640 Toronto / Curiouscast

The Alex Pierson Show

News EN ↓ 4475 episodes

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.

Author

640 Toronto / Curiouscast

Episodes

Blacklocks Check-in: MPs Push Contracting Probe 19.01.2023 12:20

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau says his government is looking at bail reform after premiers call for action 19.01.2023 9:00

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

‘We have to do something’: Peel police partner with social workers to address intimate partner violence 18.01.2023 11:04

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

Leaked memos from Canada’s immigration office suggest government will waive eligibility requirements for thousands of visitor visas 18.01.2023 12:12

Guest: Guidy Mamann, immigration lawyer with Mamann, Sandaluk, and Kingwell LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'It's been incredibly dark': Sister of woman who died after being restrained by TO hospital security guards speaks out after filing lawsuit 18.01.2023 11:05

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

Blacklocks Check-in: More than a million post-secondary students cashed pandemic relief cheques 17.01.2023 11:07

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ford government overhauling healthcare, introducing more private delivery – but where will doctors & nurses come from? 17.01.2023 12:20

Dr. Sara Allin, Associate professor of Health Policy at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homebuyers could soon face tougher mortgage qualification rules as debt risks rise 17.01.2023 8:28

Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airline loses custom-made wheelchair, offers $300 in compensation 17.01.2023 11:36

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 f...

Premiers urge Ottawa to reform bail system after killing of OPP officer 16.01.2023 10:18

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

'A huge win for the public': Ontario expanding private delivery of public health-care services in 3-step plan 16.01.2023 11:59

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal of health policy firm Grosso-McCarthy, about how Ontario is expanding the private delivery of public health care, by funding procedures such as more cataract surgeries and MRI and CT scans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pandemic isolation, social media could be factors in violent crimes by teens: experts 13.01.2023 11:45

Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, a professor of sociology at Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa ‘not hiding’ from holiday travel chaos fallout, transport minister says 13.01.2023 9:45

Jeff Morrison, president of the National Airlines Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Ford hints Ontario close to making healthcare funding deal with Trudeau government 13.01.2023 9:57

Francesca Grosso, Principal of Health Policy firm Grosso-McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teens charged after Toronto ‘swarming’ attack also suspects in random TTC assaults: police source 12.01.2023 10:05

Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklocks Check-in: MP, who was caught naked on camera during virtual parliament, billed taxpayers for private five-figure training course 12.01.2023 11:59

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'She knew something was happening': Family friend of Elnaz Hajtamiri talks to Alex Pierson 12.01.2023 9:18

A close family member of Elnaz Hajtamiri speaks to Alex Pierson on behalf of the family. We're keeping the friend's identity private for security and safety reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LCBO Investigating ‘Cybersecurity Incident,’ Knocking Out Website and Mobile App 11.01.2023 9:27

A few major Canadian corporations have been the latest victims of cyber security attacks - with such large corporations being targeted, what is the government going to do & how can the average Canadian stay safe? Alex brings David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security, on the show to speak about this developing issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major Flight Delays In U.S. After FAA Computer Outage - What Went Wrong? 11.01.2023 9:39

After a sweeping mandate to ground of all flights was issued, Alex brings David Gradek onto the show, a Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University - to help us make sense of this massive disruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation, Higher Interest Rates Have New Home Buyers Trying To Back Out Of Deals 11.01.2023 10:50

Alex asks Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, the tough questions to get some of the necessary answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklocks Check-in: VIA Rail dishes out millions in bonuses for managers, despite receiving COVID bailouts 10.01.2023 11:33

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local restaurants and taxi operator hope to cross-promote small business with potential partnership 10.01.2023 11:45

Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager for Beck Taxi and Cindy Stern, Owner of Bistro on Avenue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New U.S. guidelines recommend weight-loss medications, surgery for obese children 10.01.2023 11:57

Dr. Dina Kulik, Pediatrician, Founder and CEO of Kid Crew Medical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'It's hitting home for everybody': Cold and flu medication shortage outlines supply system flaws 09.01.2023 9:32

Mina Tadrous, an assistant professor of pharmacy at the University of Toronto who specializes in drug policy and surveillance of medications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the idea of a single-family starter home dead? 09.01.2023 11:07

Paul Baron, President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices