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The Alex Pierson Show

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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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8:50

How Does The Announcement Of The Queen's Health...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/08

Early Thursday morning, it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II has been under medical supervision at Balmoral, but what's different this time is that Buckingham Palace has put out an official statement regarding her health, and the family is all at her side. Could this be close to the end of her reign as Queen? To tell us about the impact of this story, Alex spoke with Dr. Carolyn Harris, Historian and Royal Commentator, Author of ‘Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting.' Learn more about

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9:59

Are The Feds Rushing A Dental Care Plan For Low...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/08

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce new measures to tackle inflation, including details of a plan for dental care for low-income families. They're planning to send out up to $650 for two years, per child, to help pay for dental appointments as a stop gap measure, but is it enough? To speak about this, Alex spoke with Dr. Lisa Bentley, President of the Ontario Dental Association, about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:51

After Four Day Manhunt For Stabbing Suspect, Myles...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/08

After the tragic attacks in Saskatchewan, and the loss of one suspect (Damien Sanderson), police arrested the other alleged attacker, Myles Sanderson, yesterday about 100km away from where the attacks happened. While in police custody, though, he ended up becoming medically unwell and died. What does this mean for the case now? To tell us all about it, we're joined by Jim Van Allen, a Threat and Risk Assessment Consultant with Investigative Solutions Network Inc. & Former Manager of the OPP Criminal

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8:50

Blacklock's Check In - Interest Rates Are "Not My...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/08

It's that time of the week where we check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, for all things Ottawa. Today, Tom talks about how Chrystia Freeland says that adjusting interest rates aren't her job following the rate increase made by the Bank of Canada yesterday. He also talks about how data from Statistics Canada shows that Dr. Teresa Tam was wrong about Covid infection rates. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:59

Thirty percent of Canadians still can't access dental...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/08

Dr. Lisa Bentley, a dentist of over three decades and president of the Ontario Dental Association talks to Alex Pierson about today's dental announcement out of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:12

Indigenous Reserves Turn to Community Support Groups...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/07

In the wake of the Saskatchewan stabbings over the weekend, many fingers are pointing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the RCMP, who are faced with the second tragedy in two years. With a government that puts Indigenous issues first, why is it that these communities are still struggling when it comes to mental health, addictions, clean drinking water, and more? Speaking with Alex is Kevin Walker, Executive Director of Bear Clan Patrol, about the lack of resources in these communities and what

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9:21

Saving The World Through A Scam

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/07

In part one of a five part investigative series being conducted by Toronto Star, they deep dive into the story of a reality TV show where contestants could come on and get their business idea to save the world judged by people like Jeff Bezos and potentially get a stake in the process. But to get on the show, you had to pay a hefty sum of $25,000. Once the would be contestants arrived at the hotel where they were being brought to, they all soon realized that this was a scam. Kevin Donovan is Toronto

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10:10

Can You Live Off Of $92.51 Worth Of Groceries For Two...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/07

Today the Bank of Canada announced they were increasing interest rates by another 75 basis points, bringing us to a total increase of 3.25%. When we see interest rates go up, we see cost of living go up, but those who are on ODSP, often get the short end of the stick when it comes to getting an affordable income to support themselves. To send a message to Doug Ford that this isn't an acceptable way to live, MPPs across Ontario are confining themselves to only spending $92.51 for two weeks worth of

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10:45

Parents On Edge Over Potential Teacher Strike As...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/06

Normally today is the day kids in Toronto go back into classes, but because of negotiations the teacher's unions, today was marked as a P.A. Day for teachers who said they didn't have enough time to prepare for class. So while kids in the rest of the province are in school, Toronto students are left a day short. Joining Alex to talk about the position of the union and where negotiations are headed now is Karen Littlewood, President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. Learn more

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10:21

Blacklock's Check In - Get Covid Shots Every 90 Days,...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/06

It's that time of the week where we check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to discuss all things Ottawa and see what deep dives they've done this time. Today, he talks to Alex about how the federal government is telling Canadians to get a Covid vaccine every 90 days, even after the Department of Health said once every nine months was more than plenty. He also talks about how Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez will not speak to reporters on why his department paid $133,822

