15, 2021
• Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine certificate program will apply to condos that opt-in

  With condos not considered public settings or facilities, there won't be a mandate to follow Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine certificate rules, which some say will pose challenges.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2021
• Why is Ontario developing its own vaccine passport app?

  “Why not put our heads together, build upon what already exists so that we get to a product that doesn't have hiccups as fast as we can."

  Health

  Sep 2, 2021