The Alex Pierson Show

Playing Catch-Up: Will police crack down on protests after pressure builds ?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:37:00 -0000

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Human Error or system failure? can AI make Air Traffic safer?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:29:00 -0000

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Warning Signs Ignored? Inside the Growing Number of Close Calls at LaGuardia

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:26:00 -0000

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After the LaGuardia Plane Crash: What Legal Options Do Victims and Families Have?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:49:00 -0000

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Inside One of the World’s Most Stressful Jobs: How Hard Is It to Be an Air Traffic Controller?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:29:00 -0000

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From Bounties to Denials: Is Canada Ignoring Real Foreign Threats?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:25:00 -0000

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No ICE in Toronto — But They Don’t Operate Here Anyway: What Is This Motion Really About?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:18:00 -0000

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$60 Million Risk: Did Hollywood Bet Too Big on an Influencer?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:27:00 -0000

w3.5 million $ per episode. 65 million per season. 6-10 million. 2-3 million. Loss of 60 million cancelling the season. Mormon wives- 651 million minutes watched in 4 days on HULU. Very cheap to make – BUT up to 30 million in losses if it is also cancelled. Taylor Frankie paul has 7 million followers. Worth up to 3 million.

Lost cinnabon brand. Meta content deal. Bachelorette. Future endorsements. Is this the risk of banking on an influencer? Disney brand? They knew what they were getting into bed with.. They knew she had been charged. They didn’t mind then– only when video surfaces?

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What Can Canada Actually Do — And Should It?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:24:00 -0000

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Doug Ford’s Ticket Resale Ban: Consumer Protection or Policy That Misses the Mark?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:24:00 -0000

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Power, Accountability, and Influence: Who Controls the Narrative in Canada Right Now?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:41:00 -0000

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When Trust Is Broken Inside Government — And Growth Is Slowing — What Does That Mean for Canadians?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:32:00 -0000

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If a High-Risk Child Killer Admits He Could Reoffend, Why Is He Being Granted Release — And What Does That Say About the System?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:29:00 -0000

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In the Wake of the Zameer Case, Are Calls for a Judicial Apology About Accountability — Or Do They Cross a Line?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:21:00 -0000

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Two Standards of Speech? Why Some Get Policed and Others Don’t. Ryan O’Connor — Partner at Taylor Mergui law group joins Alex.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:42:00 -0000

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Never Again? The Lasting Damage of Pandemic School Shutdowns

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:25:00 -0000

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Cleared of Collusion: What Happens Next in the Zameer Case?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:22:00 -0000

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Two Tigers in the Suburbs — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:49:00 -0000

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Jets at Billy Bishop: Is the Noise Argument Running Out of Air? David Brown - Charter Director at Eclipse Air Charter joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:40:00 -0000

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Does the Charter Now Protect Terror Propaganda?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:33:00 -0000

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16 U.S. offices, yet Ottawa turns to a consultant

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:55:00 -0000

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Sleeper Cells and the Charter: Is Canada Too Soft on Security?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:31:00 -0000

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Political Violence and Security Fears: What’s Happening in Canada?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:26:00 -0000

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Tree Planting in the Defence Budget? Inside Ottawa’s NATO Spending Math — and the Push to ‘Modernize’ the Order of Canada

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:21:00 -0000

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Drones Over Jets: Is Canada Ready for the Future of Warfare?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:17:00 -0000

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Sleeper Cells and Cyberwar: Could Iran Strike Back at Home?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:13:00 -0000

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Synagogue Attacks and Empty Promises: What Actually Changes Now?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:33:00 -0000

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Synagogue Attacks and Empty Promises: What Actually Changes Now?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:33:00 -0000

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Trade vs National Security: Is Canada Making a Risky Bet?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:31:00 -0000

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War, Gas Prices, and Taxes: Why Canadians Are Paying More at the Pump

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:28:00 -0000

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MAID or Medicine? Is Assisted Dying Replacing Health Care?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:26:00 -0000

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She Asked for Help: Why Was Nancy Grewal Not Protected?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:19:00 -0000

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How much is Cart theft costing businesses in North America? Trevor Green from Trevor carts chats with Alex Pierson on this episode.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:34:00 -0000

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Brace for Cyberwar: What Iranian Cyber Attacks Could Mean for Canadians

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:50:00 -0000

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Doing Business with India: Pragmatic Move or Policy Compromise?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:44:00 -0000

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Iran Conflict Driving Fuel Surge — Are Higher Grocery Prices Next?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:35:00 -0000

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John Tory Steps Aside: What Happens Next in Toronto’s Mayoral Race?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:31:00 -0000

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Why do most Canadians in federal focus groups predict the country will fall into recession? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski chats with Alex

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:55:00 -0000

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What can be expected after several leaders of the Iranian regime were taken out by Israel and Us military? Rick Hillier- Retired general and former Chief of Defence staff of Canada chats with Alex Pierson.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:57:00 -0000

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Is Canada’s Sex Offender Registry Working — Or Overreaching?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:41:00 -0000

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What needs to change for Jewish Synagogues to be safe? Noah shack- CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs joins Alex Pierson.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:19:00 -0000

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Thousands of Iranians in the diaspora celebrate the death of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khameini, is this the beginning of a new regime for Iran?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:12:00 -0000

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Accountability and Power: Gloria Allred on the Clintons’ Latest Comments.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:37:00 -0000

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Betting on Addiction: How Online Gambling Is Hitting Young Men Hard

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:09:00 -0000

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What is Pierre Poilievre's plan on Canada and United States of America trade relations? Ariella Kimmel— President, Strategic Communications and Development for Winston Wilmont joins Alex on this episode.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:20:00 -0000

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Can Families Survive Another 6% Jump in Food Prices? Sylvain Charlebois- The food Professor chats with Alex .

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:57:00 -0000

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Are We Undermining Our Best Defense Against Prison Smuggling? Paul Palango- Author and Investigative Journalist Specializing in Canadian Policing and Justice chats with Alex Pierson.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:38:00 -0000

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Should TTC Constables be given more powers to tackle drug addicts on the subway or should that be left to Toronto Police? Clayton Campbell– President -Toronto Police Association joins Alex on this episode.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:22:00 -0000

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Cracks in the System: Refugee Fraud, Drug Failures and Costly Rail Dreams, Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski chats with Alex on this episode.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:23:00 -0000

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Are Canadians doomed to be in debt forever, it is tax season, how can you make a dent on that huge debt? Paul Ihnatiuk - Vice President, Licensed Insolvency Trustee joins Drex

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:05:00 -0000

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Returning from Puerto Vallarta, Marc Edge recounts his experience during the Cartel and army stand off in Mexico.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:18:00 -0000

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Will Mexico back off like it did in 2019 or this just the beginning? Sam Cooper joins Alex on this topic.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:14:00 -0000

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Regulating AI, Campaigning Against Trump and Billions for Ukraine, panelists Eric Kam and Warren Kinsella join Alex on this episode

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:12:00 -0000

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Federal Power Expands: Sacred Sites, Rail Billions and Port Crackdowns, Blacklocks reporter, Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:11:00 -0000

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We have had technology like CGI in Hollywood, but it never stirred a lot of conversation like AI, what's the main difference? Mohit Rajhans -Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca joins Drex Chan on this episode

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:08:00 -0000

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Why do Asylum seekers get better health care than tax payers? Michele Rempel joins Alex on the topic.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:39:00 -0000

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Cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta has a lot of tourists trapped in the country, Deborah Bonello breaks down the situation in Mexico in this episode.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:29:00 -0000

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What happens to businesses that were forced to close down during COVID-19 lockdowns, Lawyer Ian Perry joins Alex on this episode.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:25:00 -0000

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The question of food prices continues to plague Canadians and why are parents putting everything into private education when it's so expensive? Eric Kam and Michele Fereira join Alex on this panel.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:20:00 -0000

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What can be expected now that Trump Tariffs have been struck down by the Supreme Court?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:55:00 -0000

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How close is the liberal government to becoming a majority government after the recent floor crosser joined?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:17:00 -0000

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Is it too early to celebrate housing starts? Is Janice Charette the right person to lead Canada in the upcoming CUSMA talks? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this weekly segment.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:43:00 -0000

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Foreign Agents, Rising Fees and Canada’s Security Blind Spots, Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:35:00 -0000

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Would you stay with your pet during surgery? inside VEG’s Open-Concept ER, Dr Barb Bryer joins Alex on this episode.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:08:00 -0000

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Should parliament do away with questions period? can we expect a spring elections? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this chat.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:59:00 -0000

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What kind of information are Canadians willing to release to China? Frank Caputo, shadow minister for public safety joins Alex.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:51:00 -0000

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How broad should the police review be and why does the Toronto Police association president feel skeptical about the review?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:47:00 -0000

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Four retired police officers join Alex Pierson on a roundtable about the recent arrest of police officers on various charges including attempted murder.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:15:00 -0000

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Hundreds of businesses were lost during the long delayed construction of the Eglinton Crosstown construction. Jason McDonald -Chair of the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area joins Alex .

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:57:00 -0000

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What does a former officer have to say about the arrest of Toronto police members on serious charges of corruption, organized crime and attempted murder? John a retired Toronto Police officer joins Alex

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:53:00 -0000

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Why are small businesses vanishing? Lucy Hargreaves, CEO of Build Canada joins Alex on this episode.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:14:00 -0000

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How much in bonuses did Executives in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Privy Council Office last year awarded ? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski chats with Alex Pierson.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:27:00 -0000

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How much will the cancelled contract with this security company cost tax payers? Ryan O' Connor -Partner at Taylor Mergui law group joins Alex on this conversation.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:39:00 -0000

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Why are the federal managers billing taxpayers to coach how to answer questions at parliamentary committees? Tom Korski at Blacklocks reporter joins guest host Kevin Vuong on this episode.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:40:00 -0000

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How can Canadians stretch every penny amidst the increasing costs of groceries? Kathleen Cassidy , couponer, Founder of living on a loonie, joins Kevin Vuong on this episode.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:23:00 -0000

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What is the history of Iran before the current regime- Goldie Ghamari, Former MPP Carlton , political analyst and human rights Activist joins Kevin Vuong on this episode

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:19:00 -0000

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Cannabis consumption has been linked to mental health issues like anxiety and depression, Dr Andre McDonald chats with guest host Kevin Vuong on this subject.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:56:00 -0000

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What has changed between the public and private sector? Jake Fuss, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute joins Alex on this episode.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:08:00 -0000

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Why is Carney risking so much with China? Are you being spied on? Sandra Watson Parcels– expert on in China's economy and strategic goals joins Alex Pierson

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:18:00 -0000

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Elections, Influence, and Silence: Are Canada’s Democratic Norms Slipping? Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex on this conversation.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:48:00 -0000

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Is the city considering accessibility for people with disabilities during snow clearance? Are you doing your part? David Lepofsky, disability advocate joins Alex on this conversation.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:38:00 -0000

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Has Canada taken land Acknowledgement too far, Dr Andrea Wagner -Associate Professor of Political Science and former Jean Monnet Chair chats with Alex Pierson

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:58:00 -0000

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Why can the US have a trade deal with China but Canada can't? Dennis Molinaro-former national security analyst, author of Under Assault chats with Alex Pierson

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:52:00 -0000

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Can we trust RCMP to share Data with China, Sam Cooper from The Bureau and Author of Willful Blindness joins Alex to talk all things Ryan wedding and China

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:52:00 -0000

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Ryan wedding captured, but are the streets really safe from organized crime? Scott Curtis, former FBI special agent and Paul Palango, author 22 murders, join Alex Pierson on this conversation.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:39:00 -0000

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If Carney's speech is such a masterclass, will he deliver it here?Mark Warner—Canadian and American international trade lawyer joins Alex on this conversation.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:56:00 -0000

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Can someone wearing Meta glasses record you without consent? What the rise of smart glasses mean for your privacy, Mohit Rajhans - Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca chats with Alex Pierson.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:24:00 -0000

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What caused the wild fire at Jasper National Park? who and what is to blame? Tom Korski , Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:19:00 -0000

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What do Canadians need to know about the new bond the government is forming with China? Michael Kovrig, Canadian geopolitical advisor, analyst, writer, and former diplomat breaks this down with Alex Pierson.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:39:00 -0000

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What do the new inflation numbers mean? Kris Simms with the Canadian tax federation joins Alex Pierson to explain the numbers.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:31:00 -0000

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What Happens After You Go Viral at 11? Sam Salvo Tells Us

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:04:00 -0000

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Is Canada changing its Foreign Policy? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:32:00 -0000

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Inside the Boeing Settlement: Lawyer Clifford on the Case That Took Years

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:22:00 -0000

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The Reality for Women Under Iran’s Islamic Regime — with Nazanin Afshin-Jam McKay

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:19:00 -0000

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What does diversified trade look like with China? Dennis Molinaro joins Alex Pierson on this episode

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:22:00 -0000

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At what point will Donald Trump step in on the Iran situation? Imam Tawhidi, Imam of Peace join Alex Pierson on this episode

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:16:00 -0000

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Who Pays When Student Loans Are Written Off? Canadians Spent $200M in 2024

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:59:00 -0000

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Should cropping, debarking, declawing be outlawed? Isolde Ryan, a breeder of Dobermans joins Alex on this episode.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:55:00 -0000

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What's going to stop more Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from coming to Canada? Kaveh Sharooz- Senior Fellow at Macdonald Laurier institute joins Alex on this episode.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:41:00 -0000

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Will Donald Trump be the solution to the Iranian regime protests? Bill Roggio- Sr Fellow and editor Foundation Defense of Democracies joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:32:00 -0000

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What is happening in Iran? Many have taken to the streets in protests, could this be the end of a regime and a start of something new? Salman Sima , formerly imprisoned in Iran joins Alex on this episode.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:15:00 -0000

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What do Cartel women really do? Deborah Bonello -Investigative journalist, editor and author of Narcas, The secret rise of women in Latin America’s Sinaloa cartel joins Alex Pierson on this episode.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:38:00 -0000

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Do you trust federal agencies? are you in the 22 per cent? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this episode.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:14:00 -0000

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Who is funding these protests? Warren Kinsella President of Daisy Group, former political strategist for Jean Chretien-Author—The hidden hand—joins Alex

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:54:00 -0000

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How is a government MP allowed to have another job with a foreign country? Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this conversation.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:26:00 -0000

Freeland says she'll step down from her position advising Canada on Ukraine but stays on as MP while advising Zelensky. Not only is this unheard of, it breaks several rules. Including a 5 yr cooling off period Cabinet Min must take

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Neighbour from hell, Michele from Welland shares her experience with the Welland Police shooter

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:05:00 -0000

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What will it take to keep criminals away? Larry Brock— MP for Brantford- Shadow Minister for Justice and the Attorney General of Canada Joins Alex

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:41:00 -0000

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Project Neapolitant exposed ISIS-related terrorism plots in Toronto : Mubin Shaikh chats with Alex Pierson

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:32:00 -0000

Alex and Mubin talk about new fears in the wake of extreme rise in terror plots in the country especially directed towards Jews.

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Were there signs that the Reiner family saw before the tragedy? Cece Woods, friend of the Reiner family joins Alex on this discussion.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:19:00 -0000

Were there signs that the Reiner family saw before the tragedy? Cece Woods, friend of the Reiner family joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

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Cabinet advisor Amira Elghawaby secretly paid $80,000 for pro-Palestine research to counter alleged “disinformation” by MPs; Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex on this topic.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:09:00 -0000

Cabinet advisor Amira Elghawaby secretly paid $80,000 for pro-Palestine research to counter alleged “disinformation” by MPs; Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson on this topic.

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Is Anti-Jewish terror attack in Canada imminent? Marc Norman- retired vice chief of defense staff joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:20:00 -0000

Is Anti-Jewish terror attack in Canada 'imminent'? Marc Norman- retired vice chief of defense staff joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

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Paralegal offering pro bono services to first-time offenders arrested for stealing groceries, Good or Bad, Jeramy J. Silverstein chats with Alex Pierson.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:57:00 -0000

Paralegal offering pro bono services to first-time offenders arrested for stealing groceries, Good or Bad, Jeramy J. Silverstein chats with Alex Pierson.

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Attorney General Sean Fraser says he will spend the winter consulting faith leaders on a proposal to prohibit hate speech, Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:15:00 -0000

Attorney General Sean Fraser says he will spend the winter consulting faith leaders on a proposal to prohibit hate speech Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

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Remembering the life of prolific Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner after their tragic murder. Cece Wood joins Alex on this chat.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:58:00 -0000

Remembering the life of prolific Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner after their tragic murder. Cece Wood joins Alex on this chat.

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Why can't police seem to arrest protesters who cross the legal line for protests? Caryma S'ad joins Alex Pierson on this topic.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:54:00 -0000

Mayor Chow claims police aren’t laying charges against protesters because lawyers for the police chief tell him not to bother, if the police only prosecute sure win cases, do we need psychics in the department. Caryma S'ad joins Alex Pierson on this topic.

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Should you be worried about the government having all your personal information with the GC wallet? Jon Carpay from Justice Centre for Constitutional affairs joins Alex on this discussion.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:02:00 -0000

Should you be worried about the government having all your personal information with the GC wallet? Jon Carpay from Justice Centre for Constitutional affairs joins Alex on this discussion.

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Increased radicalization is leading to a lot of insecurities in Canada, Phil Gurski from Borealis Risk Assessment/former CSISS joins Alex on this Topic.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:53:00 -0000

Increased radicalization is leading to a lot of insecurities in Canada, Phil Gurski from Borealis Risk Assessment/former CSISS joins Alex on this Topic.

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Rising Antisemitism and Political Silence: Michael Westcott from Allies for strong Canada chats with Alex Pierson

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:46:00 -0000

After Bondi Beach shooting, there are bigger questions about what Canadian leaders are doing to make sure this doesn't happen home, and why are people afraid to confront the real problem, Alex talks with Michael Westcott, Chief Executive Officer of Allies for strong Canada.

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Should there be an age restriction for kids to buy energy drinks? New Brunswick mom joins Alex on this discussion.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:57:00 -0000

Should there be an age restriction for kids to buy energy drinks? New Brunswick mom shares her traumatizing experience when her 10-year-old daughter got seizures from consuming energy drinks.

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When will the Bill be passed, Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this episode passed

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:38:00 -0000

The Department of Health confirmed it charged taxpayers an undisclosed sum for crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia under its “safe supply” program. Managers had flatly denied it under questioning October 2 by Conservative MP Dan Mazier

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Miriam Mattova joins Alex Pierson and recounts the moment she was thrown out of uber by a driver for being Jewish Part 2

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:21:00 -0000

Have you ever been thrown out of Uber because you are Jewish, Miriam Mattova shares her experience after she was thrown out of her uber ride by a driver for being Jewish.

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Miriam Mattova joins Alex Pierson and recounts the moment she was thrown out of uber by a driver for being Jewish

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:38:00 -0000

Have you ever been thrown out of Uber because you are Jewish, Miriam Mattova shares her experience after she was thrown out of her uber ride by a driver for being Jewish.

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What is Mark Carney up to now? Alex chats with Blacklocks reporter about the million foreign students allowed into the workforce.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:52:00 -0000

What is Mark Carney up to now? Alex chats with Blacklocks reporter about the million foreign students allowed into the workforce and many other topics

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Would you want your kid to google you? Karen Stintz joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:50:00 -0000

Would you want your kid to google you? Karen Stintz joins Alex Pierson on this discussion.

Tune in Monday to Friday 12-3 pm ET to catch The Alex Pierson Show live on 640 Toronto.

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Kathleen Cassidy a couponer shares tips with Alex Pierson on how to save on grocery shopping.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:19:00 -0000

With prices of everything going up every day, it's always smart to save every penny. Kathleen Cassidy, Founder of Living on a Loonie shares tips on how to save on your grocery bill.

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Alex Pierson is joined by Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski as they discuss the safety of Jews in Canada.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:12:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski as they discuss the safety of Jews in Canada, Governor General Mary Simon’s office and many other topics on this episode.

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Alex Pierson is joined by Historian Duncan McDowall to talk about Algoma Steel

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:51:00 -0000

After Algoma Steel’s shocking decision to lay off 1,000 workers, Alex takes a deeper look at the story behind one of Canada’s most storied industrial giants. How did a company that helped power generations of families in Sault Ste. Marie — end up here?

To understand Algoma’s rise, its struggles, and why this moment matters far beyond Northern Ontario, Alex is joined by historian Duncan McDowall, author of Steel at the Sault.

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Brad Smith Chats with Tom Korski Blacklocks reporter.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:22:00 -0000

Brad Smith Chats with Tom Korski Blacklock's reporter. about Carney's promises about housing and Melanie Joly's failure as minister of Industry to read the Stellantis contract.

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Brad Smith with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:06:00 -0000

Brad Smith discusses hazing in Canadian sports and land acknowledgement issues in Canada with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson with Rowena Santos discuss Housing Enforcement Reforms in Brampton

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:29:00 -0000

Alex Pierson with Rowena Santos discuss Housing Enforcement Reforms in Brampton. Residential Rental Licensing Program and Lodging House Plan

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Alex Pierson with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski : Why Prime Minister Mark Carney did not sell his shares in Brookfield

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:23:00 -0000

Blacklock’s Reporter’s Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to discuss Carney's Conflict of interest with Brookfield, the end of medical exam requirement for immigrants and why Ontario government hired $1 million-a month American trade lawyers.

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Alex Pierson with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:49:00 -0000

Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to talk about the 2025 Liberal budget

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Permanent Residency For Foreigners: Tom Korski with Blacklocks Reporter

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:13:00 -0000

Blacklock’s Reporter’s Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to discuss permanent residency for foreigners, a climate program that became a "tick box exercise" and costed billions, and surveillance cameras being installed in the department of employment.

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Ethics Under Fire: Mark Carney’s Stock Holdings, Ottawa Corruption, and the Push to Ban the Swastika

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:23:00 -0000

In this conversation with Blacklock’s Reporter managing editor Tom Korski, Alex Pierson digs into the growing list of ethical and governance crises facing Ottawa.

Korski breaks down the Commons vote ordering hearings into Prime Minister Mark Carney’s extensive stock holdings — a portfolio spanning hundreds of companies, including Brookfield’s Westinghouse subsidiary, which has received federal funding. The discussion questions whether Canada’s top office can truly separate public duty from private interest.

They then turn to a surge in federal whistleblower complaints, as the Integrity Commissioner warns Parliament that her office is overwhelmed with serious allegations of corruption, nepotism, and misuse of funds — calling it evidence of a “petty, and sometimes not-so-petty” corruption problem in Ottawa.

Finally, the pair debate the proposed federal ban on public displays of the swastika, which the Canadian Civil Liberties Association calls government overreach. Korski argues that while consistency matters, Ottawa’s selective outrage reveals deep contradictions in how Charter rights are defended.

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From Carney’s China Gamble to Canada’s Growing Bureaucracy — The Panel Breaks It Down

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:10:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by former Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri and Toronto Sun national political reporter Brian Passafiume for a sharp-edged panel on the week’s biggest headlines.

Mark Carney’s Asia Trip: Is Canada cozying up to China at the expense of its U.S. alliance? The panel debates the risks of opening the floodgates to Chinese EVs and the mixed messages on trade and security.
BC Land-Claims Fallout: A Supreme Court ruling leaves homeowners caught in reconciliation crossfire — could this set a national precedent?
Bloated Bureaucracy: Despite a 40 percent jump in federal public-service jobs since 2015, Canadians report worse service than ever.
O Canada Controversy: After Rufus Wainwright’s creative take on the anthem, the panel weighs in on whether singers should be required to stick to the actual lyrics.

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Brazilian Walnut Furniture, Foreign Fugitives, & CRA Success Rate

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:22:00 -0000

Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski joins guest host Ben O' Hara Byrne.

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Lost Track and No Accountability: Tom Korski on Ottawa’s Systemic Failures

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:49:00 -0000

Blacklock’s Reporter’s Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to unpack the federal government’s latest display of dysfunction—from 30,000 deportees with no known address to the Canada Border Services Agency losing track of its own firearms. Korski points to a culture of complacency and political distraction, where senior bureaucrats face no consequences and cabinet ministers seem more interested in photo ops than public administration. The two also discuss the troubling proposal to single out Israeli visitors for “war crime” screening and why chronic mismanagement across agencies like CRA and CBSA exposes how broken Ottawa’s systems have become.

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Billions for Stellantis, Pennies for Canadians: Tom Korski on Corporate Welfare, CBC Secrets, and Canada’s Housing Mirage

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:15:00 -0000

Alex Pierson sits down with Blacklock’s Reporter managing editor Tom Korski for a sharp look behind the headlines — from the $15-billion Stellantis subsidy deal now facing public scrutiny, to CBC Gem’s questionable “millions of subscribers,” and Ottawa’s ever-slipping housing targets. Korski dissects what’s really hidden in the fine print of Canada’s auto bailouts, calls out the lack of accountability at the public broadcaster, and warns how failed housing policy is eroding the Canadian dream of home ownership. A candid, fact-packed conversation on what happens when taxpayers foot the bill for government spin.

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Alex and Tom Korski on Access, Influence, and the Politics of “Islamophobia”

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:41:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock’s Reporter, about the controversy surrounding Amirah Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia. The pair dissect newly revealed records showing her correspondence with government officials, advocacy inside federal workplaces, and her public stance on Palestinian and Muslim issues. They also tackle the broader question of accountability in Ottawa — including Liberal MP Yvan Baker’s proposal to make dishonesty by public office holders an offence. A sharp, candid conversation about access, influence, and truth in Canadian politics.

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Bill Roggio & Alex Discuss the Abraham Accords

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:17:00 -0000

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Tom Korski & Alex Talk About the Promise of More Border Guards

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:14:00 -0000

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Justice After Atrocity: Judge Nava Ben-Oar on Hamas, Rape as a Weapon, and the Fight for Truth

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:09:00 -0000

Retired Jerusalem District Court Judge Nava Ben-Oar joins Alex Pierson for a powerful and sobering conversation on the aftermath of October 7th and the weaponization of sexual violence in war. As part of The Dinah Project—a civil initiative dedicated to documenting the atrocities committed during the Hamas attack—Ben-Oar explains how rape was used not just to harm individuals, but to terrorize entire communities.

She breaks down the challenges of prosecuting war crimes when victims are silenced and evidence is destroyed, and offers insight into the international legal paradigm shift needed to hold terrorists accountable.

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Alex and Tom Korski on EV Myths, Real Estate Reality Checks & the Price of Politics

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:54:00 -0000

Tom Korski from Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson for a no-nonsense look at how billion-dollar programs unravel behind closed doors. From Ottawa’s failing EV charging strategy to a Liberal senator suggesting Canadians who overpaid for homes should just go bankrupt, it’s a revealing conversation about accountability, spin, and where taxpayer money really ends up.

Plus: Sports betting ads under fire, Canada’s worst-in-G7 emissions record, and how old political ties still open new doors—with paycheques to match.

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Tom Korski and Alex Pierson

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:54:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Tom Korski. Managing Editor at Blacklock’s Reporter. What to expect on Carney's visit to the White House and more.

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Panel on The Alex Pierson Show

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:49:00 -0000

Alex goes through the main headlines with:

GUEST Sabrina Maddeau–Director of Communications GPA insights- The Hub.

GUEST Adrienne Batra - editor in chief Toronto Sun.

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Alex and Former Spokesman for The State Of Israel

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:44:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Eylon levy- Former Spokesman for the State of Israel, on the second anniversary of October 7th's attack by Hamas.

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Trump unveils 20-point Gaza cease-fire plan

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:51:00 -0000

Alex is joined by guest Bill Rogio from Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

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Panel with Alex Pierson

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:49:00 -0000

GUEST Michelle Ferreri- Former Conservative MP Peterborough

GUEST Ariella Kimmel President of Winston-Wilmont …. Executive director of a new advocacy group called A Better City … A-B-C … Toronto

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Tom Korski & Alex : Needless & Overpriced Government Renos

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:39:00 -0000

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Tom Korski & Alex - Censorship Bill, Aid For Universities In China & More

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:14:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski.

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London's Police Chief Addresses the Surge in Gun Crime

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:17:00 -0000

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Mark Carney Admits that Mexican Cartels are Operating in Canada

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:37:00 -0000

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Kimmel Cancelled, Ford Cornered, Ottawa’s Gun Fumble

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:27:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Ariella Kimmel and Anthony Furey to break down a packed news cycle:

Jimmy Kimmel controversy — Off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s murder, raising debates on free speech, cancel culture, and network economics.
Doug Ford’s trade dilemma — Tariffs on Chinese EVs pit Ontario’s auto industry against Saskatchewan’s canola farmers in a high-stakes balancing act.
Federal gun buyback program — Billions spent, zero results, and pushback from provinces and police forces who call it ineffective and wasteful.

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Tom Korski & Alex : Fraud, Freebies and Fallout in Ottawa

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:12:00 -0000

In this episode, Alex and Tom Korski dig into a week full of eyebrow-raising stories:

Billions in federal spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, including unusual grants.
Nine criminal investigations into federal fraud and questionable pandemic contracts.
The Commons Ethics Committee moves to close the “Carney loophole” on blind trusts and tighten conflict-of-interest laws.
A CBC reporter suspended after anti-Semitic remarks spark national outrage.

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Tom Korski From Blacklock's Reporter

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:14:00 -0000

Chrystia Freeland is out, but why? Plus secret leaked e-mails and a vaccine audit.

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Tom Korski & Alex : Charlie Kirk, Political Polarization, and More

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:55:00 -0000

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"Wise Beyond His Years" : Remembering Charlie Kirk

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:53:00 -0000

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Tom Korski & Alex Talk About the Liberal Housing Hell

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:12:00 -0000

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Alex and Chief Jim MacSween Talk About Complying During Home Invasions

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:47:00 -0000

Alex speaks with York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween following public backlash over his recent comments urging residents to comply with armed intruders during home invasions.

The statement comes in the wake of a horrific case in Vaughan where a father was shot and killed in front of his children. Chief MacSween stands by his comments—but is this advice a necessary safety precaution, or an alarming sign of lost control?

In this segment, Alex and the Chief discuss:

The reasoning behind the controversial advice;
Rising violent crime in York Region, including home invasions and carjackings;
How police are responding—and what residents can realistically do to protect themselves.

A direct and urgent conversation about public safety, policing challenges, and the trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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Policing, Temporary Foreign Workers, and Doug Ford’s Crown Royal Protest

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:27:00 -0000

Guests: Sabrina Maddeaux, Director of Communications at Global Public Affairs & Columnist, and Ariella Kimmel, Executive Director of ABC Toronto and President of Winston Wilmot Strategies

Alex is joined by Sabrina Maddeaux and Ariella Kimmel to unpack three major stories making headlines:

"Comply with the Thugs?" York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween faces backlash after telling the public to comply during home invasions—days after a father was killed in front of his kids. Is this leadership, or surrender?
Poilievre vs. Temporary Foreign Workers: Pierre Poilievre calls for an end to the TFW program, but critics accuse him of dog-whistle politics. Is this bold policy or political pandering?
Doug Ford’s Crown Royal Stunt: The Premier pours out whiskey in protest of job losses—but the plant isn't closing yet, and production continues elsewhere. Is this effective messaging or a political misfire?

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Alex and Tom Korski Talk About Ottawa’s Coming Austerity Budget and Ballooning Deficit

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:51:00 -0000

Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca/

Alex is joined by Tom Korski to break down the top political and policy stories making headlines:

Austerity Budget Ahead? Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will table an “austerity budget” this fall, as the federal deficit runs 55 percent higher than projected. What are the implications for Canadians and government spending?
Foreign Labour Under Fire: With unemployment among Canadian students at a 15-year high, Conservative MPs are calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Meanwhile, the Immigration Department defends it as a way to “attract talent.”
Marijuana Road Testing Lags: A Public Safety report shows that devices used to detect marijuana-impaired drivers are so unreliable that some police forces are waiting for better technology. What does this mean for roadside safety and enforcement?
Academic Freedom and Global Conflict: A B.C. Supreme Court decision rules that university faculties can pass resolutions on international issues, such as the war in Gaza. The ruling comes after Simon Fraser University faculty members challenged anti-Israel motions.

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Tom Korski & Alex Pierson

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:42:00 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter (⁠blacklocks.ca⁠⁠), joins Alex Pierson to discuss:

1. A cabinet appointee named to oversee “nation-building projects” was cited for failing in her duties in a 2023 Federal Court case, records show. Dawn Farrell, named Friday as CEO of the Major Projects Office, was taken to Court by federal Access To Informationlawyers.https://www.blacklocks.ca/ceo-failed-in-legal-duties/.

2. Taxpayers are owed updated figures from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the cost of subsidies for electric auto battery factories, says the Budget Office. Champagne had defended billions in subsidies as a “game changer for the nation” prior to industry slowdowns.https://www.blacklocks.ca/want-update-on-ev-subsidy/.

3. Cabinet to date is 89 percent shy of its target to plant two billion trees, figures show. The program announced by then-Environment Minister Catherine McKenna in 2019 has cost $267.7 million so far.“To date over 228 million trees have been planted representing important progress,”https://www.blacklocks.ca/2b-trees-programs-89-short.

4. Federal payroll costs total a record $71.1 billion annually and are headed for more than $76 billion based on current trends, the Budget Officehttps://www.blacklocks.ca/govt-payroll-tops-71-billion/.

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Tom Korski Talks With Alex About Blackface, Bureaucrats, and Bad Decisions Ruling

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:52:00 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter (blacklocks.ca⁠), joins Alex Pierson to discuss:

The “blackface” firing overturned: A labour board has overturned the 2021 dismissal of a Toronto schoolteacher who wore a Halloween costume that unintentionally resembled blackface. The arbitrator ruled the appearance was inadvertent, citing a question the teacher was asked: whether he was aware of Justin Trudeau’s own blackface controversy.
Unproven organ‑donor strike threat: Labour Minister Patty Hajdu's claim that a legal strike by 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants jeopardized deliveries of life-saving medications and organ tissue could not be substantiated—raising concerns she may have fabricated the scenario to justify strike restrictions. blacklocks.ca
“Sexy drag” at Pride Week: A provocative scheduling choice for public service Pride week—featuring a “sexy drag rock star” at a workday bingo event—raises questions about appropriateness and cost, given that the internal notice did not disclose expenses.
Widening tax auditors’ powers: Proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act would empower Canada Revenue Agency auditors with new tools—allowing them to impose daily $50 fines and to compel oaths under threat of perjury—to enhance audit “efficiency and effectiveness.”
Parks Canada corrects PM record: Parks Canada rushed to designate former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as a national historic person, after it emerged that his Liberal predecessors had been honored much more promptly. The delay of 25 years—revealed by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board—prompted the belated correction.

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Tom Korski Talks with Alex About Antisemitism in Canada

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:19:00 -0000

Tom Korski Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss:

https://www.blacklocks.ca/warns-of-religious-violence/

https://www.blacklocks.ca/up-to-35-predict-recession/

https://www.blacklocks.ca/pulled-third-of-desk-phones/

https://www.blacklocks.ca/warning-on-green-fuel-regs/

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Tom Korsk & Alex Pierson

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:56:00 -0000

Tom Korski Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss the main headlines in Canada.

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Tom Korski Talks with Alex about the Latest on The Canadian Postal Workers

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:24:00 -0000

Tom Korski Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss:

Canadian Postal Workers shot down the Canada Post’s latest proposal, offering hikes of about 13 per cent over four years and restructuring to add part-time workers to the deal. 68.5% of members voted against the deal. 30% Wanted a deal.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/were-watching-says-hajdu/

The Commons transport committee has summoned all confidential records detailing $1.1 billion in federal financing to buy Chinese-made vessels for B C Ferry Services Inc. “We can stop this loan,”

https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-demand-china-contract/

A lawyer at the Department of Finance is the first federal employee to withdraw tweets under a new Treasury Board policy prohibiting vulgar and partisan social media posts. He tweeted 9 to 10 times in a typical workday including messages ridiculing Conservatives and profane posts like one that boasted: “The nice thing about being in government is being able to introduce laws that allow you to f—k up without people being able to sue you for it.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/twitter-code-hits-first-staffer/

The federal prison system now has more employees than inmates, according to Correctional Service figures. It follows a finding by the Correctional Investigator that Canada has one of the costliest prison systems in the world. The “more than 20,000 employees” outnumber 14,837 inmates in 43 federal penitentiaries, figures showed.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/staffers-outnumber-inmates/

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Tom Korski Talks with Alex About Carney's Recognition of Palestine as a Country

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:25:00 -0000

Tom Korski Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss:

Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday made diplomatic history with Parliament in summer recess by announcing recognition of Palestine as a country.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/house-opposed-pm-decision/

The Department of Transport has sealed all records regarding Confederation Bridge tolls until November 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday had no comment on costs of ongoing subsidies to the Bridge operator whose investors included then-Transport Minister Anita Anand’s husband.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem yesterday repeated assurances there will be no recession this year though the economy shrank in June. Macklem acknowledged an “unusual degree of uncertainty” in months ahead.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/no-recession-here-macklem-2/

Federal employees who post partisan, self-serving or vulgar comments on social media even by anonymous personal accounts should expect scrutiny and criticism, says a new Treasury Board directive. The policy, the strongest yet, warned provocative posts on Twitter, Instagram and other social media undermined public trust in the Government of Canada.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/staff-warned-on-twitter-talk/

The Canada Revenue Agency is so reliant on consultants an internal audit warns that managers developed “an employer-employee relationship” with contractors. The Revenue Agency spent millions on private advisors last year though it has more than 55,000 employees.

https://www.blacklocks.ca/consultants-part-of-the-team/

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End Violence Everywhere

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:24:00 -0000

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Tom Korski Talks with Alex About The Clean Fuel Standard

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:17:00 -0000

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Tom Korski Talks with Alex About Giving High Schoolers the Vote

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:17:00 -0000

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Blacklocks Report with Tom Korski July 10th

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:24:00 -0000

Tom Korski Managing editor Black locks Reporter.

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Tom Korski Talks with Alex about the Covid Vaccine Compensation Fund

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:36:00 -0000

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Tom Korski Chats with Alex about "Nation-Building"

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:59:00 -0000

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Operation Midnight Hammer

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:32:00 -0000

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GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:36:00 -0000

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Canadians Stuck in Israel Feel Abandoned By Embassy

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:34:00 -0000

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Tom Korski chats with Alex about Fast-Tracking Industrial Projects

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:22:00 -0000

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Will Canada be able to build enough homes to meet demand? Not a chance.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:18:00 -0000

Mike Drolet talks to Tom Korski of Blacklocks Reporter about a report that Canada will fall well short of housing targets.

Also, how hard is it to fill out a an expense report if you work for the department of national defence? Better set aside three hours of your day!

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Tom Korski chats with Alex Pierson about the latest news from Ottawa

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:43:00 -0000

Tom Korski chats with Alex Pierson about the latest news from Ottawa

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Tom Korski on the use of language and comparisons in Ottawa.

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:09:00 -0000

Tom Korski on the use of language and comparisons in Ottawa.

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Faking your own death before committing first degree murder? The Dhaliwal case

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:58:00 -0000

Faking your own death before committing first degree murder? Mike Drolet looks into the Dharam Dhaliwal case with Boloprogram.org.

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Tom Korski and Alex Pierson talk about the Canada Post contract.

Thu, 29 May 2025 22:13:00 -0000

Tom Korski and Alex Pierson talk about the Canada Post contract.

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Christian Leuprecht on Trump's golden dome offer to Canada

Wed, 28 May 2025 20:57:00 -0000

Christian Leuprecht on Trump's golden dome offer to Canada

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Tom Korski on the NDP's new role in Parliament

Tue, 27 May 2025 22:25:00 -0000

Tom Korski on the NDP's new role in Parliament

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Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski with an insiders look at Ottawa

Thu, 22 May 2025 19:46:00 -0000

Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski with an insiders look at Ottawa

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Alex speaks with Warren Kinsella about Toronto's growing reputation for hate

Thu, 22 May 2025 02:51:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Warren Kinsella about Toronto's growing reputation for hate

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How to avoid an unlicensed Gilligan's Island cruise in Toronto

Wed, 21 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Reale of Aqualounge Cruises about the red flags to look for when booking a cruise.

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The News Digest panel digs into the biggest stories for May 20

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:30:00 -0000

The News Digest panel digs into the biggest stories for May 20

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Alex speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:27:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

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What do the Leafs need? Perhaps a jolt from superfan "the Scottish Queen"

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:34:00 -0000

What do the Leafs need? Perhaps a jolt from superfan "the Scottish Queen"

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Tom Korski talks about what diplomats shouldn't say

Tue, 13 May 2025 19:13:00 -0000

Tom Korski talks about what diplomats shouldn't say

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Alex Pierson takes a closer look at Islamist influence in Canadian schools.

Thu, 08 May 2025 20:15:00 -0000

Alex Pierson takes a closer look at Islamist influence in Canadian schools.

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

Thu, 08 May 2025 20:14:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski about the latest from Ottawa.

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Alex Pierson speaks with Matthew Taub about freedom of speech

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:44:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Matthew Taub about freedom of speech

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Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski about government surveillance

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:22:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski about government surveillance

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How the ArriveCan App tripped up the Amish

Fri, 02 May 2025 19:23:00 -0000

How the ArriveCan App tripped up the Amish

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Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto's Caribbean Festival organizers about security

Fri, 02 May 2025 18:40:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto's Caribbean Festival organizers about security

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Alex Pierson Show post election panel

Thu, 01 May 2025 22:18:00 -0000

How close was the federal election? And are young Canadians moving out west to seek their fortunes?

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Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski

Thu, 01 May 2025 18:08:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Fanjoy, the man who took Poilievre's seat

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:50:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Fanjoy, the man who took Poilievre's seat

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Alex Pierson speaks with Scott Vickers of Summit Ford

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:53:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Scott Vickers of Summit Ford about the damage retaliatory tariffs inflicting on Canadian businesses

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Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Liberals win another minority government; Poilievre loses seat; NDP's big losses

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:40:00 -0000

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies.

Click here for more Global National: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/gndf

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Alex speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:54:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:14:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey

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Alex Pierson chats with radio legend Roy Green

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:35:00 -0000

Alex Pierson chats with radio legend Roy Green

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Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trump's threats against Canada re-emerge days before federal election

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:54:00 -0000

Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump brought up the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state during the pair's only phone call since Carney became prime minister. We look at how Carney isn't concerned by Trump's threat, and how other federal party leaders are reacting, as Trump's spectre re-emerges on the campaign trail just days before the election.

Listen to more daily news from Global National here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:42:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Kris Simms about the election platform finances

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:14:00 -0000

april 27 reroll -- kris simms -- callers 9:49

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How Canadian youth are working to to get their parents to vote conservative

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:26:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with tik tok influencer Jacob Bradshaw about the 2025 election.

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock Reporter's Tom Korski

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:20:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock Reporter's Tom Korski

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Debate topics and secular headbutting in Quebec.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:31:00 -0000

Mike Drolet talks to Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski about the french language debate and secular issues in Quebec.

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Why can't we build anything in Canada?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:23:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Patrick McManus about the delays that may hurt construction season.

