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 1, 2020 • 7min
Martin Firestone, Travel Insurance Specialist on Covid and coverage
Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure, Travel Insurance Specialist talks about Covid 19 and coverage for possible future travel plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2020 • 11min
Karl Littler of The Retail Council of Canada on shopping at malls
Karl Littler, Senior Vice-President, Public Affairs, Retail Council of Canada talks about shopping at malls as stores reopen in Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2020 • 11min
Marika Vida, Sommelier, "The Mom Somm” on Covid 19 and wine
Marika Vida, International Sommelier, wine writer, President of “The Mom Somm” Based in Pennsylvania, USA talks about the Global impact of Covid 19 on the international wine industry
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May 30, 2020 • 8min
Dr. David Jacobs talks about the latest news on Covid 19 in Ontario
Dr. David Jacobs, Ontario Specialists Association, Chair, Coalition of Ontario Doctors talks about the latest news on Covid 19 in Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020 • 12min
If you're a teenager in Hong Kong, you're always in danager
How has daily life been affected by rising tensions in Hong Kong? Alex talked to a man we're calling "John" about what he's seeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2020 • 10min
Hong Kong residents in Toronto express deep concern
JANE LEE IS WITH A GROUP OF TORONTONIANS, STAND WITH HONG KONG. HERE IS HER CONVERSATION WITH ALEX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2020 • 8min
ODA hopeful dentist offices will be able to open in June
Ontario Dentist Association Past President, Dr. David Stevenson talked to Alex about how dentist offices will reopen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2020 • 13min
Four Day Work Week?
JOHN TRAUGAKOS IS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO’S ROTMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT. HERE'S HIS CONVERSATION WITH ALEX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2020 • 8min
Police asked to investigate Pickering long-term care home
Families connected to the Orchard Villa long-term-care home in Pickering are pushing for a criminal investigation into the care of their loved ones. A letter has been sent to Durham Regional Police Chief from 41 families. They say what took place at the facility during COVID-19 is 'completely out of proportion to what has occurred in other facilities in this province.' Cathy Parkes lost her father, Paul, in April. She is one of the people who signed the letter. Here's her conversation with Alex Pierson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2020 • 9min
HELP NEEDED: Ending the economic cocoon
This week we're talking to business owners who run entertainment venues and services. They've been hit hard by the pandemic and so far, haven't received any financial compensation. Here's Alex's conversation with Doug Wilson, the President and CEO of the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
