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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Apr 27, 2023 • 11min
Blacklocks Check-In: ''Fake News'' Regulating Legal Internet Content
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Bill C11; the first bill in Canadian history that regulates legal internet content, why Cabinet refuses to impose back to work legislation and the side effects, Marco Mendocino and the ''famous'' buyback program, and the 13 billion Volkswagen Canada subsidy. How does this work and what about the jobs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023 • 9min
When will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open to the public? 2024, if we're lucky
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley about why the Eglinton Crosstown won't open to the public until 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 8min
Ontario's Doug Ford Under Fire: Plan to Lower Police Education Requirements Sparks Controversy
Premier Doug Ford faces backlash as his controversial proposal to lower education requirements for officers ignites a heated debate over the future of policing in the province. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Kempa, a criminologist focused on the politics of security, public safety and policing and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa about the growing concerns over officer shortages, and Ontario's latest move to drop post-secondary education requirements for aspiring police officers has sparked controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 9min
Passenger Rights Revamp Sparks Controversy: Airlines and Advocates Clash Over Proposed Changes
As Canada's Transport Minister unveils new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, the proposed changes leave both travellers and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, about the new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 11min
Ontario Family's Property Left High and Dry as Decades-Old Beaver Dam Gives Way
In the blink of an eye, a wetland paradise turned into a barren wasteland, leaving an Ontario family heartbroken and searching for answers. Host, Alex Pierson speak with Lorraine Fuller, Apsley Ontario Resident, about a wetland oasis that once flourished in their own backyard vanishing because of a broken beaver dam, leaving the bustling ecosystem that once thrived in terrible distress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 11min
The Never-Ending Mortgage: One-Third of Canadian Homeowners Stuck with 30+ Year Payment Plans
As Canadian homeowners struggle to make ends meet, the traditional 25-year mortgage plan is no longer enough, leaving lenders to grapple with increased risk of loss, and pushing more and more Canadians into 30+ year payment plans. Alex Pierson, speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Specialist with Butler Mortgage about rising interest rates that are forcing Canadian homeowners into decades of debt, as a staggering 30% of mortgages are now stretched beyond 30 years, leaving many struggling to keep up with the increasing financial burden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 11min
When Every Second Counts: Toronto Family's Nightmare as Child Chokes on Food and 911 Puts Them on Hold for Minutes
Toronto parents heroically perform life-saving Heimlich maneuver and CPR on their choking child, while desperately waiting for emergency services to answer their 911 call. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Ray, father of 1 year old Asher, about the terrifying moment their infant stopped breathing as 911 puts them on hold for over five minutes, leaving them to desperately attempt to rescue their child alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 10min
Critical Lifeline in Peril: Canadian Women's Shelters Stripped of $150M in Federal Funding
Promised pandemic relief turns into a funding nightmare for Canadian women's shelters. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Hutton, CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region about women's shelters facing a devastating blow to their essential services, leaving many wondering how they will continue to provide lifesaving support to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 9min
Blacklocks Check-In: Panel to Probe Trudeau Fund
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about how The prime minister’s brother, Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau, will not have to testify before a parliamentary committee probing the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and allegations of foreign interference in federal elections. Alexandre Trudeau had reportedly negotiated and signed the deal for the foundation to receive a $200,000 donation from Chinese billionaire Zhang Bin in 2016.The Commons public accounts committee Did vote to have Canada Revenue Agency scrutinize the fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 • 7min
Remembering Tarek Fatah: Alex Pierson Reflects on the 'Life of A Giant'
Tarek Fatah, a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author known for his commentary on Muslim issues has passed away at the age of 73. Fatah is being widely mourned. Here is how Alex paid tribute to Fatah on her show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
