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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Jun 10, 2020 • 12min
We need to rethink how emergency services respond to mental health calls
Following the two recent cases where Black folks died following police calls due to mental health crises, advocates are asking for more attention to how emergency services respond to mental health calls. Dr. Notisha Massaquoi has been working on recommendations since the death of Andrew Loku in 2015. She joined Alex to talk about what needs to be done, and why it hasn't been done yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2020 • 12min
Searching for a liver in a pandemic
John Size and Wendy McCann are searching for a liver donor to save John's life, but the pandemic is making their search nearly impossible. This is their story. For more details or if you think you may be able to help, visit their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 9min
Small businesses in Ontario are safe from eviction for now
With Premiere Ford announcing a ban on commercial evictions for landlords who qualify for the federal commercial rent assistance, many small businesses are breathing a sigh of relief for the first time in months. But it is enough to save our small businesses? Alex spoke with Julie Kwiecinski, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's director of provincial affairs to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 9min
Pam's Roti Shop was nearly evicted until the community pooled together rent money
Pam's Roti Shop is a beloved restaurant that has been open to Torontonians for 35 years, but the impacts of COVID-19 nearly closed them down for good. Lucky for them, the community raised enough money to pay their rent after their landlord refused to apply for rent assistance. Now their safe from eviction for the foreseeable future. Pam's sister Hassena joined Alex to share their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 11min
Most of Ontario will move onto phase 2 but some areas will have to wait
Alex speaks with the Minister of Health, Christine Elliot about the plan to move ahead into phase 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 9min
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announces resignation
Dave Perry is 640's Toronto Crime expert and CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc. He joined Alex to talk about Saunder's term, and who may fill the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 7min
Inside Parliament: False CERB could now result in jail time
Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2020 • 12min
Surely to God our hospitals can figure this out
Jacqui Delaney laid her father to rest this week. Because of COVID-19, she wasn't able to visit him once he was admitted to hospital. Delaney believes her dad passed from a broken heart. She's calling on government to change the rules so that family members and friends can once again make hospital visits. Here's her conversation with Alex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2020 • 17min
What if I wasn't that Grey Cup Champion: Henry Burris
HENRY BURRIS IS A THREE-TIME GREY CUP CHAMPION WITH THE OTTAWA REDBLACKS AND THE CALGARY STAMPEDERS, HE’S ALSO A BROADCASTER AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. BURRIS PUBLISHED A NUMBER OF TWEETS IN THE WAKE OF PROTESTS SOUTH OF THE BORDER. HERE'S HIS CONVERSATION WITH ALEX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2020 • 6min
Sharleen Stewart, Pres, SEIU Healthcare on long term care in ON.
Sharleen Stewart, President SEIU Healthcare talks about the overdue need for change in long term care homes in Ontario and protecting our most vulnerable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
