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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May 1, 2020 • 12min
Heartbroken Mother Pleads For Help To Solve Son's 2016 Murder
Alex Pierson in conversation with Evelyn Fox, the mother of Kiesingar Gunn, and Tamara Cherry, a media liaison for victims of crime with Pickup Communications. Before the weekend of what would be Gunn's 30th birthday, his mother Evelyn is asking for any information to solve his case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2020 • 11min
How thieves are targeting Ontario's elderly during a pandemic
Alex Pierson in conversation with Sgt. Jason Peddle. Prior to taking his current job with 41-division in Scarborough, Peddle was the Toronto Police Service's vulnerable persons co-ordinator. Before that, he was a support worker and activation therapist at a long-term-care home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2020 • 10min
Can jury trials resume in Ontario?
Ontario's Attorney General, Doug Downey in conversation with Alex Pierson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2020 • 12min
Will Canadian malls survive the pandemic?
AMONG THE STRANGE SIGHTS DURING THIS PANDEMIC…ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY SHOPPING MALLS. MOST HAVE BEEN CLOSED SINCE MARCH…BUT WHEN WILL THEY REOPEN? AND CONSIDERING MANY HAVE LOST BUSINESS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS DUE TO AN INCREASE IN ONLINE SHOPPING…WILL THEY SURVIVE? HERE'S ALEX PIERSON IN CONVERSATION WITH BENJAMIN SHINEWALD, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF BOMA CANADA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2020 • 12min
Elementary schools could reopen: Epidemiologist
Many parents are struggling to find a work/life balance while their children remain at home amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Children are missing out too... on the full classroom experience, exercise during gym or recess, and social aspects such as seeing their friends or teachers.
Epidemiologists are proposing measures should change for younger children, now that more research is available. Here's Alex's conversation with Dr. Jay Kaufman, professor of epidemiology, biostatistics and occupational health at McGill University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2020 • 10min
Parole Board of Canada Make Changes Amid COVID-19
Alex Pierson is joined by Justine Ellis to talk about how the Parole Board of Canada is allowing victims to call in to hearings during coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2020 • 10min
'If you don't want to wear a mask, we'll miss you': Longo's CEO
The President and CEO of Longo's, Anthony Longo says customers arriving at the grocery chain's three Vaughan locations will be required to wear masks. The masks will be supplied to customers who don't show up with one. Longo knows he'll 'get slammed' for the move, but he says he's putting safety before anything else. Here's his conversation with Alex Pierson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2020 • 12min
FORD: Some restrictions could be lifted mid-May
Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford talks to Alex Pierson about when COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2020 • 12min
John Keough - Global Food Supply
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Apr 17, 2020 • 12min
Dr. Roger MacIntyre on Social Media and Covid-19
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