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Alex Pierson talks with Tom Korski about governmental spending

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:14:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Tom Korski about governmental spending

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Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Arctic sovereignty and security under threat; Like a good neighbour, Yukon is there

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:50:00 -0000

The Canadian territories have long been aware of the importance of Canada's Arctic sovereignty and security. Now the rest of the country is starting to pay attention, too. Dawna Friesen reports from Whitehorse on how Russia and China's increased Arctic presence, as well as the unreliability of the U.S., has thrust Canada's North into the geopolitical spotlight. She also speaks with Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai about what he wants Ottawa to do. And Dawna drives across the border to Skagway, Alaska, where she speaks with residents about the importance of a strong Canada-U.S. relationship, and hears what Alaskans are afraid of losing with their neighbours in Yukon. On the campaign trail: how the Liberals' pledge to crack down on crime is drawing comparisons to the Conservatives' plan. Plus, how Pierre Poilievre is promising to slash housing development costs, and how he's responding to sliding poll numbers. And why U.S. President Donald Trump is being accused of insider training.

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:49:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Nainesh Kotak about accident insurance

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:46:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Nainesh Kotak about accident insurance

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Alex Pierson looks into tax havens. Are they exclusively for the rich?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:14:00 -0000

Alex Pierson looks into tax havens. Are they exclusively for the rich?

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Alex Pierson speaks with an EY Travel expert on US/Canada tourism

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:55:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with an EY Travel expert on US/Canada tourism

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson and John Oakley crossover special.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson and John Oakley crossover special.

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Are migrant children being held for weeks at the US/Canada border?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:29:00 -0000

Mike Drolet speaks with J. Dale Shoemaker about migrants held at the border

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Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Canada exempt from U.S. ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs; Remembering Val Kilmer

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:26:00 -0000

U.S. President Donald Trump unveils his new, wide-ranging, reciprocal tariffs. Which countries are getting hit the hardest; why Canada is not on the list, and what that might mean; how Canada is reacting; and what the auto sector and beef producers are afraid of losing in this trade war. Plus, from portraying Jim Morrison to Batman and Iceman, we'll reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men.

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Alex Pierson asks lawyer Ryan O'Connor if the time fits the crime in Canada

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:57:00 -0000

Alex Pierson asks lawyer Ryan O'Connor if the time fits the crime in Canada

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Tom Korski about the NDP genocide pledge

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:51:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Tom Korski about the NDP genocide pledge

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Alex Pierson speaks with automotive writer Greg Layson on Liberation Day

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:47:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with automotive writer Greg Layson on Liberation Day

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:20:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Michigan car dealer George Glassman about tariffs

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:55:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Michigan car dealer George Glassman about tariffs

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John Robson on the Liberal promise to build Canadian industry.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:43:00 -0000

John Robson on the Liberal promise to build Canadian industry.

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Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Krause, who follows the political flow of money

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:58:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Krause, who follows the political flow of money

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Alex Pierson speaks with a former PPC supporter who is going to vote strategically

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with a former PPC supporter who is going to vote strategically

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Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski on the Liberals getting the gang back together again

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:26:00 -0000

Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski on the Liberals getting the gang back together again

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Ask Polly about the federal election. An AI take on traditional polls.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Erin Kelly from Advanced Symbolics about POLLY, an AI research platform that uses different data to gauge political popularity.

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Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Canada's 45th federal election kicks off

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:42:00 -0000

Canada’s 45th general election is officially underway. In five weeks voters will head to the polls to decide who will be the next prime minister. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is calling for a “strong, positive mandate” to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a Tory government will be “respectful and firm” when standing up to Trump. The NDP, meanwhile, kicked off a campaign that is likely to be critical for Jagmeet Singh’s party and the Bloc Quebecois are also facing unexpected headwinds.

Find and follow Global National with Dawna Friesen here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf

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Alex Pierson talks to Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

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Caryma Sa'd gets into the middle of the protest movement.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Caryma Sa'd, and how she gets into the middle of the protest movement.

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Global National Reporter Mike Armstrong on the border line through the library

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:54:00 -0000

Mike Drolet speaks with Global National Reporter Mike Armstrong on the border line through the library in Stanstead, Quebec.

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Entrepreneur Michael Hyatt speaks about Canada's economic needs

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:41:00 -0000

Entrepreneur Michael Hyatt speaks about Canada's economic needs, the stock market, what to invest in, and why the upcoming Federal election is the most important in a generation.

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Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski talks about a secret memo hidden by the Liberals

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:33:00 -0000

Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski talks about a secret memo hidden by the Liberals

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Mike Drolet speaks with NDP MP Brian Masse about the fear of speaking out against... that guy.

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:12:00 -0000

Mike Drolet speaks with NDP MP Brian Masse about the fear of speaking out against... that guy. Yes, we're talking about Donald Trump

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Mike Drolet speaks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:07:00 -0000

Mike Drolet speaks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

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Misinformation and Disinformation with Kevin Newman and Jeff Semple

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:02:00 -0000

Misinformation and Disinformation with Kevin Newman and Jeff Semple

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Mike Drolet speaks with International Law expert and barrister Natasha Hausdorff

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:51:00 -0000

Mike Drolet speaks with International Law expert and barrister Natasha Hausdorff about the conflict in Gaza.

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Alex Pierson talks with Jon Burnside after Toronto Police push pause on producing new podcasts

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:02:15 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Jon Burnside after Toronto Police push pause on producing new podcasts

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Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:51:36 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Daniel Fewster, who is pushing for big changes to Canada's health care system.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:10:28 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Daniel Fewster, who is pushing for big changes to Canada's health care system.

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Alex Pierson looks at the Toronto pub shooting, a police podcast and Casey Babb from the Mcdonald Institute

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:26:35 -0000

Alex Pierson looks at the Toronto pub shooting, a police podcast and Casey Babb from the Mcdonald Institute

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Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:43:55 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson talks to the owner of Carbon Bar in Toronto about his dilemna - what to do with US goods?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:42:12 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to the owner of four restaurants, including Carbon Bar in Toronto, about his dilemna - what to do with all the US bourbon he has on his menu? Should "buy canadian" hurt an industry still feeling the effects of the pandemic?

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Alex Pierson talks to Chris Ecklund about identifying the remains of first world war soldiers.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:27:47 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Chris Ecklund about identifying the remains of first world war soldiers.

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Alex Pierson talks to Senator Patrick Brazeau, who has challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a boxing match

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:27:36 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Senator Patrick Brazeau, who has challenged Donald Trump Jr. to a boxing match

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Alex Pierson talks to the "hockey stick man"

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:54:58 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to the "hockey stick man"

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Alex Pierson talks to Kris Simms about Canada's mining industry

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:24:17 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Kris Simms about Canada's mining industry

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Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:39:10 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht about Canada's strategic relationships

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:44:39 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht about Canada's strategic relationships

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Alex Pierson speaks with Erin Clifford about overcoming a fear of flying

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:43:42 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Erin Clifford about overcoming a fear of flying

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Alex Pierson talks with a photographer who captured a fight between a Canadian goose and a balk eagle.

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:10:53 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with photographer Mervyn Sequiera who captured a fight between a Canadian goose and a balk eagle.

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Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade war begins

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:35:51 -0000

The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough words for Trump. The fears among auto, steel, and aluminum companies. How Canadians are uniting as they fight the tariffs. Plus, how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to salvage his relationship with Trump after that infamous Oval Office shouting match.

Listen to more episodes of Global National with Dawna Friesen here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf

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Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Kolski

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:51:24 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Kolski

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Alex Pierson talks with Flavio Volpe about the crisis threatening the Canadian auto sector

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:49:22 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Flavio Volpe about the crisis threatening the Canadian auto sector

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Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:06:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson talks with Sensei Labs CEO Jay Goldman about the danger of AI-generated videos

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:52:36 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Sensei Labs CEO Jay Goldman about the danger of AI-generated videos

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Alex Pierson Show -- Senator Leo Housakis on Canadian citizenship

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:24:18 -0000

Alex Pierson Show -- Senator Leo Housakis on Canadian citizenship

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Alex Pierson Show - Dr. Lance Mortlock from EY talks about how Canadian businesses are planning for tariffs.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:11:24 -0000

Alex Pierson Show - Dr. Lance Mortlock from EY talks about how Canadian businesses are planning for tariffs.

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Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:10:21 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski with a look at the Liberal Leadership Candidates.

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Alex Pierson Show - Should Elon Musk have his Canadian Citizenship revoked?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:17:16 -0000

Alex Pierson Show - Should Elon Musk have his Canadian Citizenship revoked? Let's talk cancel culture.

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Alex Pierson talks with former RCMP investigator Calvin Chrustie about fentanyl drug labs

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:06 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with former RCMP investigator Calvin Chrustie about another fentanyl drug lab found in BC

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Anthony Furey speaks with Dalia Cusnir, whose brother in law was just released by Hamas

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:32 -0000

Anthony Furey speaks with Dalia Cusnir, whose brother in law was just released by Hamas

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Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski speaks with Anthony Furey feb 20

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:06 -0000

Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski speaks with Anthony Furey feb 20

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A GTHL hockey team is being punished but the players did nothing wrong.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:17 -0000

Anthony Furey talks to a couple of parents from the Mississauga Rattlers U16 hockey team which has won the right to appeal a decision by the GTHL to eliminate 14 wins from their record.

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Hockey night in Boston? Canada and the US face off.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:00 -0000

Hockey night in Boston? Canada and the US face off. Anthony Furey talks with Global National's Mike Armstrong.

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Alex Pierson talks to Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski - Feb 18

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:05:10 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski - Feb 18

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Inflation is up in Canada - where is it going? With economist Ian Lee.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0000

Ian Lee chats with Alex Pierson about inflation. Should Canadians be worried?

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The Alex Pierson Show - Does the punishment fit the crime?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:55:27 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin, a Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, about the contrast between punishments doled out to union vs non-union workers.

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Tackling anti-semitism in the Toronto District School Board

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:53:59 -0000

On the Alex Pierson Show, tackling anti-semitism in the TDSB. How is it contentious to teach about the holocaust?

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Richard Goldberg from the Federation for Defense of Democracies

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:55:07 -0000

Richard Goldberg from the Federation for Defense of Democracies talks about the impending deadline imposed by Donald Trump for Hamas to release all Israeli hostages.

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Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the enormous cost of energy

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:43:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson chats with Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about the enormous cost of creating energy in Canada.

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Mississauga minor hockey team has wins taken away

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:38:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson joins two parents from a Mississauga minor hockey team that had 14 wins vacated from its record after the league discovered an ineligible doctor on its staff. Now the U16 players are paying the price.

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Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:40:17 -0000

It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.

His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.

Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on the star, it will launch him into the criminal big-leagues.

Daniel’s exploits unleash a relentless game of cat-and-mouse, as police track him across continents yet vanishes from their grasp.

What he doesn’t know is that the Sisi Star has a history. A dark history. Its original owner, the legendary Empress Elisabeth of Austria, used it to carve her own legacy of absolute beauty and power. That pursuit drove her to her very limits.

And now Daniel’s fate is fixed to that same star. But how long can Sisi’s star stay lucky for Daniel?

This is A Most Audacious Heist – it’s the story of a master thief, an intercontinental manhunt, and the jewel that changes everything.

Contact:

Facebook: @BlanchardHouseStories

Instagram: @BlanchardHouseStories

X (formerly Twitter): @BlanchardTweets

Blanchard House website: blanchard-house.com

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "308 Troopers protect 40% of Canada's landmass!"

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:48:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about all the big stories happening in Ottawa that you might not be aware of...but are deeply important to our Canadian way of life.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "It's Mathematically Impossible For Cabinet To Meet Its Housing Affordability Target"

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:36:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only, Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about the big stories on Parliament hill, like why cabinet will NEVER be able to meet its housing affordability target.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "You Could Chainsaw Half Of Those And Nobody But Immediate Family Would Notice"

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0000

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Coyote Attack In Liberty Village!

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:43:00 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks to Madumitha, a woman who was recently attacked by a wild coyote while walking her 80lbs Husky in the Gateway Parkette in Liberty Village.

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Hitting Net Zero: Even By 2050 Its Not A Possibility

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:15:46 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ross McKitrick, a Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute about why reaching Net Zero, even by 2050 won't be possible and would end up costing every household thousands of dollars a year.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in "There Is Some People In This Town Who Have Pride But Have No Shame"

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:02:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Mr. Tom Korski, to discuss some of the big stories out of Ottawa that could affect your life. For example, how are we going to deal with these Trump tariffs, and are Prisons under a drone attack in this country?

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Pierson Provincial Panel: Provincial And Federal...Are We Ready?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Laryssa Waler, The Founder of Henley Strategies & Celina Caesar-Chavannes - former Liberal MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’ to talk about the first day in this Ontario provincial election, why Ford could've called it, and also whats happening in our Federal search for a leader.

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Should All Municipalities Be Considering The "Neutrality Movement"?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:44:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Stephanie Bakker, the Lead of the Westlock Neutrality Team to talk about why members in her community want rainbow crosswalks and special interest flags removed, and not for any other reason other than actual inclusivity.

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The First Bank Of Canada Decision Of 2025 Was Just made, But Is It a Good Sign For Our Economy

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:41:42 -0000

Host Alex Pierson dives into the Bank of Canada Interest Rate announcement with Ron Butler, a Broker with Butler Mortage and examines if this cut is a good or bad sign, and how it will play out against Trump's tariffs expected to come in the next few days.

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Does Booze In Stores Help Or Hurt These Owners

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:37:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Terry Yaldo, Owner of Midway Convenience and Chair of the Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) about how the sale of booze in convenience stores has been going, and if its increased or hurt their bottom line.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "They Knew What Was Going On and They Did NOTHING Until They Go Embarrassed"

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:26:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter about all the major stories taking place in Ottawa these days, like why isn't our RCMP more prepared for policing?

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Foreign Interference Report: What Was Discovered, And What Do We Know Now That It's Complete

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:16:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Cooper, the Founder of The Bureau & Author of Wilful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West about why the Honourable Marie-Josée Hogue doesn't believe any MP's aided foreign governments.

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Did Ford Just Open Up The Ring of Fire...Or Are We Still Years Away From That?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:41:51 -0000

After Premier Ford announced that his government and First Nations groups had signed an agreement to build infrastructure and roads into the Ring of Fire, host Alex Pierson needed to know if this was actually going to happen....or just more of what we've heard over the past 3 decades.

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No Taxation Without Representation; Not Just A Catchphrase

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:21:19 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano about why the CTF is suing the Canadian Revenue Agency for trying to collect on the capital gains tax when it hasn't even achieved its royal assent.

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80th Anniversary Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:10:47 -0000

On the 80th anniversary of the allied liberation of the most infamous concentration camp in the entire second world war, Auschwitz, host Alex Pierson is joined by the founder of Liberation 75, Marilyn Sinclair. Alex and Marilyn talk about why it's more important than ever for the youth to be taught this dark chapter in human history, especially if we don't want it to be a repeat.

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Billions of Dollars Are Being Stolen From Retail Stores Across This Country. Why...And How?

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:07:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with The retail reporter for The Globe and Mail, Susan Krashinsky Robertson about a new investigative piece she penned that highlights how retailers right across the country are losing roughly $9.1 billion annually to increased organized crime and coordinated thefts.

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Canadian Border Towns Create New Alliance To Protect Themselves

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:04:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with the Honourable Mayor of Sault. Ste. Marie, Mayor Matthew Shoemaker, about why and his fellow border mayors in Canada have created the "Border Mayor Alliance" and how they plan to have this help address the expected wave of immigrants and Trump tariffs.

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Provincial Snap Election: Are the NDP Ready For "A Fight"

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:01:51 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the leader of the Ontario NDP & The MPP for Davenport, Marit Stiles. In light of Premier Ford likely calling a snap election in the next few days, Alex and Marit talk about how prepared the NDP are for this election, and how many ridings they will have candidates running in.

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Could A Young Woman Death Have Been Avoided If The Company Provided Proper Training?

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:40:52 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Leon and Susan Turner, the parents of Rachel Turner, who was strucked and killed by a school bus last year, and their law Michael Smitiuch. Alex speaks with Leon and Susan about why this family has launched a $9.5 million lawsuit against the driver, and the school bus company for many avoidable failures that led to Rachel's untimely death.

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Heinz Ketchup Isn't Happy With Comments Made By Trudeau

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:30:51 -0000

After Prime Minister Trudeau made the incorrect comment about Heinz Ketchup, Alex had to get to the bottom of it all and was joined by the VP of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Av Maharaj to talk about why Heinz is still a major economic force in this country, and why the Prime Minister's comment is more than just misguided.

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Snowbirds Are Fighting Back Against American Tariffs, And It Could Costs States Billions

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:22:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Chris Ecklund, a philanthropist, founder of "Canadian Heroes" and a proud member of the Canadian Snowbird Association, and how he and his fellow members feel about President Donald Trump bashing Canada and promising tariffs.

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Fentanyl In Canada: Who's Making It, And How Are They Profitting?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:45:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Cooper - Investigative Journalist, Founder of The Bureau & Author of Wilful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West about startling revelations that criminal elements are using online betting sites to launder the illicit profits made by fentanyl production in this country!

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RFK Jr. Wants To "Make America Healthy Again"...Is He The Right Man To Do It?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:42:41 -0000

Host Alex Pierson dives into the rising MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement where Robert F. Kennedy is leading the fight to clean up America's food and drug supply, but is he the right man for the job? Alex speaks with Dr. Peter Lurie, president and executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest about what this movement is all about, and its pros and cons.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: "It's Like An Episode Of Dallas...Did I Dream It Or Did It Really Happen"

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:39:38 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by regular feature and friend of the show, Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter about some of the major stories that are affecting Canadians right now, like who the next leader of the Liberal party could be, and why more and more cabinet minister are turning their backs on policies brought on by Prime Minister Trudeau.

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Can Canada Build Pipelines And Gain new Trade Partners In Time For Trumps Tariffs?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:33:44 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Hon. Jason Kenney, the former Premier of Alberta and federal cabinet minister about Canada being stuck in a brewing trade war with the US. Alex and Jason talk about why we needed pipelines decades ago, and why we could see Canada start re-investing in this essential infrastructure.

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Closure Of A Controversial Safe Consumption Site In Toronto!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:07:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by an investigative journalist who lives across from a safe injection site in Leslieville, Derek Finkle about the controversial South Riverdale Consumption Site announcing it will close its doors regardless of the outcome of a legal battle.

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Trump Is Making Sure America Invests Into A.I...Should Canada Be Doing The Same?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:55:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Mediaologist for Thinkstart.ca, Mohit Rajhans about President Trump announcing a $500 billion investment into the development and future of AI in the US, and if Canada is going to be missing out on not doing the same.

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A New And Dangerous Criminal Element Is Here In Toronto!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:53:32 -0000

After Toronto Police announced the largest cocaine bust in the history of the city, it was also made clear that a new Mexican Cartel could be operating out of Toronto...but how dangerous are they? To get answers, host Alex Pierson turns to Calvin Chrustie, a former RCMP senior transnational crime investigator about who the Jalisco nueva generación cartel is.

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Will Businesses Pack Up And Move Down South To Avoid Trump Tariffs?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:53:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Business Canada about Trump's threat to bring Tariffs to Canada as early as Feb 1st, and how Canadian businesses are planning to deal with it

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Kingston Declares State of Emergency Over Food Insecurity

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:45:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Kingston City Councillor for District 7, Kingscourt-Rideau, Brandon Tozzo about the city declaring a state of emergency over a growing food insecurity that sees 1-3 households struggling to put food on the tables!

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "They Hit An Iceberg, Backed-Up, And Then Hit The Same Iceberg Over & Over"

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:39:54 -0000

Its that time of the week where Alex Pierson is joined by the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski to go over some of the big stories in Ottawa, like why Minister Freeland says "shes good with money", or why its still a mess to get a passport if you need it.

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Trudeau Needs To Reverse Proroguing Parliament & Stay out Of The Leadership Race

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:35:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Elbert K. Paul, a registered liberal and the former director and chair of the audit committee of the Federal Liberal Agency of Canada (FLAC) about a recent Op-Ed he penned that very starkly calls on the Prime Minister actually to put the country first and not his blind ambitions.

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Parliament Unjustly Prorogued? We'll Soon Find Out

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:49:13 -0000

Host Alex Pierson checks back in with Aris Lavransos who has filed a lawsuit against the Prime Minister for his proroguing parliament. Now the Federal Court has agreed to not only hear this case but also to expedite it! Could we see this decision reversed, and toss the LPC back into a potential confidence vote?

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Toronto's Metropolitan Population Just Surged Past 7 Million People!

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:44:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Matti Siemiatycki, a professor of geography and planning and director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto. They discuss Toronto's metro population jumping to over 7 million people, how prepared our infrastructure is to handle this situation, and what we could expect in just a few more years.

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After Over 1 Year Hostages Are Being Released...But Is The Trade-Off Worth it?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:38:45 -0000

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems to be maintained, host Alex Pierson speaks with someone who has been deeply and personally affected by these hostage trades, Hillel Fuld, whose brother was murdered in cold blood by one of the Hamas terrorists being released.

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Could An ACTUAL Outsider Shake Up The Race For Liberal Leader?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:29:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the most recent addition to the Liberal Leadership Race, Ruby Dhalla!

Ruby and Alex talk about why she chose to get in this race, what she plans to bring to the table and how being an actual "outsider" could help her with Liberal voters, instead of the other candidates who all claim to be "outsiders".

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Trump Tariffs: How Will This Hit The Little Guy

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:43:00 -0000

In light of the still looming Trump Tariffs, host Alex Pierson speaks with Brett Murray, the owner of Jebb Co, a manufacturer of metal for oil and gas companies. Brett and Alex talk about how these tariffs will decimate multiple sectors in this country, and how people like Brett will be left to feel the full brunt of the tariffs.

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LA Burns While Much Needed Assistance is Kept Out...Why?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:27:35 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Founder of International Portetive Service Inc (IPS), Mr. Aaron T. Jones about just what his private security company can do, who his clients are, and why LA officials are refusing to allow him entry...even though he helped in the previous Woosley fire in 2018.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "There goes your $200 billion climate change program after 9 years"

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:20:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korksi, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter about some of the major stories affecting Canadians, such as the all but complete collapse of the EV program, why the feds have March Madness to justify their major budgets and the failed...but still applied Capital Gains Tax.

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LA's Burning, People Are Looting & Private Security Isn't Allowed...How Is This Allowed?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:58:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the former Sheriff of LA Country, Alex Villanueva about whats happening on the ground in LA, and why people playing politics could make the rescue, recovery and rebuild that much more difficult.

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: With Peace On The Horizon...What About The Hostages?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:52:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by a very special guest, Yasmin Magal, a Canadian-Isreli who's 21 year-old cousin,, Omer Neutra, was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023...but is now confirmed to be killed. Yasmin and Alex talk about how difficult this has been for her and her family, and how even in light of all this horror she still holds hope for the remainder of the hostages.

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Over 75,000 People Have Died In Canada Waiting For Surgery Since 2018

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:47:00 -0000

After SecondStreet.org has released its annual report on how many Canadians have passed waiting for medical procedures,Host Alex Pierson speaks with the President of SecondsStreet.org Colin Craig about why the number is nearing 75,000...and over 15,000 just between 2023-2024!

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Over 50,000 International Students Are Listed As "No-Shows"

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:42:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Guidy Mamann, an immigration lawyer with Mamann Sandaluk LLP about the startling information that post-secondary schools across the country are reporting at least 50,000 international students have not been attending classes at all and are listed as "no-shows". Guidy and Alex talk about what could be fueling this, and what changes could be made to not only put a stop to it but help these institutions recoup much-needed revenue.

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Could Trumps Presidency Be Fueling Ceasefire Talks?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:59:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) about a truce that could be coming to the conflict in Israel-Gaza, and why Trumps presidency could have inched this possibility into a reality.

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Could Your Taxi Soon Not Need A Driver...Is That A Good Thing?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:53:19 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Abuelsamid, the VP of Market Research at Telemetry Insights about whether Toronto could be ready for driverless, fully autonomous taxis on its streets. Alex and Sam talk about why the technology might not be there just yet, and what else Toronto needs to make this a reality.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "He Was Campaigning For The Job Quite Desperately"

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:46:00 -0000

It's that time of the week when host Alex Pierson and Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter sit down to examine, break down and sometimes laugh at what goes on in our House of Commons.

This week, Tom and Alex touch on why a special task force will be monitoring the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) leadership race, why automakers are saying the EV push is all but dead...and so much more.

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A Cancelled Controversial Conference...Is It Fueled by Terror?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:39:04 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the President of the Daisy Group about the now cancelled "Caliphate Conference 2025" which was originally slated to take place in Mississauga, before moving to Hamilton, and then ultimately being cancelled. Alex and Warren talk about why the federal government was urging this conference to cancel but fell short of actually listing them as a terror organization.

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Will a Property Tax Hike Affect Renters, US Trade Talks & Possible Peace Talks

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:34:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson tackles some of the big issues plaguing Canadians today in the "Alex Pierson Podcast", which highlights some of the interviews done on the live show.

On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with:

Daniel Foch, a Toronto-based realtor about claims from Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow saying that her suggested property tax increase will NOT be pushed onto renters...but is that true?

Next, Alex speaks with:

Perrin Beatty, the former Foreign Affairs Minister and the previous CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce about these ongoing trade talks with the U.S., and how elder statesmen like Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien are speaking out amidst our political insecurity in Canada.

and finally, Alex is joined by:

Richard Goldberg, a Sr. Advisor with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) about an impending ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and why this has to be completed before President-Elect Trump comes into office...or it could escalate the entire situation.

You can always listen live Monday - Friday 12 pm - 3 pm on AM640 Toronto, the IHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts to interviews like these and more.

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Fires In The City of Angels: Will LA Ever Be The Same Again?

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:34:40 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by CeCe Woods, the Editor In Chief & Investigative Reporter Of The Current Report who has been personally affected by these wildfires raging in LA. CeCe and Alex discuss how the city and state have failed its residents, and if Hollywood will ever be the same again.

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Canada's Sending Help To Fight Out Of Control Wildfires in California

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:42:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the founder of Coulson Aviation about how he's sending planes and helicopters down to LA to help exhausted firefighters try to get a handle on the still out of control fires that are razing entire neighbourhoods.

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What Does It Take To Be Labelled A Terror Organization In Canada?

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:38:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the former Minister of Justice, National Defence & Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Mr. Peter MacKay. Alex and Peter talk about why a conference being hosted by a group that is considered terrorist by many of our allies is allowed in Canada, and what it really takes to label a group as terrorists.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "You Don't Have To Be A Plutocrat Or Wear A Top Hat"

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:34:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the one and only Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about the news of Parliament Hill that might slip past your radar...like what happening with the liberal leadership race and why is the Capital Gains tax still being deducted from your taxes even though it hasn't passed through parliament?

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The College Strike Is Averted, But Do Colleges Need A New System To Make Up For The Lack of International Students?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:53:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Brian Dijkema, the President of Cardus Canada about the recently avoided OPSEU labour strike that would've affected colleges in the province, and why these institutions need a new financial system to make up for reduced international students.

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Trumps Rhetoric Towards Canada Grows More Aggressive...Is It Still A Joke Or Becoming Something More?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:50:34 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Mark Warner, an international trade and anti-trust lawyer as well as the Principal of MAAW Law. Alex and Mark talk about why President-Elect Trump is being more aggressive when speaking about the possible trade issues with Canada, and if this is just bluster or could be the new way of things.

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A Lawsuit Has Been Launched Against Prime Minister Trudeau, Could It Annul Prorogation?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:46:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Aris Lavranos, a Medical Malpractice Attorney with Acuity Medical Law Inc. & practicing emergency physician who is also one of the plaintiffs launching a lawsuit against Prime Minister Trudeau for his proroguing parliament.

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Are Police In Ontario Growing Frustrated With Our Revolving Door Bail System?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:35:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with the Chief of Police for the Halton Police Service, Chief Stephen Tanner. Chief Tanner talks about how he's growing increasingly frustrated and worried about the revolving judicial system that sees suspects released just days after being arrested for sometimes violent crimes such as auto theft.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Punch Line At A Trivial Pursuit Tournament

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:32:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Mr. Tom Korski to talk about some of the major stories happening in Ottawa...especially since the announced resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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A Hate Filled Conference Is Set To Happen In Hamilton...But How Is That Allowed?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:12:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Victoria Mancinelli, an executive with LIUNA - Labourers International Union of North America about social media posts circulating that suggest a hate-fueled conference to help bring about the "Kalifah" is to be held in Hamilton, and why the city, province and country must act quickly to put a stop to this before it picks up steam.

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Do We Need Fact Checking On Social Media?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:11:08 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with the National Post Columnist & Executive Director of the Climate Discussion Nexus, John Robson about META CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to remove 3rd party fact checkers from his social media platforms, namely Facebook and Instagram.

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Could Deciding The Next Liberal Leader Put The Party At Risk?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:02:56 -0000

As we continue to adjust to Prime Minister Trudeau announcing his plan to resign, host Alex Pierson has some serious concerns about the process the liberal government will use to select a new leader. She's joined by Sam Cooper, an Investigative Journalist, Founder of The Bureau & Author of Wilful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West about what some of the major concerns with the selection process and why it could open the doors for foreign interference.

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How Will Canadian Markets Respond To The Prime Minister Resigning?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:29:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Raitt, a former MP and Co-Chair of the Task Force for Housing and current Climate Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC about Trudeau announcing his resignation as leader of the Liberal party and proroguing parliament. Alex and Lisa discuss why Trudeau finally decided to make this move and what effect it could have on financial markets.

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The Prime Minister Has Announced His Plan To Resign...So What Happens Next?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:20:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with political experts from all walks of life to better understand what it means when we hear that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not only proroguing parliament but also announcing his plans to resign. So Alex speaks with:

GUEST: Melissa Lantsman, The Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party & MP of Thornhill

GUEST: Peter MacKay, Canada’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and also Minister of National Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs

GUEST: Steve Paikin, Author, Broadcaster, & host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’

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A Teen In The GTA Arrested For Planning To Join ISIS!

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:54:50 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong speaks with Terry Glavin, a Columnist with the National Post about the news that a teenager in the GTA who was arrested for planning to travel internationally to join ISIS, and also on the recent development out of Afghanistan that the Taliban will no longer allow NGO's that employee women to exist.

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Is A Hamas Colonel Pretending To Be a Doctor?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:45:16 -0000

More doctors are calling for Israeli forces to release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya...but he's better known as Colonel Hussam Abu Safiya with Hamas. Guest host Kevin Vuong speaks with the former spokesman & international media advisor to the President of Israel, Eylon Levy to get some clarification on the issue, and why a Colonel was operating out of a hospital.

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A Terror Group Is Planning To Host A Conference In The GTA...How Is That Allowed?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:38:38 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong is joined by Jarryd Jäger, a correspondent with the Western Standard about a known terror group that is planning to host a conference somewhere in Mississauga.

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New Year Terror Attacks....What We Know And What We Don't

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:08:54 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong is joined by Mubin Shaikh, a former RCMP and CSIS operative who is also an expert on terrorism and radicalization about the absolute horror and devastation we've seen in both New Orleans and Las Vegas as two separate but terror-inspired attacks were carried out.

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Ontario Politics: Can The NDP Remain The Official Opposition?

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:03:51 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong is joined by Bob Richardson, the president of Hammersmith Consulting, to discuss the news that the NDP has had possibly its most successful fundraising campaign in years. But will it be enough to help them hold onto the provincial official opposition, or could Bonnie Crombie's liberals sneak in?

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "That's the good that comes from having inquiries"

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:59:59 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong is joined by the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Report, Tom Korski to go over some of the big stories and issues affecting the House of Commons, the federal government, and Canada as a whole...news like the deadline for the inquiry into foreign interference quickly approaching!

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Missed Deadline: Creating An Accessible Province For All...When Will Ontario Follow Through?

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:54:04 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong brings in the first show of the new year speaking with the Chair of the Accessibilty of Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, David Lepofsky. David and Kevin talk about how the province has already failed to fulfil its own pledge to make Ontario fully accessible by January 1st, 2025, and what David would say to the Premier about this if he got the chance.

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The Trudeau Gov't Is Considering Increasing Funding For The CBC

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:20:28 -0000

It's come to light that the Federal Liberal government is proposing that the CBC should see an increase in funding instead of a decrease! But will it happen? Guest host Kevin Vuong is joined by the Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation Kris Sims about why our government could be even considering this and what the CBC could do to raise funds instead of take from taxpayers.

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Are Young Children At Risk Of Online Radicalization?

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:23:01 -0000

The RCMP and other Five Eyes intelligence organizations have published a report warning that children as young as 12 are being radicalized by online content...but how seriously should we take this report? Guest host Kevin Vuong gets to the bottom of this with the help of Phil Gurski, the CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and also a former Sr. strategic analyst on terrorism.

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Trudeau Continues To Shed Liberal Support

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:19:24 -0000

Guest host Kevin Vuong is joined by Warren Kinsella, the President of the Daisy Group and a strategist for former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to talk about the Atlantic Liberal Caucus all signing and penning an open letter calling for Trudeau to resign as the party leader, and if he can still hold onto power as more and more MP's publically turn away from him.

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Trump enjoys this pathetic, ridiculous human being we can Justin Trudeau as the Prime Minister

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:33:50 -0000

Alex Pierson had her year end interview with the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada & Leader of the Opposition, The Honourable Pierre Poilievre.

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4-Weeks In And Still No Closer To A Deal

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:00:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined again by Jim Gallant, the regional grievance officer for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Atlantic Region about how 4-weeks into this strike/lockout...Canada Post and the Union are still very far apart with no end in sight.

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Luigi Mangione: The Person Behind The Shooter

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:54:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tiffany Cianci, a mother and independent journalist and researcher who was able to put together a lot of important and highly interesting facts surrounding Luigi Mangione, his family and their less-than-humble beginnings.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "I'm Just Not Going To Bother"

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:51:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about some of the major stories happening in Ottawa, like why more and more businesses are openly claiming that they will NOT be participating in the 2-month GST/HST tax holiday.

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Hamilton Police Bust Open Air Drug Mart & Arrest 57 People!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:16:48 -0000

Hamilton Police Service has announced a major drug bust, involving an open-air drug market that was positioned right across from a school and a church! So Alex Pierson reached out to speak with the Inspector in charge of the case, Jim Callender as to what they found, who was operating it and how they found tens of thousands of dollars in just coins!

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Is Free Expression Under Attack In Canada?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:11:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Josh Dehaas, the counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation and co-author of “Free Speech in Canada: A beginner’s guide from ancient roots to current controversies” to talk about why the Mayor of Emo, Ontario is having his bank account garnished for standing up to a local Pride group, and if this could be a violation of free expression.

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Syria Has Fallen...What Could This Mean For Peace In The Region?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:08:00 -0000

After the fall of the ruling regime in Syria, host Alex Pierson spoke with Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies as to what this could mean for stability in the region, and if this means we could see peace or more conflict in the near future.

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He Had 99 Problems, And Now He Has a Whole Lot More

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:04:37 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the internationally renowned Gloria Allred, a lawyer and partner with Allred, Maroko & Goldberg on the allegations that Sean "Jay-Z" Carter drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at one of the infamous "Diddy" parties.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: "They Want To Send Out The Bounty Hunters"

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:04:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter to touch on the major stories going on in Ottawa, like the most recent excuse from Randy Boissinault as to why he's so confused about his indigenous heritage, how the liberals decided what to include in the GST tax holiday and ultimately why Ottawa completely failed at making a multi-million dollar monument honouring our veterans.

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Why Is A Convicted Child Killer In A Prison That Allows For Mothers To Be With Their Children?

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:41:06 -0000

After learning that Terri-Lynn McClintic has been moved to a prison facility that also allows mothers to be with their young children, Alex brings on Rodney Stafford, the father of the deceased Tori Stafford who was brutally murdered by McClintic and her at the time boyfriend Michael Rafferty. Alex and Rodney talk about how painful it is to hear that his daughters killer is still somehow around children.

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Is Trudeau The Right Leader To Deal With Trump?

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the President of the Daisy Group & Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Sun to talk about how Canada's current government could hold its own against a Trump Presidency, and if the President-Elect "51st State" comment was a joke, or something more serious.

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Can Toronto "Get That Garbage Outta Here" Before We Run Out Of Space?

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Calvin Lakhan, the co-creator of the “Waste Wiki” project at York University’s Faculty of environment and Urban Change to talk about a major problem not only for the City of Toronto, but the entire province...where are we going to keep putting our garbage when our landfills fill up in the next decade?

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "It's Easier To Fly"

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about why House Speaker Fergus ruled that the parliamentary standoff had to be paused after months of a stalemate, why the feds are looking into banning kids food advertisements and why our ambassador for Climate Change prefers to fly instead of ANY other greener travel method.

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Do We Have More Crime In Canada Than They Do In The U.S.?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:12:44 -0000

Alex is joined by Livio Di Matteo a professor of economics at Lakehead University and Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute about a new report that shows crimes in except for homicides his report finds Canadian crime rates have surpassed the U.S!

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The Province Has Been Speaking With 407 Owners...What Could This Mean?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:01:41 -0000

Alex has an interesting conversation with Vaughn's city councillor for Maple & Kleinburg Marilyn Iafrate a resolution she plans to put forward to support a provincial feasibility study into buying back the highway and a 1-year pilot project to free up/subsidize truck lanes.

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Canada Post Laying Off All Striking Postal Workers!

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:54:43 -0000

After learning that Canada Post is laying off all of its striking workforce, Alex speaks with the regional grievance officer for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Atlantic Region, Jim Gallant about the union's next steps.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "how do you spend $500K on furniture in one day?"

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:03:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about what "March Madness" means for ministers in Ottawa and how it can involve spending hundreds of thousands on things like cigars and furniture. They also touch on what's coming up for the now-infamous Randy Boissonnault and his "other Randy"...and even more from behind the Parliamentary veil.

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Is Toronto's Restaurant Scene On Life Support?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:26:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Laura M. Carlson the Host & Executive Producer of “The Feast Podcast” to talk about a brutally honest and sad post by a famous Toronto Restauranteur who is begging patrons to visit their favourite restaurants this holiday season, or we could see a devastating wave of closures.

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With All Its Costing Toronto...Will FIFA Be Of Any Benefit?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:16:39 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Taylor McKee the Assistant Professor in Sports Management at Brock University about the revelation that Toronto City Council made financial commitments on the FIFA World Cup coming to Toronto...BEFORE the games were awarded to us...is that a good investment?

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Canada Post Strike: Negotiations Breakdown...But Who's To Blame?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:08:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jim Gallant the regional grievance officer for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Atlantic Region to discuss why the negotiations between his union and Canada Post have stalled, and why he believes Canada Post is manipulating the facts.

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Project Churchill: Hamilton Police Making The Streets Safer

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:04:24 -0000

After the major success of Project Churchill in dismantling a violent street gang, Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergan joins our host Alex Pierson to talk about the year-long investigation and what came out of it.

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Does Toronto Need More Security Cameras?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:02:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ann Cavoukian - Former Privacy Commissioner for Ontario, current Exec Director of the Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre to talk about the increased calls for more CCTV Cameras around the city after a man was seen walking on the 401 and shooting at passing vehicles.

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Changes Coming To Our Immigration...But Is it Enough?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:23:21 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Dr. Kelly Sundberg a Professor Of Criminology At Calgary’s Mount Royal University & Former CBSA Officer about a recent testimony from Immigration Minister Marc Miller in which he not only does a 180 on previous the Liberal immigration stance, but also clarifies that we will be heavily limiting asylum seekers in the future...but will this be enough to appease our southern neighbours?

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Once Again, Our Universal Health-Care Is Failing Canadians

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:17:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Bacchus Barua the Director of the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Health Policy Studies about their new report that shows out of 31 different countries with Universal Health-Care, Canada is very near the bottom.

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Trump Calls For Hike on Canadian Goods, But Industry Leaders Call For "Patience"

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:13:54 -0000

President-Elect Donald Trump has announced that he plans to introduce a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imported good...but why are some industry leaders less concerned than others? Host Alex Pierson speaks with one of these leaders Flavio Volpe the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association who has been calling for patience when dealing with Trump's government.

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What In The World Is A "Vibe-Cession" And Why Does Minister Freeland Keep Repeating It?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:08:49 -0000

Finance Minister has said that Canada is in a "Vibe-Cession"...but just what does that mean, and why does it sound condescending? Host Alex Pierson had to get to the bottom of it and spoke with Ron Butler a broker and founder of Butler Mortgage about what this "Vibe-cession" means for Canadians, and if this is a real term or just an economic buzzword.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: "They've Been Faking It!"

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:44:42 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the Immigration Minister Marc Miller trying to defend why his liberal government has failed to defend our border and what the plan is to deal with millions of visas expiring soon. They also talk about dissent amonst the Liberals in regards to Trudeau's GST cashout and if the CBC has improved or got worse in the last few years.

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Over 100 KM Over The World

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:58:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Henry Wolfond - Chairman and CEO of Bayshore Capital Inc. and the Chair of UJA of Greater Toronto’s Countering Antisemitism Committee about what is was like to fly in Blue Origin's recent space flight, and how being over 100 km above the earth changed his perspective on humanity.

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Will The GST Break Be A Boone...Or Bane For Canadian Businesses?

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:53:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Oakey, the VP of taxation with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada to talk about the coming Liberal GST 2-month tax break, and how businesses (large and small) are scrambling to prepare for it.

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Unacceptable Hatred Filling Montreal Streets

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:50:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Rabbi Adam Scheier, the Sr Rabbi of the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, the largest Conservative Jewish congregation in Montreal about horrible, dangerous and ultimately hate-fueled protests in Montreal over the weekend. Rabbi Scheier talks about how an outing with his daughters brought him face-to-face with antisemitism.

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Trudeau Sides With ICC, But Is That The Right Move?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he would arrest Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu if he set foot in Canada, host Alex Pierson is joined by the former spokesperson for the state of Israel & international media advisor to the president of Israel, Eylon Levy. They discuss why this move from the ICC is political at its core and this is a bad move for Canada on the international stage.

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Human Rights Activist Targeted In Assassination Plot

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:33:19 -0000

Irwin Cotler, the former Liberal justice minister and Attorney General of Canada, founder and chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, joins host Alex Pierson to talk about how he was the target of an alleged foiled assassination plot by agents of Iran.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Randy Is Like A Character On A Sitcom, I'll Miss That Cool Cat''

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:38:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the Immigration Minister Marc Miller yesterday enacted new regulations he acknowkledged will cost Canadian jobs, a first for any federal cabinet, Cabniet proposes to send $46 million this winter on preparations to host soccer' 2026 World Cup with more funding due next year, hundreds of criminal gangs have turned to wholesale production of fentanyl, says a confidential federal memo. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Blacklock's Check-In: Taxpayers Are Getting Taken To The Woodchipper - Purchase Of The Trans Mountain Pipeline

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:12:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the Trans Mountain Pipeline despite cabinet assurances it would make money. Budget Officer Yves Giroux warning billions' in overruns. Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks yesterday said families across Canada often ask her for parenting advice, meanwhile an NDP MP has been cautioned for wearing a beaded watermelon pin in parliament, Watermelon imagery has long been used as a stand-in symbol for the Palestine flag, McPherson defends that it is just a poppy. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Lack Of Staff On Our Border, TTC Collisions & Christian Heritage Month

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:04:00 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

Mark Weber, National President of Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal party flipping their position when it comes to immigration in this country and the major holes that exist within our own border security.

Marvin Alfred - President of ATU Local 113 about a major collision with a TTC bus and a stolen BMW that was speeding in the intersection of Bathurst and Wilson in Toronto.

Lily Cheng - Toronto Councillor for Ward 18- Willowdale about a very heated and emotional debate in Toronto city council about including a Christian Heritage Month for the city to celebrate in December, and why certain Councillors are against the idea.

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Patients Waiting Longer Than A "Beat" for A New Heart

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:08:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Legislative and Policy Director with SecondStreet.org, Harrison Fleming to talk about their new report highlighting how long Ontarians on average have to wait for important cardiac surgeries, while other places wait way less than we do and how many deaths will happen while people are stuck waiting.

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The Canadian System is disjointed, and the Government has been lying about it.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:10:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson talks to Dr. Kelly Sunberg, a Professor of Criminology at Calgary’s Mount Royal University & Former Canada Border Service Agency Officer about the issues that Canada has with immigration. Have we reached rock bottom or are we just at the tip of the iceberg?

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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson. All eyes on the fight with the Largest Age Gap in Boxing History.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:09:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rico Mancini, a Boxing Canada Competitive Coach with Sully’s Recreation & Athletic Center about the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight. Mancini breaks down his fight expectations.

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Queens Law Professor hops on the Swiftie Subway.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:19:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson talks to Mohamed Khimji, a Queen’s business law professor and self-proclaimed ‘Swiftie’. Khimji teaches a Law (Taylor's Version) course, that focuses on the copyrights, trademarks, contracts from Swifts career, and talks about why he so excited for her first show in Toronto.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Are We Getting An Update On ''The Randy?''

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:31:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says his shifting claims from being ''non-status adoptive Cree'' to recently stating his adoptive mother is ''status Metis'' are a ''reflection of his family exploring their own history,'' Health Minister Mark Holland's Public Health Agency has failed an internal audit on conflicts of interest, the Department of Immigration in a ''Welcome to Canada'' guide advised foreigners to be prepared to book Airbnb rentals or resort to homeless shelters on arrival here. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Premier Ford Suggests Bi-Lateral Trade With US, Cut Mexico Out

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:26:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Provincial Minister of economic development, job creation and trade Victor Fedeli about a new proposed bi-lateral trade agreement with the US being floated by Premier Ford, and why the current Tri-Lateral Deal (CUSMA) might need to be dissolved.

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Did Beijing Endorse Over 40 Federal Nominee's In One Of Our Elections?

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:22:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Cooper the Founder of The Bureau & Author of Wilful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West about his new report that alleges the Chinese government personally endorsed over 40 federal nominees in our 2019 election!

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Toronto Police Are Getting a New Surge of Officers!

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:00:03 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Clayton Campbell the President of the Toronto Police Association about a new 5-year deal the City of Toronto has signed that will see more police brought onto the force, and what it will look like for many in Toronto.

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Potential Terror Attacks For Taylor Swift Show??

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:28:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Phil Gurski the CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and a former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism on what are the risks of a terror attack occurring in Toronto during one of Taylor Swift's upcoming shows.

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More People Looking For Help, Discovered Reasons For Hate, Are You Sober...Or Are You "Sober"?

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:48:29 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

Neil Hetherington - The CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank about a new startling report that shows that last year 3.49 million clients visited food banks as the cost of living in this country only continues to surge upwards.

Professor Gerald Steinberg, President and Co-Founder of NGO Monitor about the report created by his NGO that has found over 100 non-government organizations in Canada have been fueling the start rise in antisemitism across Canada.

Yonah Budd - Co-Founder and Clinical Director “The Farm in Stoufville” & Host of “At Your Best” - Saturdays on the Corus Radio Network about why Country Singer "Jelly Roll" is claiming to be sober, even while he smokes Cannabis and drinks alcohol.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Elections Canada Secret Meeting. A Popcorn Moment.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:05:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about investigators have confirmed whistleblowers' complaints of ''misuse of public funds'' through sweetheart contracting in Defense Minister Bill Blair's department, Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault will testify on why he attended a secret meetings with News Democrats and Liberals to discuss rewriting the Elections Act, a total 200,000 fewer foreign students were let into Canada this fall compared to last year, says the Department of Immigration.

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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What Can Be Done To Fix Our Canadian Armed Forces?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:41:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the former Cheif of the Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces, (Ret'd) General Rick Hillier about the current state of the CAF, and what needs to be done to not only improve public perception, but morale and overall readiness of our troops.

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Remembrance Day: The Past, Present & Future State Of Our Armed Forces

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:36:00 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

(Ret'd) General Rick Hillier - former Chief of the Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces about new polling that shows a growing amount of Canadian don't think we put enough pride into our military.

Andy Réti, Holocaust Survivor & Educator about what it was like to grow up in a Jewish Ghetto along the Austrian-Hungarian border, to be freed by the Soviet Red Army and then to have to escape that horror after to make it to Canada.

Eric Brunt - Filmmaker and documentarian. Interviewed over 500 WWII veterans for the Canadian War Museum about the 519 WWII veterans he's interviewed for the Canadian War Museum to help immortalize their wisdom, experience and important stories of the horrendous war.

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Canada's Two Largest Ports Idle For The First Time in History

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:12:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sylvain Charlebois, director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, to discuss how for the first time in this country’s history- BOTH of our largest ports in Vancouver and now Montreal have been idled. 1200 long shore workers in Montreal rejected a final offer of more than 20% over six years, retroactive to the beginning of 2024. That would bring average salaries to 200k. Operations in Montreal have been halted at two contained terminals responsible for 40% of goods since Oct 31. Talks with BC port workers are also at an impasse with 700 workers rejecting offer to the union that includes a 19.2 per cent wage increase over a four-year term

GUEST: Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics lab at Dalhousie University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy at Dalhousie University.

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The Province Is Clamping Down On School Board Spending

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Education Minister Jill Dunlop about what the province plans to do after it came to light that a series of school boards spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on lavish trips.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Tom Clarke Is Caught Lying

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:09:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Tom Clarke and how in September he had nothing to do with the decision-making or suggesting a 9 million dollar place on billionaires row and now documents reveal Clarke had his hands all over this, more fraud rings have been uncovered in federal contracting, a senior manager disclosed last night, Parliament should penalize Google and Facebook if they fail to identify and isolate ''undesirable or questionable'' information on the internet, says a Common Heritage Committee report. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Someone Is Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud; Do A Gutt Check

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:58:49 -0000

Everyday working people are angry. They just want to know the Government that is elected will do their jobs. People feel there is no accountability and they are just sick and tired. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Anthony Koch - Director of communications for BC Conservative & Managing principal at AK strategies & Fromer Poilievre national campaign strategist

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“Insider Threat Activities.'' What's Going On With The Winnipeg Lab?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:52:50 -0000

The Trudeau Government found a report to what happened to the Winnipeg Lab. It's confirmed that CSIS issued a warning back in August 2018 raising concerns about ''insider threat activity'' that involves Dr. Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist, Founder of the Bureau & Author of Willful Blindness; How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West.

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Trudeau Comments To Reporters About Trump's Presidency

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:45:39 -0000

''We're going to make sure this friendship and alliance between Canada and the U.S continues to be a real benefit to Canadians.'' This will be a balancing act for our Prime Minister. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies.

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''We Have To Protect Canadian Jobs and Prepare For The Impacts Of Potential Tariffs,'' Jagmeet Singh Reacting To Trump

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:39:54 -0000

''We Have To Protect Canadian Jobs and Prepare For The Impacts Of Potential Tariffs,'' Jagmeet Singh is reacting to Trump's Presidency. Working people are angry and don't want to be ignored. How will border towns be impacted? How much trade will happen? Will it be disrupted? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor.

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Doug Ford Wants Protectionism; How Will Trump Effect The EV Market?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:34:32 -0000

When it comes to trade, what does it mean? Ford's been warning leading up to the U.S election. What does it look like for us working with the Trump government? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

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There's A Cost to the Trump Presidential Residency

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:24:53 -0000

Trump is the President and of course there will be a cost to pay. Trade disputes, defense issues are just a few. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC former MP and Co-Chair of the Task Force for Housing and Climate .

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Love, Politics and Marriage

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:55:14 -0000

They say opposites attract, and this couple from North Carolina is the perfect example of that. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tracey (Pro-Trump) & Edward (Pro-Harris) Danka about the recent presidential election, and how they keep their marriage loving and happy after 34 years of being on opposite sides of the spectrum.

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Stats Canada is Releasing Job Numbers This Week; Are We In A Recession?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:34:41 -0000

At the end of week, we're getting job numbers. This should give us an idea if we are in a recession. A new initiative has been launched by the Business Council of Canada and they are calling on Canadians to reach out to elected officials and demand they put our economy first. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada.

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''The Federal Government To Pause The Digital Service Tax, They're Furious!''

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:15:46 -0000

Doug Ford is doubling down and calls for the Trudeau Government to stop the Digital Service Tax that will force digital services, like Netflix to pay a 3 percent tax that we consume. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-commerce law at University of Law.

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A Canadian Politician Problem; Tensions Are On The Rise Between Sikh's & Hindu's in Retaliation of the Khalistan's

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:48:44 -0000

Tensions have been on the rise in this country between Sikh's and Hindu's in retaliation of the Khalistani's. Why aren't the politicians or law enforcement trying to stop this? We are hearing more and more of these confrontations. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Darshan Maharaja, Local Political Reporter Darshan.Maharaja.ca

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''I'm Pissed,'' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith upset with Feds over Alberta Oil

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:11:30 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Danielle Smith upset about what the Trudeau Government is trying to do with Alberta oil, Cabinet yesterday would not release a statutory cost-benefit report detailing direct costs of a proposed cap on oil and gas emissions, Natural rescources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson's department to date has subsized about six percent of the charging ports it predicts Canada needs to comply with electric vehicle mandates. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Still Hope For Hostages, The Loud "Silent Sikh & No Time For Doctors

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:24:13 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

Eylon Levy the co-Founder of Israeli Citizen Spokespersons' Office & former Israeli Government Spokesman about fifty-one out of the 101 hostages still being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are believed to still be alive, and Eylon tells Alex why he's not done fighting for them.

Ujjal Dosanjh the former BC premier and former federal Liberal MP and cabinet minister about the recent extremist attacks by members of the Sikh community who support the country of Khalistan, and why he believes this is the loud but silent majority.

Harrison Fleming the legislative and Policy Director at SecondStreet.org about a new report published by SecondStreet.org that shows a disturbing amount of Canadians are avoiding going to their doctor mainly due to increasing wait times.

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Mayors Want Notwithstanding To Be Used, Canada's Largets Drug Lab Busted & Ford Wants To Rip Up Bike lanes

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:12:53 -0000

On this Episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

Kevin Davis - The Mayor of Brantford to talk about thirteen Ontario City Mayors who penned an open letter requesting that Premier Doug Ford use the Notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments.

Sam Cooper - Investigative Journalist, Founder of The Bureau & Author of Wilful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West on the RCMP announcing the dismantling of the largest drug "superlab" in Canadian history

David Shellnutt - Personal injury lawyer and biking advocate about the province announcing it will be pushing through legislation to see bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University Avenue ripped up...and possibly at the expense of the city.

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''Housing Starts Are Down,'' Marit Stiles Raises Concerns About Infrastructure

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:18:10 -0000

''Housing Starts Are Down,'' Marit Stiles expresses concerns on infrastructure spending and housing. Housing starts are not starting and they are down. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ana Bailao, housing advocate and former chair of Toronto's planning and housing committee.

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E-Transfers; Why Are We Being Charged High Fees?

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:14:10 -0000

We have some of the highest financial service fees in the world and no one in the banking center can explain why. Why are we being charged high fees when it comes to e-transfers? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill.

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Fifa World Cup Games; What Are We Getting For These Games?

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:08:55 -0000

What are we getting out of the Fifa World games? This will be be costing the city way more than it should. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Stephen Holyday, Deputy Mayor & Councilor for Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Tiff Macklem Dismissing Worries Over Falling Value of the Canadian Dollar

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:25:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Canadians in Privy Council focus groups do not believe claims by the Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault that they pay less in carbon tax than they receive in cheques, Bank Of Canada Tiff Macklem last night dismissed worries over the falling value of the Canadian dollar, the Budget Office for the second time in three months has calculated figures showing cabinet inflated claims of military spending. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Bail Reform; Province Called On Ottawa To Make Changes To The Criminal Code

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:12:45 -0000

On Monday, there was a letter sent out to the Federal Government to make changes when it comes to the criminal code. Guest host Shaye Ganam speaks with Graham Mcgregor, associate minister of auto theft and bail reform.

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High-Speed Rail Train; New Rail Plan That Goes Between Quebec City & Toronto

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:08:28 -0000

The federal cabinet has approved plans for a new dedicated passenger rail line between Quebec City and Toronto that would include high-speed technology, according to a senior government official. Guest host Shaye Ganam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Taxpayers Federation.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Please do a search,'' ArriveCan emails were destroyed by Canada Border Services

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:10:00 -0000

Guest Host, Shaye Ganam speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about ArriveCan emails were destroyed by the Canada Border Services Agency only days after they were sought under the Access To Information Act, records show, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's department is targeting household cats as an ecological peril, a federal agency proposes to write its own news stores for subsidized publishers at an undisclosed cost to taxpayers. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Robots To Build Homes

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:02:17 -0000

Guest host Shaye Ganam is joined by the CEO of Horizon Legacy, Nhung Nguyen. Nhung talks about Val 2.0, a robotic arm that helps to "print" concrete walls in record time and accuracy on construction sites, and how else we could see automation come into the construction industry.

GUEST: Nhung Nguyen - CEO of Horizon Legacy

WEBSITE: https://www.horizonlegacy.com/teams/nhung-nguyen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhung-nguyen-461b1b66/?originalSubdomain=ca

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Feds List Samidoun As A Terror Group

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:19:56 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella the President of Daisy Group, former political strategist for Jean Chretien about the Trudeau government designation the Samidoun group as a terror organization, and why their cease-and-desist likely won't amount to anything.

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Electric Vehicle Fires; Horrific Crash on Lakeshore

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:59:13 -0000

There is a push to get even more EV’s on all roads in Canada within the next decade, but unless more regulations come in to ensure safety will we see more horrific fires like this? Guest host Shaye Ganam speaks with Randy Narine, Board of Directors of Clean Energy Safety and Training Council.

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''We are at a nexus point for this cancer in our society,'' Patrick Brown saying international students are being sexually exploited

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:52:51 -0000

''We want to zone in on this cancer in our society called human trafficking that happens in plain sight.'' Mayor Patrick Brown at a news conference saying international students are being sexually exploited and trafficked. Guest host, Shaye Ganam speaks with Rowena Santos, Brampton City Councilor. How long has this been going on for? Rowena tells us there are ads posted on social media and posters in public spaces recruiting girls for ''cash for jobs.''

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Deleted'' Evidence is Found! ArriveCan managers discovered ''deleted'' emails

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:36:50 -0000

Guest Host, Shaye Ganam speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about ArriveCan managers yesterday abruptly announced they'd discovered thousands of ''deleted'' emails involving business with contractors now under RCMP investigation, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly yesterday quietly removed a Russian banker from Cabinet's Ukraine war sanctions list, Critics of Parks Canada have become ''conspiracy addled,'' says Liberal-appointed senator. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:45:32 -0000

Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

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Clarence Square Encampment; Trudeau Government Threatening To Bypass Queen's Park On Funding

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:37:12 -0000

The Trudeau government is threatening to bypass Queen’s Park on funding to address encampments in municipalities, Global News has learned, potentially cutting the province out of decisions on how the money should be spent. In Sept the Trudeau gov offered 250 million to help find shelter… but wanted the province to match the money. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief.

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Daycares Protesting For Changes To Child Care

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0000

In light of daycares across the GTA closing to protest at Queen's Park Host Alex Pierson is joined by Zoe Prassoulis the owner Zoe’s Tender Years Child Care and one of the institutions protesting for changes to the $10-a-day child care program.

GUEST: Zoe Prassoulis - Owner of Zoe’s Tender Years Child Care

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Blacklock's Check-In: "You Must Pass Our Two Bills Or Else The Dummy Gets It" The Bloc's Ultimatum

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about CBC's Catherine Tait trying to justify charging taxpayers for her "business trip" for the Olympic games, the looming date for the Bloc's ultimatum that could see the liberal party removed from power, and if the liberal caucus will remove their fearless leader before the 29th.

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Why Does It Cost More For People With Disabilities To Simply Live In Ontario?

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Lepofsky, a disability lawyer and the Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance about a new report that shows that it will cost up to 39 per cent more to thrive than for those without disabilities, and unless things change it will only get worse for many trying just trying to thrive.

GUEST: David Lepofsky - chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance

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Historic Tobacco Payout, From Snowboards To Cocaine & A Former Mobster Defends The Menendez Brothers

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:36:33 -0000

On this Episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst w/ Canadian Cancer Society to talk about the historic proposal to settle a multi-billion dollar class-action lawsuit with the three major tobacco companies
Michel Juneau Katseuya - Former Former Senior Manager And Intelligence Officer CSIS on how former Olympian Ryan Wedding is being sought in a multi-agency warrant for his involvement in running a massive transcontinental drug empire
Michael Franzese - A former mob enforcer who was locked up with Eric Menendez on why he believes the Menendez brothers should be given a second chance in life after serving over 35 years for the murder of their parents.

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Trudeau's Hot Seat, A Second Chance For Menendez Brothers

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:37:35 -0000

On this Episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.

In this episode, Alex speaks with:

MP Michael Chong - Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs & The MP For Wellington-Halton Hills on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent testimony on foreign interference, and his comments accusing the Conservative Party harbouring many of these MP's believed to be influenced by bad actor states.

Dr. Ann Burges - An Expert Witness Who Testified on the Menendez brothers behalf during their first trial about what it was like to interview the two brothers for hours, and why she believed they were the victims of incestual sexual abuse from a very young age.

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Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar ; The Head Of The Snake Killed In Gaza

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:48:19 -0000

Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, the head of the snake killed in Gaza. What does this mean for the hostages? Are they in more danger or is this better? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lt. Col. Jonathan Concricus, Senior Fellow at FDD and former IDF Spokesperson.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Explosive Secret Evidence,'' Justin Trudeau claims when it comes to Foreign Interference

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:28:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, Ont.) was blacklisted from any cabinet appointment after coming under security surveillance, the Commission on Foreign Interference disclosed yesterday, computer algorithms are bypassing a costly national rail safety measure mandated by Parliament, the Transportation Safety Board disclosed yesterday, Gazan refugees who arrive in Canada will receive free health care, language training, free work and study permits and other unspecified “financial assistance,” the Department of Immigration said yesterday.

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Canada Designates "Samidoun" As A Terrorist Entity!

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:08:19 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, the President of the Daisy Group talk about the Trudeau government finally designating the "Samidoun" as a terror group in Canada.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''The Truth Will Be Revealed.''

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:12:37 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about opposition MP's yesterday pressed Defense Minister Bill Blair to explain why his office waited 54 days to approve a warrant targeting Liberal Party contacts with Toronto's Chinese Consulate, about 100 Canadians are being held in Chinese prisons, says the Department of Foreign Affairs, hiring of Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ students is a ''national priority'' under next year's Canada summer jobs program, says the director of employment. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Have Labour Unions Lost Their Way?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson has a conversation with David Hager, labour and employment lawyer and member of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Legal Task Force about OPSEU, CUPE and other unions facing mounting legal and human rights issues for focusing more on political issues over worker rights.

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Does Chow's Body Language Make Her A Liar?

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:02:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson wants to explore whether or not one can tell is Mayor Oliva Chow is lying or not...so she spoke with a body language expert and communications specialist Robyn Brayley who can break down if shes telling the truth or not...just by her body language.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Peelin' Off The Layers Of Chinese Interference

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:11:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about lawyers at the China inquiry suggested a cabinet aide tried to obstruct an investigation of Liberal Party contacts with the Chinese Consulate in Toronto, evidence at the China inquiry yesterday depicted Defense Minister Bill Blair, 70, as distracted and ineffectual, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security and intelligence adviser says she believes some parliamentarians crossed the line in their dealings with foreign powers but feels evidence does not indicate they committed treason. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Should Trudeau Government List Samidoun A Terror Organization?

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:24:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson with Warren Kinsella - President of Daisy Group, former political strategist for Jean Chretien, regarding the recent hateful comments given by different people on October 7th against Canada and why the government is not taking any stern step against it.?

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Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 Accuses Former Manager of Sexual Assault

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:24:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson with Alan Cross, Musicologist and host of The Ongoing History of New Music and a Journal of Musical Things, regarding Deryck Whibley being the latest to break his silence and accusing his former manager Greig Nori of Sexual assault.

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Tampa Begins Evacuations as Hurricane Milton Approaches

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:51:30 -0000

Host Alex Pierson with Mark Robinson - Weather Network Storm Hunter and meteorologist, reporting from Tampa, Florida, regarding the latest updates on Hurricane Milton, reported to be the deadliest storm in more than a century, is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

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Blacklocks Check-In: "Heat-Flation"

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:12:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Mr. Tom Korksi. In this installment of Blacklock's Check-in, Alex and Tom talk about why the liberal government wants to rebrand climate change and inflation to try and sell them to the Canadian public, why the actions of certain security on Parliament hill has drawn controversy and much more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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"Almost 400 Million of Tax Payers Money Funneled Improperly" says Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader & MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:21:00 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Andrew Scheer - Conservative House Leader & MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle regarding the Speaker of the House of Commons' ruling to suspend all other business until the investigation into the Liberal Government's 'Green-Slush scandal' is complete.

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What Level Of Heinous Crime Leads To A Denial Of Bail?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:13:00 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Arif Virani - Justice Minister about recent uproar on the bail reform and what is the Liberal Government doing to put the Canadian Justice System in a better shape.

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"No compensation for the wrongfully convicted in the Canadian Criminal Code" says Ron Dalton, Co-President of Innocence Canada

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:57:10 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Ron Dalton, Co-President of Innocence Canada about Clarence Woodhouse being exonerated for 1973 Winnipeg murder he didn't commit. The man was charged with murder since 1973…that is 51 years ago…and spent 12 years incarcerated. In Canada “life” means 25 years before parole eligibility. Was he deemed ineligible for his parole because he didn’t show remorse for a crime he didn’t commit?

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Gas Prices Spike Again, With More Increases Expected Next Week!

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:52:24 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Dan McTeague - Former Liberal MP and President of Canadians For Affordable Energy about one of the many ripple effects this looming war in the middle east has quickly been felt as Oil and gas prices shoot up. Iran is the 9th largest petroleum producer on the planet, and has all but guaranteed an open conflict with Israel and western allies. Last week, Crude Oil per barrel was about $64…this week its up to $74 and its expected to go up next week also.

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Would Menendez Brothers Case Take A New Turn After Recent Revelations?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:48:20 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Joseph Neuberger - Criminal Justice Attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP about Los Angeles authorities reviewing new evidence that could lead to the release or a new trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the Beverly Hills brothers convicted of killing their parents three decades ago, the local district attorney said on Thursday. The brothers are infamous and were at least a household name for the better part of the 90’s. But recent times have given more focus to victims of sexual assault and other mitigating circumstances…if this case happened today would they still be convicted of 1st degree murder? Would this even grab national attention?

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The Fall Of 23andMe!

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:37:21 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Mohit Rajhans - Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca about why Many of 23andMe’s 15 million other customers never returned. They paid once for a saliva kit, then moved on. Shares of 23andMe are now worth pennies. The company’s valuation has plummeted 99% from its $6 billion peak shortly after the company went public in 2021. Anya Prince, a law professor at the University of Iowa's College of Law who focuses on genetic privacy, said those worried about their sensitive DNA information may not realize just how few federal protections exist.

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Authorities Warn of Potential Attack In Jewish Community

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:32:58 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by Aaron Hadida, the founder of Magen Herut Canada about an intelligence report that suggests that a "lone-wolf" style attack in Toronto is a real possibility! Aaron tells Ben what he and his security team are doing to help ensure his community is safe and able to celebrate the high holidays.

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1-In-20 Businesses In Canada Shuttered In June!

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:26:24 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Simon Gaudreault, the Chief Economist and VP of Research for the Canadian Federation for Independent Business about a startling piece of data that suggests 1-in-20 businesses across Canada shuttered in June. Numbers haven't been this bad since the heart of the pandemic, and Simon says its sadly much more than just a blip.

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Should Niagara Falls Be Made Into Canada's "New Vegas"?

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:22:29 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodadti about Premier Ford announcing he is thinking about helping to convert Niagara Falls into Canada's own Las Vegas.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''They Are Not Happy,'' Elections Canada Releasing Official Voting Results

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:12:00 -0000

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Elections Canada yesterday released Official Voting Results showing loss of Liberal Party support in a pivotal summer byelection in Toronto was widespread, a Federal judge has issued a rare Court order blocking public access to an anti-Israel website, Quebec is home to the country's heaviest drinkers, Statistics Canada data showed yesterday. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Rinse, Wash, Release; Homeless Man Killed by Teenage Girls

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:41:00 -0000

Another of the girls who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of Kenneth Lee won’t be getting more jail time due to being strip searched while detained, and 2 more are also seeking to have their charges thrown out. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ari Goldkind, Criminal Lawyer.

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''We Need To Make Sure The War Stops,'' Joly condemn Iran's attack but she'll be the first to criticize Israel

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:25:03 -0000

Melanie Jolie says that Israel has a right to defend itself- but wouldn’t say what that means as she repeatedly called for a ceasefire that SHE should know that Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis will never abide by.. The attack Tues was double the size of Aprils. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan O'Shea, retired Navy Seal. He established and served as the Coordinator of the Hostage Working Group US Embassy.

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What is “Salad Bar” or “Cafeteria” Extremism? What is this ideology?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:20:46 -0000

Also known as “composite extremism”, this form of terrorism generally does not just follow one ideology but instead a combination of a few, largely fueled from social media. This also includes known “lone wolf” terrorist and attackers such as the man who shot of Edmonton City Hall last year. The grievance's these terrorists go by can include and range from climate change to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk, former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism.

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Fire! Fire! What's Going on with Battery Fires?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:14:51 -0000

We are regularly hearing these explosions sparked by lithium ion batteries. A massive explosion in Montreal last week fueled by 15,000 kilograms of lithium-ion batteries” erupted inside a shipping container. Now QC fire fighters are warning that even charging your phone by your head- IF your device is operated by a lithium battery, has led to fires and explosions. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Randy Narine, Board of Directors of Clean Energy Safety and Training Council of Canada.

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Spadina and Front Has Turned into a Warzone; Residents won't wait for the city anymore

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:10:38 -0000

A lot of people want their communities back without having to worry about thefts, assaults. Spadina and Front has turned into a warzone. Residents from surrounding condos witnessed the fire which included pops of propane tanks and a BBQed tree. A hydro vault nearby has been roped off and taped up after Toronto Fire and Toronto Police answered the call. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dana Mckiel, Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Did Our Defense Minister lie while under oath?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:27:25 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Liberal-appointed senators protesting quick passage of a Block Quebecois bill on dairy quotas. The Bloc has warned Bill C-282 must be signed into law by October 29 or it will ''bring down the government,'' Defense Minister Bill Blair while testifying under oath misled the China Inquiry, records suggest, addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is demanding Opposition MP's say they are sorry for needling her as a friend of terrorists. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Oasis Coming To Rogers Stadium!

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:05:08 -0000

Coming to Rogers stadium, Oasis will be in Toronto August 24th. Will they play? Will they make it before being broken up again. How do you get tickets? Will they add another show instead of playing one night? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Alan Cross, Musicologist and host of Ongoing History of New Music and a journal of musical things.

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The death of Hezbollah Leader, Hassan Nasrallah. No one expected this was going to happen

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:00:19 -0000

While protestors were here condemned the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah who was killed in a massive air Israeli bombing of the southern suburbs of Beirut Saturday. Lebanese and Arabs were dancing in the streets. They don't see him as a victim instead a ruthless sectarian who turned Hezbollah's guns on them. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jonathon Elkhoury, Christian Lebanese Israeli Peace Activist.

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Foreign Interference; How Are We Supposed to Vote in Any Election?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:52:57 -0000

There are as many as 50 elected officials and staff that have unwillingly or willingly infiltrated our Federal Government to work against our interests. How are we supposed to vote in any election? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch & Democracy Education Network.

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Rinse, Recycle and Repeat; Another Port Strike in Montreal

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:42:15 -0000

Montreal dockworkers have walked off the job for a 3 day strike. It comes just hours before tens of thousands of US longshoreman walk off the job crippling 36 port along the east coast from Texas to Maine. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor, Marketing and Entrepreneurship at McMaster University.

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Could Lawsuits Be Coming For The TDSB?

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:14:53 -0000

Days after an ill-advised fieldtrip, the Toronto District School Board is still dealing with growing fallout from the public. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joseph Neuberger, a Criminal Justice Attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP. Joseph tells Alex just what kind of lawsuits members of the TDSB COULD see in the coming weeks.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:08:09 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about emails obtained from Minister Guilbeault's department reveals discussions to ''cancel planned burns in Western Canada,' months before the devastating wildfire in Jasper, Cabinet yesterday survived a non-confidence vote by a margin of 211 to 120 on a warning it may be a short reprieve. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Tunnels Under The Highway

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:27:00 -0000

President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade Giles Gherson joins Alex Pierson to talk about Premier Ford's announcement to explore digging a tunnel underneath one of the busiest highways in the entire world.

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A Parents Concern: The TDSB Took My Child To A Protest

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:35:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with "Sarah", a mother of a student who was one of the many who the TDSB took on a field trip that quickly turned into a protest. "Sarah" tells Alex just how this has damaged her trust in the school board and why the board not only failed the students but the community as a whole.

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Trudeau on Late Night & Hateful Rhetoric in Campaigns

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:31:01 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, the President of Daisy Group and former political strategist for Jean Chretien about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joining Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show". Warren and Alex discuss why the PM would choose to go on this show, and also touch on the former Premier of Ontario accusing Don Valley West by-election candidate Anthony Furey a "bigot".

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What is the Mossad?

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:43:54 -0000

Host Alex Pierson asks the question on many people's minds in light of the pager and walkie-talkie explosions...just what is the Mossad? To answer that Alex speaks with Dr. Eyal Pinko, a former senior intelligence officer and professor at Bar-Ilan University who breaks down the origins of the organization, and how it compares to other global intelligence agencies.

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Further Cuts to International Students, What is the Mossad, & Improve Policing in Hospitals

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:15:04 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, we'll start off talking about the feds change of direction for international students, exploring just what the Mossad is and why they are considered so dangerous to some.

Alex Speaks With:

Guidy Mamann, an immigration lawyer with Mamann, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP about the federal government extending cuts to international students and work permits.

Eyal Pinko, a Sr research fellow at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies who helps explain just what Israel's intelligence agency, the Mossad, are all about.

Peter Shirer the Vice Chair Toronto Paramedic Services Unit Local TCEU Local 416 on a new pilot program that will see police officer stationed in select ER's to help expedite safe patient transfers under the mental health act.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''We have become a foreign interference playground, 'testified Conservative MP Michael Chong

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:31:24 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabniet knowingly misdirected investigations of foriegn interference under a ''mountain of process,'' Cabinet confirms hundreds of church burnings nationwide with a sharp rise in arson attacks following claims that skeletal remains were discovered at and Indian Residential School. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Diddy's Day In Court, Deadly Pagers and Child-Friendly Social Media

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:12:27 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, we go from the shady underbelly of Hollywood to explosive strikes in Lebanon and then talk about the safety of scrolling on your phone.

Alex speaks with:

Gloria Allred of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg about Sean "Diddy" Combs and the startling allegations and charges in his most recent case, and if we could see other celebrities drawn into the fray.

David Shiply the CEO of Beauceron CyberSecurity about the pagers which were used to attack and kill members of Hezbollah and how it could've even happened.

Paul Davis the Founder of Social Network Safety on META's new "teen friendly" Facebook and Instagram accounts that are being rolled out, and if they are worth it.

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Is The Province Failing At Remaining Accessible To All?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:24:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson reads about a recently built provincial courthouse that cost over $949 Million dollars to construct has persistent and easily avoidable accessibility issues. So Alex brings on David Lepofsky the chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance who also recently penned a report on the many issues and what needs to be done to make public land accessible to all the public.

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Blacklock's Check-In: There's no reason to not name MP's involved in Foreign Interference

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:12:02 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about anyone hoping to learn names of those MP's and political players suspected of participating in foreign interference schemes. Not going to happen, Canadians report an epidemic of gangland crime despite millions in federal grants under a Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Gentiles Protecting Jews

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:34:55 -0000

Alex is honoured to speak with the former chief of the defence staff, General (retired) Rick Hillier. Gen. Hillier and Alex talk about his new group of non-Jewish members who are advocating for the end of surging anti-semitism in Canada.

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Another Attempt On Trump's Life

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:27:00 -0000

Alex closes in on the 2nd assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump by speaking with someone who knows just how difficult it can be to be security to upper levels of government, Wayne Black. Wayne is the President of Wayne Black and Associates and previously provided security to former Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and explains why protecting high officials is a tricky business.

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Through Senseless Loss We Hope To Improve A Broken System

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:17:39 -0000

After the overdose death of 13-year-old Brianna MacDonald in an Abbotsford encampment, her mother Sarah MacDonald has come forward to share her story in the hopes that it could lead to meaningful change.

Sarah and Alex talk about how this all got started for her young daughter, what she did to try and protect her, and how the system ultimately failed her young daughter.

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Assassination Attempt # 2, Gentiles Protecting Jews, & The Century Manor

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:10:29 -0000

Welcome to the Alex Pierson Podcast where our host Alex Pierson dives into the big stories of the day and does all the heavy lifting for you.

In this episode Alex first closes in on the 2nd assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump by speaking with someone who knows just how difficult it can be to be security to upper levels of government, Wayne Black. Wayne is the President of Wayne Black and Associates and previously provided security to former Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and explains why protecting high officials is a tricky business.

Next, Alex is honoured to speak with the former chief of the defence staff, General (retired) Rick Hillier. Gen. Hillier and Alex talk about his new group of non-Jewish members who are advocating for the end of surging anti-semitism in Canada.

And finally, our host takes a trip down memory lane and returns to her hometown of Hamilton with local historian Robin McKee. Robin and Alex look into the long-abandoned Century Manor, one of the last standing remains of Canada's historical mental institutions, that is now slated to be converted into supportive housing.

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Judge Sends Man To Jail After Reading The Wrong Sentence...Over A Year Ago!

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:01:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by an old friend, Joseph Neuberger who's a criminal justice attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP to talk about an EXTREMELY unusual case.

Alex and Joe talk about how a Superior Court Justice has admitted to reading the wrong sentence for a defendant over 14 months ago...and just recently decided to reveal this information. Joe talks about how damaging this is to the perception of our judicial institution, and what widespread ripple effects this could have.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Canadians need to have faith in their government's honesty,'' Pre election findings show

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:14:18 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about pre-election findings follow Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement that ''Canadians need to have faith in their government's honesty,'' Internal emails show Parks Canada executives feared ''public and political perception'' in managing fire hazards at Jasper, Alta, Parks Canada blames former Deputy Prime Minister Sheila Copps for ordering staff to put a smile on the agency's beaver mascot. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Terror On A Student Visa

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:55:49 -0000

After finally receiving news that the recent terrorist suspect who was planning an attack in New York City was on a Canadian student visa, Alex turns to an expert for some answers.

Casey Babb is a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute who also teaches Terrorism and International Security at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Casey and Alex talk about our broken immigration system, what reforms we could see coming, and how it's being used by bad actors to gain access to North America.

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Keira's Law: Why It Mattered Then...And Why It Matters Now

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:50:00 -0000

After a startling report by Global News uncovered rampant and ongoing issues that resulted in over 354 children dying in provincial care, host Alex Pierson had to address the issue.

She spoke with Jennifer Kagan and Philip Viater, the parents of Keira, who died at 4 years old in a sadly similar situation. Jennifer and Philip talk about why Keira's Law came into creation, and how this information shows that a disturbing amount of work still needs to be done to protect these children.

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Broken Construction, Terrorists On A Visa & The Failures Of Child services

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:36:00 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host takes on three major issues that affect all Canadians.

First, with construction projects all over the city causing major traffic headaches and congestion Alex speaks wth Raly Chakarova, the executive director of the Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA). Raly tells Alex why she and other major construction associations are also telling Toronto City Council that they have to do a much better job of laying out these projects for everyone's benefit.

Next, with news that the recent terrorist suspect who was planning an attack in New York City was on a Canadian student visa, Alex turns to an expert. Casey Babb a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute who also teaches Terrorism and International Security at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Casey and Alex talk about our broken immigration system and how it's being used by bad actors to gain access to North America.

And finally, in light of a startling report by Global News, we know now that roughly one child dies every three days in the provincial childcare network. Alex speaks with Jennifer Kagan and Philip Viater, who lost their 4-year-old daughter Keira in a similar manner, and why something that should never have happened in the first place keeps on happening.

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Did The Moderators Unfairly Check Trump During Debate?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:40:23 -0000

The one and only US Presidential debate has come and gone. Both candidates had highs-and-lows...but what about the moderators? Were they actually being objective? Were they unfairly fact-checking and targeting former president Trump? Who better to ask than one of Canada's best moderators...as well as the host of "The Agenda" on TVO Mr. Steve Paikin. Our host Alex Pierson, and Steve Paikin critically analyze how the moderators handled the debate, and what could've been improved on.

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Has Canadian Medicine Caught "Wokeness"?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:13:08 -0000

A family physician has been raising the alarm over a new framework being introduced to healthcare across Canada. Host Alex Pierson speaks with that physician, Dr. Mark D’Souza - family physician and an affiliate of Queen’s University’s School of Medicine about why he's so concerned about the new CanMED framework and how it interferes with properly treating patients.

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Jewish Safety Patrols On Campus

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:08:08 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with the National Director of Magen Herut Canada, Aaron Hadida.

Aaron and Alex talk about his volunteer Jewish safety patrol, something akin to the Guardian Angels which helped clean up the streets of New York. Aaron explains how they help keep members of the Jewish community safe in light of rising anti-semitism, and why they formed this group at UofT campus.

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Healthcare Infected With Woke, Jewish Safety Patrols & The Newest Addition To The Trudeau Circus

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:01:05 -0000

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Podcast, host Alex Pierson takes on some of the biggest issues of the day in her own intrepid way.

First, Alex starts off looking at healthcare, and not for a reason you might expect. Dr. Mark D'Souza is a family physician and has been speaking out about a new framework being introduced that he warns is the first sign of "woke infesting healthcare."

Next, Aaron Hadida, the National Director of Magen Herut Canada and Alex talk about his recently formed patrols who help keep Jewish students safe at the University of Toronto campus.

And to close it all off, Alex and her good friend Kris Sims, the BC Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation talk all about the newest addition to the Trudeau Liberal circus, Mark Carney, who is now the liberal "economic advisor".

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''He's no longer the right leader,'' MP Alexandra Mendes speaks out.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:14:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the Commons' assistant deputy speaker yesterday became the first Liberal MP to publicly demand Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, Health Minister Mark Holland yesterday said the Senate must pass a pharma care bill, Defense Minister Bill Blair's department will not disclose figures to substantiate its claim Canada will be meet NATO spending targets. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Will The Liberals Make A New Deal?

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:39:54 -0000

The Trudeau liberal party will be meeting in Nanaimo, BC for their long-overdue caucus retreat. So whats on the agenda? The failed NDP deal, Trudeau waning support, or maybe the Bloc Quebecois's new offer?

Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella of the Daisy Group and a former political strategist for Jean Chretian about what this retreat will be like, and if we could see a major shuffle.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Will Always Be New Shocks,'' Tiff Macklem in terms of interest rate announcement

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:12:34 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Bank of Canada Govenor Tiff Macklem yesterday said Canada's economic future is uncertain and warned there ''will always be new shocks'', the Privy Council Office plans a nationwide video conference this fall ''to reaffirm values and ethics'' for federal employees. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Hostage Situation: 11 Months And Still Waiting

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:47:25 -0000

In light of Hamas executing 6 Israeli hostages, Host Alex Pierson speaks with Maureen Leshem, whose 24 year-old cousin Romi Gonen is still being held hostage by Hamas just shy of 11 months after being abducted.

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Back To School, The Need For Harsher DUI Penalties & Addicting Virtual Casinos

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:39:08 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Show Podcast, our host Alex Pierson dives into the big news of the day so you don't have to!

With it being the first day of school, host Alex Pierson focuses in on the new cell phone and vape ban being implemented across Ontario, and speaks with the Principal Claudine Tyrell of the Humberside Collegiate Institute to figure out what she has in mind to make this transition smoother.

Next, Alex and the former Attorney General, Peter MacKay talk about why we need harsher DUI penalties in this country, especially in light of the tragic deaths of the Gaudreau brothers.

And finally, Alex speaks with one of the leading experts on gambling addiction out of the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Dr. Nigel Turner about why our online casinos in this province are failing to keep users truly safe.

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Blacklock's Check-In: 35 years since senate election

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:13:50 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's weekened appointment of two Liberal Party donors as Alberta senators came 35 years after the province held Canada's first Senate election, uncensored coverage of court proceedings is ''an important feature of public transparency,'' a press ombudsman has ruled.'' All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Blacklock's Check-In: The Ottawa Bureaucracy Planet

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:50:15 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about police six years ago were unaware of a torture video allegedly linking a Canadian terror suspect to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc said yesterday, taxpayers can wait up to four hours to speak to a Canada Revenue agent, says in-house federal research, ''not so much a fixer upper, but move in ready luxury'' according to those testifying at a committee trying to explain the 9 million dollar costs of a consular condo in NY. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''I'm frightened to vote,'' Cannot Refute MP's Affidavit

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:37:14 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about elections Canada saying it cannot refute an affidivit by former two-term MP Leona Alleslev (Aurora-Oak Ridges, Ont.) stating it unwittingly hired Chinese Communist Party agents as poll workers in the 2021 campaign, Cabinet this fall for the firs time will detail the true number of foreigners let into the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said yesterday. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Increased Attacks During Ceasefire Talks

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:10:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by LT. COL. (RET.) Jonathan Conricus, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a former IDF spokesperson about the increased hostilities between Israel and Lebanon amidst ongoing ceasefire talks.

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New Tariffs On Chinese EV's, Telegram CEO Arrested, & Cops Off The Hook In Tess Richey Murder Case

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:05:29 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, host Alex Pierson takes on three major issues of the day and helps to make sense of all the noise.

First, in light of the Federal government announcing it will be matching US tariffs on Chinese-made EVs Alex speaks with the digital and mobile editor of Automotive News Canada, Greg Layson, who helps to explain what this could mean for consumers and the industry as a whole.

Next, the CEO of Telegram was arrested in Paris over the weekend. What did he do, and why did French police make the arrest? The CEO of Beauceron Cybersecurity David Shipley joins Alex to discuss why this arrest has been a long time coming and could be a warning to other big tech companies.

Finally, a recent ruling has found police involved in the investigation of Tess Richey's disappearance before being ruled a murder, who were previously charged with misconduct have had all charges dropped. Global's Sr. Broadcast Journalist Caryn Lieberman goes through the devastating case that started over 7 years ago, and now what this means for the Richey family.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''The Nelson Mandela of the Prairie's''

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:17:43 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the disruption to national rail service is ''sabotage,'' Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said yesterday, Charles Adler has not yet met legal requirements to become a Senator, authorities confirmed yesterday, buying an $8.8 million Manhattan penthouse for Consul Tom Clark was ''a smart investment,'' the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Big Changes For Safe Consumption, Could A Missing Person Be Tied To Spies & Ontario's New Face of Auto Theft

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:25:11 -0000

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Show Podcast, host Alex Pierson takes on the big news from the day her way.

