On Point With Alex Pierson
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A new voice and a fresh perspective. Join the conversation, with ON Point with Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto.With 20 years in the field, and behind an anchor desk, Alex is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. An in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines.ON Point with Alex Pierson airs weeknights from 7 to 10 p.m. on 640 Toronto.
Episódios
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![Blacklocks Check-in: Food inflation impacting poverty rates]()
Blacklocks Check-in: Food inflation impacting poverty rates
24/01/2023 Duração: 11minGuest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Ottawa needs independent inquiry into “widespread abuse” in Canadian sports educators]()
Ottawa needs independent inquiry into “widespread abuse” in Canadian sports educators
24/01/2023 Duração: 11minGuest: Dr. Mac Ross, assistant professor of kinesiology and Supervisor of the Sport and Human Rights Lab at Western University, who spearheaded the letter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Court ruling sends a message - we need to denounce violence in intimate relationships]()
Court ruling sends a message - we need to denounce violence in intimate relationships
24/01/2023 Duração: 12minHost Alex Pierson speaks with Kirsten Mercer, human rights lawyer at Goldblatt Partners in Toronto, who works on law and policy issues related to ending gender based violence and intimate partner violence as part of her practice. Kirsten was counsel to one of the parties to the June 2022 inquest in Renfrew County that looked at intimate partner femicide and how to address this problem in our society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Dog influencers are taking over - and the market is only expected to grow grow]()
Dog influencers are taking over - and the market is only expected to grow & grow
23/01/2023 Duração: 10minHost Alex Pierson speaks with Stephanie Dumont, creative director of StreetDog Marketing, a Toronto-based agency that works specifically with the pet industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Medical historian raises questions about Canadas new alcohol guidelines]()
Medical historian raises questions about Canada's new alcohol guidelines
23/01/2023 Duração: 09minHost Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Dan Malleck, medical historian specializing in alcohol and drug policy and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies, about Canada's new alcohol guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![How Premier Fords healthcare plan will benefit patients - and make unions anxious]()
How Premier Ford's healthcare plan will benefit patients - and make unions anxious
23/01/2023 Duração: 11minHost Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Shawn Whatley, practicing physician, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and author of 'When Politics Comes Before Patients: Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![How discount airlines are contributing to Canada’s pilot shortage]()
How discount airlines are contributing to Canada’s pilot shortage
20/01/2023 Duração: 11minGUEST: Mike Doiron, president of Doiron Aviation Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![What is a ‘Norwich order’ – and how is it used to reveal online trolls?]()
What is a ‘Norwich order’ – and how is it used to reveal online trolls?
20/01/2023 Duração: 12minGUEST: Lorne Honickman, lawyer and partner with Brauti Thorning LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Teachers calling on Ontario to fund training, hire staff to address school violence]()
Teachers calling on Ontario to fund training, hire staff to address school violence
20/01/2023 Duração: 10minGUEST: Karen Littlewood, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Indifference kills: Family of woman who died after security altercation files lawsuit against hospital]()
'Indifference kills': Family of woman who died after security altercation files lawsuit against hospital
19/01/2023 Duração: 09minHost Alex Pierson speaks with Asha James, a partner at Falconers LLP, about the Warriner family's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Blacklocks Check-in: MPs Push Contracting Probe]()
Blacklocks Check-in: MPs Push Contracting Probe
19/01/2023 Duração: 12minHost Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Trudeau says his government is looking at bail reform after premiers call for action]()
Trudeau says his government is looking at bail reform after premiers call for action
19/01/2023 Duração: 09minHost 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
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![‘We have to do something’: Peel police partner with social workers to address intimate partner violence]()
‘We have to do something’: Peel police partner with social workers to address intimate partner violence
18/01/2023 Duração: 11minGuest: 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
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![Leaked memos from Canada’s immigration office suggest government will waive eligibility requirements for thousands of visitor visas]()
Leaked memos from Canada’s immigration office suggest government will waive eligibility requirements for thousands of visitor visas
18/01/2023 Duração: 12minGuest: Guidy Mamann, immigration lawyer with Mamann, Sandaluk, and Kingwell LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Its been incredibly dark: Sister of woman who died after being restrained by TO hospital security guards speaks out after filing lawsuit]()
'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 Duração: 11minGuest: 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
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![Blacklocks Check-in: More than a million post-secondary students cashed pandemic relief cheques]()
Blacklocks Check-in: More than a million post-secondary students cashed pandemic relief cheques
17/01/2023 Duração: 11minTom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Ford government overhauling healthcare, introducing more private delivery – but where will doctors nurses come from?]()
Ford government overhauling healthcare, introducing more private delivery – but where will doctors & nurses come from?
17/01/2023 Duração: 12minDr. Sara Allin, Associate professor of Health Policy at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Homebuyers could soon face tougher mortgage qualification rules as debt risks rise]()
Homebuyers could soon face tougher mortgage qualification rules as debt risks rise
17/01/2023 Duração: 08minRon Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Airline loses custom-made wheelchair, offers $300 in compensation]()
Airline loses custom-made wheelchair, offers $300 in compensation
17/01/2023 Duração: 11minWendy 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 frustrated with the lack of care and urgency the airline has provided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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![Premiers urge Ottawa to reform bail system after killing of OPP officer]()
Premiers urge Ottawa to reform bail system after killing of OPP officer
16/01/2023 Duração: 10minHost 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
