The Alex Pierson Show
640 Toronto / Curiouscast
The Alex Pierson show is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has more than 20 years in the field and behind an anchor desk, and is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. Join the daily conversation with the Alex Pierson Show, and never miss an important story again.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 12min
Conversation with Pierre Poilievre; Reality with safe injection sites
Safe injection sites are fueling crime in communities. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada , about the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat in Leslieville last Friday. The cry for help to get the drug use problem under control is failing. The Federal Government needs to put a stop to crime and chaos on our streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023 • 9min
‘No surgery date in sight’: Ontario child desperately needs help to stabilize leg
Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Anstey, Father of 9-year-old Grace who's waiting on knee surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023 • 11min
How the Hollywood actors strike may impact Canada’s film, TV industries
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Howell, Toronto Star Film Critic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023 • 13min
'We're out of money and space': Durham region impacted by Toronto's refugee crisis
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Henry, the regional chair and CEO for Durham Region, about the region needing more resources for their shelter systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023 • 17min
One-on-one with Premier Ford on safe injection, bail reform and Toronto's refugee crisis
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Premier Doug Ford. The two tackle issues with bail reform, safety concerns around safe injection sites and Toronto's refugee crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023 • 11min
Hamilton family in hell after not being able to use driveway
A family is Hamilton's east end have had a huge part of their driveway and property cut off. Their neighbour's home was deemed unsafe. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Katy Belaire, East end of Hamiton resident, about what this has been like after her family is unable to use their property. If a home isn't being cared for, it becomes everyone else's problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023 • 9min
Blacklocks Check-In: Everyday Canadians just trying to get by
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Bank of Canada nearly paying out $27 million in raises and bonuses last year even as it admitted bungling forecasts, high interest rates, the highest in 22 years will continue into 2024, Bank of Canada Govenor Tiff Macklem said yesterday, Cabinet must address ''housing injustice'' with new laws and policies, says the Federal Housing Advocate. Human right to affordable housing, a national moratorium on evictions, and a ban on tent cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023 • 11min
Affordable housing is a top priority for Olivia Chow - but can she get it done?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023 • 13min
Passenger sits in blood-soaked area on flight from Paris to Toronto, investigation underway
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Habib Battah, Air France passenger who had to clean up someone else’s bodily fluids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023 • 10min
Is it time for a review of Ontario's property assessment system? Are some homeowners being overtaxed?
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Katrina Miller, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