First, Alex speaks again with Oshawa's Mayor Dan Carter about the new changes to Ontario's Safe Consumption Sites, which include prohibiting them from being within 200 metres of a school or daycare centre to start.

Next, investigative reporter and founder of The Bureau Sam Cooper tells Alex that he's asking authorities to explore the possibility that a missing GTA real estate agent could have possibly dangerous ties to a known Chinese intelligence apparatus.

And finally, Premier Ford has created a new cabinet position for not only Auto Theft but also Bail Reform. Alex and the new cabinet minister Graham McGregor talk about how he plans to tackle two of Ontario's more problematic and difficult issues.

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7-11 On Sale & A Looming Rail Strike

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:24:19 -0000

In some big business news, Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc...better known simply as Couche-Tard has offered to purchase the entire 7-11 empire for tens of billions of dollars in a still confidential takeover bid!

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Professor Sylvain Charlebois, the director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University about what we know so far about this deal, and also what it would mean for Canada if our entire rail system is essentially shutdown due to strikes...like what we could see in the coming days.

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Start of DNC & Potential Protests in Chicago

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:18:32 -0000

The DNC has officially kicked off and we will see what the Democrats have in store for the upcoming campaign...but what will the atmosphere be like? Are we expecting scenes of the "Chicago 7" or something a little more contained?

Warren Kinsella, President of Daisy Group and who will also be campaigning with the Democrats next week joins Alex on air to discuss the future of the Harris/Walz ticket.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Demands of housing far exceeds the funds available.''

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:10:37 -0000

Guest host, Adam Zivo, speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Cabinet mismanaged a housing crisis in the one jurisdiction where it has complete oversight, First Nations reserves, says a federal audit, at least a quarter of Department of National Defense buildings and other infrastructure dates from the 1970's and requires ''significant maintenance,'' says an internal audit, Cabinet is seen as uncaring by a middle class now weary and stressed, says in-house research by the Privy Council. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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''Bad dog'' owners; Did the pandemic lead to a surge in ''bad dogs?''

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:47:27 -0000

Is there an explosion of ''bad dogs'' or is this a product of ''bad owners?' Guest host Ben Mulroney spoke with Krista Kais-Prial, who was so rattled by nasty encounters with dogs and owners in her neighbourhood that she rallied a resistance movement on Facebook and is taking their message to City Hall.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Well-calculated strategy,'' Dattani told federal interviewers.

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:11:00 -0000

Guest host, Ben Mulroney speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Ex-Canadian Human Rights Commissioner Birju Dattani says he regrets delivering a 2014 lecture in which he called terrorism a ''well-calculated strategy'' for Muslims, Cabinet must cut spending 15 percent, says a Canadian Chamber of Commerce submission to Commons finance committee, Liberal-appointed senators bill taxpayers thousands for media advice from a former iPolitics editor records show. ''Journalism was never stable employment.'' All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Blacklock's Check-In: Canada is ''slowly losing our democracy.''

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:21:35 -0000

Guest host, Ben Mulroney speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about a federal manager named a key figure in the $59.5 million ArriveCan scandal yesterday denied any involvement in sweetheart contracting ''I was just a low level employee,'' testified Diane Daly, a %108,000 a year senior administrator with the Department of Public Works, Canada is ''slowly losing our democracy,'' due to mean tweets and click-bait media, Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld said yesterday, Employees who choose to use daycare cannot claim discrimination if their schedule is upset by workplace duties. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Foreign Interference: Iran Infiltrates Pro-Palestine Protests

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:45:52 -0000

A new article has evidence to support that Iran, specifically members of the IRGC were key figures in financing the encampments that were established at McGill University, and possibly others. But what does this really mean for Canadian national security, and is this an example of foreign interference? Guest host Adam Zivo spoke with the President of the Daisy Group and independent journalist Warren Kinsella who not only wrote about and followed these protests but has also been ringing the alarm bell when it comes to foreign finances sustaining them.

Warren and Adam break down just what this could mean, and if we can expect more of it in the future.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Two billion trees?'' This program is overrated as a means to fight climate change

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:12:00 -0000

Guest host, Adam Zivo speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Cabinet's ''two billion trees'' program was overrated from the start and will have no climate impact for 50 to 100 years, says the Canadian Meteorologist and Oceanographic Society, legal marijuana is linked to accidental poisoning of small children, says the Department of Health. Data shows ''significant associations'' between Parliament's repeal of a criminal ban on cannabis and emergency room visits by children. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Violence Against Women: The Issue The Liberals Want To Avoid

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:35:12 -0000

The Federal government, which constantly refers to itself as a "feminist" government just showed its true colours when victims and advocates against violence against women were speaking to the House of Commons committee. Instead of addressing the problem, the liberals decided to pivot the conversation to abortion rights and made it a political attack against Conservatives, leading those testifying to storm out of the building in anger, disgust and offence.

One of those women, Cait Alexander who is also the founder of End Violence Everywhere, joined host Alex Pierson to talk about just how offensive the liberal and NDP MPs were during the committee hearing, why this is a MAJOR issue and why our government, regardless of political ideology needs to do a better job of addressing it immediately.

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One Solution To Address Homelessness...On Wheels!

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:24:20 -0000

To address the rising and ongoing housing crisis Alex speaks with the owner and founder of Tiny Tiny Homes, Ryan Donais. Ryan tells Alex about his recent invention, a custom-built Tiny home built onto a custom bike...offering a custom and necessary lifestyle improvement for those struggling with homelessness. Ryan and Alex talk about how this idea came about, how much time it takes to build even one of these and when we can expect them on the streets.

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A Tiny Home On Wheels & Is Ford Really That Different From Kathleen Wynne?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:22:02 -0000

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first starts off looking at Doug Ford...and his spending habits. A new study from the Frasier Institute shows that he's actually not as fiscally conservative as he would like you to believe. In fact, he's even more liberal with spending than his predecessor Kathleen Wynne! Ben Eisen, a Sr. Fellow in Feiscal and Provincial Prosperity Studies with The Frasier Institue joins Alex to explain how he got these results, and what this could mean for a future provincial election.

Then, to address the rising and ongoing housing crisis Alex speaks with the owner and founder of Tiny Tiny Homes, Ryan Donais. Ryan tells Alex about his recent invention, a custom-built Tiny home built onto a custom bike...offering a custom and necessary lifestyle improvement for those struggling with homelessness. Ryan and Alex talk about how this idea came about, how much time it takes to build even one of these and when we can expect them on the streets.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Make sure we have transparency in government contracting'' What a doozy!

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:17:46 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Cabinet has abruptly scrubbed dozens of Government of Canada webpages detailing more than $24 billion in payments to Covid contractors, undocumented foreigner in Canada could number as many as a half million, according to estimates by Immigration Minister Marc Miller's department, Prisoners have no right to keep guitars behind bars, a federal judge has ruled. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Could We See Israel's War Expand to Lebanon?

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:03:16 -0000

Many people awoke to the news that Israel had taken out not only one of the top Hamas leaders...but also one of Hezbollah's biggest leaders as he was relaxing in Tehran! Could this be the first salvo of a much larger conflict to come?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by David Daoud, a Sr. Fellow of Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon with The Foundation for Defense of Democracies to get a better handle on how this military strike could further deteriorate diplomatic relations in the Middle East.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Privy Council is being accused of racism but should we really be surprised?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:13:47 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the Privy Council Office managers used the n-word on the job and subjected Black employees to ''tokenism'' and ''harassment,'' a hundred percent of people questioned in Privy Council focus group research says cabinet is ''headed in the wrong direction'' on immigration, Parks Canada managers two years ago acknowledged they failed to take full precautions to save Jasper, Alta from wildfires, documents show. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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With Bombs Falling Overhead, This Is How One Family Remains Safe

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:32:34 -0000

There has been the threat of war, widespread destruction and of course, terror since the horrific events that took place in Israel last October. But what happens when a Hezbollah attack hits an area where children and families play? That sadly is exactly what Michael Mazeika, a Toronto native living in Metula with his family, is living through. They have had to flee to the Golan Heights in Israel and are worried daily that this could escalate to a full new war with Lebanon...but will it? Alex Pierson and Michael talk about why his family had to flee, what they've been dealing with on a daily basis and what he thinks the future could hold.

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People Don't Like Trudeau...And We Have The Math To Prove Why

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:31:37 -0000

There is a growing distaste for our current liberal party, and especially towards the Prime Minister. But is there one specific reason people find him and his party such a turn-off? Alex Pierson wants to know the exact same thing, so she brings on the CEO of Abacus Hamilton who performed a poll to ask Canadians this very question...and the answers might surprise you.

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Swapping Airports for Parks, Caught Cheating...Poorly, And The Fall of The "Bread Cartel"

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:14:03 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex first starts off the conversation with some new and odd information out of Toronto's city council. Members of the council are attempting to proposed that after the lease ends for Billy Bishop Airport, we should raze the facility and replace it with a new park. Alex is joined by the CEO and President of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Daniel Tisch about why the business community is rising to fight this.

Next, Alex is joined by the Asst. Professor in Sports Management at Brock University, Taylor McKee. Taylor and Alex look into the shameful failure of Canada being caught spying on the New Zealand women's team before their preliminary match. Taylor suggests that this could taint our team and the country's reputation.

And finally, Sylvain Charlebois director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University comes on to explain why Loblaws could FINALLY be facing a penalty for its bread price-fixing scheme 14 years ago...but why it's still far from over...or enough/

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Blacklock's Check-In: Schoolchildren to identify the Conservative Party with bigots? What a doozy!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:15:20 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about a taxpayer-funded guidebook instructing schoolchildren to identify the Conservative Party with bigots was approved by then-Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen's office, Bank of Canada analysts yesterday disputed cabinet claims immigration is an immediate net benefit to the country, Canada's Consul General in New York City will have to explain the government's decision to buy a $9-million condo in Manhattan's famous ''Billionaries' Row,'' to a parliamentary committee. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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New Time For The Gardiner, Health Reform Now & Lower Interest Rates!

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:38:25 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first talks about something many people who live in the GTA will want to hear... the province is stepping in and helping the city accelerate the major repairs needed on the Gardiner. Provincial Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria joined Alex to talk about why the province got involved, how they plan to keep contractors on the promised timeline and how much time this could save Ontarians.

Next, Alex speaks with the President and CEO of SecondStreet Colin Craig about his new documentary "Health Reform Now"! Colin and Alex talk about why this free documentary was made, what state our healthcare system is in and what we can change ASAP to help all Canadians live better lives.

And finally, Canadians were given a small glimmer of hope...The Bank of Canada has once again lowered interest rates! But is that enough for people to feel relief? So Alex had Mark Borkowski, the co-founder and president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions about what this could mean for the stock and real estate markets...and for Canadians bank accounts.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''We are getting close,'' Jagmeet Singh said yesterday.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:09:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about New Democrats are now election-ready, Jagmeet Singh said yesterday, ''we are getting close,'' Cabinet was willing to ''use all tools at our disposal'' under its drug policy including ''national decriminalization,'' says a federal document, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's department is refusing comment over its hiring of forensic auditors to assess risk of a ''national compensation program.'' All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Biden Is Finally Out...So Can Kamala Win?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:58:32 -0000

Alex speaks with an old friend of the show, Warren Kinsella. Warren is the president of The Daisy Group and a public Joe Biden supporter. Alex and Warren talk about why the current President took so long to finally announce he's backing out of the presidential campaign, what kind of uphill battle Kamala Harris could face, and if this move will be enough to help the Democrats win the election.

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Suing The Canadian Government, & Biden Is Out, Kamala is In...But Can It Save Democrats?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:53:00 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first starts off examining a new ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that defines how the government can be held liable for enacting laws found to be unconstitutional. But who can benefit from this ruling, and how much trouble could this be for the government? Christine Van Geyn, the litigation director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation joined Alex to help explain exactly what this means, and how people caught up in the Emergency Act might want to be aware of this ruling.

Next, Alex speaks with an old friend of the show, Warren Kinsella. Warren is the president of The Daisy Group and a public Joe Biden supporter. Alex and Warren talk about why the current President took so long to finally announce he's backing out of the presidential campaign, what kind of uphill battle Kamala Harris could face, and if this move will be enough to help the Democrats win the election.

And finally, in light of all that's going on in the U.S., Alex speaks with America's former ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman. Ambassador Heyman and Alex talk about the health and mental state of President Biden, if this announcement will shake up even more fears in the Democrats having a hold of the country, and what he sees for the future of his country.

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Should We Cancel "Cancel Culture"?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:02:08 -0000

Guest host Adam Zivo is joined by someone who staunchly stands against Cancel Culture, David Lewis-Peart. David was formerly a professor at both Sheridan & George Brown College & currently works as a social worker.

David and Adam discuss why people are so quick to lean into cancel culture, why it can be useful and dangerous, and ultimately how would we go about cancelling cancel culture.

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If J.D. Vance Becomes VP, Should Ukraine & Taiwan Worry?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:55:00 -0000

In light of J.D. Vance accepting the nomination to be Trump's Vice-President, guest host Adam Zivo decides to look into his past and how he's historically voted in regards to foreign policy. To do this, Adam is joined by Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad & the Director of DisInfoWatch. Marcus and Adam explore why J.D. Vance may want to pull American support away from Ukraine, and why he's said that Taiwan should be paying for its protection.

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Dr. Accused Of Conflating Safe Supply Damage Fully Vindicated!

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:46:17 -0000

Our guest host Adam Zivo is joined by the doctor who has been warning about the dangers of safe supply and it being diverted to fuel the illicit market, Dr. Sharon Koivu.

Dr. Koivu and Adam talk about why she doesn't like to use the term "safe" supply, why the safeguards are not enough to ensure public safety and how she feels about being proven right after years of being told she was wrong.

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Blacklock's Check-In: The ''Other Randy'' Scandal

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:15:00 -0000

Guest host, Adam Zivo speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Whistleblower leaks to reporters hurt democracy, complains the Department of Immigration. Managers are telling employees to send complaints to an ''anonymous'' line acknowledged media were bound to hear it anyway, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's business partner has admitted he lied to reporters about company dealings. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''This political climate is ''scary,'' Jagmeet Singh said yesterday

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:16:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about New Democratic leader Jagmeet Singh yesterday called the political climate ''scary,'' The Canada Revenue Agency says it has ''no records'' divulging who made an $8 billion mistake in mismanaging a pandemic relief program, all this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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New Places For Liqour, Will Trudeau Make A "Secret Shuffle" & The Ongoing Struggle for Restaurants

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:21:43 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first starts off speaking with JP Hornick, the president of OPSEU...the union representing LCBO workers. Alex talks with JP about the new regulations the province has introduced that will make it easier for consumers to purchase booze...and how it could affect ongoing negotiations with the province.

Next, Alex is joined by an old friend, John Mraz, a former war room director for the Liberal party. Alex and John look at the Trudeau Liberals, and if the Prime Minister will take advantage of all the chaos and attention on Trump to quietly shuffle around ministers in his cabinet...and if it could even save the liberals.

And finally, Alex is joined once again by Regan Irvine, the owner of Irv & Co. Regan tells Alex just how difficult and busy the past weekend was with dwindling alcohol supplies, and why he thinks this strike needs to end ASAP if we don't want to see more in the hospitality industry struggle, or even shutter their shops.

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Polievre: Democracy MUST Prevail

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:16:25 -0000

Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre stopped by the AM640 Studios to sit down and chat with Alex Pierson. In light of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Poilievre tells Alex why Canada cannot let our politics become as divisive, why he has no remorse for being happy the shooter himself was shot and killed, and why he won't back away from "respectfully" criticizing the liberal government.

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What Happened At Trump Rally And How Did A Shooter Get In At All?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:13:45 -0000

For the first time in 43 years there has been an assassination attempt on a former president of the United States, presidential candidate Donald Trump. But how did the shooter gain access to the rooftop, where was the secret service and why did the Counter-Snipers take so long to take the shooter out? These are all questions circulating amongst the public, and Alex Pierson speaks with someone who is not only familiar with security details, but also a man who previously was security for US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Wayne Black is the current President of Wayne Black & Associates, and tells Alex why these situations aren't always as black and white as the public may believe.

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Introducing... Dark Poutine | The Quakers and The Killers: The Murder of Peter Lazier

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Quakers Gilbert and Margaret Jones. The community, deeply affected, quickly organized a search. They traced footprints in the snow, leading to Joseph Thomset and the Lowder family's homes near West Lake. By the next day, Joseph Thomset and brothers David and George Lowder were arrested and charged with murder.

The legal process moved rapidly. The coroner's inquest began the next day, followed by formal proceedings within a week. The trial, held at the Prince Edward County Courthouse in Picton just five months later, suggested the motive was robbery, aimed at stealing the $555 Gilbert Jones earned from selling hops. George Lowder and Joseph Thomset were found guilty of murder and hanged in June of 1884. Many felt justice was served, but others believed the law got it wrong, acting hastily without sufficient evidence.

Sources:

Prince Edward County

The Canadian Encyclopedia | Quakers

The Lazier Murder: Prince Edward County, 1884 — Robert J. Sharpe

The Kingston Whig-Standard 24 Dec 1883, page 2

Ottawa Daily Citizen 24 Dec 1883, page 1

Manitoba Weekly Free Press 15 May 1884, page 2

The Lazier murder trial of 1884 – did they get the right men?

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The Kids Are Not Alright, And We Really Need To Do Something About It

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:11:15 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with the Dean At Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University & Author of “America the Beautiful and Violent: Black Youth and Neighborhood Violence in Chicago” Professor Dexter Voison.

Dexter and Alex dive into the stats that show youth firearm arrests skyrocketed 161% in just a two-year span! Dexter talks about what programs the City of Chicago used to attempt to deal with its similar situation, why there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and why this is even happening in the first place.

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Mayor Chow Says She Grades Herself A "B"

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:41:00 -0000

To celebrate her 1 year anniversary as Mayor, Olivia Chow joins Alex Pierson in-studio for an interview!

Mayor Chow and Alex talk about what grade the mayor would give herself, major issues of traffic and construction and the rise of violence in the city.

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Trudeau Promises Billions in Defence Spending, But Will it Be Enough For NATO?

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:26:46 -0000

Prime Minister Trudeau has returned from his NATO summit with a new plan for Canada to reach its 2% GDP defence spending target, which includes billions of dollars towards buying new subs, modernizing our military and so forth...but how can we afford this...and will it actually come true?

Alex Pierson sits down with the perfect guest for this, Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Mark Norman who previously served as the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces. Vice-Admirial Norman and Alex discuss why NATO members are pressuring the Prime Minsiter to increase the spending, and just how quickly this plan can get derailed if another government takes power next election.

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UofT Gives Secret Amnesty To Protesters!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:09:03 -0000

It has been revealed that the University of Toronto signed an amnesty agreement with the pro-Palestine protesters who had an encampment on the University for over 2 months! So why offer this deal at all? Our host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the president of the Daisy Group who has been following this encampment since it was first established. Warren and Alex talk about who really came out ahead with this agreement, and how it could be seen as solidifying hate on the campus.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Baby Boomers Have F-ed This Planet!''

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:49:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about old and cranky Green Party Leader, Elizabeth May says she will save the F-en planet all by herself, Cabinet yesterday said it's starting over on equipping a new submarine fleet after spending $3 billion on second-hand vessels that spent more time undergoing repairs than at sea, the RCMP yesterday appealed for tips from Chinese Canadians after confirming an investigation into election inference. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Should Parents Be Involved With Kids Education & Bars Running Out Of Booze?!?!

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:01:20 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson starts off speaking to Paul Bognar the President & COO of Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR CORP), which owns such chains like; The Loose Moose, Jack Astors, Scattabush, Canyon Creek, Dukes, & Reds. Paul tells Alex that the LCBO suppliers and warehouses are being affected by the strike, that even his major chain restaurants are barely scraping by, and are more than worried they will eventually run out of liquor.

Next, Alex speaks with Adam Zivo the director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy about a new piece he published in the National Post that questions just how much "parental rights" should be included in our student's education plan, and why this could help address rising problems in the education system.

GUEST: Paul Bognar - President & COO of Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR CORP Restaurants: Loose Moose, Jack Astors, Scattabush, Canyon Creek, Dukes, Reds)

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Did Ticketmaster Really Do All It Could To Protect Our Information?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:43:37 -0000

Ticketmaster is just one of the many large companies that have been the target of a cyberbreach, but did the company really do all in its power to ensure this wouldn't happen? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Mohit Rajhans, Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca to help explain why Ticketmaster used a 3rd party to deal with all of this sensitive information, and what COULD be done to ensure this doesn't happen again.

GUEST: Mohit Rajhans - Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca

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The Liberal Black Justice Strategy: Divisive, Radical and Dangerous

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:36:05 -0000

The Liberal government has released its report on what it's calling the "Black Justice Strategy" which would see certain laws and crimes policed differently for people of different races...What?

Conservative MP for Durham Jamil Jivani joins our host Alex Pierson to explain just why he thinks this publication does little more than peddle radical politics that will not only further damage the black community, but all Canadians.

GUEST: Jamil Jivani - Conservative MP for Durham

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No Booze For Bars, Murders On Bail & Cheap Cars for Canadians

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:53:27 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host first directs her attention on the ongoing LCBO strike, which will now begin to directly affect businesses that sell liquor. The crown corp said that due to picket lines, it will be scrapping its plan to open 5 stores for bars and restaurants to resupply. So Alex speaks with Regan Irvine, the Owner of Irv & Co Hospitality Group, who says that this strike is only further hurting his ability to earn profits and try to stay afloat.

Next, Brian Lilley, the political columnist for the Toronto Sun has put out a new piece that examines how hundreds of people out on bail have committed extremely violent crimes, including murder. Alex Pierson and Brian talk about how the Trudeau revolving door bail system is only feeding this problem, and why we might need to bring mandatory minimums back into play.

And finally, is your car on its last legs? Have you been waiting for prices to drop before buying a new one? Well good news for you, that's starting to happen...for new cars at least. Alex invites Greg Layson the digital and mobile editor of Automotive News Canada to explain why new cars are actually getting more affordable...while used cars are only getting more expensive.

GUEST: Regan Irvine - Owner of Irv & Co Hospitality Group

GUEST: Brian Lilley - Political columnist for the Toronto Sun

GUEST: Greg Layson - Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada

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Boeing Gets A Slap On The Wrist & A Family Loses Its Chance For Justice

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:28:29 -0000

After the DOJ offered Boeing a "sweetheart" plea deal to avoid serious penalties for criminal charges, host Alex Pierson reached back out to Chris and Clariss Moore, parents of Danielle Moore who died in the fatal 737 MAX crash in 2019.

Chris and Clariss tell Alex how disappointing and disheartening this news was for them and other victims' families, and how all they wanted was accountability and justice out of this...which this plea deal has all but stolen away.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''We're not here to shovel snow and pay taxes''

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:14:12 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about The Canada Revue Agency polled Canadians on whether they resent tax avoidance by the rich, Cabinet should decriminalize heroin nationwide, says a Black Justice Strategy report, Canada's Ambassador for Climate Change billed more than $254,000 in travel expenses in less than two years on the job. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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Hate Leading Our Human Rights, Looking For Love in ISIS, & The Secret Life of Alice Munro

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:21:55 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host first speaks with the Deputy Leader of the Federal Conservative Party, Melissa Lantsman. Melissa and Alex talk about the disturbing rise in holocaust deniers in younger generations, and why the Liberal party is defending the decision to appoint Birju Dattani as the new commissioner of the Human Rights Commission...even though he has a known history of public anti-semitism.

Next, a B.C. woman who previously moved to Syria and was involved with ISIS has returned to Canada...and charged with acts of terrorism by the RCMP. But what took so long, and what exactly could this woman have done? Phil Gurski is a former CSIS St. Strategic analyst on terrorism and joined Alex to help explain why the RCMP took over 2 years to lay these charges, and if this is serious problem within our borders.

And finally, Alex speaks with the Opinions Editor of The Toronto Star Deborah Dundas on an extremely sensitive and important investigative piece. The legacy of one of Canada's more respected authors, Alice Munro, is being questioned after her youngest daughter broke years of silence and told the world she was molested multiple times by her step-father...and her mother, Alice Munro, not only knew...but remained with her husband!

GUEST: Melissa Lantsman - Deputy Leader of the Federal Conservative Party

GUEST: Phil Gurski - CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk & Former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism

GUEST: Deborah Dundas - Opinions Editor of The Toronto Star

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Looking For Love In ISIS...Really?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:12:00 -0000

a B.C. woman who previously moved to Syria and was involved with ISIS has returned to Canada...and charged with acts of terrorism by the RCMP. But what took so long, and what exactly could this woman have done? Phil Gurski is a former CSIS St. Strategic analyst on terrorism and joined Alex to help explain why the RCMP took over 2 years to lay these charges, and if this is a serious problem within our borders.

GUEST: Phil Gurski - CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk & Former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism

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New "Netflix" Tax, Other Options For Liqour & UK/US Elections

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:33:49 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first speaks with Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayer Federation about the new "Netflix" tax being introduced by the Liberal government and how it could affect the way you stream content.

Next, Alex speaks with the Sr. Vice-President of a local alternative option to the LCBO called "WineOnline.ca", Sam Fritz-Tate. Alex and Sam talk about how the LCBO strike is a great opportunity for WineOnline.ca to expand, and possibly further prove the redundancy the LCBO has become.

Finally, Alex speaks with Canada's former Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter MacKay on the major changes that happened after the UK election that saw the Labour party usurp the Conservatives...and why the U.S. may see a similar change as the Democrats are continuing to hemorrhage support for Biden.

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Fetish'' in taxing home equity

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:17:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must release complete recordings of his remarks to a home equity tax lobby, fears of saboteurs prompted cabinet to grant federal rail inspectors new powers to combat ''security incidents,'' Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's department will not tell MPs which consultant it hired to run security at Canadian embassies abroad. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

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PM vs. MPs: The Future Of The Liberal Party

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:52:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the President of The Daisy Group and former strategist for Jean Chrétien, and they dive into what seems to be dissent growing within the Liberal ranks. Prime Minister Trudeau has chosen to avoid the Calgary Stampede and subsequently, a caucus meeting in Alberta. But could this be to avoid these MPs calling for his removal? Alex and Warren also turn their attention south of the border and discuss what the Democratic party will do if President Biden either chooses to run...or step aside.

GUEST: Warren Kinsella, President of the Daisy Group

SOCIAL MEDIA: @kinsellawarren

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Sajjan Chooses Sikhs, MPs Turn On PM & Boeing Off Scot-Free

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:45:00 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first is joined by the Ottawa Bureau Chief for the Globe & Mail, Robert Fife. Fife has published a new piece which highlights that former Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan received "political donations" for directing Canadian troops to specifically airlift a group of Afghan Sikhs out of Kabul when the Taliban retook the country. Robert and Alex talk about what Minister Sajjan has to say in his defence, and why this excuse left hundreds of Afghan interpreters stranded in what quickly became hostile territory.

Next, Alex and Warren Kinsella, the President of The Daisy Group and former strategist for Jean Chrétien dive into what seems to be dissent growing within the Liberal ranks. Prime Minister Trudeau has chosen to avoid the Calgary Stampede and subsequently, a caucus meeting in Alberta. But could this be to avoid these MPs calling for his removal? Alex and Warren also turn their attention south of the border and discuss what the Democratic party will do if President Biden either chooses to run...or step aside.

Finally, the US Department of Justice offered Boeing a plea bargain for violating previous agreements to improve its manufacturing process and safety, which resulted in at least 2 separate plane crashes killing a total of 346 people. Alex speaks with the attorney representing the victims' family members, Robert Cillford, who is a Sr. Partner at Clifford Law Offices. Robert tells Alex why he believes the DOJ offered this deal out of cowardice, and how this will only further hurt the families of the victims instead of help at all.

GUEST: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe & Mail

GUEST: Warren Kinsella, President of The Daisy Group & the former political strategist for Jean Chrétien

GUEST: Robert Clifford, co-founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices

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Surviving Hezbollah: The Enemy Next Door

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:05:54 -0000

With the likelihood that war between Hezbollah and Israel may break out any day now, Alex is joined by a Lebanese-Christian living in Israel, Jonathan Elkhoury. Jonathan lived in Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon with his family until he was able to escape into Israel, and he talks about just how dangerous this group of extremists really are.

GUEST: Jonathan Elkhoury - Lebanese-Christian Peace Activist living in Israel

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Safe Supply Lies, Party Villa Violence & Surviving Hezbollah

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:05:33 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first gets into the nitty gritty and complicated story of "Safe Supply" as it turns out the London Police Service was underreporting just how problematic organized crime has become in this program. Adam Zivo is the Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and also wrote this piece in the National Post, and questions the role of Police in this program.

Next, Alex speaks with Brad Hunter with the Toronto Sun about yet another spat of shootings in a remote Airbnb which is known as the "party villa". Brad and Alex talk about how this problematic property is still able to be booked, what's believed happened at this party and if organized crime could be at all involved.

And finally, with the likelihood that war between Hezbollah and Israel may break out any day now, Alex is joined by a Lebanese-Christian living in Israel, Jonathan Elkhoury. Jonathan lived in Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon with his family until he was able to escape into Israel, and he talks about just how dangerous this group of extremists really are.

GUEST: Adam Zivo, Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy

GUEST: Brad Hunter, National Crime Columnist for the Toronto Sun

GUEST: Jonathan Elkhoury - Lebanese-Christian Peace Activist living in Israel

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Blacklock's Check-In: ''Loop Holes,'' Canada has a massive immigration problem

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:36:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about home prices being unsustainable and have normalized a ''massive in crease in value'' for retirees, Department of Public Works in an internal document acknowledges it knew within months its $700 million pandemic ventilator program was a waste of money. All this and more!

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"Mr. Wonderful" Questions Qualifications of Elected Officials

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:14:55 -0000

Canadian business mogul "Mr. Wonderful" a.k.a. Kevin O'Leary recently spoke out against Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's qualifications in a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg. But did he say anything inaccurate or even out of line? Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Mark Borkowski co-founder president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp about Kevin O'Leary's comments, what he got right...and what he should've kept to himself

GUEST: Mark Borkowski, Co-Founder & Presdient of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Borkowski/100019286895722/?paipv=0&eav=AfY2YeNcABtZtfsM8FT5diIDvI1ixl5cKigUd4K8HuFQTTl6w1Ir0PksaO61E166wAE&_rdr

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Can EV's Be Used To Spy On Us?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:56:32 -0000

Canada, the US, the UK and other nations are beginning to worry about the potential of EVs being used for espionage, but how serious is it really? Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by the CEO of Beauceron Security and an all-around cybersecurity expert David Shipley to talk about how EVs can record more than just how many kilometres you've travelled.

GUEST: David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security

X(twitter): @davidshipley

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Blacklock's Check-In: Taxpayer Money for Charter Challenges?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:04:11 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Independent MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, Ont) has stepped down as co-chair of a Canada-China Legislative Association, records show, Cabinet says it will publicly detail millions spent on legal fees at taxpayers' expense for Charter cases of ''national significance,'' and voters just want to jeer or cheer politicians and ''blame the government,'' Immigration Minister Marc Miller said yesterday. All this and more!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa

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Could AI Break The Music Industry?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:23:44 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Alan Cross, musicologist & host of "The Ongoing History of New Music" about a precident- setting case that will be making its way in front of the courts. Alan tells Anthony why record labels are furious and fearful of the AI industry, what this could mean for the average listener & how $14-Quadrillion works into this somehow.

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Is TikTok The Therapist Couch For Gen Z?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:11:58 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Performance Coach & Therapist, Host Of “At Your Best” On 640Toronto Yonah Budd. They break down how important TikTok has become for Gen Z when it comes to mental health issues. But as Yonah says, it is a useful tool, but all of it should be taken with a very big grain of salt.

GUEST: Yonah Budd - Performance Coach & Therapist, Host Of “At Your Best” On 640Toronto

X(Twitter): @YonahBudd

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How Is Capital Gains Hurting Businesses And Individuals

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:53:18 -0000

The contentious Capital Gains Tax has been finally brought into effect and has left a lot of people in less-than-desirable conditions. In light of this, guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Mark Borkowski, the co-founder and president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisition Corp about how this new tax is hurting everyone from multimillion-dollar businesses to the average household.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Resentment of Rich & Telling Tales about Trees

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:49:50 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about what a new poll shows about Canadians brewing resentment towards the "rich", why the liberal government lied when they said they would plant two billion trees and even more! So tune in to hear the news you might've missed with Tom and Anthony!

GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter

X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa

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The Roof...The Roof...The Roof Is Collapsing?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:01:03 -0000

After the Ford government announced with no warning the Ontario Science Centre would be closed immediately due to an engineering report, critics, families and community members alike have come forward. These groups are demanding the Ford government fix the roof and let the Centre remain open until at least the summer. One of these voices belongs to Floyd Ruskin, the Co-Chair of "Save The Ontario Science Centre" who joined guest host Anthony Furey to talk about the weekend rally, and why he believes the province owes all Ontarians better.

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Record Unpaid Taxes Going To Affect Canadian Businesses

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:53:16 -0000

The Canadian Revenue Agency is reporting that there is over $19.4 billion in unpaid business sales taxes! But aside from being the first time the debt is that high, what does this mean? How could it affect you? Well, the CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Dan Kelly joins guest host Anthony Furey to explain that this means many small and medium sized businesses could be in danger of shuttering their doors. And when that happens, average Canadians suffer.

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Is Building Bridges Necessary?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:36:06 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Toronto City Councillor Jon Burnside to talk about his new motion being put forward Toronto City Council to explore the cost a bridge connecting the east end to Centre Island.

Jon and Anthony talk about why this is being investigated now, what benefits it could have and if this would mean the city is shifting away from its ferry service.

GUEST: Jon Burnside - City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East)

SOCIAL MEDIA: @JonBurnside_DVE

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With Leary Out What's Next For The TTC?

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0000

One of the most infamous bureaucrats in The City of Toronto just resigned from his position as the CEO of the TTC...Rick Leary! But was he actually good for the TTC and is just remembered wrong...or are we better off with him on the out? Our guest host Anthony Furey sat down with Toronto City Councillor Jon Burnside about what the TTC was like before, and after Leary, and what else the transit system needs.

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Suspicious Senators & Concerning Connections

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:55:40 -0000

We have at least 2 Senators in Canada who have questionable ties to the Chinese government, and how are rumoured to be some of the names mentioned in the NSICOP report on foreign interference. So if that's the case, why is a group of concerned activists warning the federal government to approach this investigation with a level of caution? Alex Pierson had the same question, so we went to the source. She speaks with Cheuk Kwan, the co-chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in Canada about why he and his colleagues and associates in other organizations wrote this letter to the Foreign Interference Commissioner, and what it really means.

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IRGC Listed As Terrorists, Mortgage Frauds & Chinese Tariffs

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:35:00 -0000

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Show Podcast we first get to celebrate the fact that after almost a decade, the federal government has FINALLY designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. But why now? Could there be an alternative motive? Alex turns to Kaveh Shahrooz, a human rights lawyer and Iranian-Canadian on why this change is so important, but why he believes the liberals decided to do it now.

GUEST: Kaveh Shahrooz, Human Rights Lawyer

X(Formerly Twitter): @kshahrooz

Next, more information has come to light in a case that involved a double murder/suicide...but it turns out to be much more sensational and sinister in nature. Reports suggest that the shooter was the victim of mortgage fraud that left his life savings decimated, and he lashed out on the people who committed the scam. Just how common is mortgage fraud and why didn't the police arrest the known fraudster? Ron Butler is a broker with Butler Mortgage and exposes the seedy underbelly of the mortgage world, and how this crime sadly was able to happen.

GUEST: Ron Butler, Broker with Butler Mortgage

X(Formerly Twitter): @ronmortgageguy

Finally, after Premier Ford tweeted that he's urging the federal government to impose tariffs on Chinese vehicles, Alex gets a leader in Canada's automotive world, Flavio Volpe who is also the President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturer's Association on what this actually means and how it could be done.

GUEST: Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturer's Association

X(Formerly Twitter): @FlavioVolpe1

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Blacklocks Check: ''Hopes and dreams,'' Liberal MP's will spend the summer talking to voters

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:37:51 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Liberal MP's will spend the summer talking to voters ''about their hopes and dreams,'' Government House Leader Steven Mackinnon said yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she routinely shares password-protected news stories. All this and more!

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Heat Dome Harvests, Ring of Fire Roads & Strict Rules For Rover

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:26:14 -0000

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Podcast, Alex first start off talking to some of the forgotten heroes in Canada...our farmers. Dusty Zamecnik is the General Manager of EZ Grow Farms in Norfolk County and mainly deals with propagating strawberries for larger farms or distribution centres. Alex and Dusty discuss how these heat waves affect his crop yield, and what he and members of his industry are forced to do in order to adapt to our extreme weather

GUEST: Dusty Zamecnik - General Manager of EZ Grow Farms

X(formerly Twitter): @Dustyzam

Next, after Premier Ford announced that his government had reached an agreement with Indigenous groups to start building roads in Northern Ontario, host Alex Pierson asks a question that's plagued this province for decades...does this mean the Ring of Fire can finally be developed? To get the answers, Alex speaks with Heather Exner-Pirot the director of natural resources, energy and the environment as well as a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Heather breaks down why the Ring of Fire has taken so long to see any progress, and why this mineral rich region is not only beneficial for Ontario, but for Canada as a whole!

GUEST: Heather Exner-Pirot - Sr. Fellow & Director of Natural Resources, Energy & Environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

X(formerly Twitter): @ExnerPirot

And Finally, Alex speaks with a Basset Hound Breeder, Trina Gallop about the new changes coming to crossing the border with your dog. The new CDC rules could deeply affect the bottom line of breeders, show dogs and even those who just want to travel. Trina tells Alex how her industry is still reeling from this information, how it will affect her business and what the Canadian Kennel Club is doing to combat this.

GUEST: Trina Gallop - Basset Hound Breeder

X(formerly Twitter): @tgallop

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Is Free Speech Really Free, How Hot Is Too Hot & AI Learning From Us!

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:53:38 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, we first start off with free speech. After a group of law students signed an open petition against Israel, they are now starting to understand why free speech isn't free from repercussions. Alex speaks with Robyn Doolittle, an investigative reporter with the Globe And Mail who has been covering this issue and helps to explain why the letter was first penned, and why some of these students thought they would be safe.

GUEST: Robyn Doolittle - Reporter with the Globe & Mail

X(formerly Twitter): @robyndoolittle

Next, Alex sits with a landlord and board member of the Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario (SOLO), Varun Sriskanda about new proposed bylaws coming to Toronto which could force landlords to ensure ALL units have A/C in extreme heat. Varun tells Alex that all landlords are not the same, and this bylaw could cause rents to skyrocket...or landlords to leave the city.

GUEST: Varun Sriskanda - Member of the Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario

X(formerly twitter): @VarunSriskanda

And finally, Alex speaks with the former vice chair of the CRTC and current Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Peter Menzies about why big tech are able to circumvent the Online News Act and freely access Canadian news. Peter explains why our tech laws are decades behind, and how this could hurt the news industry even further.

GUEST: Peter Menzies - Sr. Fellow w/ MLI & former Vice-Chair of the CRTC

X(formerly twitter): @Pagmenzies

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The TDSB: Ignoring History and Propelling Hate

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:29:00 -0000

A new change coming to the TDSB is designed to combat rising hate...but focuses on "anti-Palestinian Racism" while underscoring rising anti-Semitism. Why is this the case, especially when the TDSB is unable to properly define what anti-Palestinian racism even is? Our host Alec Pierson is joined by a Toronto-based lawyer and also a concerned parent, Ian Cooper. Ian tells Alex his serious concerns, and why he believes the TDSB needs to abandon this plan ASAP.

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Blacklocks Check: Trudeau says foreign interference affects all parties, contradicting NDP leader Singh

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:20:45 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Trudeau appeared on CBC and seemed rather confused by comments Jagmeet Singh said that no one in the NDP caucus is a concern.

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Images Of Terror Fill McGill Encampment

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:58:30 -0000

Posters have recently been seen at McGill University advertising a "summer camp" that would teach Solidarity for Palestine human rights...but the images and messaging are seen as both extremist, violent and even hate-fueled....so how are they allowed to remain up and why aren't they being investigated for terror? Alex Pierson has these same questions and turns to Warren Kinsella, the President of Daisy Group who's been following these encampments since they first took root. Alex and Warren discuss how vile these posters are, how shameful it is that the university is doing so little to address them and why the authorities need to be investigating posters such as these ASAP.

GUEST: Warren Kinsella, former strategist for PM Jean Chretien & the president of the Daisy Group

X(Formerly Twitter): @kinsellawarren

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Are Final Exams Still Necessary, What's The New Tool To Fight Auto-Theft & Should We Privatize The LCBO?

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:48:00 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, we first start out talking about high schools, and if students really benefit from taking final exams to apply to post-secondary schools. There is a growing argument to ditch them completely, but how will that help the students? Alex Pierson speaks with Paige MacPherson, the associate director of education policy at the Fraser Institute who explains why students need to learn about being tested and failing before getting into the real world.

Next, after Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown revealed Ontario's first "mobile x-ray" to check shipping containers for stolen vehicles, Alex Pierson has an important question that needs answering...why do we only have one...and why in Ontario? To help make sense of it all, Alex speaks with Bryan Gast a former OPP Officer and the current VP of Investigative Services at Equite Association. Bryan helps to explain just how useful this tool is, and how it ties in with the new National Auto Theft Plan.

And finally, Alex talks about the one thing many people in this province have been asking for years now...should we consider privatizing the LCBO considering another strike is likely to happen? Aaron Wudrick is the Director of Domestic Policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and is well-versed in this issue. Will it be good, or bad for taxpayers? Would privatizing the LCBO increase or decrease liquor selections? Tune in to find out all the answers.

GUEST: Paige MacPherson, The Associate Director of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute

X(formerly Twitter): @paigemacp

GUEST: Bryan Gast, VP of Investigative Services at Equite Association

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-gast-cfe-0a80ba161/?originalSubdomain=ca

GUEST: Aaron Wudrick, Director of Domestic Policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

X(formerly Twitter): @awudrick

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AI On Duty: How A Virtual Lifeguard Can Save Lives

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:53:15 -0000

Alex has the pleasure of speaking with one of the leading minds of the next generation, 13-year-old Evan Budz, whose Science Fair project can save hundreds if not thousands of lives a year. Alex and Evan talk about why and how he designed, programmed and invented a virtual lifeguard imaging program to alert users if someone is drowning in the pool!

So sit back and enjoy, the Alex Pierson Podcast.

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Greenwashing Carbon Tax & Saving Lives With Science Fairs

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:42:00 -0000

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Show Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first starts off speaking with a political columnist with the Toronto Sun, Brian Lilley. They talk about his recent piece on how the Trudeau liberals' own data on the carbon tax shows that it actually hurts the economy instead of helping it, and why this is just another major reason to completely cut the contentious tax.

And after that, Alex has the pleasure of speaking with one of the leading minds of the next generation, 13-year-old Evan Budz, whose Science Fair project can save hundreds if not thousands of lives a year. Alex and Evan talk about why and how he designed, programmed and invented a virtual lifeguard imaging program to alert users if someone is drowning in the pool!

So sit back and enjoy, the Alex Pierson Podcast.

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Building Up Arctic Defence & Rebuilding St. Anne's Anglican Church

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:35:19 -0000

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, Alex first turns her attention to the Arctic Circle after Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that she is in the process of crafting a new Arctic foreign policy. But why is she doing this now, do we really need to improve Arctic security and which 2 nations is she working with that make this a historic moment? Well, Alex turns to Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Director of DisInfoWatch. Marcus breaks down which nation is threatening Arctic stability and why this policy needs to be figured out ASAP.

