Here’s one more reason to read The Trillium, your go-to source for in-depth political coverage at Queen’s Park.
Steve Paikin — prominent journalist, author and longtime anchor of TVO’s The Agenda — is joining Village Media's The Trillium as a weekly columnist during the ongoing labour dispute at Ontario’s public broadcaster.
His first piece was published today.
A veteran broadcaster and writer with an unparalleled knowledge of provincial politics, Paikin is the longtime host of TVO’s flagship current affairs program. A trusted voice, he has also moderated leaders’ debates, produced documentary films, and authored eight books, including Paikin and the Premiers: Personal Reflections on a Half-Century of Ontario Leaders.
Paikin is a member of the TVO bargaining unit of the Canadian Media Guild that has been on strike since Aug. 21.
“One of the things I’ve missed during the work stoppage at TVO is writing my weekly column and then engaging with readers as they send me their comments and criticisms,” Paikin said today. “I’d like to think that process of engagement makes us all a little smarter. So I very much appreciate The Trillium for giving me a place to weigh in on the big issues in our province. I’ve always enjoyed reading the site. Now, I’m happy to be contributing something to it as well.”
Launched earlier this year by Village Media, a leader in local journalism, The Trillium is a comprehensive news and information website devoted exclusively to insider coverage of the Ontario Legislature.
Led by Editor-in-Chief Jessica Smith Cross, The Trillium boasts a talented roster of experienced Queen’s Park journalists that includes Deputy Editor Sneh Duggal and reporters Charlie Pinkerton, Aidan Chamandy and Jack Hauen.
“All fall, I’ve missed the thoughtful coverage of Ontario politics that Steve and his colleagues are known for, so I'm thrilled to bring his insight and analysis to our readers,” said Smith Cross.
Passionate and plugged in, The Trillium delivers the major political headlines of the day while unpacking complex policy changes and digging deeper into key issues that impact every Ontarian. Our dogged journalists also keep a close watch on legislative debates, question period, public appointments, lobbying activity and regulatory proposals.
The Trillium is a subscription-based news service designed especially for Queen’s Park stakeholders such as public servants, political staffers, business leaders, lobbyists and strategists. But the site also features free content — including Paikin’s new weekly column.
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Want to hear more from Steve Paikin? Check out his recent interview on Village Media’s Up Close & Personal series.
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