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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Jan 19, 2023 • 12min
Blacklocks Check-in: MPs Push Contracting Probe
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023 • 9min
Trudeau says his government is looking at bail reform after premiers call for action
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about calls for bail reform and how Toronto crimes are fueling other cities crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023 • 11min
‘We have to do something’: Peel police partner with social workers to address intimate partner violence
Guest: Sharon Mayne Devine, CEO of Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin, the lead agency for the Safe Centre of Peel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023 • 12min
Leaked memos from Canada’s immigration office suggest government will waive eligibility requirements for thousands of visitor visas
Guest: Guidy Mamann, immigration lawyer with Mamann, Sandaluk, and Kingwell LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023 • 11min
'It's been incredibly dark': Sister of woman who died after being restrained by TO hospital security guards speaks out after filing lawsuit
Guest: Denise Warriner, Sister of Stephanie Warriner, who died in May 2020 after being restrained chest down by security guards at a Toronto hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023 • 11min
Blacklocks Check-in: More than a million post-secondary students cashed pandemic relief cheques
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023 • 12min
Ford government overhauling healthcare, introducing more private delivery – but where will doctors & nurses come from?
Dr. Sara Allin, Associate professor of Health Policy at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023 • 8min
Homebuyers could soon face tougher mortgage qualification rules as debt risks rise
Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2023 • 12min
Airline loses custom-made wheelchair, offers $300 in compensation
Wendy Elliott's stepdad had a massive stroke a few years back leaving him paralyzed and unable to speak. Recently, Elliott's mom and stepdad left for a month-long trip in Chile. When they arrived Air Canada let the couple know the airline had lost his custom-made wheelchair. Elliott says the airline believes it has now located the chair and is promising the ship it to Chile. However, she's still frustrated with the lack of care and urgency the airline has provided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2023 • 10min
Premiers urge Ottawa to reform bail system after killing of OPP officer
Host Alex Pierson speaks with criminal defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger about Canada's premiers unanimously urging Ottawa to take 'immediate action' to strengthen the country's bail system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