And finally, after a devastating fire completely destroyed St. Anne's Anglican Church in the heart of Toronto, Alex speaks with the parish priest, Reverand Don Beyers. Just a few days after the fire a GoFundMe was started to help raise $1 million to get the rebuilding process underway.

LEGEND:

Marcus Kolga - 0:13

Rev. Don Beyers - 10:43

Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institutes' Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad & Director of "DisInfo Watch"

Social Media: https://x.com/kolga

Website: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/marcus-kolga/

Website: https://disinfowatch.org/

Reverand Don Beyers - Parish Priest of St. Anne's Anglican Church

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stannesfire

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Blacklocks Check: Senator Upset By Security Bill

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:04:16 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss - Liberal appointee Senator Yuen Pau Woo (B.C.) yesterday said he feared Canadians in “regular contact with a foreign state agent” will be targeted under a new security bill. Woo earlier reacted angrily when asked by reporters if he was a Chinese Communist Party agent.

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Rising Mortgage Delinquencies, New Use For AI, Why May Got First Read & Suspended For Your Beliefs

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:11:00 -0000

Welcome to The Alex Pierson Show Podcast! The place where you can catch all the stories and interviews you might've missed when they first aired.

On this episode, Alex first starts off focusing in on the crisis that is rising debt and delinquent mortgage payments, which passed over $ 1 billion for the first time in the province's history! Ron helps to break down why he believes this is just the start of a very major problem, and why he belives the Capital Gains Tax will literally only make things worse.

Next, in light of Apple announcing it will incorporate ChatGPT and other AI into its IOS Alex sits down with media and tech consultant Mohit Rajhans with ThinkStart.ca. Mohit and Alex explore just what this AI is supposed to improve, and what you might be sacrificing for it...and hint hint...it might be A LOT more than you bargained for.

Afterwards, after Green co-leader Elizabeth May read the unredacted NSICOP report and said "She wasn't worried about MPs committing treason" many people are confused as to why she was able to read this before other opposition parties. So we can all learn why, Alex speaks with the Parliamentary Reporter for the National Post, Catherine Lévesque. Catherine breaks down why May was able to read the report first, who else is acquiring security clearance and when the public MIGHT expect some answers.

And finally, Alex speaks with a Guelph professor who has been suspended for publically supporting Israel and denouncing Hamas, Paul Finlayson. He shares why he was suspended from teaching at Guelph-Humber, and his upcoming legal battle

Legend:

Ron Butler (0:13)

Mohit Rajhans (7:04)

Catherine Lévesque (14:04)

Paul Finlayson (22:46)

Ron Butler, Broker with Butler Mortgage

X(twitter): @ronmortgageguy

Website: https://www.butlermortgage.ca/about-us/

Mohit Rajhans, Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca

X(twitter):@mohitsmovies

website: https://www.thinkstart.ca/about-mohit

Catherine Lévesque, Parliamentary Reporter for National Post

X(twitter): @CathLvesque

website: https://nationalpost.com/author/calevesque/

Paul Finlayson, Guelph Professor Suspended for Denouncing Hamas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-finlayson-2b54822/

website: https://www.freedomtoffend.com/

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Are Teachers in Toronto Taking Too Many Sick Days?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:33:19 -0000

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has a problem....well a few problems. But this one is about teachers taking more sick days on average than any other board in the province! But this can't just be teachers getting sick over 20 days a year, so what's fueling this? And how is it affecting the student's education? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paige McPherson, the Associate director of education policy at the Fraser Institute who helps break down what the possible reasons for this are and if it's truly hurting the future generations' education.

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"Safer Supply" Leading To More Danger For The Youth

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:24:58 -0000

A new report using data provided by CAMH has revealed that a growing number of the youth in Ontario have been getting access to "safer supply", which in turn is leading to many other mental and physical problems. Host Alex Pierson knows this to be a very serious issue, and brings on the expert to help make sense of it all. Adam Zivo is a columnist for PostMedia and the Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and has been covering the issues of decriminalization and safer supply for years. He and Alex discuss how this evidence is somewhat expected but completely unacceptable, and why we need to abandon the safer supply program completely.

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Have The Libs Finally Opened Their Eyes To Colluding MPs?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:59:05 -0000

After giving a bunch of excuses and deflections, the federal liberal government has finally agreed to allow MPs accused of colluding with foreign governments to be investigated by the Commissioner of the Foreign Interference Inquiry. But will this be enough to address foreign interference, and why did our federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc say proudly that he wouldn't be the one to list the names publically? Our host Alex Pierson wanted the same answers and turned to a former Sr. manager and Intelligence officer with CSIS, Michel Juneau-Katsutya.

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Blacklocks Check: A third of Canadians will be foreign-born by 2041 based on current immigration trends

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:10:55 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Canadian-born residents would become a minority in Toronto, Foreign-born residents account for 23 percent of Canada’s population, “by far the highest of the G7 countries. this proportion could reach 32 percent by 2041 or one in three Canadian. We have made a conscious decision to be an open country and a country that needs to grow,” Marc Miller said in a March interview.

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Fire In Church Major Loss For Canadian History

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:41:03 -0000

After a devastating fire quickly consumed and destroyed St. Anne's Anglican Church, many are still reeling about how major this loss is. Not only for those who frequented the house of worship, but also for those who have a love for architecture, classic Canadian painters, and love true Canadian history. To try and get a grasp of how major this loss is, host Alex Pierson is joined by Canadian historian, and the Yukon University chair of the Indigenous governance program, Ken Coates. Ken tells Alex why the Group of Seven Frescos were so unique in the world, but also reminds her that these houses of worship are just buildings, it's the people who truly matter.

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Canadian Billionaire Charged With Historic Sexual Assault

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:36:10 -0000

Now infamous business mogul Frank Stronach has been charged with allegations of sexual assault dating all the way back to the 1980s. At 91 years old, why is this case being kicked off now, and what is the likelihood he will be convicted or even face jail time? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Criminal defence lawyer Ari Goldkind who explains why this case is in the criminal courts instead of civil, why the vague term "sexual assault" is used instead of rape, and ultimately how he belives this case will go.

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Hostages Thought Dead Rescued From Hamas Captivity!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:27:47 -0000

4 hostages who were abducted by Hamas after the horrific attack on October 7th were just rescued by Israeli forces! But, this was very far from a simple rescue mission because it actually involved some members of the media helping Hamas forces! To help keep the story clear, host Alex Pierson is joined by (ret'd) Commander Dan O'Shea, a former NAVY Seal and trained hostage negotiator who helps us understand why this rescue was so complex and as described by IDF forces "a hair's breadth between success and failure"

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Did The City Plan For The Gardiner Gridlock At All?

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:21:21 -0000

A new study from GeoTab Intelligent Transportation Systems revealed that since the Gardiner construction started, Torontonians are spending over 250% more time stuck on commutes! But if this is the case, did Toronto not plan for it, or seek any data on how this construction would affect the city? Host Alex Pierson needs these questions answered, and turns to the source, Mike Branch the VP of Data and Analytics with GeoTab ITS. Mike explains why he was never approached by the city for this data, why his company performed the study and if things will improve or just continue to get worse.

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The Race For Mayor In Mississauga Is On!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:18:01 -0000

The polls are open and Mississauga residents are voting for their new mayor, but just how tight is the race and how many people are expected to vote? Steve Cormwell, city hall reporter with the Mississauga News joins host Alex Pierson to help layout the playing field, and whos looking like their in front of the pack.

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Bare Booty On A Bicycle!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:43:01 -0000

Have you ever been riding your bike and thought "This would be better naked"? Well, that's only a small part of the reason that Gene Dare is putting together the 20th Toronto Naked Bike Ride and he bares it all for our host Alex Pierson including what he's trying to draw attention to, some of the weirdest things he's seen over the years and how anyone who wants to be naked, ride a bike and protest should get involved.

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Growing Calls To "Release The Names"!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:37:32 -0000

Every day more and more Canadians are calling for the federal government to release the names of the MPs accused of colluding with foreign Powers. And one of those names joins our host Alex Pierson to explain his position better. Michael Kempa is an associate professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and recently penned an opinion piece on why withholding these identities does nothing to better Canada, but also greatly harms our own democracy.

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Can A New Store Survive The "Bermuda Triangle" of The Eaton's Centre?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:34:13 -0000

A new company out of Quebec is planning to expand into Toronto, and one of the locations was previously a Nordstrom, Sears, Eaton's and even a Target. So if all these big names all failed in the exact same retail space...does Simon's really stand a chance? So to get some clarification on this, Alex Pierson brings on Marvin Ryder, a professor at the DeGroote School of Business out of McMaster University who helps us understand why this location has had such a tough time, and what kind of chance Simon's really has.

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Are People Stealing Golf Carts Instead of Cars?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:29:14 -0000

Car theft is nothing new in Ontario, but what about golf cart thefts? Yes, it's a very real thing for golf courses in Ontario and is only continuing to grow in its occurrences. Is this kid's pulling pranks, or could this be something more sinister? Host Alex Pierson asks this very same question to the Regional Director of Central Ontario of the National Golf Course Owners Association, Blair Breen. Blair tells Alex that with dozens of carts being stolen at a time from courses all across the province, it's hard to imagine this is anything but a coordinated crime ring.

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Will Slowing Down The Border Affect Our Economy?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:18:20 -0000

It's looking like the Canadian Border Service Agency will be taking its "Work-to-rule" action and slowing down all progress on the border. But aside from maybe affecting your vacation time, how could this possibly hurt our economy? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dennis Darby, the president of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters who is very worried about how this will slow down necessary deliveries of parts and goods, and hurt Canadian industries.

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Ford Plays Musical Chairs With His Cabinet

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:04:27 -0000

Just hours after Queens Park rose for their summer break, Premier Doug Ford surprised the province with an unexpected cabinet shuffle. Is this a sign of an impending election in the fall when MPPs return? Our host Alex Pierson asks this very question to Adrienne Batra, the Editor-In-Chief of the Toronto Sun if she believes he's shoring up his ministers, or if this shakeup was for another reason.

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Why Is Our Government Protecting Identities Of People Working With Foreign Governments?

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:57 -0000

As the fallout of Parliamentarians colluding with foreign governments continues to fall, the Conservatives are calling for their identities to be made public. And so, host Alex Pierson decides to speak with the man leading the calls, the shadow minister of Foreign Affairs and the MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Michael Chong. Mr. Chong and Alex break down why the conservatives find it such a major problem these people's identities are being protected, and what his party plans to do about it.

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One Man's Quest To Immortalize The Words of A Dying Breed: Our WWII Veterans

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:53:26 -0000

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments of the 2nd World War, host Alex Pierson is joined by someone who wants to make sure the stories of our veterans are forever remembered. Eric Brunt, a videographer and documentarian has a goal to interview, document and properly archive the stories of Canada's few remaining WWII veterans. A goal that is extremely important, but also has a very tight deadline as the veterans are all either entering or surpassing 100 years of age. Alex and Eric talk about why he chose to take on this increasingly time-sensitive task, how he got these veterans to open up about the darkest times in their lives and why all Canadians can benefit from hearing their stories.

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Blacklocks Check: ArriveCan Files Were Deleted

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:59:17 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss about a former ArriveCan manager that yesterday acknowledged he deleted numerous emails but called it an unfortunate computer error. Minh Doan, former chief information officer for the Canada Border Services Agency, suffered a memory lapse when confronted with one surviving text in which he told a co-worker he “can’t throw Ministers under the bus.

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Green Slush Fund Slashed!

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:48:11 -0000

After AG Karen Hogan's scathing report highlighting that Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) not only allowed programs that had nothing to do with green technology but also paid copious amounts of money to this same program to do absolutely nothing it was supposed to do! Host Alex Pierson was flabergasted this even existed, so she turned to The Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation Franco Terrazzano, who is beyond excited the AG is investigating this fund...which he calls worse than the ArriveCan failure!

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Safe Supply Fueling The Black Market

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:41:37 -0000

After years of warnings and rumours, there is now proof that the illicit market is using BC's safe supply to further fuel their profits! Host Alex Pierson talks with Adam Zivo, the director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy who has been vocally warning about this for years. Adam tells Alex about a young man he spoke with who decided to come forward and help put the pieces in place, and revealed the problem is much worse than previously believed.

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Could some MPs Be Guilty Of Treason?

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:35:18 -0000

After it got revealed that multiple MPs and other government officials were either wittingly or unwittingly helping foreign governments intervene in our democratic process, the Liberals have said they won't reveal who the alleged culprits are. But...shouldn't this be considered treason? Well, Host Alex Pierson had the exact same question and turned to Duff Conacher, the co-founder of Democracy Watch & the Democracy Education Network who helps break down just what qualifies as treason, and why Canadians SHOULD know who was involved in these reports.

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The First Drop In Interest Rates In over 4 Years!

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:23:56 -0000

For the first time since the start of the Pandemic, the Bank of Canada has just dropped interest rates by 0.25 basepoints from 5% down to 4.75%! But what kind of relief can this actually provide Canadians? Well, host Alex Pierson turns to one of the best people to turn to with this, Dr. Ian Lee an Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dr. Lee breaks down that this relief will be very minimally felt by most Canadians, and it will be a few years yet before real relief is felt.

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Is Peace Possible With People Who Don't Follow Rules?

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:03:32 -0000

As the war in Gaza continues, pressure for a ceasefire continues to be poured onto the Israeli government...but how could that work with Hamas, who aren't known for peace or following the rules? Host Alex Pierson is joined by LT. COL. (RET.) Jonathan Conricus, Sr Fellow at FDD, former IDF spokesperson, & shield Communications. Lt. Col. Conricus tells Alex just how complex the situation is, and how a ceasefire would work.

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Are Canadian MPs Helping Foreign Agents??

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:10:55 -0000

A startling intelligence report has sighted that multiple MPs, MPP and city councillors have been either "wittingly or otherwise" helping foreign agents interfere in our democratic process and that the Liberal government has done very little to quell this major issue. Which the PM previously denied and even suggested media reports on the alleged interference were "wrong". Turns out it was basically right on the money, and now Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Sr. Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe & Mail Steven Chase, who has followed this since the start. Steven and Alex discuss how widespread this problem could be, who some of the alleged individuals could be, and what is being done to close this major intelligence and national security gap.

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Two Parents Drive To Get Justice For The Death Of Their Daughter

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:04:47 -0000

Years after the death of their daughter Danielle, Chris and Clariss Moore drove over 500 km from Toronto To D.C. to tell the U.S. Department of Justice they are still seeking justice, and are calling for the executives of Boeing to be jailed. Host Alex Pierson speaks with both Chris and Clariss on why they refuse to ever fly in a plane again, how long they've been fighting for justice and what they hope to accomplish.

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CRTC Sets Its Sights On Streaming Services

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:55:12 -0000

The Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission...better known as the CRTC has directed foreign streamers like Netflix and Spotify to pay 5 per cent of their annual revenue to help support Canadian media and other content. But considering how Meta took the news when this direction was given to them, should we be excited or worried about this? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mohit Rajhans, a tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca about what he believes this could do to Canada's entertainment landscape, and why it might not actually help make anything better.

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Toronto Could Come To A Halt If TTC Strikes On Friday!

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:18:56 -0000

As the deadline draws closer every day, it's looking more and more like thousands of TTC workers could be hitting the picket line on June 7th as a deal with the TTC has yet to be locked in. Could over 2 million daily riders be left without transportation? Host Alex Pierson is joined by the president of ATU Local 113, the union representing the TTC workers, Marvin Alfred. Marvin explains why the negotiations haven't been successful yet, why the workers feel they need to protest and what it could mean for the City of Toronto.

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He survived having an arrow shot right through his head– The deer who would become known around the world as Carrot the miracle deer

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:49:15 -0000

Carrot was just a young white tailed buck back in 2020. It was a miracle when the arrow was removed and Carrot survived, but he went on to have his own family and would be seen regularly visiting the locals in Kenora. He would also regularly visit, with his offspring, the woman who saved his life and brought us the magic story of Carrot. Lee Anne Carver found this boy through her work as a wilderness photographer. And fought to save him, knowing that he’d always be wild, and now sadly reports that her beloved Carrot had been found dead.

Alex is joined by Lee Anne Carver, wildlife photographer,

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Blacklocks Check: Subscriptions And Passwords

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:36:00 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss password-sharing. If you buy a subscription, are you entitled to share your password? Just one subscription allows anybody to view Blacklock content without any payment if they have the password. Maybe it won't matter for the tech giants, but for independent media outlets will be a problem.

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''I'm concerned and I'm disappointed,'' The concerns on breast cancer screening.

Fri, 31 May 2024 17:13:53 -0000

The announcement on breast screening goes against all of our beliefs. The Health Minister says decision not to lower Canadian breast cancer screening age prompts review. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Jean Seely, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Radiology at the University of Ottawa, Head of the Breast Imaging Section at the Ottawa Hospital.

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Alex Pierson is joined by Pierre Poilievre to discuss housing & drug decriminalization

Fri, 31 May 2024 17:08:08 -0000

Why is Toronto the worst housing bubble in Canada? We have the fewest homes per capita. There's a major disconnect. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party to discuss home building, decriminalization, drug activists, and comments Doug Ford made earlier this week. All that and more!

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Blacklocks Check: Freeland denied spending is out of control; Have you lost control?

Thu, 30 May 2024 15:41:34 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss a federal judge dismissing two Arrive Can executives to quash an investigator's report that alleged criminal wrongdoing, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday denied spending is out of control, and Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, a Liberal appointee, yesterday said cabinet must apologize for what she called Canada's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. All this and more!

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Toronto Adding More Bike Lanes?? Say It Ain't So!

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:22:46 -0000

The city of Toronto is planning on building more bike lanes, but this time along Avenue Road! And as expected, the outrage is only growing. But is this actually a bad idea? To get a handle on it, Host Alex Pierson speaks with an avid biker, Trevor Townsend, who is also the founder of the "Keep Toronto Moving" on why he believes this bike lane will cause much more pain than pleasure for all involved.

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More Changes Coming To The TDSB

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:17:38 -0000

It's already been a big year for changes in the TDSB, but after the resignation of their current director of education, even more of a shakeup is coming. Host Alex Pierson is joined by TDSB Trustee for Ward 12 Dr. Weidong Pei to help explain this transition, and what major motions are being introduced by the board to hopefully help make schools more about education and less about politics.

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Has The Encampment Become Too Entrenched To be Removed?

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:07:40 -0000

Yet another line drawn in the sand has been clearly crossed. After the University of Toronto warned faculty to not get involved, over 60 faculty members directly aligned themselves with the pro-Palestine encampment. Will this encampment be cleared out before convocation ceremonies begin? What will it take to get the campus clear of these protesters? To answer these questions and more, host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the president of the Daisy Group and a former political strategist for Jean Chretien.

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New Money For Housing And New Languages At Queen's Park

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:27:53 -0000

In an early morning announcement, the federal and provincial governments of Ontario announced they reached an agreement which will see $375 million in federal funding sent right to the province. And in another major first, Queen's Park has just officially allowed a new language to be spoken in the legislature! Host Alex Pierson is joined by the man involved in both of these stories, Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, Housing, Minister of Legislative Affairs & Government House Leader Paul Calandra. Minister Calandra tells Alex why this deal with the feds means a big win for the province, how it can help get houses built, and why he helped MPP Sol Mamakwa gain the right to speak his mother tongue in Queen's Park.

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Could More Refugees From Gaza Be A Security Risk For Canada?

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:23:33 -0000

Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Mark Miller announced that Canada will be increasing its cap on refugees from Gaza. But there are concerns that many of these people may be loyal to Hamas, so could this be a risk our intelligence agencies or authorities are worried about? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Phil Gurski, CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk, former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism. Phil tells Alex that this is something many are concerned about, and why the Liberal gov't may want to rethink its immigration policy.

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Blacklocks Check: Freeland calling on Capital Gains Tax debate June 25th

Tue, 28 May 2024 15:16:59 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Immigration Minister Marc Miller yesterday said he wants no votes from friends of Israel who equate criticism with anti-Semitism, ''I don't want their vote,'' Miller told the Commons immigration committee, Cabinet Ministers have been ''drinking wine and schnapps'' with Jewish diplomats in Ottawa instead of condemning Israeli war crimes. All this and more!

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''We have to think about what's U of T's property,'' Protestors aren't moving

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:47:51 -0000

The protestors at U of T aren't moving. Today, lawyers are going into court to file an injunction. Next week is graduation week and the encampments need to be removed. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm.

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Shooting at a Jewish elementary school; everyday occurrences happening in Jewish communities

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:40:21 -0000

A Jewish girl school in North York was the target of a shooting. We have seen nothing from Olivia Chow and Myron Demkiw and this is fueling hate even more in Jewish communities. Actions speak more than words. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rabbi Yaacov Vidal, Principal of the Bais Chaya Mushka Girls Elementary School.

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Held Hostage For Over 7 Months...Her Father Is Begging For Her Release

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:55:21 -0000

A video was recently released showing 5 hostages being held by Hamas who were initially taken after a terror attack in October. One father saw that his daughter was still alive in the tape and is praying for her return, but questions if she's even still safe. Host Alex Pierson is joined by this father, Shlomi Berger, the father of Agam Berger, as he shares what is the most painful experience in his life.

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Would A Congestion Fee Help or Hurt Toronto?

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:52:35 -0000

Traffic and congestion have built to insane levels in the past few years in Toronto...but could forcing drivers to pay a congestion charge not only address congestion, but also put some much-needed money in the city coffers?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jennifer Keesmaat, the Founder of the Keesmaat group and the former chief city planner for Toronto. Jennifer is in favour of introducing this charge and its benefits, while Alex remains unconvinced. Take a listen to see who you would agree with.

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Blacklocks Check: What's keeping Canada's Chief Bank Inspector up at night?

Thu, 23 May 2024 15:13:15 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal aid worth more than a half billion annually reduced the ''point-in-time count of homeless persons by about 6,000 people.'' Canada's chief bank inspector yesterday said the interest rate shocks on mortgage renewals remain a top risk, Housing Minister Sean Fraser yesterday said critics must ''not interfere''' in his plan to build 3.9 million homes. All this and more!

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Hot Enough For Ya? It Is For Many Workers

Wed, 22 May 2024 17:20:43 -0000

In Ontario, there are regulations in place to ensure a workplace cannot be too cold, but what about when its too hot? Well, guest host Anthony Furey had the same question and asked someone leading the charge to change the books in Ontario, the official opposition critic for Climate Change, NDP MPP Peter Tabuns, who explains why his party believes now more than ever this needs to be laid out in law.

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New Name, New Sign, Waste Of Money?

Wed, 22 May 2024 17:12:00 -0000

The city of Toronto is moving forward with its renaming and rebranding of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, and its going to at least cost a few hundred thousand dollars if everything goes right...and much more if there are any delays. Is this really a good use of city funds, especially since we know just how broke Toronto really is? Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by a member of the "Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization" Dana McKiel, who breaks down just how dissatisfied Torontonians are with the rebrand, and why these funds could easily be used for something much more substantial and needed.

Then, Anthony and Dana open up the phone lines and answer some questions from listeners on the issue.

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Pass Or Fail, Capital Gains Is Coming To Canadians

Wed, 22 May 2024 17:05:58 -0000

After weeks of uncertainty, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced that her party will be tabling the Capital Gains Tax motion before the house rises for summer break. She also has said that regardless if it is passed into law, the 2024 budget has said it will come into effect on June 25th. Is that right, and is it really the hill the Liberals want to die on? To get answers to this and more, guest host Anthony Furey turns to the CEO of BetaKit, Siri Agrell who has a firm understanding of this motion, and who it will be effecting.

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Organized Crime, Illegal Gambling and a City Bureaucrat: Toronto Crime Story

Wed, 22 May 2024 16:55:57 -0000

Occasionally a crime is committed in Toronto that has all the makings of a Hollywood movie, and this is no exception. Guest Host Anthony Furey speaks with The Toronto Star City Hall Bureau Chief David Rider about a story he just broke, in which a former long-time bureaucrat for the City of Toronto was arrested and charged for his alleged connection to an illegal gambling ring operated by a Hell's Angel's hitman!

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Ottawa Rolls Out National Framework To Tackle Auto-Theft

Tue, 21 May 2024 17:27:36 -0000

In a weird move, the federal government announced a new framework to tackle rising auto theft across the country...but only did so on a Monday when much of the country was not working or watching the news. What could've been the reason for this, and what is new that we haven't heard before? Guest host Anthony Furey will not only help you understand but is also joined by Hank Idsigna who is a former Toronto Police Investigator as well as the 640 CFIQ crime specialist. Anthony asks Hank just why it's so hard to keep people's vehicles safe, why certain brands are being targeted over others and when Canadians can expect to wake up and not find their cars and trucks stolen.

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Could The Death Of Iran's President Signal Changes To The Middle East?

Tue, 21 May 2024 17:23:02 -0000

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and other Iranian officials were killed after their helicopter crashed over the weekend, leaving many to wonder just what kind of ramifications could come from this. Guest host Anthony Furey had these same questions and is joined by Kaveh Shahrooz, a Lawyer and Toronto-based Human Rights Activist who is extremely versed in the Iranian regime. Kaveh and Anthony discuss what the atmosphere in Iran is right now, why Kaveh believes that this will not bring any serious changes to Iranian politics and who the former Iranian foreign minister blames for this crash.

Kaveh Shahrooz Social Media:

Kaveh Shahrooz - X Account

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Inflation Rates Are Dropping...But Will It Help Your Mortgage?

Tue, 21 May 2024 17:14:55 -0000

New Bank of Canada inflation numbers were finally released, and show that across the country inflation is getting back to manageable levels. But with millions lined up to renegotiate their mortgage payments soon, will it be enough to keep people from foreclosure? Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, an associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, who has a strong grasp of the real estate and financial markets. Dr. Lee helps to explain how this was an expected move from the Bank of Canada, how it could affect mortgages and ultimately how it could help Canadians save money.

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Blacklocks Check: Licensed cannabis dealers want tax breaks so they can compete with the black market

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:14:42 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss a third of marijuana users still buy from black market dealers who offer better product, price and service, says in-house Department of Public Safety research, Federal prisons this summer will begin buying full body scanners five years after Parliament approved their use. All this and more!

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''Our concern goes out to Pleterski's victims,'' Durham Police speak on ''Crypto King''

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:46:37 -0000

Aiden Pleterski ''Crypto King'' is arrested and charged and Durham Police classify this as the largest fraud investigation that they've seen in that region. He is...arrested on bail. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Norman Groot, founder and managing Lawyer of Investigation Council PC. This is an 18 month investigation. Is this a sense of relief or anger?

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''Summer break on gas tax.'' One on one with Pierre Poilievre

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:37:37 -0000

''Let's axe the gas tax during the summer.'' Given with what Canadians are going through, let's axe the gas tax from Victoria Day long weekend and all the way up to Labour Day weekend. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Opposition Party of Canada.

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Canada's "Crypto King" Arrested...But What About The Victims?

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:59:18 -0000

Canada's infamous "crypto king" Aiden Pleterski was just arrested! This is yet another major player in the crypto field who turned out to be misusing funds...but just how prevalent is this issue? Greg Gard, the Principal Investigator and Business Development Consultant for Investigative Solutions Network, and a former Toronto Police officer completely understands this issue, and helps our host Alex Pierson not only get a better grasp of the crypto world...but also why its so volatile for investors.

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Train Daddy Has Solutions For The TTC

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:23:39 -0000

Once again, the TTC is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, especially in light of the exclusive Global News Coverage of the 4 times hydraulic fluids spilt onto line 2...but the public was never made aware. Is there an ongoing PR crisis at the TTC? Who better to help host Alex Pierson answer that question other than the internationally respected "Train Daddy" A.K.A. Andy Byford, the Former Commissioner of Transport for London, TTC, New York Metro, Sydney RailCo, & now works with Amtrak. Byford tells Alex that when he was the TTC commissioner, he made sure to be public-facing and always be truthful with the public...a lesson that the current leadership could take a page from.

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A Chat With Toronto's Top Doctor: Retirement, Decriminalization & Lockdowns

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:14:43 -0000

Toronto's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa has announced that she will be stepping down from her position at the end of the year, just as the province heats up its battle with the city to do away with decriminalization. Where does this leave the city, our medical community and ultimately...you. Host Alex Pierson asks all these questions to Dr. de Villa herself, including the one many Torontonians may have themselves...does she have any regrets?

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Blacklocks Check: $9.00 ''racism and sexism'' tour by Park Canada

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:07:39 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Parks Canada on Saturday is reopening John A. Macdonald's historic Kingston, Ont.home with ''racism and sexism'' tours and admission is only 9 bucks, an ArriveCan executive yesterday admitted to drinking and dining with contractors in breach of ethics rules but said he never talked about money, Liberal MPs yesterday opposed disclosure of payments to pharmaceutical companies for ''safe supply'' opioids. All this and more!

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A New EV Plant Coming To Ontario, But Will The Jobs Stay?

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:50:37 -0000

Yet another EV production facility is being developed in Ontario that will the first of its kind in the country! But considering we've seen promised jobs literally given to people outside the country, many are wondering if this facility will actually be a good investment. To help our host Alex Pierson make sense of it all, she is joined by Aaron Wudrick, the director of domestic policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Aaron breaks down the cost for the average taxpayer and why this time the jobs better stay.

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Ontario Introduces New Impaired Driving Laws...What Are Your Rights?

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:42:03 -0000

Shortly after Ontario releases new laws aimed at curbing auto theft, the province has also just announced new driving laws that will target the rising problem of people driving intoxicated. But will it actually address anything or is it just political lip service? Criminal Lawyer Ari Goldkind joins host Alex Pierson to help talk about how the law has been altered, why the province believes its necessary, & if will really help at all.

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Chow No-Show For Flag Raising Ceremony

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:15:43 -0000

On the day when we celebrate Israel's independence, Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow decided that the ceremony was "too divisive" and that she would not be attending. But was this the right move? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto City Councillor for York Centre James Pasternak, who was present at the ceremony. Alex and James discuss how long it was known Mayor Chow would not be attending, and why councillor Pasternak tried to convince her it was worth the appearance.

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A Big Win For Taxi's Could Mean Changes Coming To Rideshare Programs

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:11:53 -0000

An Ottawa judge has ruled his city failed to protect the Taxi industry when Uber rideshares were brought in....and awarded $215 Million in damages to the class-action lawsuit for the cabbies. Could we see a similar ruling come in Toronto? Host Alex Pierson asks this question to Kristine Hubbard, the operations manager with Beck Taxi who has been following this case for quite some time. Kristine tells Alex that this is a watershed moment for the Taxi industry, and why Toronto might want to keep this ruling in mind.

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New Driving Laws and Uber Costs

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:04:55 -0000

The province of Ontario just introduced new legislation that would see people convicted of auto theft have their license suspended for 10 years, and potentially even for life if caught multiple times. But will this really do anything to address the criminal element? And what is this new personalized pricing system that Uber is using...will it be at all good for the riders? To get these answers, host Alex Pierson is joined by Lauren O'Neil, an anchor and reporter with AM 640 who was at this press conference. Lauren not only breaks down what the province is introducing but also how Uber's pricing system may be an invasion of privacy.

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Blacklocks Check: Sobering up to the thought that online gambling was a good idea

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:24:22 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Senate two years after it legalized bookmarking will reopen committee hearing on the harms of online gambling, a Senate committee has laded in the midst of a threatened lawsuit after it distributed links to a video alleging sadistic abuse of animals at a Canadian theme park, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office yesterday falsely claimed Canada ''was among the first countries to recognize Israel's Independence'' in 1984. All this and more!

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Is A Rejected Development In Hamilton A Good Thing?

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:25:00 -0000

A proposed 18-20 storey residential tower that was set to be put up in Stoney Creek has just been rejected by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Is this a sign of NIMBYism in Hamilton, or could this actually be beneficial to all residents in the area? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 5 Matt Francis to help explain that this is not the start of a bad thing, but a move that will improve the area for all.

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Did Canadian Politicians Get Caught Up In A "Honey Pot"?

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:13:54 -0000

Investigative Reporter Sam Cooper has uncovered evidence that Canadian politicians may have been exposed to a PRC blackmail ring that involved a palatial Mansion in Markham, an illegal casino and brothel. The stuff of movies. He joins our host Alex Pierson to help refresh this major story that happened over 4 years ago, and who may have been targeted.

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Another Shock Coming To Our Supply Chain

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:05:17 -0000

There is a threat of a major strike that could deeply affect Canada's supply chain...and in turn, places further tarnish this country's reputation as a reliable trading partner. Host Alex Peirson is joined by Sylvain Charlebois, the Director of the agi-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and who also wrote a Toronto Sun article highlighting this very issue, and why we need to make sure the strike doesn't happen. For our wallets...as well as help rebuild Canada's reputation on the global stage.

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How School Boards Are Failing Students In The Name of "Inclusion"

Mon, 13 May 2024 17:04:08 -0000

A policy in place within the Toronto District School Board that allows specialized programs to only admit students through a lottery system may be facing provincial review very soon. But what is this system, and why do so many students and parents find it a problem? Hot Alex Pierson is joined by Bethany Bergman, a member of the group called Concerned-Parents-4-Arts-TDSB, whose own children have been deeply affected by this flawed program, and who is pushing for its complete elimination.

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Canada Remembers A Journalism Legend: Rex Murphy

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:13:17 -0000

He was famous for being witty, outspoken, a little crass and extremely intelligent. Rex Murphy embodied what quite a few consider as all the best traits a journalist should have. After his sudden passing, host Alex Pierson speaks with a long-time friend of Rex, Catherine Swift, who is also the President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Business. Catherine pulls back the veil and shares some of her favourite memories of this Canadian Icon, and how he was always able to bring a smile to her face.

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Has America Turned Its Back On Israel?

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:10:11 -0000

U.S. President Biden has announced the States will be withholding a much-needed shipment of munitions to Israel in light of the growing Palestinian humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But some question if this was done for human rights, or to sway voters to the democrats. Host Alex Pierson asked the very same question and was joined by Christian Leupretcht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University as well as a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Christian helps break down the geo-politics at play, and if this move by the U.S. could have lasting, and long-term ramifications.

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Should Hate Be Excused If It's For "Comedy"

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:01:55 -0000

A video circulating online of a Pro-Palestinian protestor yelling at a Jewish sr. citizen has just developed a new wrinkle....the protestor is actually a stand-up comedian who says he finds hate funny. But is that really an excuse, or could this man be considered a threat? Phil Gurski, the CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk and a former CSIS Sr. analyst joins host Alex Pierson to help explain what counts as hate speech, and if this comedian could be considered a threat by authorities.

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Toronto's Getting A New Basketball Team, But Will Fans Go?

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:54:15 -0000

We've just been told that Toronto is in the running for a new WNBA team and will be playing at the Cocoa-Cola Stadium. But that area is a bit of a dead zone for fans, so is it going to be a draw? To get these answers and more, host Alex Pierson turns to Jennifer Van Der Valk the Sr. VP of communications & marketing for the Toronto Board of Trade. Jennifer lays out how excited the city is to begin building up Exhibition Place to be more pedestrian-friendly, and the many benefits it can bring the city.

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Could There Be An Issue With Election Integrity In Ontario?

Thu, 09 May 2024 18:04:13 -0000

In a surprising tweet, Sabrina Maddeaux, who was campaigning for the Conservative nomination to run for MP for Aurora-Oak Ridge-Richmond Hill announced that she is immediately suspending her campaign due to issues with the integrity of the election process. How serious is this issue, whats being done about it and how could it affect you? To get those answers and more host Alex Pierson is joined by Chris Chapin, the managing principal of Upstream Strategy Group, who helps to make sense of this complex and disturbing issue.

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Canada Finally Recognizes The IRGC As A Terrorists!

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:38:43 -0000

After YEARS of debates in the House of Commons, the federal government finally unanimously agreed to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp as a terrorist group. But is this really something, or just some lip service? Salma Sima, who spent time imprisoned by the IRGC previously joins host Alex Pierson to expose just how dangerous this corp is, and why Canada needs to do more ASAP.

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Can We Really Protect Our Youth From A.I.?

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:34:00 -0000

A.I.- generated deepfakes are spreading across Canada, and disturbingly is helping to fuel child exploitation and pornography...can this wave be slowed? To get a better handle on this issue, host Alex Pierson is joined by Bill McGarry, the director of Cyber Investigations for Investivative Solutions Network Inc. (ISN) who also served as a Toronto Police officer for over 30 years. Bill breaks down to Alex just how fast the technology is advancing, and tactics police are using to attempt to keep up.

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Are Protestors Harassing Sr. Citizens?

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:28:29 -0000

The pro-Palestinian protest has been on University of Toronto property for the better part of a week with no signs of leaving...and new video evidence on social media shows members harassing Jewish Sr. citizens who live in the area. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jamie Kirzner Robert, the Sr. Director of policy and advocacy with the Simon Wiesenthal Center Canada to help break down just how toxic this encampment has become, and how it affects not only the school but also the residents nearby.

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Blacklocks Check: Summer of discontent

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:16:58 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal Union excettives yesterday protested a Treasury Board order that teleworking emplyees return to their job sites at least three days weekly, the Department of Immigration is phasing out costly hotel subsidies to shelter illegal immigrant and refugees, and the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations yesterday confirmed it spent millions to uncover the ''heartbreaking truth'' of unmarked graves.

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The Teddy Awards 2024: The Biggest Wasters In Government

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:15:43 -0000

It's the time of the year when the Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents its Teddy Awards, an annual award ceremony for the year's biggest "wasters" in the government. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation to lay out who's the top winner...or loser....depending on how you view it.

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A New Student Union To Help Protect Jewish Rights

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:11:20 -0000

As the encampments and protests continue to flourish on post-secondary campuses, a new student union has risen up to better protect and amplify Jewish voices. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Nati Pressmann, a student at Queen's University and the founder of the Canadian Union of Jewish Students who explains why she felt the formation of the CUJS was more important than previously, and why this has been in the works even before the tragic events of October 7th.

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Beef Explained: Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:54:00 -0000

As police continue to investigate a shooting outside of Drake's $100-million mansion, many are questioning what connection (if any) it could have to the ongoing feud with LA rapper Kendrick Lamar. To get some answers, host Alex Pierson is joined by Howard Professor Tia Tyree who has studied rap feuds over the years, and can help explain why this current feud is so intense, and if more violence is expected to come.

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Should We Be Shipping Refugees Out of The City?

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:42:53 -0000

The city of Toronto has announced that it will be looking into "shipping" refugees from the city core to Vaughn when our shelters become more full...but is this really a good move...and how much will it cost taxpayers. To answer these questions and more, host Alex Pierson is joined by Toronto City Councillor Parthi Kandavel who helps to make sense of why the city is pushing for this.

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The Conflict Continues: Israel Moves Into Rafah

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:38:23 -0000

The Israel Defense Force has moved for a ground invasion of Rafah, driving hundreds of thousands out of the region, but we know that it has become increasingly difficult to see through this new fog of war. So to help make sense of what's actually happening, host Alex Pierson is joined by Dan O'Shea a retired Navy SEAL. He established and served as the Coordinator of the Hostage Working Group US Embassy. Dan helps to explain why Israel has taken this new offensive, what it could mean for the wider conflict and how Israel's allies are responding.

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Blacklocks Check: Ethics regarding Minister Randy Boissonnault just stinks

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:11:46 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal agencies from the Privy Council to the RCMP have used Chinese surveillance cameras banned in the U.S as a security risk, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault yesterday under heated questioning refused to say how much he has collected from and Alberta holding company while serving in Cabinet, room and board for illegal immigrants is costing an average $224 per day, new data shows. All this and more!

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Assassins Arrested For Killing Sikh Canadian Activist

Mon, 06 May 2024 16:52:22 -0000

After months of uncertainty, the RCMP recently arrested three suspects on a student visa for their participation of the assassination of Canadian-Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Stanton, the former executive manager in CSIS & current Director of the National Security Program at UofOttawa, who elaborates that this may not be the last arrests we see like this, and how serious foreign agents in Canada really is.

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Why Holocaust Remembrance Day Is More Important Than Ever

Mon, 06 May 2024 16:46:00 -0000

It's Yom HaShoah, or the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, and in light of still growing levels of anti-semitism in this country host Alex Pierson feels it's more important than almost any time in history. To help explain why this day is so important, Alex is joined by Marilyn Sinclair, the founder of Liberation75, a holocaust education organization who easily helps breakdown what's happening around the world, and why it's reminiscent of a time we promised would happen "Never again"

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Foreign Interference Report: What Was Answered And Remaining Questions

Mon, 06 May 2024 16:39:35 -0000

A report on foreign interference was released, but did it actually reveal anything? Did it answer why the Liberals chose not to warn MPs they were targeted? To help make sense of this dense and highly important report, host Alex Pierson is joined by the founder of "The Bureau" Sam Cooper, who's been following this situation since it was first reported on.

Sam helps dissect what was in the report, what it highlights and once again, what questions remain unanswered.

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Are More Canadians Buying Guns In Light Of Rising Crime?

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:43:00 -0000

A viral video from a recent Toronto Police Board meeting shows a citizen saying that members of his community are buying more guns than ever, but is this really the case? To get to the bottom of this, host Alex Pierson is joined by the VP of Public Relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, Tracy Wilson, who not only says this is actually happening, but that the CCFR is seeing record numbers of new PAL licenses and gun purchases.

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University Encampments And The Fear Of The "Lone Wolf"

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:39:05 -0000

As more and more post-secondary institutions are seeing protests and encampments increase, host Alex Pierson is joined by a former CSIS intelligence officer, Michel Juneau-Katsuya. Michel and Alex discuss the worries that come with these protests, and why Michel says the intelligence community is on the alert for what they consider the "lone wolf" which could bring these encampments to even more dangerous levels.

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Blacklock's Check-In: Freeland Hiking Debt Ceiling...Again

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:19:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter for his regular feature segment to explore the stories that may slip under the radar, but are extremely important to this country.

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Air Canada Caves To Critics Complaints

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:25:21 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by John Gradek, head of McGill University's aviation management program to talk about Air Canada suspending a new fee for seat selection only days after rolling it out. Why, well it looks like we complained enough, but is it going to make air travel any cheaper. Listen in to find out.

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Is It "Wack" To Get Expelled From The House of Commons?

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:15:59 -0000

In an exchange that is quickly becoming viral, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was expelled from the House of Commons the other day for referring the Prime Minister Trudeau as a "wacko"...but is that really unparliamentary language? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC and former Conservative MP to discuss how chaotic question period can get at times, and if this was really worth being expelled over.

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No Warning Of Spies!

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:11:06 -0000

It's come to light that many conservative and liberal MP's were targeted by Chinese-afiliated hackers, and the federal government chose not to warn them. But why? Host Alex Pierson calls for answers with one of the affected MPs, Garnett Genuis, MP for Sherwood Park & the shadow minister for International Development who also wants to know why he wasn't warned, and what else MPs weren't told.

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Hate Growing Within Post Secondary Institutions

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:07:06 -0000

As more and more universities and colleges deal with increasingly antisemitic protests, host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, President of Daisy Group, and former political strategist for Jean Chretien. They compare what we are seeing in the US to what's happening in Canada, and why certain schools are now doing what they can to keep them from spiralling out of control.

