The Alex Pierson Show

Alex talks with Dr. Kisha Supernant, the Director o the University of Alberta's Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology. Dr. Supernant is one of Canada's foremost experts in Ground Penetrating Radar, and other techniques used to hunt for unmarked burial sites. Alex and Kisha discuss how expensive these searches can be, and how much work needs to go into it.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Marc Ralksy, one of the owners and trainers of Striker, the Samoyed. And the No. 1 ranked dog in the Working group. They talk about this beautiful and immaculate dog, and what went into training it to get its big win. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Michael Geist, the Canada Research Chair in Internet ad E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. They talk about the way the Liberals, Bloc and NDP unite to close off discussions and debates surrounding the Bill, and why this is a terrible decision that could be bad for Canadians. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Kevin Donovan, the Chief Investigative Reporter for the Toronto Star about the mass amount of files that have been unsealed by the Supreme Court regarding the Sherman murder case. So finally after over 3.5 years, we may finally get some answers. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its time for our Wednesday Counterpoint panel where we talk about the topics that deserve the attention. Alex has John Robson, National Post Columnist and Executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus, and John Mraz, former Liberal War room director.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Dr. Jane Liddle, Lecturer for Department of Pediatrics at Ottawa University and Community Pediatrician about a letter that over 400 doctors have signed to Premier Ford, Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliot. The letter demands transparency surrounding medical and scientific decisions made my the province, to guarantee schools stay opened in September, and to allow in-person summer school.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex checks back in with our good friend Charles Khabouth, the CEO of INK Entertainment. The hospitality industry has taken a massive hit during this pandemic, and Charles is no exception. He tells Alex he has lost about half of his staff in all restaurants due to the pandemic, and hopes that this time we stay open for sure. They talk about what Charles has to do to be ready for the reopening, and if it will be enough to help re-coup losses. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the internal emails that the Scientific Director of the National Microbiology Labratory in Winnipeg was uneasy with the close ties with the researchers from China. They also talk about how the Cabinet defied the House by refusing to release uncensored accounts of an RCMP raid at a federal lab. They also talk about how homeowners nationwide must embrace high density housing for the sake of climate change. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Nino Mattarollo, a retired Ontario Certified Special Eduation Teacher and founder of The Laird House Eco Sports Educational School Camp. They talk about the announcement that the province will enter phase 1 on Friday, Nino needs to rush and hire on staff and find volunteers. The camp is a non-profit which means he also now has to rush to find private and corporate sponsors. The camp was supposed to open last year, but the pandemic put the opening on hold. Registration is also low as many weren’t sure when the province would reopen and if it would be safe for their children. Nino says that if he can’t get his camp fully up and running this summer, then it will have to permanently close its doors. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about a research contract that was awarded to a controversial that endorsed china for its 'environmental leadership', and why the Liberals and the Bloc attempted to gag debate on the controversial Bill C-10. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices