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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Community rallies in aftermath of Wards Island fire
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Toronto councillor calls for return of North York Canada Day festivities
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TTC uses nets and sound canons to deter nesting gulls
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Is Toronto’s EV charging strategy moving fast enough?
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LCBO workers call for job security ahead of contract talks
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Still no timeline for Hamilton service return following cyberattack
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Toronto didn’t exercise World Cup escape clause, reports say
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Ontario reaches deal to produce medical isotopes
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Toronto investor reportedly eyes WNBA franchise
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City hall hosts anti-crime summit after increase of thefts targeting Toronto businesses
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City of Toronto battling rising cost of FIFA World Cup games
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Executive committee set to debate Toronto Islands tax rate
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Thousands of York University workers go on strike
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Scarborough RT derailment report spurs calls for accountability
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Toronto considers new increase to parking fines
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Concerns raised over city’s ramp down of respite site at Better Living Centre
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Toronto eyes changes to dangerous dogs registry
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Toronto finishes 1st budget under Mayor Olivia Chow with record tax increase
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Lackluster winter so far sees only fraction of spending on Toronto’s winter maintenance
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Toronto making congestion strides but only when traffic agents are on duty
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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
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Charges dropped against Hamilton man tasered while having seizureMarcus Charles was working at Canadian Tire in 2022 when he suffered a seizure. After he didn't respond to police directions, he was tasered.CrimeJan 30
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow tries to ‘set the record straight’ on police fundingOlivia Chow is trying to shift the narrative over the upcoming 2024 budget as Toronto police pile pressure on the mayor's financial plan.PoliticsJan 24
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Toronto Public Library service nears return months after cyberattackMonths after a cybersecurity incident knocked Toronto library services offline, they are slowly returning. City officials are urging patience in the wake of the ransomware attack.CanadaJan 18
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Tension between Toronto and Trudeau government inflamed by 2024 tax hikeToronto's budget gamble to demand more funding from Ottawa has angered at least one Liberal MP. One Etobicoke representative said they were 'outraged' by the move.PoliticsJan 16
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Toronto unveils proposed 10.5% tax hike in city budget for 2024City of Toronto's budget chief announced the 2024 budget unveiled Wednesday includes a 9% property tax increase and a 1.5% increase in the city building levy.PoliticsJan 10
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Councillor pushing city to keep Toronto’s secondary bike lanes clear of snow this winterA Toronto councillor is pushing to improve the maintenance of bike lanes in her city as a winter storm threatens to finally strike.PoliticsJan 5
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Toronto eyes changes to dispute system to increase speed camerasAs the city looks to double the number of cameras in operation, a new report is recommending it change how the fines issued by speed and red-light cameras are disputed.PoliticsJan 4
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Bitter dispute over modular housing site in Toronto sees ruling in favour of city siteA years-long fight over the location the city chose for a modular supportive housing building has come to an end, but bitter feelings remain among those opposed to the site.PoliticsJan 3
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One-on-one with Mayor Olivia Chow following a turbulent Toronto yearIn her six months in the mayor's office, Chow has presided over major transformative changes that will define Toronto for decades to come.CanadaDec 29, 2023
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Toronto council votes to rename Etobicoke stadium after Rob FordIn a 17-6 vote, councillors passed a motion to honour the former mayor despite his legacy of scandals while in office. A similar motion was tabled in 2017, but failed.PoliticsDec 15, 2023
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23 candidates search for breakthrough in Scarborough Southwest byelectionAfter more than a decade with the same municipal representation, change is guaranteed in Toronto's ward 20 during the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection.PoliticsNov 29, 2023
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says federal homelessness offer inadequate, calls for more fundingOlivia Chow doubled down on her calls for help from other levels of government after Global News reported the city had turned down an offer of help from the federal government.PoliticsNov 23, 2023
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‘I’m pretty much speechless’: Outrage after Toronto turns down federal shelter offerThe federal government was prepared to offer Toronto two locations to act as temporary shelters and funding for a third, Global News has learned. The city, however, turned it down.PoliticsNov 22, 2023
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Perplexing utility poles to go – finally, says TTCLate Thursday afternoon, Green confirmed the TTC had been given the greenlight to remove the poles and some of its workers could be seen at rush hour preparing for the work.PoliticsNov 2, 2023
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Trudeau government to participate in Toronto-Ontario finance talksPremier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow have agreed to form a working group to create a new deal for the city's finances.PoliticsOct 30, 2023
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Toronto looks to explore Calgary’s experience with office conversionsToronto's Planning and Housing Committee has now endorsed a motion directing staff to look into what it will take to convert offices to housing units.PoliticsOct 26, 2023
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Advocate urges Ford government to hold TTC accountable for missed accessibility deadlineThe TTC was given two decades to make all of its subway stations accessible, but two years ahead of the deadline, its CEO admitted recently it will be unable to reach the target.PoliticsOct 21, 2023