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Blacklocks Check: Friends in high places

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:13:12 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Parliament's Procurement Ombudsman testifies today on favouritism in federal contracting to McKinsey & Company, a consulting firm formerly led by a friend of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, customs offices warn of another ArriveCan-style fiasco with a Canada Border Services Agency plan to digitize $32 billion in yearly tariff collections, few young Canadians are enthusiastic about joining the army, navy or air force, says in-house research by the Department of National Defense. All this and more!

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Rogers has sold NHL rights to Amazon Prime

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:30:21 -0000

Starting in the fall if you want to watch Monday night hockey games, you'll only be able to watch by streaming. These are big moves from conventional sports broadcast coverage. What does this all mean and how will people react? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor in Sports Management at Brock University

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''Request to health Canada to amend the exemption of controlled drugs and substances act,'' British Columbia Premier David Eby says.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:17:20 -0000

British Columbia is going forward with the reversal of drugs and substances. Growing crime and drug use has taken over BC, with the highest overdose rates. Will Toronto follow through? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Use.

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The National Dental Plan Still Has Dentists Worried

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:14:22 -0000

The National Dental Plan that was announced by the Liberal government is set to roll out in about a month, but if that's the case why are Dentists all across this country still ringing alarm bells that this plan has A LOT of problems? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Dr. Jenny Doerksen, the President of the Alberta Dental Association to talk about why dentists all across Canada are still warning this deal is not great for them, and what it could mean for millions looking for a dentist

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''We're looking for benefited improvement.'' Marvin Alfred says as the Union voting in favour of strike vote

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:10:27 -0000

The union that represents thousands of TTC workers voted in favour of strike. The impact of this strike could paralyze Toronto. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Stuart Green, TTC Media Relations. What are the numbers at the table and what are we looking at as a whole?

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Ontario Is Banning Distractions In Schools, But Is It Enough?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:02:02 -0000

Ontario's Education Minister Stephen Lecce gave a rare Sunday announcement that his administration will be banning Vapes from all schools, and putting extreme limitations on cell phone use for all students. But many wonder if this will have the desired effect, and if it really goes far enough. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Paul Davis, Founder of the Social Network Safety to talk about why this move is a great start, but why more needs to be done if we truly wish to see positive changes.

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The Repo Men Are Coming, Do You Know Where Your Car Is?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:48:59 -0000

More and more Canadians are struggling to make car payments, and because of that repo men are busier than ever! Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kirk Robinson, Owner and Operator of Robinson Automotive about how serious this rise in repossessions is across Canada, and why you should NEVER miss a car or loan repayment.

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No=Go For Lifting Ban on Keffiyeh

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:27:34 -0000

In light of yet another vote in Queen's Park on the ongoing ban of the Keffiyeh, host Alex Pierson was joined by PC MPP for Nepean Lisa MacLeod, who was one of the PC voices against lifting the ban

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A Lawsuit Launched Against Toronto Metropolitan University Over Hate

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:18:47 -0000

In light of a recent lawsuit being launched against Toronto Metropolitian University by one of its students, host Alex Pierson is joined by David Rosenfeld, a partner in Koski Minsky's Class Action Department, and also represents the plaintiff, Nicole Szweras about why she felt she had to go through with this.

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Will We Ever Get A Good EV Deal In This Country?

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:13:50 -0000

After the announcement of a major Honda EV production plant being built in Ontario, many are questioning if this will actually be beneficial to Canadians. To address this and help make sense host Alex Pierson is joined by Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to ask the important question...did we really invest billions for a project without guarantees that the jobs would be for Canadians?

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Why We Likely Won't Get An Apology From Ford or Demkiw

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:09:59 -0000

We are still dealing with the blowback from the Umar Zameer trial ending in a not-guilty verdict. There are increased calls for Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw to apologize for comments made surrounding the trial. But will they?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Lorne Honickman, a lawyer and expert in defamation law on why the premier and the chief will likely never give a full, blunt apology, and what other legal hurdles could be coming down the pike.

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Putting Drake In His Place From Beyond the Grave

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:06:51 -0000

The estate of rapper Tupac Shakur sent a scathing cease-and-desist letter to Canadian rapper Drake, after 2pacs voice as cloned using AI and released in Drakes new song. Host Alex Pierson is joined by publicist and music commentator Eric Alper about why this legal scuffle could have major and lasting ramifications to the future of the entire music industry.

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Keffiyeh's In The Legislature: The Problem Persists

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:03:46 -0000

Independent MPP Sarah Jama refused to remove her Keffiyeh in Ontario's Legislative Assembly, leading to her being banned from participating. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Rahim Mohamed, a political columnist National Post, The Line, and the Calgary Herald on why MPP Jama is clearly making this a political issue, and why we shouldn't even humour it.

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US Bans Tiktok, Trudeau Dances Around The Question And Singh Wants back In

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:41:28 -0000

The US has just officially banned TikTok from being used in the country, and now many are wondering if Canada will follow suit. To help make sense of this, host Dani Stover is joined by David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security on why the US made this move, and why Canada continues to drag its feet on it.

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Without Knowing Our History, How Can We Expect The Youth To Be Any Better?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:38:02 -0000

A new study out of the Fraser Institute highlights that all students in Ontario between Kindergarten and grade 12 are not being taught enough history, especially Canadian history. To discuss how serious this is, host Alex Pierson is joined by James Cowan, a volunteer with the Canadian Institute for Historical Education about the importance of knowing one's history...and how this ignorance can be fueling the rise of hate in this country

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EV's For All, And Taxpayer Money For Honda

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:31:44 -0000

The federal and provincial governments announced a joint project to expand Honda EV production in Ontario...but who would this benefit...and is it actually good for the province? To answer this and more host Alex Pierson is joined by Aaron Wudrick, Director of domestic policy at Macdonald-Laurier Institute who can very simply lay it out...that no it really isn't.

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Is This A Good Time To Sell Your Cottage....Or A Better Time To Buy One?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:09:23 -0000

With the Capital Gains Tax having many worried, there has been a recent surge in listings in Ontario's cottage country as people are attempting to unload these properties before the tax comes into effect...but is that even a good idea? Could first-time homebuyers take advantage of this market? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ron Butler, a broker with Butler Mortgage to discuss why this surge has happened, and what this could mean for cottage country.

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Should We Be Worried About Mixed Frozen & Fresh Beef?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:05:38 -0000

A recent social media post of a grocery store in Ottawa is circulating showing a picture of a sign warning the beef is mixed "fresh and frozen beef"! Is that even healthy? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sylvain Charlebois, the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab as well as a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. As a respected authority in food safety and food issues at large, professor Charlebois breaks down why its not recommended to re-freeze thawed beef, and if this is something that's even safe for consumers.

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Are Carjacking Victims Being Targetted Multiple Times?!?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:59:42 -0000

Insurance companies are reporting anecdotal instances of victims of carjacking being targeted multiple times by thieves...and to address this issue host Alex Pierson is joined by Bryan Gast a former Ontario Provincial Police officer and the Vice-President of Investigative Services at Equite Association about how this could be affecting the cost of insurance...and what you can do to protect yourself

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How Important Are Plainclothes Police Officers To Solving Cases?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:19:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Dave Perry, a former Toronto Police Detective and founding chairman on Investigative Solutions Network. In light of Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw calling for an internal review of plainclothes police officer policies, Dave breaks down the inherent purpose to plainclothes and undercover officers and why some modernization isn't such a bad thing.

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Could Police Chief Myron Demkiw Calling For Review Reopen Hundreds of Closed Cases?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:15:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer who operates out of Toronto about Toronto Police CHief Myron Demkiw calling for an internal review of plainclothes officer policies, and what this could mean for the legal system at large.

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A New Tax Could Be Targetting The Middle Class

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:06:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jake Fuss, the director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute to talk about a new study that will effect many working families right across Canada, The Marginal Effective Tax Rate. Jake breaks down how those who earn between $30K - $60K could see a major tax hike coming their way...and what it could mean for their economic future

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Another Pass On Keffiyeh's in Queens Park

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:58:40 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Brian Lilley, the political columnist for the Toronto Sun about his recent article in the Sun talking about how the by-election in Milton is being dominated by Israel and Gaza and not on local issues like it should.

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Blacklocks Check: Chrystia Freeland Doesn't Have a TV?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:42:34 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss:

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday said it “would be just wrong for me to comment” on a Parliament Hill protest celebrating the October 7 killing and kidnapping of Jews in Israel including eight Canadians. A police investigation of the demonstration is underway.

Cabinet’s decriminalization of cocaine in British Columbia sets possession limits “too low” and doesn’t allow addicts to buy in bulk, says a federal report. Researchers advocated more generous possession limits from the current 2.5 grams.

Cabinet’s decision to defer a steep increase in capital gains taxes for two months was “surprising to say the least,” says Budget Officer Yves Giroux. MPs called the deferral a ploy for pre-election boosts in tax revenues.

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Could The Future Of EVs In Ontario Still Be Secure?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:47:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Greg Layson, the digital and mobile editor of Automotive News Canada about the exciting breaking news that Honda could be establishing new factories to push for more EV production in this province, making it one of the biggest in the province!

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Has Toronto Just Been Handing Out Multimillion-Dollar Contracts To One Bidder?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:19:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Catherine Swift, the president of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada. It has come to light that the city of Toronto has routinely given multimillion-dollar contracts out to a single bidder...highlighting that not only could some vendors be given special treatment but also that the city is not keeping a tight eye on its coffers.

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Umar Zameer Acquitted On All Charges...And Somehow Still Thankful to Canada

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:14:42 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the lawyer for Umar Zameer, Nader R. Hasan who is also a criminal and constitutional lawyer and Partner with Stockwoods LLP. After the jury fully acquitted Mr. Zameer of all charges, his lawyer Nader joins Alex to talk about why he believes the jury came to this verdict, and if there could be more legal action for Mr. Zameer in the near future.

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Trudeau Finally Denounces Protests...But Is It Enough?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:11:34 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the president and CEO of the Daisy Group as well as the former special advisor to Prime Minister Jean Chretien about Prime Minister Trudeau FINALLY denouncing the increasingly hate-filled anti-Israel protests...but was this enough...or just another case of far too little far too late?

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Boeing: A Tale Of Safety Concerns and Whistleblowing

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:04:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Robert A. Clifford, co-founded and Sr. Partner with Clifford Law Offices out of Chicago to talk about the Boeing whistleblower coming forward and saying that he believes that all 787 Dreamline planes need to be grounded ASAP due to security and safety concerns.

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A Capital Gains Tax Chases The Doctors Away

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:57:38 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by family and public health physician Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon about the recently announced Capital Gains Tax and how it will not only target the wealthiest in this country, but also the most essential like doctors, lawyers and even auto mechanics. Find out who this will touch, and how serious it can be.

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Could Renters Be Forced To Pay The CRA If Their Landlord Is A Non-Resident?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:48:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Davelle Morrison, a broker with Bosley Real Estate Ltd to help explain a little-known law for tenants of a non-resident landlord. Not only can it be difficult for Tenants to deal with a landlord who's mainly not in the Country...but could end up costing thousands of dollars and a massive headache. Listen in to learn what this law is, because ignorance of this law will not be accepted by the courts.

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Blacklocks Check: Kristian Firth shamed. A historical, sweetheart deal and a member of the bar!

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:14:21 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Millionaire ArriveCan supplier Kristian Firth yesterday named name of federal managers he met over meals and drinks to discuss lucrative contracts, Cabinet has '' a lot of details that we need to work out'' in it latest housing plan, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said yesterday. All this and more!

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''90,000 of pure gold was recovered,'' Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich speaks on the Pearson Heist

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:48:28 -0000

''This investigation has had a tremendous amount of resources devoted in order to identify the people involved in it.'' One year ago, you heard about the gold heist bust! Host Alex Pierson speaks with Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton.

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''Trudeau hid his family fortune in a trust fund,'' Capital Gains Announcement in budget

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:43:35 -0000

We didn't get the wealth tax but we did get the capital gains boosted up in the budget announcement. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business.

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Pearson Heist; ''Container of gold was loaded into the suspects truck.''

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:37:51 -0000

Today marks one year of the Pearson Airport gold heist. Numerous levels of policing are on this and 9 people were arrested, 3 warrants are active and 65 guns were seized. This is the 6th largest gold heist in Canadian history but the biggest in this country. All of these accused are on bail. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Hank Insigna, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist and Former Police Inspector.

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Safety in AI systems; Protecting victims of ''deep fake porn''

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:29:42 -0000

Is there any urgency to protect victims of AI? The Federal Government announced 50 million dollars in the AI safety institute as a part of the budget. We have to protect the victims of ''deep fake porn'' in Canada. London, UK is doing it but why can't we? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mohit

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''Please take the win,'' Melanie Joly telling Israel to walk away

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:00:32 -0000

We are waiting for Israel's response to Iran's missile attack, Joly tells Israel to ''take the win.'' This is an organization that causes major risk to Iranian people and it's also a national security risk in Canada. They're a terror organization. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kaveh Shahrooz, Lawyer and Toronto-based Human Rights Activists

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Nakba Day; A controversial day added to the school board calendar

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:48:42 -0000

Peel District School Board is calling for celebration of Nakba Day. Peel says they value diversity in communities but Nakba day is celebrating the eradication of Israel. Stephen Lecce says that schools need to ''get back to basics.'' How did this start? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun.

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Blacklocks Check: Cabinet's ''safe supply'' drug policy is prompting public disorder

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:15:38 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Cabinet's ''safe supply'' drug policy is prompting public disorder, a Liberal MP yesterday told the Commons health committee, Rideau Hall yesterday had no comment after Governor General Mary Simon Personally hosted a conference in support of a bill before Parliament, C-63 An Act To Enact The Online Harms Act, a third of dairy farmers received direct subsidies under a 2017 trade pact, says a Department of Agriculture audit. All this and more!

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Big plans for Black Bull Tavern! Good news; Queen street historic pub not shutting down for good

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:35:33 -0000

Let the legacy live one! New owner buys Queen street's Black Bull Tavern, a historic part of Toronto that was set to close for good just a few weeks ago. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mitch MacDougall, director operations for the Score Pub Group.

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Tesla to layoff 10% of its Global work force because of slow sales

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:30:44 -0000

How stable is green energy? Tesla is set to layoff 10% of its Global work force because of slow sales. Id we want to convince people to buy these cars and to go green, what do we need to do? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, digital and mobile editor of automotive news Canada.

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''I never read the David Morrison memo to my recollection,'' David Vigneault says he made numerous warnings

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:25:47 -0000

Who said what and when? That part of the inquiry is over but now we wait for the reports. David Vigneault is credible with what he says, ''this is something I have said a number of times in public and private and I can say in confidence this is something that has been conveyed to the Prime Minister.'' Host Alex Pierson speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow, Synopsis/Partner, Charles Burton and Associates.

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''We will continue to work to stabilize the situation,'' EU President speaking on Iran targeting Israel

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:18:14 -0000

''We will continue to work to stabilize the situation,'' EU President speaking on Iran targeting Israel. It's a historic time and WWIII is trending online. Never thought we'd see the day. What will happen next? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Goldberg, former director for Countering Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction. When or will Israel respond to this?

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What's the cost of compassion? Study finds massive rise in drug deaths

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:12:08 -0000

What's the cost of compassion? There's been a massive rise in drug deaths because we have normalized opioids and made it easier for people to get them. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, director of the Canadian Centre for responsible drug policy. The opioid crisis is crippling and we need a solution.

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Car jacking headlines; thirteen, sixteen and eleven year old caught in Brampton

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:25:58 -0000

Peel Police commenting on the latest car jacking headline; sixteen, thirteen and eleven year old. What are these kids doing? Given the violence and escalation of crime, do we need to be doing something different? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chizner, nomination candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in Oakville East & Former Police Officer.

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Countries top court says it won't bother to hear documents of Paul Bernadro

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:18:59 -0000

Back in 2023, a court ruled that Bernardo's privacy matters more so the request to hear documents were denied. This decision came to be after Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium facility. Our hearts go out to the French and Mahaffy families. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Danson, Trial and Appellate Lawyer for Danson Recht LLP (Lawyer and legal counsel for the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy)

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''I didn't read the memo,'' Trudeau testifying at the inquiry

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:10:02 -0000

''I didn't get the memo.'' CSIS briefed the Prime Minister's office 34 times between 2018 and 2022. There's been clear evidence of Chinese Interference but Trudeau does not see this as a concern. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President/CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk, former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism

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''From the very beginning we knew things we needed to know about,'' PM's Chinese Interference inquiry testimony

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:43:00 -0000

''We suddenly had access to a sophisticated and excellent national security apparatus so from the very beginning we knew there were things we needed to know about.'' Justin Trudeau testifies to Chinese Interference Inquiry. Guest host Stephanie Smyth speaks with Stephen Ledrew, Past President of the Liberal Party of Canada, lawyer, and host of the Youtube Channel ''The LeDrew Three-Minute Interview.''

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''People are on the streets so let's do something.'' Will we ever find a solution to housing?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:31:47 -0000

Encampments are more than doubling in the city since March. It's a stressful and sad issue. Guest host Stephanie Smyth speaks with Lorraine Lam, an outreach worker with Shelter and Housing Justice Network.

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Passing of OJ Simpson; Succumbed to his battle with cancer

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:25:48 -0000

The passing of OJ Simpson was announced today. Simpson passed away from prostate cancer in Las Vegas. As we remember, what are you left with? Guest host Stephanie Smyth chats with Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor in Sports Management at Brock University.

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Bank of Canada announced to keep their key lending rate at 5%

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:46:17 -0000

The Bank of Canada has decided to keep the key overnight lending rate at 5%. It'll continue to watch signs of slowing inflation. Guest host Stephanie Smyth is joined by Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Inflation is not at the targeted 2%

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''They really bully you and pressure you into that decision.'' The effects of Bill 7 in LTC homes.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:42:22 -0000

''They just wanted to get him out...that's how we felt.'' $400 hospital fine and people refuse to pay. Bill 7 is a law that was passed in the Fall of 2022 by Doug Ford in an effort to open up much needed hospital space. Patients who are discharged from hospitals but need a long term care bed and don't have one yet. Guest host Stephanie Smyth is joined by Laura Tamblynn Watts, President and CEO of CanAge. How often are we seeing this happen?

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''I look forward to taking questions next week'', PM Trudeau testifies to foreign interference today

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:31:54 -0000

''I look forward to taking questions next week.'' Justin Trudeau is set to testify when it comes to Chinese Interference today. The ultimate question is, who will he be throwing under the bus? Guest host Stephanie Smyth is joined by Stephen Ledrew, past president of the Liberal Party of Canada, lawyer, and host of the Youtube channel ''The LeDrew Three-Minute Interview.''

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''Councilors can do what they want, it's their right,'' Mayor Olivia Chow responds to letter.

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:17:26 -0000

Mayor Olivia Chow finally responds to the letter 6 councils signed off on. ''Councilors can do what they want, it's their right.'' Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of Toronto Police Association.

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Blacklocks Check: The walls are caving in; Katie Telford testifies today on Chinese Interference

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:11:00 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Chinese Interference. Katie Telford will be testifying today. ''CSIS saying 34 times between 2018 and 2022, they were briefed.'' The walls are caving in. This isn't a political problem, this is a felony. You can't intimated voters to win an election. This was done for the Liberal Party. They always knew.

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Citizen's advocacy group calls for resignation of two city councillors from Toronto Police Services Board

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:52:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dana McKiel, Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization, about why his group is calling for the immediate resignations of two city councillors from the Toronto Police Services Board.

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'Where is the Mayor?': Six councillors sign letter questioning police handling of protests in Toronto

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:07:34 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York, about the letter signed by six of his council colleagues regarding Torontonian's freedom of assembly and police handling of protesters. It was just a week ago when Councillor Bradford called for 'safety zones' around places of worship due to the rise in antisemitism.

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Ford delays start of electric vehicle production at Oakville, Ont. plant

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:51:42 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Mobile and Digital Editor of Auto News Canada, about why Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., by two years.

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Is declaring a state of emergency ahead of the solar eclipse unlawful?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:41:57 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation, about why declaring a state of emergency for the upcoming solar eclipse is an unnecessary invocation of the act.

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Blacklocks Check: ''The Government doesn't seem to care,'' Kenny Chiu testified at China inquiry

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:13:32 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the China inquiry, Senior Liberal Party managers attended MP Han Dong's 2019 nomination meeting deemed a target of Chinese agents, according to documents released yesterday by the Commission on Foreign Interference. ''Party brass from Ottawa were at the nomination vote,'' one eye witness said in sworn statement.''

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IDF strike which killed 7 aid workers in Gaza leads to calls for Israel to be held accountable

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:48:57 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dan O’Shea, former Navy SEAL commander who served as the coordinator for the hostage working group at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad now Senior Advisor with Stony Lonesome Group, about the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including Canadian-American Jacob Flickinger. How does a mistake like this happen?

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Tesla waives $16K fee allowing drivers to use self-driving feature, experts warn against using it

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:50:28 -0000

Alex Pierson peaks with Sam Abuelsamid, Principal at Guidehouse Analytics and expert in EV’s and autonomous vehicles.

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Foreign interference inquiry: What did we learn from Toronto MP Han Dong's testimony?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:35:32 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Margaret McCuaig Johnston, a former senior government official who worked on China issues and now Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, about what we've learned from the public inquiry into foreign interference.

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Can we get back to a place of civility and kindness in Canada?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:37:13 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Art Eggleton, former mayor of Toronto (1980 to 1991), about his joint letter with other former politicians, academics, religious leaders and advocates, calling on Canadian political leaders to address the rise of incivility.

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Blacklocks Check:''We have nothing to do with Chinese Interference''; Han Dong is testifying

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:45:04 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Chinese interference. Federal investigators waited years to look into allegations a 2021 Liberal candidate benefited from in thousands of undisclosed donations from friends of China, records show. This is the week the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and other senior officials are set to testify over a two week period. Federal election monitors never caught any Chinese agents despite numerous tips but instead spent four years prosecuting Rebel News Network for improper signage, the China inquiry was told. All this and more!

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'It's not rocket science': Upcoming Solar Eclipse not as dangerous as portrayed

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:14:06 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Pierre Chastenay, astronomer and professor at the University of Quebec in Montreal, about the hysteria around the upcoming Solar Eclipse.

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Canadians waste approx. 1.3 meals a day - how can we get consumers to change?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:11:13 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Josh Domingues, Founder of Flashfood, a mobile marketplace that connects surplus food from grocery stores directly to its community at great prices.

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Pierson & Poilievre Speak Carbon Tax

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:27:00 -0000

Alex Pierson spoke with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, about the new carbon tax. Is this the right thing to do, or should we axe it?

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Ontario’s top doctor calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:24:39 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Founder and Director of Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, about Ontario’s top doctor recommending Ontario decriminalize simple possession of unregulated drugs for personal use and make safer supply accessible to reduce the number of people in the province dying from preventable opioid overdoses each year.

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Solar eclipse: State of emergency declared in Niagara Region

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:08:52 -0000

Alex Piersons peaks with Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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Toronto police make arrests during weekend protest, draw criticism from demonstrators

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:04:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about Pro-Palestinian groups alleging Toronto Police officers are enforcing rules selectively at organized protests after seven people were arrested and at least three charged during a demonstration on Saturday.

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'It's just getting worse': Security companies offering neighbourhood patrols to combat auto theft

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:10:56 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Doyle, vice president of Operations and Investigations for Corporate Protection & Investigation Services.

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Introducing... Crime Beat | Out of the dark

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’s worst fear.

www.calgarycrimestoppers.org - reference case # 06274598

https://newsroom.calgary.ca/sexual-assault-case-from-2006-has-new-lead/

Contact:

Instagram: @nancy.hixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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'This isn't going to do anything': 4 Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & TikTok

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:56:28 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Davis, Online Safety and Social Media Educator, about four of Ontario's largest school boards $4 billion lawsuit against major social media companies, alleging their products have rewired how children think, behave and learn and that educators and schools have been left to “manage the fallout.”

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Blacklocks Check: Trudeau says ''Premiers are misleading''

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:14:22 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the carbon tax. Justin Trudeau calls premiers ''misleading,'' Cabinet must cancel a planned 23 percent increase in the carbon tax, Chinese emigres yesterday pleaded with China inquiry to counter harassment campaigns targeting dissidents in Canada, a committee majority passed MP Chong's motion that it ''undertake a study of the matters revealed in the Winnipeg lab documents with the border concerns they represent in relation to Canada's national security as well as the obstacle encountered in obtaining these documents.'' All this and more!

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4 Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:51 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Rachel Chernos Lin, TDSB Chair, about why the TDSB and three other of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok.

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Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:29:17 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto, about the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of a 'renters bill of rights' and what that means for those wanting to get in the housing market.

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Hamilton’s Horwath to use ‘strong mayor powers’ to develop housing over Stoney Creek parking lots

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:48:21 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Hamilton, Ontario Mayor Andrea Horwath.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties raided amid sex trafficking allegations

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:53:05 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Kelli Williams, Co-host of Beyond the Blinds, a pop culture podcast that deep dives into Hollywood’s seedy underbelly, about what was revealed in the Diddy Court Docs.

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'The worst sound is silence': What happens when a ship goes dark?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:42:59 -0000

Alex Pireson speaks with Sal Mercogliano, Maritime historian with Campbell University and former merchant mariner and host of ‘What's Going On With Shipping?’ on YouTube, about a cargo ship that lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. Six people are missing and presumed dead. But what happens onboard the ship when everything goes dark?

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Ford government tables most expensive budget in Ontario’s history

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:10:30 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ontario's Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, about the Ford government's most expensive budget in Ontario's history, with a $214.5 billion spending package that runs a deeper-than-expected deficit this year amid economic uncertainty.

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Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know so far

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:53:13 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ed Norris, former police commissioner in Baltimore, former commander of Maryland State Police, now hosts the morning show on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore.

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UN security council demand for a ceasefire rejected by Hamas - where does this leave Israel?

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:48:09 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Goldberg, Senior Adviser at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

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1 year since tragic death of 16-year-old Gabriel Magalhaes at Keele Station - is the TTC any safer?

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:38:16 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Shelagh Pizey-Allen, executive director of transit advocacy group TTCRiders, about TTC safety - if there's been improvements since the tragic death of 16-year-old Gabriel Magalhaes. On March 26, 2023, Magalhaes was heading home after spending time at the Eaton Centre with friends when he was fatally stabbed at a subway station in what Toronto police have said was an “unprovoked” attack.

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Blacklocks Check: China inquiry opens public investigation tomorrow

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:08:33 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the China inquiry opening tomorrow for a public investigation from Elections Canada officers who downplayed complaints of meddling by foreign agents, MP Barrett said Parliament must find out who tipped off GC Strategies to sole-sourced contracts and approved payments of lucrative commissions despite irregularities like missing invoices. All this and more!

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Baltimore bridge collapse: How this will impact the auto industry

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:27:34 -0000

A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap in a few places and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were initially searching for at least seven people. This tragic situation will not only impact the lives of many, but also the economy. This port handles imports and exports for major automakers and will have a huge impact on the industry. Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association.

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PPSN: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:31:17 -0000

To take a look into the recent protests in Toronto Alex Pierson had a chat with Shimon Fogel, CEI of The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

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Is Canada's maple syrup reserve at risk?

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:29:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ray Bonenberg of Mapleside Sugar Bush near Pembroke, Ontario and former president of the International Maple Syrup Institute.

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Moscow attack: US, Canada had warned Russia of imminent terrorism risk prior to shooting

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:41:02 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst.

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Condos used to be a great option for first-time homebuyers to get into the market - how that's changing

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:33:33 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brendon Cowans, VP of Business Development and Sales Representative at Property.ca

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Pierre Poilievre joins Alex Pierson for a conversation of all things Canadians are concerned about

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:42:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party, to discuss the carbon tax debate, housing, car thefts in Canada and inflation. All this and more!

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''Fight the denial.'' Tons of misinformation when it comes to October 7th tragic events

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:13:01 -0000

There is a lot of denial and ''fog of war.'' There's a volunteer first responder group from Israel and their plan is to meet with Ottawa officials and share what they saw when Hamas massacred up to 1,400 people. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Irene Nurith Cohn, Volunteer with ZAKA, a national, non-governmental emergency victim recovery organization in Israel.

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Car thefts drop around 38% in Brampton; A pilot project seeing success

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:42:04 -0000

Brampton is seeing positive results from the auto theft reduction pilot. Car thefts have dropped around 38% in areas. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton.

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Blacklocks Check: ''I have been told the Government is corrupt,'' Liberal MP compares Canada to Afghanistan

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:17:19 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Cabinet spending more money collecting an equity tax on vacant, foreign-owned property than it raises in tax revenue, records show, it's ''fairly common'' for federal employees to moonlight as contractors, says a former Department of National Defense employee who worked as ArriveCan supplier, Canadians who think Ottawa's corrupt should ''take a look at Afghanistan,'' the parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs says.

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Meet Toronto's modern-day Barbie Girl

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:56:48 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Léah Fugère, a Toronto woman who’s turned her apartment into a Barbie dreamhouse.

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'I'm taking time': MP Anthony Housefather reflecting on future with Liberals after Middle East motion

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:46:49 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mont Royal in Montreal, about his future with the Liberal Party.

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'It's not right': Hamilton theatre postpones Jewish film festival due to security concerns

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:55:13 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Gustavo Rymberg, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Hamilton, about Playhouse Cinema postponing the Hamilton Jewish Federation due to 'security concerns'.

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'Where are the politicians?': Why police are not to blame for rise in carjackings

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:38:28 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Calvin Chrustie, senior partner with the security and intelligence advisory firm Critical Risk Team, who 32 years with the RCMP in the intelligence and investigational world of transnational national organized crime, specializing in kidnaps, extortion, money laundering, and other forms of ‘crimes in action’

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Blacklocks Check: "Our cell phone bills are getting cheaper"

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss our cell phone bills. Apparently, they are getting cheaper! That’s what we are supposed to believe according to the CEO of Rogers who, along with other telecom bosses, were called to testify at a house of commons committee to explain why the prices are going up. All this and more!

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Ontario woman seeks justice in brutal slaying of pet emu, worries for family’s safety

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:56:43 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Shannon McCarrell, Fisherville, Ontario woman whose pet emu McTavish was killed overnight.

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Canada's inflation rate down but what does that mean for interest rates?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:46:11 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, to break down the latest inflation numbers.

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'Congestion ruins our chances': Stretch of Gardiner Expressway reducing to 2 lanes in both directions for 3 years

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:32:09 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Giles Gherson, President and CEO of Toronto Region Board of Trade, about the cost of construction has on Toronto's downtown recovery.

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Where is Princess Kate? Retracted Royal picture fuels speculation, conspiracy theories

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:57:48 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Terry Flynn, Graduate Director and Associate Professor, Master of Communications Management at McMaster University, about Buckingham Palace's PR failure.

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GED test ending March 31st - adults to face barriers trying to get high school diploma

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:37:57 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Barbara McFater, CEO of Pathway to Possibilities, an adult education and employment site that offers GED preparation. The GED is a certificate of high school equivalency available to those over 18 who have not completed four years of secondary education.

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City of Vaughan to crack down on protests outside places of worship

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:37:14 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca about taking steps to crack down on where protests and demonstrations are being held in his community.

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'Ecological trainwreck': Canada's wild boar population booming, posing new threats to U.S.

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:44:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ryan Brook, Saskatchewan agriculture and BioResources professor and wild pig expert, about how Canada's wild boar population poses a threat to our U.S. neighbours.

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Haiti's lack of governance has been an issue since 2016 - can a new government take control?

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:39:11 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Gilles Rivard, former Ambassador of Canada to Haiti.

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'What message does this send?': Canada's foreign affairs minister, MP facing backlash after meeting with Palestinian President

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:27:52 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Bercovici, former Ambassador of Canada to Israel, about foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly and MP Ya'ara Saks, meeting and posing for a photo with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

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Blacklocks Check: What a performance Kristian Firth gave in the house committee yesterday.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:31:27 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss a lead in ArriveCan. A supplier yesterday acknowledged, and he had a business partner become a millionaire under lucrative federal contracts, the Insolvent Saltwire Network newspaper chain, largest in Atlantic Canada, pocketed taxpayer subsidies while failing to pay its taxes, court records show. All this and more!

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MLA Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, claiming antisemitism, ‘double standard’

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:05:23 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Selina Robinson, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Former B.C. minister of post-secondary education, who recently resigned from the B.C. NDP caucus.

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''Empathy has it's limits,'' Doc's Leather feels the impact of ''harm reduction.''

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:23:12 -0000

''Everyday, we have somebody in coming to steal.'' Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Doc Von Litchenberg, owner of Doc's Leather about the impacts of safe supply and harm reduction at his business. Businesses are trying to keep their lights on and to make ends meet. Nobody feels safe.

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Two music losses yesterday; Eric Carmen & Karl Wallinger

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:34:39 -0000

A very sad day for the music industry with the loss of Eric Carmen and Karl Wallinger. Host, Alex Pierson speaks Eric Alper, music publicist. The two reflect on the great memories and songs from these legends.

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Haiti in crisis: How to regain control in a country taken over by gangs

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:37:48 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Mackay, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of National Defence, and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, about how to get control of a collapsed country under gang-rule.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Canada is now a world leader of stolen cars abroad''

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:15:36 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss organized crime in Canadian Ports, says an RCMP report, Canada's chief bank inspector, yesterday issued a directive ordering bankers to begin assessing mortgage holders at risk of default ''effective immediately,'' Canadian medicare is so bad people consider it frightening, says in-house research by the Department of Health. All this and more!

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''Leave beer alone, eh?'' Trudeau government is reversing course.

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:11:07 -0000

The Trudeau government is reversing course when it comes to placing tax on beer. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Kelly Higginson, President of Restaurants Canada.

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''Today, I'm announcing that Canada's funding for UNRWA will resume.'' Our government takes a U-Turn

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:06:09 -0000

Today, I'm announcing that Canada's funding for UNRWA will resume.'' The latest allegations are that staff was involved in the October 7th massacre. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Dalia Al Aqidi, Senior Fellow Centre for security policy Washington, Counter extremism expert and a current congressional candidate running against IIhan Omar.

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A massive Community Living shortfall; 4,000 people STILL on the waitlist

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:58:45 -0000

This 75-year-old organization is facing a massive problem. How is it that Community Living is in so much trouble? 4,000 people are on the waitlist. What could be the solution? Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Susan Silma, sister of Robert who waited 36 years to get into the supportive living program.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Arrive-scam'' promotes public cynicism

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:19:04 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Liberal MP Iqra Khalid (Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont.) yesterday told the Commons public accounts committee, Interest rates are high enough, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's current deficit will be 16 percent higher than forecast, the Budget Office says. All this and more!

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'What happened?': Nashville plane crash kills 5 Canadians

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:27:03 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Doiron, pilot and president of Doiron Aviation Consulting, about the single-engine plane that crashed alongside a highway west of downtown Nashville on Monday.

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Toronto removing pre-amalgamation symbols, honouring city's commitment to 'truth, justice and reconciliation'

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:14:58 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with James Cowan, life-long Toronto resident with a passion for history, and volunteer with the Canadian Institute for Historical Education.

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Luka Magnotta transfer was flagged twice to then-minister’s office: CSC

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:35:37 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Frank Caputo, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. Associate Shadow Minister of Justice & Attorney General.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Made rent more expensive.'' Government stopped the first time home buyers program

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:16:58 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Liberal and New Democrat MP's yesterday by a 6 to 4 vote blocked and ethics committee probe of why cabinet concealed a report into Chinese securty breaches at the National Microbiology Laboratory, Corporate landlords have ''made rent more expensive,'' a federal auditors are investigating millions in payments through a Crown bank, Export Development Canada, to manage a pandemic relief program. All this and more!

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One of the biggest lies out there, ''Israeli Women were not the victims of rapes & violence

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:37:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Professor and distinguished global advocate for women's rights, and she can speak to the horrific acts of sexual and gender-based violence inflicted by Hamas on October 7th.

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Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection, plans restructuring

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:53:54 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and author ‘RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19’, about the Body Shop Canada closing 33 of its stores and halting its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

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'Doomed from the start': First-time homebuyer incentive program ending

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:08:46 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with mortgage broker Run Butler about Canada’s housing agency ending the first-time homebuyer incentive program. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the deadline for new or updated submissions to the program is midnight eastern time on March 21.

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Toronto city councillors to study Hamilton's anti-renoviction bylaw

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:45:09 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Varun Sriskanda, Member of the board of directors for the small ownership landlords of Ontario and Real Estate law expert.

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Toronto artist, community come together to make boring street pole into LEGO masterpiece

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:33:17 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Martin Reis, a Toronto-based multi-media artist behind the LEGO-pole project in Harbord Village.

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Blacklocks Check: Mark Holland gets ''chewed'' alive. Who hires these people?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:08:51 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg and all the security risks, Treasury Board President Anita Anand yesterday said ArriveCan contracts ''did not cross my desk'' when she was Minister of Public Works responsible for federal contracting, the Freedom Convoy posed a ''risk of serous violence''that justified emergency measures, says Attorney General Arif Virani. All this and more!

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Burger joint Wendy's going to experiment with 'dynamic pricing' in 2025 - how will consumers react?

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:46:44 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with David Soberman, Professor of Marketing and the Canadian National Chair of Strategic Marketing with the Rotman School of Management, about Wendy's preparing to test 'dynamic pricing' in 2025 - this is when the price of a product fluctuates according to demand - like we've seen with Uber prices in rush hour or when there's transit outages.

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'Not parking against people': Hamilton council backs down on affordable housing build after local businesses speak up

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:34:32 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Daniel Trombetta, Local business owner, about what led to Hamilton city council's decision to reject a plan to build 67 new affordable units on two city-owned parking lots.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Where's the beef?''

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:26:12 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Canadian Human Rights Commission faces international naming and shaming after mistreating Black employees, Conservative MP Kelly McCauley (Edmonton West) has obtained a rare House order compelling two reluctant ArriveCan witnesses to testify or to be taken into custody.

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'Nothing is going to change': Liberals introduce Online Harms Bill aimed at protecting children

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:56:28 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with online safety and social media educator Paul Davis about the Liberals online harms bill, which proposes sweeping reforms focused on protecting children online - but will it work?

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New polling finds Ontarians think they're really good at driving - but are they?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:53:13 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer at Pollara, about new polling that found Ontarians are VERY confident in their driving abilities. However, data from the OPP say driving in the province has only gotten more dangerous.

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PM Trudeau says online harms bill is about protecting kids - but will it harp down on freedom of expression?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:40:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto, about the long-promised online harms legislation, which the Liberals say is focused on primarily protecting children on the internet and not focused on restricting expression.

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NDP and Liberals come to an agreement on pharmacare - but is it sustainable?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:36:37 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Kristen Watt, Pharmacist and owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy in Southampton, Ontario, about her concerns with the pharmacare deal.

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More are turning to TikTok for news content as papers shut down, newsrooms get cut - but is it a legitimate source for news?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:51:46 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Nicole Blanchett, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Journalism and a former producer with CityTV.

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A second asylum seeker has died after waiting hours for shelter space in Peel Region - what needs to change?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:28:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Kizito Musabimana, executive director of the Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre, about the tragic passing of another African migrant seeking shelter in Peel Region. Ms. Delphina Ngigi was a refugee claimant and widow with four children, who are back home in Kenya.

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Ford government to give Ontario universities, colleges funding boost - but what do we get for our investment?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:20:51 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. David Haskell, associate professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and a social scientist, Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy.

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City councillor won't take family on transit following viral TikTok warning about safety on TTC

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:52:01 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Karen Stintz, former city councillor and Chair of the TTC, about safety concerns on the TTC.

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Lynx Air to cease operations Monday, files for creditor protection

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:40:51 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Duncan Dee, former chief operating officer at Air Canada, about how Lynx Air says its final flights will take place on Sunday as the company files for creditor protection, less than two years after the low-cost airline took to the skies.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Breach of trust by Governed officials,'' ArriveCan scandal continues

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:16:24 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss the Department of Public Works has ''sufficient suspicion'' of wrongdoing in ArriveCan contracting, a manager testified yesterday, Cabinet is shelving a long-threatened bill to regulate truth and disinformation on the internet, Housing Minister Sean Fraser has launched national fundraising but yesterday would not comment on whether he is campaigning to lead the Liberal Party. All this and more!

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Two random shootings in Jane & Driftwood leaving residents on edge

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:54:25 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Marcell Wilson, a former street gang member and co-founder of the non-profit One By One Movement, about two random shootings leaving residents in Toronto's Jane & Driftwood area on edge.

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Is Canada's military ready to respond should it be called upon?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada, expert on security and defence and author of 'Security. Cooperation. Governance,' about Canada's lack of defence spending.

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Conservatives eye subpoena threat for firm in ArriveCan controversy

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:09:16 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Barrett, MP for Leeds - Grenville - Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, and Conservative ethics critic, about the ongoing ArriveCAN scandal.

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Uncovering UNWRA: When did the agency lose its way?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:57:01 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Hillel Neurer, an international human rights lawyer and Executive Director of United Nations Watch.

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Why isn't the government meeting with child care operators to help the $10-a-day program succeed?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:54:16 -0000

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'Stop the emotion of hate': Canadian woman disinvited from speaking at event due to past Israeli military service

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:46:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Leah Goldstein, Canadian and 1st woman to win a grueling 3,000-mile bike race across the United States, about being disinvited as a speaker at the Ottawa International Women's day event due to serving with the Israel Defense Forces three decades ago.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Where is this phantom 10 dollar daycare?''

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:13:53 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland by cabinet order has granted herself authority to increase federal borrowing this fiscal year to a record $517 billion, the Commons government operations committee has ordered a ten-year audit of all federal payments to a contractor implicated in ArriveCan irregularities. All this and more!

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Inflation slowed sharply to 2.9% in January thanks to gas prices

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:56:59 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Moshe Lander, Economist with Concordia University, about how the annual rate of inflation across the country eased half a percentage point in January thanks largely to lower gas prices, according to Statistics Canada.

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Canadians are relocating to Alberta - what's behind the movement?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:27:01 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Nadine Faule, a realtor who specializes in helping clients relocate to Calgary.

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Do diversity workshops reduce prejudice? One researcher finds they make increase it

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:53:21 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Mike Ramsay, Trustee with the Waterloo Region District School Board, who’s worked on government DEI initiatives.

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Alexei Navalny, fierce Putin critic and jailed opposition leader, has died.

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:48:49 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, about Alexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Navalny died in prison Friday, according to international media reports citing Russian prison officials. Navalny's allies decried his December prison transfer to the Arctic Circle as yet another attempt to force him into silence.

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Blacklocks Check: Who recieved a quarter of a billion dollars to do no work?

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:13:09 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal departments suspending all work with an Ontario contractor implicated in ArriveCan irregularities, the Government Leader in the Senate said yesterday, Canada Border Services Agency President can't account for the disappearance of federal documents used in sweetheart contracting under the $59.5 million ArriveCan program. All this and more!

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Loblaws goes after Toronto-based artist for his 'Roblaw$' t-shirts

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:51:28 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Christopher Lambe, Toronto-based artist behind parody shirts targeting large corporations, including Loblaws.

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Mayor Chow, City Council approve Toronto police $20M budget increase

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:38:50 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw following City Council approving Toronto Police's $20-million boost for its 2024 operating budget.

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'I lost it': Quebec father considering legal action against teacher who listed his son's artwork for sale

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:37:19 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Joel DeBellefeuille, Quebec father whose son’s artwork was listed for sale online by his teacher.

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''My car was shaking, sputtering and within 15 mins, it died.'' Fuel diluted with water

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:06:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Laci Frazier, a Guelph woman, who filled her car up at a Guelph gas station only to find out the gas had been diluted with water. A class action lawsuit could be in the works. How prevalent is this?