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23:20

Manhunt Underway For Suspect Involved In Saskatchewan...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/06

Over the weekend, 10 people lost their lives, and 19 more were injured following a series of stabbings carried out by two alleged suspects. The search for Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30, began early Sunday morning following multiple reports of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation (about 200 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon). While police have identified Damien Sanderson as deceased at this moment, Myles Sanderson is still at large, and has a lengthy criminal record. To tell us

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9:02

Bank Of Canada Expected To Raise Interest Rates Again

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/06

Tomorrow, the Bank of Canada is expected to make an announcement on raising interest rates again. This time by another 75 basis points, bringing us to a total increase of 3.25%. While this isn't the highest we've seen interest rates, this is certainly going to be the highest we've seen them since the recession in 2008. Can Canadians afford another rate hike? To answer this, Alex is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carlton University. Learn more about

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11:06

Newmarket Senior Loses $100K in Grandparent Scam

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/02

Scams amongst seniors might not be new, but they're a big issue. York Region investigators have released a recorded interview with a Newmarket senior who was bilked out of $100,000 after he and his wife fell victim to a “grandparent” scam. Here to talk about this issue with Alex is Laura Tamblyn Watts, the Founder and CEO of CanAge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:01

Do We Need A 10% Luxury Tax In Canada?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/02

While in Alberta, Chrystia Freeland was speaking to reporters about a 10% luxury tax being introduced to all purchases of things like boats, planes, and other large luxury items. She claims it's to recoup money spent during the pandemic but with the cost of everything right now, is this what we need? Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Alex to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:14

$41 Million Worth Of Road Paving Delayed To Next Year

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/02

About $41 Million worth of road paving in the City of Toronto, which was slated to start this month, is now being delayed further into next year. City staff say they needed to revise the scope of the projects and provide clarity to companies bidding on the work. Will this cause more bad than good? Joining Alex to answer this is Stephen Holyday, Deputy Mayor and Toronto Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:45

Toxic Chemicals Found In Dollar Store Items, Testing...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/01

Are all the products you buy at a dollar store safe? Recent testing has shown that toxic chemicals are being used to manufacture these products. Something like the outer ring on a set of stereo headphones was found to have 24 times the legal limit of lead, and five times the legal limit of cadmium. Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defence, talks to Alex about this and what the federal government needs to do when it comes to regulating these products. Learn more about your ad choices

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11:15

Opioid Overdoses On The Rise In Hamilton... What...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/01

Accidental opioid poisonings have been on the rise in Hamilton, and they can happen to anyone taking an opioid – both prescription and non-prescription. From January 1 to August 9, 2022, Hamilton Paramedic Services (HPS) responded to 447 incidents related to suspected opioid overdoses. August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day and a timely reason to shed light on the need to take proactive steps to tackle the mounting accidental opioid poisonings in the Hamilton community. Harsit Patel, a Clinical

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10:45

Vaccine Rates Drop Dramatically In Kids and Teens...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/01

Do Canadians still have confidence in getting regular vaccines like polio, hepatitis, and others? A recent study shows that 55% of children and teens have vaccines against deadly diseases. So why is there such a drop? Joining Alex is Dr. Jia Hu, CEO of 19 to Zero, a 500+ member coalition of multi-disciplinary experts working to build confidence in vaccines and get Canadians vaccinated, to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:45

Blacklock's Check In - Feds Went Too Far, Politics Is...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/01

It's that time of the week where we look behind the curtain into all things Ottawa, and to do that, we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to give us the little nuggets of information that most places don't get. Today, Tom talks about how Canadians feel the federal government overreached when using emergency powers when ending the Freedom Convoy protest. Also, he talks about what Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said yesterday about how politics are toxic and bitter. That

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11:15

Relief Efforts Underway During Flooding In Pakistan

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/09/01

The High Commissioner of Pakistan is thanking Canada for their contributions to relief efforts during the flooding that has been taking place in the Middle Eastern nation. A Canadian based charity is sending over family emergency kits with a water purification unit, hygiene items and a solar light to help those affected, and Rahul Singh, Executive Director of Global Medic, a registered Canadian charity, is here to talk with Alex about the work they're doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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