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Blacklocks Check: Sweetheart agreements with Arrivecan

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:01:36 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Arrivecan. MP's will issue subpoenas compelling committee from reluctant Arrivecan witness, the commons yesterday by a 173 to 150 vote demanded cabinet revise current record immigration quotas within 100 days, Catherine Tait, $497,000-a year CEO of the CBC, ran up more than $119,000 in expenses at the same time the network complained of ''immense pressure'' on its finances. All this and more!

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Why this doctor says Alberta's right to prohibit transgender procedures for children

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:50:37 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with endocrinologist Dr. Roy Eappen about Alberta moving to prohibit transgender procedures for children.

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Is Taylor Swift behind the boost in NFL viewership?

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:41:28 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Eric Smallwood, President of Apex Marketing Group, Inc., about the 'Taylor Swift Effect' on NFL ratings.

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'I'm in the dark': antisemitic graffiti found in TDSB school, parents not notified

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:00:05 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Carly Cohen, a Toronto parent whose daughter discovered antisemitic graffiti in her school's bathroom in December. Cohen's concerned with the rise in hate in TDSB schools and the school board's new policy that doesn't notify parents when hate happens.

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Government records show ArriveCAN execs got $340,000 in bonuses

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:41:29 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) about how federal health executives responsible for the ArriveCAN app received $340,000 in bonuses.

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Blacklocks Check: ''Scary secret report,'' Arrive can controversy

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:22:41 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to speak about only a third of Canadians rate news media trustworthy and balanced, says in-house CRTC research, federal program to let hundreds of Gazans into Canada has no expanded to thousands, Immigration Minister Marc Miller told reporters yesterday, Cabinet should suspend the carbon tax on farmers, food processors and retailers, the Commons agriculture committee was told.

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'It's getting worse': Former Belleville mayor on drug crisis after rash of overdoses

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:35:15 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Mitch Panciuk, former mayor of Belleville, Ontario.

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Gina Carano sues Disney over ‘Mandalorian’ firing, with Elon Musk’s help

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:26:11 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with lawyer Lorne Honickman about actor and former MMA fighter Gina Carano suing the Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm over her 2021 firing from The Mandalorian with support from Elon Musk and the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Conservative Leader Poilievre wants X-rays to curb auto theft

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:57:16 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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Blacklocks Check: Mediocre & an expensive Government

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:10:11 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss a federal homeless relief program that paid millions to consultants, documents show, the Department of Foreign Affairs reprimanded 56 employees for wrongdoing last year, according to new records, Cabinet is rejecting an all-party demand for more public accounting of Governor General Mary Simon's expenses, and China inquiry documents confirm by ex-Conservative MP Kenny Chiu (Steveston-Richmond East, B.C) that he was likely targeted by Communist Party agents in the 2021 campaign.

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'It's a sellers market': Greater Toronto housing market tightens as home sales surge 37% in January

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:06:10 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Frank Leo, Broker, Frank Leo and Associates, about how Greater Toronto home sales soared 37 per cent last month compared with the same month a year ago as lower borrowing costs associated with fixed-rate mortgages lured some buyers back to the market.

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StatCan report finds more than 15% of immigrants have left Canada within 20 years - but why?

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:50:25 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Cassandra Fultz, Founder and Senior Consultant at Doherty-Fultz Immigration, about more than 15 per cent of immigrants who came to Canada from 1982 to 2017 ended up leaving the country within 20 years of their admission, according to a new study from Statistics Canada.

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2018 World Junior investigation: Why charges of sexual assault can no longer be swept under the rug

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:33:09 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Jennifer Walinga, Rower, Olympian, Researcher on Culture and Leadership Through Sport and Professor at Royal Roads University, about the culture change needed at Hockey Canada.

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'Hard to get out': Parts of Cape Breton under state of emergency, 100+ cm of snow possible

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:09:54 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Monika Dutt, a family physician and Cape Breton resident, about having to hunker down as a powerful winter storm covers Nova Scotia.

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Toronto police to make “very difficult choices” following city budget reveal

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:24:30 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw following the unveiling of Mayor Chow's version of the 2024 city budget.

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Jurors in coroner’s inquest into death of Sammy Yatim issue 63 recommendations

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:14:11 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist and Former Toronto Police Inspector, about how jurors in a coroner’s inquest into the death of a teen shot by a Toronto police officer more than a decade ago issued dozens of recommendations in an effort to prevent similar deaths in the future.

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'I'll be fighting all the way': Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveils budget and city tax increase

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:52:14 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Stephen Holyday, City Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre, about Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiling her version of the city’s 2024 budget, shaving one per cent off the proposed tax increase and appearing to end speculation she could forge ahead with blaming further tax increases on the federal government.

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What you need to know about 'riskier mortgages' being offered by the major banks

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:09:01 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with mortgage broker Ron Butler about concerns with fixed-payment variable mortgages.

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Toronto District School Board votes to cancel classes on day of solar eclipse

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:28:30 -0000

Guest host Anthony speaks with Dr. Elaina Hyde, Physics and Astronomy Professor at York University and director of the Allan Eye Carswell Observatory, about the TDSB approving a staff recommendation of changing the date of an upcoming PA day to coincide with a rare solar eclipse set to rise above parts of Canada.

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Head of CBC tells committee executives doesn't get “so-called bonuses” but isn’t ruling out “incentive pay

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:33:21 -0000

Guest hosts Anthony Furey and Ana Bailao speak with Jeffrey Dvorkin, Author, "Trusting the News in a Digital Age" former head of the journalism program at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and former CBC Radio executive, about the head of CBC not ruling out executive bonuses - despite announcing 800 job cuts to address financial strains.

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Feds invest $121M to combat auto theft and gun violence in Ontario - will money solve the issue?

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:13:03 -0000

Guest hosts Anthony Furey and Ana Bailao speak with Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, about how cracking down on auto theft starts performing more screenings on shopping containers at Canadian ports of entry, where stolen cars are often transported from to be sold in other countries.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:18:00 -0000

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it suspected Chinese agents used WeChat to meddle in the 2021 federal campaign but didn’t act since the media platform wouldn’t take questions. WeChat is owned by a Shenzhen conglomerate. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter joins guest host Anthony Furey.

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Canada "not ready" to expand MAiD for mental health: minister

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:51:35 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Alistair MacGregor, B.C. NDP MP and one of the vice-chairs of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying, about the expected expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to people whose sole condition is mental illness has been put on hold, following a joint parliamentary committee report found fundamental issues have not been resolved.

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Minister to make announcement amidst Pickering Nuclear Power Station future questions

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:55:52 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, about the province's plans for refurbishing the Pickering nuclear plant.

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Six ServiceOntario outlets to move into Staples on Feb. 1, three more later this year

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:51:52 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, about the province announcing that six ServiceOntario locations will be moving into Staples Canada retail stores starting Thursday.

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Canadian music icon Joni Mitchell to make Grammy Awards performance debut

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:50:16 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Eric Alper, music publicist and commentator, about Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell making her Grammy Awards performance debut February 4th.

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'We're definitely not ready for it': Psychiatrist calling for a pause, revisit of MAID policy

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:39:19 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Sonu Gaind, head of the psychiatry department at Sunnybrook Hospital, about the need for revisiting the expansion of medical assistance in dying to include mental illness.

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'We're asking for answers': GTA teacher's aide lost her job following sexual assault claims - judge found the allegations to be 'untrue'

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:10:09 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Ashley Jansen, a former teacher’s aide in the GTA, who was accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student - about having her life thrown upside down - even though the allegations weren't true. Alan Richter, lawyer representing Mrs. Jansen, also joins the conversation.

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Has the legal cannabis market reached its peak?

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:39:18 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Bradley Poulos, Expert in cannabis business, lecturer in entrepreneurship at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University and author of the Small Business Operators Manual.

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What's driving the increase in cancer cases for those under 50?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:57:30 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Shady Ashamalla, surgical oncologist and colorectal surgeon at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, about an alarming trend in younger people getting diagnosed with cancer.

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India now included in Canada's probe into election interference

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:50:41 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst, about Canada including India in it's probe into election interference.

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Ontario preparing ‘back to basics’ curriculum for kindergarten - including coding

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:37:15 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Charlotte Nurse, Director of Programs at the not-for-profit, Canada Learning Code, about the province extending their “back to basics” curriculum push to kindergarten.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:58:54 -0000

Federal auditors are summoned today to a hearing of the Commons public accounts committee regarding the costly ArriveCan program. MPs by a 173 to 149 vote ordered a special audit of ArriveCan after learning sweetheart contracts paid millions to sole-sourced suppliers. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter joins guest host Anthony Furey.

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Deadline for expanding medical assistance in dying to include mental illness approaching - but who's behind MAiD?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:43:00 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Shawn Whatley, practicing physician and past President of the Ontario Medical Association and author of “When Politics Comes Before Patients: Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing", about whether Canada is ready to expand medical assistance in dying (MAiD), despite a looming deadline. The federal government is weighing whether to expand MAiD to people whose sole reason for seeking the procedure is a mental disorder. But who makes up the group lobbying for the expansion?

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London police will address media Feb. 5th regarding five 2018 World Juniors connected to alleged sexual assault - why the wait?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:40:26 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist and Former Toronto Police Inspector, about the five members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors hockey team that have been told to surrender to police and are set to face charges in relation to an alleged group sexual assault in London, Ont. Police say they'll address the media about the investigation on February 5th - why does the public have to wait that long for answers?

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What is a 'forever mortgage' and how can you avoid getting stuck with one?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:54:21 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, about Canada's financial regulator warning that fixed-payment variable mortgages could leave homeowners with a 'forever mortgage'.

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Numerous freaky airline headlines lately, including missing bolts from wings, nose wheels falling off - what's going on?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:54:51 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Duncan Dee, former Chief Operating Officer for Air Canada.

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Use of Emergencies Act during Freedom Convoy protest violated Charter rights - what happens next?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:51:35 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Christine van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation. The case was brought forward by the Canadian Constitution Foundation along with other groups and individuals.

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How safe are our schools? North York parents raise concerns

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:39:06 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Weidong Pei, TDSB Trustee for Ward 12, Willowdale, about safety concerns he's hearing from parents.

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Dry January is drawing to a close but wait, just as you return to drinking you learn the price of beer is set to rise!

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:38:29 -0000

The problem is there may be a lot of extra tax coming in the spring. A federal beer tax hike kicks in April 1. This is a Canadian catastrophe. CJ Hélie, President of Beer Canada joins guest host Anthony Furey to explain what would this mean to those that are craving that first beer after a dry month.

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Canada Post selling off parts of its business - is it enough to save it?

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:40:37 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, who’s been researching Canada Post’s decline.

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Is it time the province created regulatory framework for short-term rentals?

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:28:19 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Shelby Ch'ng, Thunder Bay city councillor, about the need for more regulatory framework around short-term rentals. Councillor Ch'ng has been lobbying the province to do so to help municipalities get a better handle on short-term rentals.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Tuesday, January 23th, 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:26:00 -0000

Canadians are resigned to unhappy experiences with their internet service provider, says in-house CRTC research. Relatively few switched companies since they considered all services to be equally mediocre, wrote researchers. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter joins guest host Anthony Furey to explain why internet users are hopeless and more stories from Canada's current affairs.

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'Playing chicken with the taxpayer's money': Torontonians speak out against proposed city budget

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:45:10 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Dana McKiel of The Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization, about city budget consultations and why residents don't want to see cuts to the police budget.

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Controversial drug site opens its doors to concerned neighbours - is this just to revamp their image?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:52:57 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Derek Finkle, journalist who lives across the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, a supervised consumption site that's been plagued with issues.

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TTC board can stop the renaming of Dundas stations - but will they?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:44:45 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Jennifer Dundas, former reporter on a mission to set the record straight regarding her distant relative, Henry Dundas.

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Netanyahu rejects US, Canada push for Palestinian state after Gaza conflict

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:43:35 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Bercovici, Former Ambassador of Canada to Israel, about why a two-state solution is a non-starter.

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Toronto man who dedicated his life to helping homeless killed in rooming house fire

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:38:03 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mark Richardson, pro-bono technical lead for data-visualization and analytics on for HousingNowTO.com, a civic tech project where volunteers work to develop robust tools to improve citizen engagement around civic challenges like affordable-housing development and rapid housing solutions.

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Report from U.S. think tank finds Canada a 'safe haven' for transnational crime including money laundering

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:33:02 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada, expert on security & defence and author of 'Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada'.

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Tim Horton's location in Oshawa closes for in-person dining due to safety concerns - what's going on?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:39:19 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with John Gray, Oshawa City Councillor for Ward 5, about a Tim Horton's in his ward that has closed to in-person dining due to ongoing safety concerns with drug use and violence.

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Blacklocks Check: A federal consultant who boasted to clients that he had a secret contact in Chrystia Freeland’s office yesterday testified he made it all up

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:45:15 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss,

1) The Commons ethics committee yesterday by a 7 to 3 vote rejected Opposition requests for internal emails regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest 84 k sun holiday

2)A federal consultant who boasted to clients that he had a secret contact in Chrystia Freeland’s office yesterday testified he made it all up.

3) The husband of Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) must repay pandemic relief cheques improperly claimed under the CERB program. \

4) A Canadian Armed Forces program to recruit immigrants has seen only 77 applicants successfully enlist to date, says a briefing note for Defence Minister Bill Blair.

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CEBA repayment deadline is here: Will this Toronto business bounce back?

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:48:38 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Krishna Gaudel, owner of The Namaste Brewery and Masala Guys, about having to repay his CEBA loan (an interest-free loan given out by the federal government during the pandemic) and how it'll impact his business.

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Why naturopaths in B.C. are lobbying the government for the right to prescribe 'safer supply'

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:25:16 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, columnist with National Post, about naturopaths in British Columbia lobbying the government for the right to prescribe 'safer supply' drugs along with traditional addiction medications such as methadone and Suboxone.

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'We're going to bring fun back': How Toronto's trying to make nightlife cool again

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:51:06 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Ainslie, Toronto Councillor for Scarborough Guildwood and the city’s official ‘night economy champion’, about the city hosting a first-of-its-kind townhall meeting for residents and businesses to weigh in on new rules surrounding late-night establishments.

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Ford government failed to meet its own housing targets in 2023 - What's the holdup?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:13:35 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, about how the Ontario government failed to meet its own housing target in 2023, putting the province further behind in its goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031.

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Blacklocks Check; Human rights atrocities in the green supply chain

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:17:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Prime Minister's vacation and why it wasn't ethical, the controversy about the ArriveCan app and their contracts, and why all the cries for Yemen? And what's going on with climate change?

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Grocery giant Loblaws pushing Ford government to change cannabis retail rules

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:51:01 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brad Poulos, Expert in cannabis business, lecturer in entrepreneurship at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University and author of 'The Small Business Operators Manual'.

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'This can't be a shakedown': Liberal MP speaks out against Mayor Chow blaming feds for budget shortfalls

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:35:31 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Yvan Baker, Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre, about his concerns with Toronto mayor Olivia Chow blaming the federal government for its budget shortfalls. Mayor Chow and Toronto's budget chief warned that if the Trudeau government doesn’t cough up an extra $250 million to help the city with housing, homelessness and refugees by Jan. 26, that residents will face an additional 6% tax hike on their property taxes, totaling 16.5 per cent.

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'We're going very strong': Why the DVD market is here to stay

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:25:11 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brendan Whelton, film producer and manager at Bay Street Video at Bay and Bloor in Toronto.

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Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Suicide: New book explores hardship, the path forward for parents dealing with teens with mental health struggles

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:49:01 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Coulter, senior advisor with the ‘How Are You Feeling’ program and author of his recently published book, ‘Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Suicide’. Chris lost his 14-year-old daughter Maddie to suicide in 2015.

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One on one with Toronto's Police Chief: demonstrations on Avenue Road bridge are no more

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:42:19 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw about the growing tensions in the city over a pro-Palestinian demonstration held several times on the Avenue Road bridge over Highway 401. The police force said Thursday that demonstrations would no longer be allowed on the bridge and people would be “arrested if necessary.”

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Blacklocks Check; Biggest telecom takeover

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:47:59 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet's ''safe supply'' drug policy has had minimal impacts despite costing more than $820 million, says a health development report, a majority of Canadians, 81 percent nationwide, had some type of prescription drug insurance typically through work, new Statistics Canada shows, and groceries are so expensive Canada's poverty rate is expected to rise this spring. All this and more!

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B.C. parents won't be notified if their kids prescribed 'safe' supply

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:43:57 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with National Post columnist Adam Zivo about his latest research into safe supply.

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'Officers are frustrated': Police needed more support following coffee delivery to protesters

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:55:12 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the blowback officers faced for delivering coffee to pro-Palestinian protesters.

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'Here we go again': United finds loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9s after Alaska Airlines incident

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:29:20 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bob Clifford, lawyer and partner at Clifford law offices - Mr. Clifford represents the families killed on Boeing Max flights.

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Blacklocks Check; Giving the benefit of the doubt into foreign interference

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:10:49 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) will be a target of Communist Chinese agents ''for her entire life,'' the CRTC yesterday dismissed a request from MP's that it ban state-run Chinese propaganda from its approved distribution list of cable and satellite programming in Canada, the Bank of Canada has quietly taken steps to control a ''digital Canadian dollar'' despite public claims it has no interest of cable and satellite programming in Canada.

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'We're not going to relent': Lawyer on Canadian universities facing class action lawsuits for failing to protect Jewish students

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:38:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Sandra Zisckind, managing partner at Diamond and Diamond, about McMaster University and its student union facing a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit over alleged antisemitism on campus.

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Blacklocks Check; ''Ask ourselves what we did to fight climate change''

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:04:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Finance Minister Chystia Freeland billed thousands for limousines and taxis in Toronto despite claims she relied on her climate-friendly bicycle and public transit, Canada continues to pay million in foreign aid to China records show, Canadians don't need cabinet's help in safely using the internet, says in-house Privy Council research. All this and more!

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Who's signing up to be a mall cop given the increase in theft & armed robberies?

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:08:59 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Nayomie Spence-Lees, National Client Services Manager for Blackbird Security.

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Guelph reporter allegedly detained, camera seized while on scene of fatal collision

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:04:02 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Vivian, Senior Reporter and Assistant Editor at Guelph Today.

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Would you open up your home to a total stranger?

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:50:18 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dean DiPietro, London, Ontario man who opened up his family's home to a man experiencing homelessness.

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Blacklocks Check; 2023 year end wrap up!

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:39:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about a Toronto developer Toni Varone, a longtime Liberal Donor and organizer with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2013 leadership campaign, yesterday was named a senator, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault used misleading data and inaccurate generalizations in defending cabinet's electric car mandate. All this and more!

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This 80-year-old is still working and doesn't know when he'll be able to retire - and he's not alone

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:27:29 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bill VanGorder, chief education and advocacy officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

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Why is the Canadian government handing over money to China for Chinese-made EVs?

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:55:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

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Is the the Christmas fruit cake still a thing? This baker says traditional dessert is thriving

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:39:42 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with John Stam, co-owner of Nick the Dutch baker in Notre-Dame, New Brunswick.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre drawing huge support from young Indigenous voters - will this hurt PM Trudeau?

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:36:55 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Laewetz, policy analyst and strategist at Warshield.

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Canada has blown way past immigration numbers that were already breaking records. - is the system working?

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:32:39 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mikal Skuterud, Professor of Economics at the University of Waterloo and Director of the Canadian Labour Economics Forum and fellow and resident at the C.D. Howe Institute.

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Why this urban planner says it's time Toronto allows businesses to operate in laneways

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:25:45 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Blair Scorgie, a partner at Sajecki Planning and Urban Planner.

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Canada to require all new cars be zero emissions by 2035 - will 'range anxiety' still be a concern?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:28:52 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ken Bokor, Producer and host of the EV Revolution Show on YouTube.

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Blacklocks Check; Canada faces ''increased perceptions of corruption''

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:15:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Canadian National Railway that lost millions and suffered ''irreparable harm'' due to anti-Israel protests on its freight lines, more than a third of Canadians say they lack confidence in the youth criminal justice system, Canada faces ''increased perceptions of corruption.'' All this and more!

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What's happened to policing? Why aren't officers making arrests when protesters utter threats?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:49:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Andy Brooke, a retired RCMP officer, about an exchange between a demonstrator and another person during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of fashion retailer Zara at Toronto's Eaton Centre. In a video shared online, a few Toronto police officers can be seen standing nearby. One of the protesters can be heard saying 'I'll put you six feet deep' but wasn't arrested - why not?

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A Year in Review with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:27:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, about a range of issues, including the federal government's announcement of requiring all new vehicles be zero emissions by 2035 - will Poilievre keep that mandate in place? Have a listen.

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RCMP arrest Ottawa youth in alleged terror plot targeting Jewish community

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:44:16 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst and author of ‘The Threat From Within: Recognizing Al Qaeda-Inspired Radicalization and Terrorism in the West' about the RCMP charging an Ottawa youth with terrorism for allegedly plotting an attack against the Jewish community.

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Ottawa set to announce that new cars must be zero emissions by 2035

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:27:37 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Kingston, president and CEO of Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, about the expected announcement from the federal government that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035. Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world pushing for electrification.

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“I’ll put you six feet deep": Why aren't Toronto police arresting protesters uttering threats?

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:58:35 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Two thirds of Toronto youth are behind violent carjackings - why?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:58:52 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, Former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service officer and gang prevention expert.

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Is new home construction grinding to a halt in Ontario?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:55:50 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with mortgage broker Ron Butler about new home construction in Ontario coming to a halt.

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Blacklocks Check; Twitter ''influencers'' getting paid by Department of Health

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:27:04 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about middle class Canadians being disappointed with the cabinet's ''Strong Middle Class'' budget, says in-house Privy Council research, the Department of Health had paid Twitter 'influencers'' more than $680,000 since 2021, records show, whistleblowers are asking MP's to publicly release hundreds of pages of documents detailing insider dealing at a taxpayer-funding foundation. All this and more!

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UN General Assembly overwhelming supports a ceasefire in Gaza - but will Israel agree to one?

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:24:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Yaron Deckel, Regional Director to Canada of the Jewish Agency, now based in Toronto. Yaron was also a longtime journalist in Israel.

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Canada votes in favour of ceasefire in Gaza at United Nations

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:11:05 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bob Rae, Representative of Canada to the United Nations, about Canada voting in favour of a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that calls for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza and the immediate release of all hostages.

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New Dental plan program comes with a massive price tag, but will this help?

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:14:59 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lori Gallant, owner of Smile 4 Me Dental Hygiene in Pickering about the Governments new dental plan announcement.

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Why are members of the LGBTQ+ community supporting Hamas - the terror regime that would be the first to kill them?

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:01:15 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jonathan Elkhoury, an Israeli Lebanese Christian leader in Israel’s LGBTQ+ community, offering a unique viewpoint on the issues facing his community in the Middle East - including Gaza and West Bank - and his experience as a refugee from Lebanon in Israel, and how Israel accepted him with open arms.

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Blacklocks Check-In: A billion tax dollars for refugees; Canadians are losing patience

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:08:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Liberal MP Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.), first Black Speaker of the Commons, is now the first Speaker since Confederation to be summoned for cross-examination by MP's, free hotel rooms and meals for refugee applicants and illegal immigrants cost $769 million this year, says the Department of Immigration. All this and more!

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Liberals to revive ‘war-time housing’ blueprints in bid to speed up builds

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:32 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Moffatt, Founding director of PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute, about the federal government reviving a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation program to provide standardized housing blueprints to builders, nearly 80 years after it was first brought in.

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Will beer be sold in Ontario convenience stores? Craft brewers sure hope so

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:58:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adin Wener, co-founder and head of sales at Henderson Brewery.

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''What's up with the traffic in Toronto?'' Adelaide Street West being temporarily shut down

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:28:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Giles Gherson, President and CEO Toronto Region Board of Trade.

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Details of new federal dental insurance plan coming, sources say

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:54:45 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Brock Nicolucci, President of the Ontario Dental Association, about details of a new federal dental insurance plan being unveiled today that will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents. Government officials say the new program will be phased in slowly over 2024.

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Calgary Mayor will not participate in annual menorah lighting citing event’s ‘political intentions’

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:30:49 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Rahim Mohamed, a political columnist based in Calgary.

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''Merry Swiftmas everyone'' Illinois man decorates his home with only Taylor Swift decorations

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:33:18 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Scott, Illinois man who decorated his home with only Taylor Swift decorations.

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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; It's a Canadian thing!

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:29:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Craig Baird, host of Canadian history Ehx podcast about the history of Rudolph. The classic movie is Canadian made!

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UN report gives Canada 'C' grade for flight safety oversight

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:11:57 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Duncan Dee, Former Air Canada chief operating officer, responsible for the safety system at Air Canada.

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Warnings are front and center; will interference affect our election?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:06:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, Senior Parliament Reporter for the Globe and Mail about the warnings we've been given with interference. We need to get our cyber securities on track. How will this affect our election?

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Food prices set to rise in 2024, report says. How much more will Canadians spend on groceries?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:34:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal of Shantalla, McGill Center for the Convergence of Health and Economics, about the annual food price report and how Canadians are reducing how much they spend on groceries, either by reducing the quantity or quality of food they purchase.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Do we need a task force to protect religious freedoms; is this where we are in 2023?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:12:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet must establish a federal task force to protect religious freedoms, the Commons justice committee yesterday wrote in a report to Parliament, Cabinet has no plan to solve the housing crisis, the CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said yesterday. All this and more!

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Is the carbon tax an election issue? This farmer thinks so - it's costing him $173K this year alone

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:36:49 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Medeiros, co-owner of Carleton Mushroom Farms in south Ottawa, about the financial impact the carbon tax has on his business - and how those costs trickle down to the consumer.

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Report: Canadian waitlist deaths at 5-year high

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:52:21 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org, about the number of Canadians dying on health care waiting lists for surgery or diagnostic scans is at a five-year high, according to new research from Second Street.

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Promises to Hazel McCallion; Bonnie Crombie had to take a stand

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:38:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, was special assistant to Jean Chretien, and currently CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications frim, about the major wedge when it comes to Peel Region. What does Bonnie Crombie do now?

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''71% of Canadians want to prioritize money on healthcare'' Does the government even care?

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:14:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of Second Street dot org, about the number of Canadians dying on health care waiting lists for surgeries and diagnostics

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Breaking up Peel Region could result in a shortage of paramedics.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:59:50 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown about how the dismantling of Peel Region could leave that whole area with a shortage of paramedics.

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'Holding on as long as I can': Meet Queen Street's last vendor

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:52:54 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Sheryl Genser, who’s dubbed herself the last vendor on Queen Street.

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Uber files legal challenge against Toronto driver cap in escalating battle

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:51:24 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Giles Gherson, President and CEO of Toronto Region Board of Trade, about ridesharing giant Uber asking an Ontario court to throw out a bylaw that capped the number of its drivers allowed to operate in Toronto.

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Puppy Mills; What's taking so long to get legislation?

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:45:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Camille Labchuk, Lawyer, Executive Director of Animal Rights Justice.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Greg Fergus' apologizes; it goes horribly wrong

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:12:12 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Greg Fergus facing censure with only nine weeks on the job since he admitted to participating in a Liberal Party function in a breach of a rule that he remains impartial while holding the $287,400 - a year speakership, Independent MP Han Dong says allegations have made him ''the face of Chinese interference'' in federal elections. All this and more!

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'I want to fight for myself, other girls': U.S. high schooler accused of using AI to create nude images of classmates

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:53:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dorota Mani, a New Jersey woman and mother to 14-year-old Francesca who fell victim to deepfake images. Dorota's daughter has created a website and set up a charity aiming to help AI victims. Learn more here.

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'Law falls flat': Ontario government takes aim at puppy mills in new legislation

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:20:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Camille Labchuk, lawyer and executive director of Animal Rights Justice, about Ontario introducing new rules that will supposedly crack down on large and unethical dog breeding operations.

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''Investors own more than 50% of Toronto's condos'' Driving up housing costs

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:22:19 -0000

There are nothing but uncertainties in real estate and in the condo market. Investors own more than 50% of Toronto's condo's, which drive up costs. Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Pasalis, president of real estate brokerage Realosophy.

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New survey finds many Canadians have difficulty trusting media - why?

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:48:44 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, Author of "Trusting the News in a Digital Age" former journalism director at the University of Toronto-Scarborough.

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COP28 climate summit: What are leaders saying about nuclear power?

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:44:49 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy.

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Chiefs of Ontario asks for judicial review of carbon price regime

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:58:43 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Abram Benedict, Grand Chief for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, a Haudenosaunee community located on the Canada-U.S. border, about why Canada needs to fix what they call a “discriminatory” carbon price system.

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Anti-Israel protesters flood Peel District School Board meeting - where does it end?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:34:33 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Noah Shack, Vice President of Countering Antisemitism & Hate at UJA Federation.

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'Hope you can live with the silence': Former harm reduction worker speaks out on safe injection gone wrong

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:06:35 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tara, a former staff member at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre and Derek Finkle, an independent journalist who lives beside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre.

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How will Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre provide relief for Canadians?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:19:26 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre about a number of issues - including GDP numbers, concerns of high food costs ahead of the holiday season and bail reform.

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The passing of Shane MacGowan of The Pogues

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:35:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Alper, freelance music publicist and lifelong musicaholic about the passing of Shane MacGowan.

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Toronto man reunites with his niece, siblings and mother after 51-days of captivity

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:57:57 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Aharon Brodutch, Toronto man whose family was held hostage by Hamas.

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Ontario unveils new legislation that would make it easier for victims of crime to sue their offenders for emotional distress

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:50:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with criminal defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger about new legislation that would make it easier for victims of crime to sue their offenders for emotional distress,.

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Canada rolls out new 988 suicide crisis helpline. Here’s how it works

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:30:02 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Allison Crawford, Chief Medical Officer of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline and a psychiatrist at CAMH.

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''So called Chinese police stations'' Admitting there's a problem is a good first step

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:14:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Commons committee yesterday acknowledged the Chinese Communist Party operated ''police service stations'' in Canada, the House Affairs committee yesterday rejected an investigation of Liberal Party records concerning Independent MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, Ont), Parliament must protect Canadian Jews from hatemongers, Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet said yesterday. All this and more!

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U.S. indictment on alleged Sikh assassination plot makes link to Nijjar murder

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:13:38 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst, about an Indian national facing murder-for-hire charges in a case of what American law enforcement are calling an attempt “to assassinate a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil,” with an alleged connection to an employee of the Indian government.

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Canada’s economy keeps its head above ‘recession waters’ — for now

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:49:19 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, about the latest GDP numbers and how it impacts you.

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'You can smell the hate': What it's like to be an Israeli soldier in Gaza

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:24:00 -0000

640 Toronto host Alex Pierson speaks with Noy Leyb, Canadian man, NYC tech company owner, who returned to Israel to fight against Hamas in Gaza. Visit Noy's Instagram to learn more. Click here to donate to Noy's unit - your contributions will go directly to his unit for combat gear.

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'An accidental win': Canada comes to deal with Google on Online News Act

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:58:03 -0000

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'Learning loss is real': New report highlights education gap is not closing, but continuing

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:46:33 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute and adjunct professor of education at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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New polling finds 67% of Canadians say taking in 500K permanent residents a year too high

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:42:04 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Eddie Sheppard, Vice President of Abacus Data, about new polling that suggests shifting attitudes on Canada's immigration policy.

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IDF looking into Hamas claim that 10-month old hostage Kfir and 2 family members dead

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:08:09 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Lt. Col Peter Lerner, an Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson for the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and whether there's any truth to Hamas claims of the Bibas family (10-month old Kfir, 4-year-old Ariel and their mother Shiri) are dead.

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Fire breaks out at encampment near Fort York National Historic site - how can we prevent fires at these sites?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:33:37 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jim Jessop, Deputy Fire Chief for Toronto Fire.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Liberal MP'S opposed public disclosure on electric auto battery manufacturers

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:50:21 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Liberal MP's on the Commons government operations committee yesterday opposed to public disclosure of federal contracts with electric auto battery manufacturers, the government should provide a home to every person who cannot work, says Housing Minister Sean Fraser, and Attorney General Arif Virani has rejected a standalone registry of foreign agents despite repeated appeals by MP's from all parties. All this and more!

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Do parents have the right to know if hateful incidents take place at their child's school?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:49:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rachel Cooper, elected co-chair of the parent council at Toronto’s McMurrich Junior Public School.

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Warning to parents after suicide of B.C. boy linked to sextortion

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:35:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd, the BC teen who took her own life after years of cyberbullying and sextortion by a man from the Netherlands. Learn more via Amanda Todd Legacy Society

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"Important time for humanity": Decisions needed now to empower our future with AI

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:31:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University.

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Can the conflict of war affect you in the work place?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:53:47 -0000

How do you make things work when people you work with have opposite views about the war with Israel and Hamas? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Howard Levitt, Employment Lawyer and Partner at Levitt Sheikh.

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Hunger Report: Ontario food bank usage up 38% from year previous

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:48:32 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario, about the 2023 Hunger Report.

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Breaking down Toronto's new deal with the province, including uploading the DVP, Gardiner and Ontario Place

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:42:13 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Do Gazans need a ceasefire - or to be freed from Hamas altogether?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:37:52 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bassem Eid, a Jerusalem-based political analyst, leading Palestinian human rights activist, and expert commentator in Arab and Palestinian affairs, who founded the Jerusalem-based Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group.

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'Where will residents go?': City of Toronto to begin removal of Kensington Market encampment

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:54:12 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Andrew Neelands, long-time volunteer with St. Stephen’s in the Fields Church in Kensington Market.

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'Politics aside': Why this Toronto Rabbi feels it's important to unite with Muslim community in condemning hate

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:52:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Rabbi Shaanan Scherer, who teaches at a local Jewish school that has recently been the subject of two bomb threats.

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Government's pushing EVs - but no idea how much it'll cost Canadians on their power bills

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:35:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org

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Liberal & Conservative MPs travel to Israel in sign of solidarity

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:31:58 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader.

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Israel & Hamas come to ceasefire deal that will see release of hostages - Will Hamas abide?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:31:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan O’Shea, a former Navy SEAL commander who served as the coordinator for the hostage working group at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Strategic Advisor at Stony Lonesome Group.

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''They knew the whole time'' Stellantis contract remains scandalous

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:41:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the subsides for the Stellantis plant, the Commons trade committee yesterday urged cabinet to review its 2022 equity taxon vacant foreign-owned products, electric vehicle subsides to date will cost taxpayers up to $50 billion and counting including debt financing charges, says a Budget Office report. All this and more!

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How this Ontario city is meeting and serving residents living in encampments

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:30:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chantelle McDonald, Director of Services for London Cares and Greg Nash, Director at London Intercommunity Health Centre, about how London, Ontario, is helping its residents living in encampments.

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Canada's inflation rate fell - what does the mean for food prices?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:47:58 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Policy and Distribution and director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

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Canada’s Michael Spavor blames fellow prisoner for China arrest, report alleges

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:49:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michel Juneau Katsuya, a former chief of Asia-Pacific for CSIS.

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"It makes no sense": Taxpayer-subsidized Stellantis battery plant potentially importing international workers

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:34:04 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Masse, NDP MP for Windsor West, Critic of Innovation, Science and Industry; Auto Strategy.

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'We cannot accept hate': Why it's important Muslim leaders condemn Hamas

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:51:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Raheel Raza, Member of Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism.

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Is the government's Greener Homes Grant program coming to an end?

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:56:49 -0000

Host Alex Pieron speaks with Brent Kopperson, executive director of Durham's Windfall Ecology Centre.

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Is Canada (and the West) indirectly funding Hamas?

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:37:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Avi Benlolo, Founding Chairman & CEO, The Abraham Global Peace Initiative.

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She's the daughter of Holocaust survivors - and she won't bow down to protesters

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:15:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vera Fischer, daughter of Holocaust survivors. Vera's local Starbucks was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti.

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'More people will die if nothing changes': Asylum seeker found dead in the cold due to lack of shelter space

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:42:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pastor Eddie Jjumba of Dominion International Church on Shepherd Ave in Toronto. Pastor Eddie’s church has sheltered hundreds of refugees since July 17th

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Are plastic bags coming back? Federal Court overturns Ottawa’s single-use plastic ban

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:39:04 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Cal Lakhan, a research scientist with the faculty of environmental and urban change at York University.

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'It was harrowing': Aviation enthusiast catches rocky landing of Air Canada flight at Pearson International

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:49:08 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Yaneff, Creator/Host for Wake Turbulence Aviation , YouTube channel that does live streams from Toronto’s Pearson airport.

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'Blood on your hands': Jewish group calling on leaders to bring the temperature down after Toronto Starbucks vandalized with hate graffiti

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:42:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Levitt, President-CEO Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, about waking up to his local Starbucks covered in hate graffiti.

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What to expect from Trudeau, Biden's meeting with China's President Xi at APEC summit

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:28:41 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing.

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''Who awarded ludacris contracts for Arrivecan?'

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:26:54 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Department of Health yesterday would not comment on its continued concealment of what taxpayers were charged for Pfizer vaccines, dozens of whistleblowers cited instances of unethical federal contracting in the past year. All this and more!

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Why is Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' going viral on TikTok?

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:25:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad.

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Music festival, interactive events headline Hamilton’s Grey Cup Festival week

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:58:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism and Events for Tourism Hamilton.

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Why one of Toronto's oldest strip clubs could be protected with heritage recognition

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:54:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Bateman, manager of the plaques program at Heritage Toronto, an arms-length city agency and a registered charity.

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Trudeau calls for ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel amid ongoing offensive in Gaza

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:38:45 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Bercovici, Former Canadian ambassador to Israel.

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'I'm not going to shut up': Why this Toronto woman is wears a yellow star

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:36:44 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Olga Goldberg, a Toronto woman and member of the Jewish community, about why it's important to her to speak out against antisemitism.

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Is Toronto a lonely place? New report paints bleak picture of the Big Smoke

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:11:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sharon Avery, CEO of the Toronto Foundation, about the charitable organization's 2023 report, 'Toronto Vital Signs: The Power of Us".

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Holy smoke: How much does Toronto spend on city branded crack pipes?

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:49:35 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Is Premier Ford paying more for surgeries done in private clinics than Ontario hospitals?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:40:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at health policy firm Grosso-McCarthy

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''I'm not anti semitic, I'm an anti zionist'' The echo's being heard throughout the world

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:01:48 -0000

'Anti zionism' is antisemitism in sheep's clothing.'' Israel is in really dark days. Denying Israel's right to exist is proof that antisemitism is a global phenomenon. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rahim Mohamed, Political Columnist.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Freeland will be facing questions; Beijing bank dubbed communist front

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:51:52 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Chrystia Freeland facing questions from MP's over her dealings with the Beijing bank dubbed communist front, Cabinet will not disclose a list of Nazi fugitives and many groups want this list. Cabinet promised this list 7 weeks ago. All this and more!

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Is The Beer Store done for good? What this means for independent craft brewers

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:33:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Troy Burtch, Senior Manager, Sales & Business Development at Great Lakes Brewery.

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RIP to The Beer Store? Does this mean Ontarians will finally see beer on convenience store shelves?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:04:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dave Bryans, CEO Of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association.

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Woman seeking justice after being raped has case thrown out due to court delays - Why does this keep happening?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:42:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Wilchesky, Toronto-based lawyer with Rochon Genova LLP who specializes in sexual abuse cases.

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These two Israeli men fought off Hamas on October 7th - why they say no ceasefire will happen until hostages are released

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:54:51 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Harel Oren and Ilan Cohen, two Israeli men, who with five other men all residents of Kibbutz Reim, attacked by dozens of Hamas terrorists on October 7, fought off the terrorists.

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Bad Boy furniture files notice under bankruptcy act, unable to give refunds

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:12:22 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19.

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Introducing... Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry | The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash | 1

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The old days of air travel were quite risky…compared to today, the chances of your flight going down were far greater …every airport had kiosks and coin-operating vending machines where you could buy life insurance before you headed to the gate—you know, just in case you thought you weren’t going to make it to your final destination…

1977 was one of the worst years for accidents in aviation history…in addition to several violent hijackings every month—sometimes with fatal results—There were also passenger plane crashes with great loss of life…including the worst aviation disaster of all time when two 747s planes collided on a runway in the Canary Islands, killing 583 people.

Frank Sinatra’s mother, the Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, and all but one member of the University of Evansville basketball team died in crashes…

But then there were the events of October 20, 1977, when a rickety chartered plane went down in a swamp in Mississippi…on board were members of Lynyrd Skynyrd…six of the 24 passengers died, including singer Ronnie Van Zandt, guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines, and assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick…both pilots also died…

What happened?

Have I got a story for you...

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Tech Talk: Affordable 5G, robotic guide dogs and Disney plus!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:05:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield about Rogers launching affordable 5G for low income Canadians, major data breach at a DNA testing lab, and robotic guide dogs for the visually impaired! All this and more!

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Why this Hamilton-area creamery is a stinkin' big deal in the Cheese World

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:45:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tor Krueger, Owner and Co-founder of Udder Way Artisan Cheese in Hannan, Ontario, about winning big at this year's World Cheese Awards in Norway.

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Why this 24-year-old Toronto man is interviewing WWII and Korean War Veterans - and needs your help!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:33:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Zach Dunn, Founder and Director of Remembering Canada’s Veterans. Visit Zach's website to learn more.

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New hostage videos indicates 'sign of life' - what goes into hostage negotiation talks?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:14:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Andrew, Principal of PAX Group, a global crisis and conflict management consultancy, and a former FBI hostage negotiator.

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There's been a jump in dog attacks in Toronto - how do we hold irresponsible owners accountable?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:13:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Aaron Murray, Personal injury lawyer specializing in animal attacks, Partner at Leone Murray LLP.

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How AI is about to make spam calls even worse

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:20:42 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jonathan Nelson, director of product management for Hiya, company that specializes in detecting spam phone calls.

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'We won't be silenced': New giant milk carton campaign features faces of children kidnapped by Hamas

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:59:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dorit, one of the organizers of the Milk Carton campaign.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Trudeau hired an election team, but no election has been announced

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:41:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Liberal Party appointing a re-election campaign committee but no mention was made for a vote, the Commons yesterday by a 292 to 30 vote rejected a New Democrat motion to remove GST from all home heating, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault yesterday said Canadians must do more to meet climate targets.

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'I'm dead': Ontario woman recounts horrific dog attack

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:28:03 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris (Christine) Bonnett, 75 year old Norfolk County woman who was recently attacked by a dog when taking out the garbage.

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ArriveCan: Federal chief technology officer lied to committee, PM Trudeau 'concerned'

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:55:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Barrett, Conservative MP for Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes and Shadow Minister Of Ethics and Accountable Government.

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Jobs or housing? New report suggests Premier Ford's land set aside for jobs in Ontario is under threat.

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:15:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Giles Gherson, president and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about how the loss of employment lands is a "silent killer" of jobs.

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Pro-Palestine protest takes over Union Station during the morning commute

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:57:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Global News reporter Matt Carty, live from Toronto's union station.

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''Jack of all trades and a master of none.'' A disjointed RCMP report.

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:55:38 -0000

We have a Federal and National force that spends its time and it's resources doing contract policing but they aren't performing well on their mandates. The RCMP commissioner has the largest span of control of any police force in the democratic world. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada - expert on security and defense. Author of Dirty Money; Financial Crime in Canada, published by McGill-Queen's University Press.

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Ontario neck guard maker says demand surged after hockey player’s death

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:48:28 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joe Camillo, owner Aegis Impact Protection.

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Would you know what hate looks like if you saw or heard it?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:17:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Barbara Perry, Criminologist and Director of Ontario Tech University's Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism.

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Controversial Montreal Imam has leaders calling for hate speech investigation after weekend rally

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:50:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS Analyst. about Imam Adil Charkaoui, a controversial Islamic educator in Montreal.

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''My car within seconds filled with black smoke.'' Jamie Kerri Mitchell tells her story

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:04:16 -0000

What would you do if your car caught on fire without you knowing? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Kerri-Mitchell, car engulfed in flames while driving to work over the weekend.

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Today marks the one month anniversary since the war with Israel and Hamas began

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:59:00 -0000

We're into a dangerous phase of the war. Today, Benjamin Netanyahu says that he'll consider tactical pauses to get aid in and hostages out of Gaza. People are moving through the evacuation corridor in Gaza. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lt. Col Peter Learner, Spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Conservatives lost the carbon tax vote; what now?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:55:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the carbon tax vote and the Liberal member of making an obscene hand gesture as MP's voted to uphold carbon taxes, Industry Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne yesterday promised to fire any appointee responsible for suspected sweetheart contracting, and subsidies. All this and more!

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''A vacuum of authority'' Where is our leadership and authority when it comes to hate-crimes?

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:22:38 -0000

Where are the police and leadership if you were watching the news over the weekend? Protestors walked up and down the streets of Ottawa holding Swastika flags and in Toronto, Aroma Espresso bar ended up being the target. There's a ton of people chanting the destruction of Israel. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mark Saunders, Former Chief of Toronto Police Services. Why aren't we seeing arrests? Is there anything concerning/

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''All the citizens of Israel not to travel and avoid displaying their Jewish identity''

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:16:40 -0000

One of many warnings out for Jews not to travel or show their identities. Should we deport anyone who isn't a Canadian citizen who supports terror and breaking laws? Europe is doing it! Is this something that we should look at? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Guidy Mamaan, Immigration Lawyer with Mamaan, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP

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Did you check your Halloween candy?

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:11:19 -0000

Since Halloween, Police have been out with warnings to inspect Halloween treats. Over the weekend, reports of someone biting into a candy bar with a needle in it made headlines. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joel Best, a University Delaware sociology and Criminal Justice Professor. How often does this happen?

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Skyscraper in the way of a Toronto Pearson flight path? MZO to be scaled back

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:06:43 -0000

How many more mistakes will be made rushing out MZO's. The builders got permissions to build a sky scraper in the way of a flight path at Toronto Pearson. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Isaac Callan, Online Digital Broadcast Journalist for Global News.

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Introducing... Black and Blue: Behind the Badge | Catching Hell

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It’s 1986 and Michael Morrison is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to leave his life of poverty in Newark and start afresh. It’s a job offer he can’t afford to refuse. Michael has no idea what this new job has in store. But he soon realizes: he’s just joined ‘the biggest gang in America’. Join Seren Jones to hear Michael’s story and find out what it means to be both Black and Blue.

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Wondering how to fight the battle of antisemitism? Start with schools

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:39:28 -0000

Holocaust education will now be mandatory for elementary and high school kids. Polling across North America shows that a huge portion of kids have no clue about the Holocaust. We can educate people but it won't go away. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rahim Mohamed, political columnist for the National Post, The Line, and the Calgary Herald.

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Tech Talk: Apple 'Scary Fast'' events & Spotify meets AI

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:27:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield about Apple's ''Scary Fast'' events which includes M3 chips, Facebook and Instagram paid subscriptions, and Spotify's AI powered translation. All this and more!

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Blacklocks Check-In: A carbon tax election; will this be happening?

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:47:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about a possible carbon tax election. There will be a vote in the motion to suspend the carbon tax on all home heating, especially Canadians who heat their homes with natural gas. Bill Blair talks about our Armed Forces shrinking, they won't disclose figures. This is the only branch of government getting smaller. All this and more!

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'It's magic': How The Beatles used AI to bring their final track 'Now and Then' to life

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael McCarty, the CEO of Kilometre Music Group, a music publishing company based in Toronto.

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'Negotiate everything': Should sellers have to pay ½ their commission to buyers agents?

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:53:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Frank Leo, Real Estate Broker, Frank Leo & Associates.

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Canadian uncle of niece killed at Israeli music festival calling on Western world to wake up, get ahead of Hamas

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:34:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Harel Lapidot, Canadian uncle of Tiferet Lapidot, 22, who was killed while at a music festival near the Gaza Strip.

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'Problem hasn't even been scratched': Faith leaders calling on federal government to address refugee crisis

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:14:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pastor Eddie Jjumba of Dominion International Church on in Toronto. Pastor Eddie's church has sheltered hundreds of refugees since July 17th.

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Newsflash; we have a homeless crisis but what is the solution?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:14:27 -0000

We have a severe homeless crisis but what is the solution for Toronto? None of the affordable housing solutions will come immediately. We need new ideas and it's whether or not it can work. Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Van Nostrand, The founder of non-profit Two Steps Homes.

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What is ''technical recession?'' Many Canadians are nervous about their mortgages

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:05:27 -0000

Many Canadians are worried about renewing their mortgages. In the next three years, millions of people could be paying 50% higher of monthly costs. Who will qualify? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

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Canada's immigration minister to announce new targets - what should that plan look like?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:47:01 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann.

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Mandatory holocaust education coming to Ontario high schools

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:37:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B’Nai Brith Canada.

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Should Canadians be reimbursed if they go abroad for medical procedures due to long wait times?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:58:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of Second Street about new polling that shows Canadians are overwhelmingly in favour (74%) of provincial governments reimbursing patients for their surgical bills in other countries.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Privy council looked at issue of Muslims when it comes to equity in their religion

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:58:18 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the privy council looking at issues of Muslims when it comes to equity in their religion. Why would our PM ask of this? The Privy council will poll on anything, Buffy Sainte-Marie causes controversy based on whether or not she was born indigenous, all this and more!

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‘Every community is feeling it’: B.C. retail coalition urges crime crackdown

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:05:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Tostenson, one of the Save Our Street’s leading representatives, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

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Court battle begins over Ontario law that bans undercover, hidden-camera farm investigations

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:10:01 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Camille Labchuk, Executive Director of Animal Justice, the lead plaintiff in this court case.

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Rally in support of Gaza fills downtown Toronto as Middle East violence continues

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:47:00 -0000

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina - Fort York.

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Tech Talk: Chargers, Combating turbulence & streaming in cars

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:59:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield about Apple's new $160 charger, new tech to combat turbulence, streaming for radio in cars, Amazon Prime Air's 60-minute prescription delivery and more!

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Canada's been undermined & poses a threat to the U.S. due to Chinese interference

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:14:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Scott McGregor, author The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Started a War in America's Backyard.

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'It was beyond fear': Woman on surviving Hamas' deadly attack on Israel

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:41:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Yuval, a woman who survived the Hamas attack on Israel’s Nova Music Festival on October 7th.

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''Manic devotion to narrative can be so unhinged from reality''

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:07:15 -0000

''Manic devotion to narrative can be so unhinged from reality it more closely resembles a dangerous mental illness.'' Do you recognize your own country from all these protests? There's a second protest tonight in Mississauga at Celebration Square. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Terry Glavin, National Pos Colummnist, Senior Fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Are we already in a recession; BoC says it's looking rough

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:53:35 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Bank of Canada. We're in a recession and the hard economic times are beginning now, the Federal Housing Advocate made a report stating MP's should consider decriminalizing drugs in ''tent cities.'' Is this more humane? Public safety committee is stepping up to investigate Canada's black trade market, especially with stolen cars. All this and more!

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Does your kid have what it takes to be an influencer?

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:57:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Damian Skoczylas, Vice President of Talent at Viral Nation and Paul Telner, Head of Programming at Viral Nation, about what it takes to be an influencer - and how lucrative the content creation business can be.

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'No real alternative': Farmers can't export, risk crops rotting due to St. Lawrence Seaway strike

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:26:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Crosby Devitt, CEO of the Grain Farmers of Ontario and an active grain farmer.

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What we know about the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting so far

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:48:34 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ric Tyler, producer and co-host of the George Hale Ric Tyler Show on Voice of Maine, about the latest on the Lewiston mass shooting.

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'Our community's struggling': Sault Ste Marie grieving following tragedy that left 5 people, including 3 children, dead

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:28:08 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie.

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Convicted killer Paul Bernardo transfer: Prison officials ‘intervened’ to stop public statement

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:09:52 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Danson, lawyer who has represented the French and Mahaffy families. Paul Bernardo is serving a life sentence for the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy, in the early 1990s near St. Catharines, Ont.

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How do you negotiate with terrorists when it comes to releasing hostages?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:43:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Andrew, Principal of PAX Group, a global crisis and conflict management consultancy, and a former FBI hostage negotiator.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Liberals shut down hearing with RCMP

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:20:35 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Liberals walking away and shutting down the hearing with the RCMP, and Federal pandemic management where we lost more money than one can imagine. All this and more!

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'Don't tell Toronto': Why this Ontario town is targeting frustrated city dwellers to make the move

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:57:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kapil Lakhotia, President and CEO of the London Economic Development Corporation, about the 'Don't Tell Toronto' campaign.

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Ottawa uncovers ‘Spamouflage’ campaign targeting Trudeau, MPs linked to China

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:47:29 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada- expert on security and defence. Author of ‘Polar Cousins: Antarctic and Arctic Geostrategic Future.’

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MPP Sarah Jama ousted from NDP caucus for following Gaza comments - are employees entitled to freedom of speech?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:26:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with employment lawyer Howard Levitt.

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'See this for what it is - a propaganda attempt': former extremist on Hamas releasing two Israeli hostages

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:39:40 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mubin Shaikh, former extremist turned counterterrorism operative and terrorism expert.

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Holocaust denialism; hundreds of jounalists are being show raw footage by Hamas

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:57:14 -0000

Holocaust denialism and denialism of the October 7th massacre is happening right before us. Releasing this footage will put into perspective for the rest of the world the true atrocities of that day/how terrible terrorists are with propaganda. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lt. Peter Lerner, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson.

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St. Lawrence Seaway shut down as workers go on strike

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:05:34 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jasmin Guénette, vice president of national affairs at the CFIB.

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Where is Romi?: Israeli mother on the search for her 23-year-old daughter missing since Hamas' attack on October 7th

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:04:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of 23-year-old Romi who's been missing since Hamas' attack on the Nova Music Festival on October 7th.

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Toronto Jewish-owned businesses targeted in Pro-Palestine protests

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:57:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B’Nai Brith Canada.

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Tech Talk: Wireless Charging, Washing Machines & Microplastics and more!

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:03:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield.

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One on One with Pierre Poilievre: Concerns with RBC takeover of HSBC Canada, Israel-Hamas war

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:32:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India after diplomatic immunity stripped - what does this mean for Canadians?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:17:39 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Alexander, Former Conservative Federal Cabinet Minister and Diplomat.

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Hate-related crimes in Toronto are up since start of Israel-Hamas war - how do you police escalating tensions?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:14:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, a former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service Officer and gang prevention expert.

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Bill C-320 will improve disclosure of crucial information to victims and survivors of violent crime

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:25:41 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Freeman, Victims Right Advocate and author of ‘She Won’t Be Silenced: The Story of My Father’s Murder and My struggle to Find Justice within the Parole Board of Canada’

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'Truth is the first casualty in any war': The consequences of misinformation during war

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:35:01 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Martin Himel, a Canadian award-winning Documentary Filmmaker. TV Correspondent with over 25 years experience exposing and covering major issues, including war.

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'They're salvageable': Why were thousands of seats from Rogers Centre sent to the dump and not auctioned off?

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:35:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Hersh Borenstein, auction organizer, his memorabilia firm 'Borenstein’s Frozen Pond' ran the Maple Leaf Gardens auction in 2012.

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'We want to go in already': Israeli soldiers ready to fight following Hamas attack

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:22:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Noy Leyb, Canadian man who returned to Israel to fight Hamas following the October 7th attack.

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Why is it taking so long to investigate animal deaths at Marineland?

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:24:38 -0000

Why is it taking the province so long to investigate the deaths of 14 whales and a dolphin at Marineland? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Demers, former trainer at Marineland, who left his job to speak up about these conditions.

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'These are not people we can reason with': Global Imams Council on Hamas' attack on Israel

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:51:50 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Imam Tawhidi, known as the ‘Imam of Peace’, and vice president of the Global Imams Council.

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'It won't be a quick operation': Israel Defense Forces focused on destroying Hamas,

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:33:52 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson.

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'People are on edge': Will there be airstrikes in Beirut? Here's what it's like on the ground in Lebanon

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:48:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Fin DePencier, journalist currently in Lebanon.

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The role of Iran; Red flags in oil and resources

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:33:33 -0000

There are massive red flags when it comes to oil markets when it comes to the Israel and Hamas war. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan McTeague, Canadians for affordable energy.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Why didn't the RCMP investigate Trudeau when it comes to SNC Lavalin?

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:30:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about why the RCMP let go Trudeau's SNC Lavalin investigation, Chrystia Freeland missed the forecast by 16% when it comes to budgeting, department of Canadian Heritage wants a bigger budget to monitor internet disinformation. All this and more!

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'Basically inflation didn't change': What September's inflation numbers mean for you

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:46:30 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Economist, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business.

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London, Ontario terror attack: Is Canada watching out for lone wolf terrorists?

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:35:06 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Michel Juneau Katsuya, former senior manager and intelligence officer at CSIS.

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Israel-Hamas War: Doctors Without Borders struggling to supply medical attention, basic needs to patients

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:57:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joe Belliveau, Executive Director of Doctors Without Borders.

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'Ongoing nightmare': Retired English teacher one of 3 Canadians missing following Hamas attack on Israel

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:07:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Iris Liniado, Daughter of Judy Weinstein Haggai (70) and Gad Haggai (72). Iris' parents have been missing since Hamas killed thousands in a brutal attack on Israel on October 7th.

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NDP convention: Israel-Hamas conflict debate, leadership review

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:09:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies, who attended the NDP convention in Hamilton.

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3.99% 3-year fixed mortgage rate? What's the catch?

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:32:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage.

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When does free speech turn into hate speech?

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:23:00 -0000

Where does free speech turn to hate speech? When will it end? Protests in France and other places in Europe are banning them. Will Canada do the same? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Kempa, criminologist focused on the politics of security, public safety and policing and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa.

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''Have Canadians evacuated from West Bank,'' couple hundred Canadians are stuck in this area

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:45:55 -0000

Melanie Joly announces a deal to have Canadians evacuated from West Bank as early as Tuesday. 24 Canadians managed to get into West Bank and into Jordan. Many others are to follow. When Israel begins its ground mission, will this change anything? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mackenzie Gray, National Reporter with Global National and Global News covering Parliament Hill.

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Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:24:27 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On this episode, AI in Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Airgo 3 Smart Glasses, Sony's Digital Film Canister, Apple's USB-C Warning, MIT's Energy Storage Breakthrough.

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Does Canada have a Palestinian extremism problem?

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:56:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst.

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Why this Israeli-Canadian left the comfort of home to fight Hamas

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:02:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Noy Leyb, an Israeli-Canadian, member of the Israel Defense Forces reserve, about reporting for duty in Israel.

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Toronto Police's Hate Crime Unit And They Response To The Targeting Of The Jewish Community

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:14:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre

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Blacklocks Check-In: Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:34:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, and her mission to bring Canadians back home.

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'When things like this happen in Israel, it doesn't stay in Israel': Toronto's Jewish community concerned for their safety

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:34:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rabbi Adam Cutler, Senior Rabbi at Adath Israel Congregation in Toronto.

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Ontario MPP faces calls to step aside over Hamas-Israel conflict comments

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:59:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'Nai Brith Canada.

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'This was a surprise attack": Israeli journalist on Hamas massacring over 1,200 civilians and counting

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:40:52 -0000

Lahav Harkov, American-born Israeli journalist, Senior Political Correspondent for the Jewish Insider, covering Israeli politics & diplomacy.

Over 1,200 civilians massacred in surprise attack by Hamas

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'The texts went silent': Family of missing Canadian peace activist in Israel want answers

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:05:00 -0000

Chen Zeigan, son of Vivian Silver, the 74-year-old Canadian peace activist living in Israel.

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Blacklocks Check-In: How Canadians in Israel will get back?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:23:04 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Ottawa should be on top of the foreign affairs involving Canadians that are stuck in Israel and the options Canada has to team up with other countries to bring our citizens back.

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'We're not going to die like this': Israeli music festival survivor recounts hours spent hiding from Hamas terrorists

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:50:56 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Noa Kalash and Moar Benezri, survivors of the Supernova music festival attack in Israel.

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Why wasn't Canada on a joint statement with 7 other nations condemning Hamas?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:27:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter MacKay, lawyer and former federal Minister of Justice, Foreign Affairs and National Defence.

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'We'd like to get out': Canadian man & his family stuck in Israel, trying to get a flight out

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:05:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Norman Fullerton, resident of Winnipeg, currently in Tel Aviv.

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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:11:50 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On this episode, learn about chat GTP integrating with smart phones? Will this take over our lives? What going on with solar panel snow solutions? All this and more

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Sticky inflation; we don't want this sticking around any longer

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:46:00 -0000

Good news is not good news in inflationary times. Canadians are struggling. What should we do? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Moshe Lander, Economist of Concordia University.

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Local churches, neighbours come together overnight to get 99 refugees & asylum seekers off Toronto streets, into safe spaces

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:47:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Zaklio (Zac) an asylum seeker from Uganda, who spent two days and nights on Toronto streets, now in a safe space at Dominion Church. As well, Reverend Bri-Anne Swan of East End United about quickly organizing with other churches, neighbours to get 99 refugees & asylum seekers of the streets and into a safe space with food.

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'They don't want transparency': Why did the Liberal-NDP government block a committee investigation into the transfer of Killer Paul Bernardo?

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:38:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dane Lloyd, MP for St. Albert and Shadow Minister of emergency preparedness.

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What is a reasonable penalty for a police Supt. who pled guilty to helping officers cheat on promotional interviews?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:30:44 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Freeland not giving a straight answer when it comes to debt interest charges

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:24:54 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about more than 800 depositors have been ''de-banked'' nationwide in the past give years at bankers' discretion, say Access To Information Records, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's department yesterday said it does not know how many billions it is currently spending on debt interest charges. All this and more!

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Fed up and wanting answers: When will a review into the South Riverdale safe injection site be completed?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:07:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Derek Finkle, South Riverdale Resident who's been speaking out against the harms caused by the safe injection site in the community.

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Ambulance shortage in Toronto prompts calls to nearby municipalities for help: union

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:49:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Merriman, paramedic services unit services chair for CUPE Local 416.

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Why were Nazi's let into Canada? And why was it made to be a secret?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:47:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B’Nai Brith.

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Lack of priority to the Armed Forces; You don't need defense, until you need it

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:25:02 -0000

Chief of Defense Staff says it's impossible to cut a billion more dollars from our defense budget. We are short 15,000 solder's and have no ammunition. This is a time when Canadians want more spending. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Andrew Leslie, Former member of Parliament for Orleans and retired Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Forces.

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Family of woman who died following mask dispute at Toronto hospital suing UHN, hoping for accountability

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:27:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Denise Warriner-Smith, sister of Stephanie Warriner, the woman who died following a mask dispute.

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PM Trudeau won't escalate, retaliate after India to expel 41 Canadian diplomats

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:43:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter MacKay, lawyer and former federal Minister of Justice, Foreign Affairs and National Defence.

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When will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open? New scoop suggests late 2024

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:36:12 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sabrina Nanji, Journalist and Founder of Queen’s Park Observer, about when Metrolinx plans on opening the Eglinton LRT.

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Google will be blocking Canadian news. Too little too late to negotiate

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:43:00 -0000

Trudeau Government is destroying Canadian media and now we learn podcasts will be regulated and Google will now be blocking Canadian news. This is absolutely devasting to numerous industries. Could the government have mucked this up worse? Lots of people tried to point this mess out to them. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Menzies, Former CRTC Vice Chair.

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''Common Sense'' course to help build the education we need

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:37:18 -0000

Old school learning may be the best lesson for succuss, but it does not get better at the University level. Critical thinking isn't really welcome. Progressive cancel culture is destroying the well rounded education that we need. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Erik Kaufmann, Professor launching a new course at the University of Buckingham in January, where he will lead the Centre for Heterodox Social Science.

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Ex-RCMP official accused of leaking secrets acted with ‘authority,’ defence to argue

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:44:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst about the espionage trial for a former top RCMP agent.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Will we have a new House speaker today?

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:14:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Canadian Revenue Agency polling accountants and tax lawyer on whether to grant amnesty to scofflaws who confess not paying their taxes, Attorney General Arif Virani will not commit to disclosing a confidential list of 20 suspected Nazi fugitives who immigrated to postwar Canada. All this and more!

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Transparency, truth and accountability; What will these 40 year old documents reveal?

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:54:23 -0000

Jewish groups have been asking for is the release of 40 year old documents that have been kept sealed up by numerous governments that hold suspicions on war criminals living in Canada. Will these paper ever be released? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Irwin Cotler, former Minister of Justice and International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre. He is also Canada’s Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism

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Canadian government to cut $1 billion from National Defence budget

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:50:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Shimooka, Defence Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

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'They're nodding': Mayor Chow on possible deal with federal government to address budget shortfall

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:34:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow

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A Nazi from a small town was honoured in the House of Commons - residents had 'no idea' about his past.

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:26:38 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Larry Fuld, North Bay Resident, member of the town’s small Jewish community.

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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:37:45 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about agility robots which are mass producing robots in Salem, Oregon, there's a new nursing robot in Austin, Texas and learn about Youtube's AI-Driven video creation tools. All this and more!

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New Justice Minister says he's confident the Liberals bail reform package safer; but how?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:32:15 -0000

How will the new Justice Minister make the country safer? He can't say how this will get done but he's confident the Liberals reform package will do just this. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Nazi honoured in Canada's Parliament a 'disinformation jackpot' for Russia

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:56:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad.

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New polling finds Canadians want to see mental health supports improved before expanding medical assistance in dying

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:40:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Roe, Research Associate at the Angus Reid Institute.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Better chance of getting a Nazi in the house than building houses

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:26:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Minister Chrystia Freeland being disconnected from economic realities on inflation and housing, contractors don't have to build affordable apartments to qualify for a GST break because cabinet does ''not want to be building cheap homes in a bad part of town.'' All this and more!

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Does a carefully crafted apology on behalf of Canadians for Trudeau's Nazi scandal make it go away?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:22:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Paikin, broadcaster, author and 640 contributor.

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'Give us something': Businesses fed up with Metrolinx delays in delivering Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:57:29 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas.

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Will anyone have a ticket to ride the Eglinton Crosstown?

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:36:50 -0000

There's been so many issues with building the Eglinton Crosstown, like track problems, supply chain issues. Do they have that finish date? We spend billions and billion of dollars and we are getting nowhere. Hopefully today, we will get a finishing date. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Murtaza Haider, Professor with the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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''The spending party is over'', David Dodge sends out a warning

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:27:05 -0000

''The country has no growth, no productivity, higher interest rates and way too much debt,'' David Dodge says. Tiff Macklem says interest rates will not go down until next fall. Many Canadians cannot live like this. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage. How is this affecting all the markets?

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'Never too late': Jewish organizations call for reflection, public hearing so Nazi's never honoured again in Canada

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:57:19 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center.

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This woman survived the Holocaust - how does she feel about a Nazi being honoured in Canada?

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:14:19 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Holocaust survivor Eva Meisels.

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Why this Nazi hunter isn't surprised Canada honoured one in its House of Commons

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:37:59 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Rambam, founder and CEO of Pallorium.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Style but no substance; Getting tough with sanctions?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:37:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the PM having the massive security apparatus of the state at his disposal and yet a Nazi was honoured in this place, Canadians face the ''terrible job'' of choosing between higher taxes or fewer services due to mounting federal debt, former governor David Dodge. All this and more!

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'Canadians deserve an answer': Why was a Nazi honoured in the House of Commons?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:47:05 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Avi Benlolo, Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative.

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Introducing... Global News' What Happened To...? The Thai Cave Rescue

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:06:05 -0000

The 2018 Thai cave rescue quickly became an international spectacle that captured the attention of people all around the world.

Twelve boys and their soccer coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai when the cave suddenly flooded, trapping the team. Monsoon season came early that year, and the cave became blocked by heavy rainwater.

On this episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella revisits the incredible Thai Cave rescue mission. She speaks with diver Rick Stanton about the wins, the challenges and ultimately, how it was pulled off. She also speaks to water management expert Thanet Natisri to find out how the cave was made safe enough for divers to enter.

Find out more at https://globalnews.ca/news/9733417/what-happened-to-thai-cave-rescue-part-1/

Contact:

Email: erica.vella@globalnews.ca

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:00:11 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about a hydrogen-powered planes that can fly you to London to San Francisco without a refuel, the TransUnion data breached, Elon Musks' Neuralink get a thumbs up, and a CEO robot that's shaking things up in the drink industry. All this and more!

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''How extensive is this evidence''? Trudeau is getting pressed by media about India allegations

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:50:25 -0000

Why is Justin Trudeau acting on this threat when he hasn't even come close to address Chinese Interference? Indo Canadians are now caught in the middle because of Trudeau's allegations. Was this announcement appropriate to bring up in Parliament? It's a serious accusation. Host Alex Pierson speak with Peter MacKay, lawyer and former federal Minister of Justice, Foreign Affairs and National Defense

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Canada Post broke privacy laws by gathering info from packages, envelopes: watchdog

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:43:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director at the Global Privacy and Security by Design Centre, former three-term privacy commissioner of Ontario.

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India has suspended Visa services in Canada and it's effective immediately

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:57:00 -0000

India suspends Visa services in Canada , which is retaliation to Trudeau's bombshell he delivered on Monday. What does this mean for families, travel and students here? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Guidy Mamann, Immigration Lawyer.

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Blacklocks Check-In: A ''flaming wall'' goes our economy

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:45:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Bank of Canada management including Tiff Macklem would face tighter public scrutiny under a private bill yesterday introduced the Senate, David Johnston in three months as cabinet ''rapporteur'' on Chinese Interference awarded millions in sole-sourced contracts to favoured consultants, records show. All this and more!

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Greenbelt Scandal: How does Premier Ford stem the political bleeding?

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:47:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus.

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Uptick in crime committed by youth concerning trend

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:39:43 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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''The Prime Minister needs to come clean with all the facts''

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:54:11 -0000

Information isn't something the Trudeau Government is offering. We are learning that CSIS planned an intervention in 2017 to shut down an Indian Intelligence Network. They were targeting a Sikh community in Vancouver. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, The Bureau and Author of ''Willful Blindness.''

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''Stagflation'' ; Stats Can brings us bad news

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:48:16 -0000

Bad news from Stats Can. We are headed in the wrong direction. We're getting another interest rate announcement on October 26th. For mortgage holders, what do you do? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, from Butler Mortgage. ca

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Good news from Unifor; New tentative deal

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:41:32 -0000

For now, Unifor has reached a tentative deal and it stops the auto strike here. It's good news for Canada, but what does this mean for the States? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Auto News Canada Digital and Mobile Editor.

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''Hands Off Our Kids'' Million March for Children protests underway across our country

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:35:21 -0000

Protests are underway across our country. Organized labour groups and activist groups categorized this as a ''hate fest'' and fascism. They are counter protesting. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bahira Abdulsalam, Organizer for Toronto protest ''hands off our kids.'' Why do parents feel the need to speak up?

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''Catch and release.'' When will it end?

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:10:40 -0000

A fourteen year old girl is in custody after Whitby school stabbing, two thirteen year old girls charged after a stabbing in Vaughan, and now a 12 year old girl is accused of assault at a school in Oshawa. What is going on with our youth? It was never like this before. Teachers are beginning to leave their jobs. Violence is unacceptable. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ari Goldkind, Criminal Defense Lawyer.

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''Outrageous and shocking'' Singh blasts Modi Government over allegations of the killing of B.C Sikh leader

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:04:43 -0000

Relations with India were strained before this latest news and it certainty won't get any better. What's the cost of this? Singh blasts the Modi government over allegation of the killing of B.C Sikh leader. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ujjal Dosanji, former BC premier and Liberal MP.

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''Canada has declared deep concerns to the top intelligence and security officials of the Indian Government''

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:56:37 -0000

''Canada has declared deep concerns to the top intelligence and security officials of the Indian Government'' Justin Trudeau dropping a bombshell on opening day in Parliament. India is calling all allegations ''absurd''. What's been the biggest reaction? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, columnist for the Globe and Mail.

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''This is really devastating...if true'' Joly on India controversy

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:47:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the India controversy ''this is really devastating...if true,'' said by Melanie Joly. the PM recently said that home prices cannot go up higher and maybe he got that talking point from the CHMC which conducted a study with generation squeeze, about 15 percent of Canadians are conspiracy theorists and the Canadian Anti-Hate Network says it requires more subsidies to counter those who would ''do away with our liberal democracy.'' All this and more!

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An escalation of youth violence. Why is this happening?

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:53:24 -0000

Why has there been an escalation of youth violence? Is the pandemic responsible for their actions? Mental health crisis in kids 10-18 surged. Girls seem to have been more affected than boys. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Natasha Saunders, a pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children and senior author of the second study published in the CMAJ.

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''We are going to be removing the federal GST for construction of new buildings''

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:47:51 -0000

''We are going to be removing the federal GST for construction of new buildings.'' Justin Trudeau promised this back in 2015 and the province has been asking for months for the province to do this. We need a ton of homes built by 2030. This may be too little too late. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ana Bailou, former Mayor candidate and former deputy mayor.

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Canada is hours away from an auto strike

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:43:14 -0000

There's a historical strike involving all three auto unions, but Canada is hours away from our own strike. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Stephanie Wallcraft, writer for driving.ca. Where do negotiations stand in Canada?

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Olivia Chow is broke and bending and Doug Ford needs a distraction

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:35:37 -0000

Doug Ford and Olivia Chow are meeting up this afternoon. What will come out of this? Will anything be announced? All this and more! Host Alex Pierson speaks with Karen Stintz, Former TTC Chair, current CEO of Variety.

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''We expect to hear from them by Thanksgiving'' Trudeau picks a fight with grocers

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:31:53 -0000

Do we really want our politicians meddling with private business? Trudeau decides to pick a fight with grocers if prices aren't stabilized by Thanksgiving. Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Keough, Founder and Managing Principle with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:00:59 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about the new apple phone, AI will be entering Zoom and how this will work, and what's going on with toilets? All this and more!

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''Always a time to fight for lower prices'' Grocers do not create inflation

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:59:20 -0000

Thanks to record profits, grocery CEO's are an easy punching bag and Trudeau wants a solution to bring down groceries. But, do we really want the Government meddling in the free market and punishing those who make profits to save themselves? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sylvain Charlebois, Canadian Researcher and and professor in the food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

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If we don't get barriers removed at a Municipal level, shovels won't get in the ground

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:51:12 -0000

The idea of removing GST from new construction units is a great idea but it's too little too late. A total cost of 20% for a rental project is fees. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Keesmaat, Canadian Urban Planner, former Chief City Planner of Toronto.

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Trudeau government will remove GST from new rental construction effective immediately

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:45:00 -0000

Trudeau gave an reannouncement in London about a housing plan. He stated this 18 months ago during an election and that promise didn't happen. 18 months later and finally the Liberals sign the first agreement under the 4 billion housing accelerator which will give London 74 million dollars to fast track the construction of two thousand homes over 3 years. Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Pasalis, President and Broker at Realosophy.

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Hamilton-area dairy farmer bringing back the milkman

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:42:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ben Loewith, Summit Station Dairy.

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Staffing is a huge issue when it comes to court houses

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:34:00 -0000

With a brand new court in downtown Toronto, and now we can't staff it. Cases are being dropped and now judges are pointing the finger at Ford to get staff. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:27:01 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Trudeau's comments speaking to reporters in London about price control on housing ''cannot continue to grow,'' Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, has settled a five figure-debt for unpaid taxes, elections commissioner Caroline Simard, yesterday in her Annual Report to Parliament omitted all mention of ''China'' in updating investigations of alleged election fraud by foreign agents.

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U.S. speeds toward autoworkers strike as UAW calls latest offers inadequate

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:36:46 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, Head of the Automotive Manufacturers Part Association.

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Ontario education minister asks school board to halt library book removal process

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:42:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Ellard, Spokesperson for Libraries not Landfills.

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''Spaces Shared'' an online home sharing platform to place international students with seniors

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:30:33 -0000

Housing and affordability is a huge problem. International students need accommodations and now there's a new approach to find students housing that pairs them up with Seniors. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Crookshank, Dean of students at Humber College.

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Endless pressure on homeowners; will it ever end?

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:25:05 -0000

People are really struggling. 24% of mortgage holders are having trouble with their monthly payments. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage.

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Province needs to rethink procurement process after spending $30 billion on goods, services: Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:50:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Claudia Dessanti, senior manager of policy for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

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Canada, allies must fight foreign interference together, Chong tells U.S. lawmakers

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:37:26 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Chong, Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills and shadow minister for foreign affairs

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Volkswagen, Stellantis subsidies will take 20 years to break even: watchdog

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:19:40 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux.

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Safe supply is fueling a whole new wave of addictions

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:56:32 -0000

Safe supply began as a pilot project in 2016 in London and then it was sold as a benefit for all of drug addicts. Addiction doctors have been warning that there's been a huge uptick in overdose deaths. Safe supply flooded the market and defrauded. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Journalist with his latest in The Bureau. Where are we from the pilot project to where we are now?

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''There's something about Mary''

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:49:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Michael Chong giving testimony to congress in the United States, a quarter of mortgage brokers, 24 percent, are having difficulty keeping up with the monthly debt payments, says CHMC data, Governor General Mary Simon blames unnamed media for what she called Residential School ''denialism.'' All this and more!

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Another disastrous trip to India for Trudeau

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:46:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with blogger and podcaster Darshan Maharaja about PM Trudeau's G-20 India visit.

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What's behind the 'Windsor Hum'?

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:32:42 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Colin Novak, a University of Windsor professor who has studied the Windsor Hum.

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''Stop interfering in our Parliament!'' UK Prime Minster speaks out

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:25:58 -0000

China has been making a lot of news this past weekend. Now, they are interfering in the UK Parliament. Not only that but warnings are being given to Trudeau to stop the inquiry. What are these repercussions? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, The Bureau, Author of 'Wilfull Blindness.'

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Local organization mobilizing to get aid to people of Morocco following devastating earthquake

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:59:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rahul Singh, Executive Director of GlobalMedic, about getting aid to Morocco.

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Is Canada underestimating the cost of living for international students?

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:51:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Talia Bronstein, vice president of research and advocacy at Daily Bread.

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Poilievre presents himself as PM-in-waiting at Conservative convention

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:24:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Anthony Koch, AK Strategies, Consultant and former spokesman for Pierre Poilievre, who attended the CPC Convention in Quebec.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:31:18 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about scams and how this affects duct cleaning, Google's AI enters healthcare, German bionic introduces Apogee plus which is a revolution in caregiving, all this and more!

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'He was a colourful kid': Ontario mom starting foundation in memory of son who was allegedly sold poison to self-harm

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:38:45 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kim Prosser, mother whose 19-year-old son who was allegedly sold poison to self harm.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Freeland weighing in with her happiness to pause interest rate hikes

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:01:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Bank of Canada pausing it's interest rate hike but gas prices could hike interest rates this fall ''if needed,'' food costs continue to rise faster than the headline inflation rate, Statistics Canada figures showed yesterday, and Canada did not follow up any of more than 27,000 consumer complaints it received against banks in the past five years, Access TO Information records show.

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The 'anti-woke' general will be attending the conservative common sense convention this weekend

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:46:04 -0000

The Conservative common sense convention is this weekend in Quebec. They're gonna be celebrating Pierre's polling and Michel Maisonneuve will be attending who is also known as the ''anti woke' general. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michel about what he was doing to protect the freedom of speech. Because of a lack of leadership and a 'woke' movement, our values are eroding.

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Study finds COVID-19 school closures will have 'life-long' impact on children

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:04:10 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute.

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12-year-old girl killed after Scarborough stabbing, youth charged with 2nd-degree murder

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:59:53 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about a number of crime-related issues, including the death of a 12-year-old girl at the hands of a 12-year-old Toronto boy.

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Is the CRTC abandoning broadcasting with its new focus on internet regulations?

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:54:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Menzies, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a former publisher of the Calgary Herald and a previous vice-chair of the CRTC.

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Premier Ford calls for end to Bank of Canada interest rate hikes ahead of Wednesday's announcement

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:32:45 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.

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640 Toronto adds a new (but familiar) voice to their guest-host roster

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:18:58 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Anthony Furey, Columnist, Former Toronto Mayoral Candidate and now guest host on 640 Toronto.

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An investigative series; have our courts become politized?

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:37:06 -0000

Have our courts been politized? This investigation began in the summer revealing since 2016, over three times as many Liberal Party donors have been appointed to the bench than Conservative donors. The optics do not look good. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch.

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Canada’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:51:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Shipley, Cyber Security Expert and CEO of Beauceron Security.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Foreign Affairs holding a secret ceremony

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:39:51 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Department of Foreign Affairs holding a secret ceremony honouring Ambassador Reid Sirrs and other diplomats who fled Afghanistan, drug death rose by a third in 2021 according to Statistics Canada. All this and more!

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Trudeau blaming international students for housing crisis

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:06:35 -0000

Justin Trudeau is pointing the finger at international students when it comes to the housing crisis. Funny thing is, Trudeau's government brought them over to Canada. They should not be to blame. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage.

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Alberta woman who was denied organ transplant after refusing COVID vaccine dies

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:27:51 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with University of Toronto.

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'There's a role for all of us to play': Anger growing over lack of government support for asylum seekers

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:37:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rev. Alexa Gilmour, a community organizer, activist, and United Church minister and writer.

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Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:38:35 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about a kite system for fuel efficiency in cargo ships, bipedal robots for warehouses and manufacturing, growing demand for electricity in technology and AI, and a successful pig kidney transplant into a human. All this and more!

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How much does Ontario spend on education?

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:39:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Politics aside, new poll finds Canadians united on protecting forests

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:34:40 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Michael Polanyi, Policy and Campaign Manager for Nature-based climate solutions at Nature Canada.

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'We want to get back to work': TVO employees strike after negotiations stall

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:50:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Paikin, Host of The Agenda on TVO.

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''Living on a Loonie'' Tricks when it comes to saving money with couponing

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:14:52 -0000

A lot of people are looking for ways to save money. Imagine saving $300-$500 a month on essentials. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kathleen Cassidy, extreme couponer. Check her out on Instagram and Tik Tok on ''Living On A Loonie.''

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Blacklocks Check-In: After 8 years, Trudeau realizes there's a housing crisis

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:59:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about fixing the housing crisis at the Liberal Retreat to PEI, British Columbians, which were the focus of the data, they want the focus to be on discouraging drug use including tougher penalties for those using and distributing those substances. All this and more!

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One on One with Pierre Poilievre: Skyrocketing housing costs, climate change and wildfires

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:12:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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What is the key to cutting health costs? Can you be lured to making better healh choices?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:56:00 -0000

Can you be lured to making better health choices? A key to cutting health costs comes down to spending on financial incentives; like a gift card for loosing a few pounds. Will this work? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of Second Street dot org

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This Yellowknife-based tour company just started to rebuild post COVID-19 lockdowns, now wildfires have halted business

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:48:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joe Bailey, founder and owner of Indigenous tour company North Star Adventures, a Yellowknife based company.

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Bell to end TIFF sponsorship - what does it mean for the festival?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:26:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Howell, a Film Critic for the Toronto Star.

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Chief of staff AG report put at centre of Greenbelt controversy resigns

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:22:28 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus.

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Trudeau; holding up the Chinese Interference Inquiry

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:52:18 -0000

Justin Trudeau is keeping the inquiry of Chinese Interference at a slow pace. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, The Bureau and Author of ''Wilful Blindness.''

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Blacklocks Check-In: Mortgage holders are going deeper into debt

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:46:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Justin Trudeau's divorce, nearly half of mortgage holders are going deeper into debt to keep up with home loan payments, recovering nearly $2 billion from job quitters who cheated the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Liberal MP George Chahal isn't commenting after the Election Commissioner confirmed voting irregularities in his riding in the 2021 campaign. All this and more!

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Toronto Greektown business forced to close up shop after 44 years due to Ontario Line construction

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:49:56 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bill Gekas, president of Akropolis Pastries On Danforth.

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Why doesn't Canada lean on Indigenous fire knowledge keepers on their expertise to help with wildfires?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:37:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Anderson, the adviser and negotiator for the Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corporation.

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Law Society Tribunal rules man who abused children can practice law

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:10:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with criminal defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger.

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Three former Toronto mayors want city staff to reconsidering renaming Dundas St.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:34:22 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Sewell, Former Mayor of Toronto, served as the 58th mayor of Toronto from 1978 to 1980.

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Canadian government calls on Meta to lift ban on news in hopes wildfire info can be shared

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:26:23 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto.

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Wildfires happen frequently in Canada - so why are we never prepared for them?

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:06:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Robert Gray, an AFE-certified wildland fire ecologist and President of R.W. Gray Consulting, about how Canada's never prepared wildfires we know are going to happen.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:41:52 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about AI when it comes to recycling, MIT'S liquid metal batteries, and cool paint from Stanford; you can energy save in style.

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Human rights groups are frustrated that there's been no response to Chinese Interference

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:39:01 -0000

There's growing frustration. Pro democracy groups and Chinese Diaspora groups are getting together because nothing has been done to push back against Chinese Interference. They are launching a petition to push the inquiry through. Alex Pierson speaks with Chuek Kwan, Co Chair of Toronto Association for Democracy in China.

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Satirical outlet back on Meta's Facebook, Instagram after getting booted for its 'news' content

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:39:57 -0000

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'No sleep and a lot of panic': Yellowknife evacuation ordered due to wildfires

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:25:30 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ollie Williams, Editor of news coverage for Cabin Radio in Northwest Territories, for the latest on evacuation orders for Yellowknife due to wildfires.

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The two year anniversary of Afghanistan's fall

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:25 -0000

It is the two year anniversary of Afghanistan's fall which happened to be the same day Justin Trudeau announced the election is on. Taliban fighters were closing in on Kabul and Western countries did not react. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Eckland, Canadian Philanthropist and Founder of Canadian Heroes.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Feds are shot gunning money; we have a crisis!

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:29:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the covid contracts approved by the Department of Health shows more than a tenth failed to follow the rules, Cabinet has donated a small portion of its mammoth pandemic ventilator stockpile to Ukranian War victims, and only 40 percent of homeless people provided federal aid successfully became home owners, say auditors. All this and more!

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Mayor Chow meets with Toronto Police Association after wave of violence against officers

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:25:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Trudeau government calls intimate partner violence an 'epidemic' following inquest

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:59:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kirsten Mercer, lawyer who represented the End Violence Against Women group.

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Hamilton city councilor support tiny cabin pilot project in response to homelessness crisis

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:44:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John-Paul Danko, Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 8 - West Central Mountain.

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Homebuilders cancelling projects despite Canada's housing crisis

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:39:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto.

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Why don't we have more rentals? Landlords can find themselves with a nightmare tenant

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:33:50 -0000

What happens when a renter refuses to leave because they cant find affordable housing, what do you do? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lorrie McKibbon, Hamilton woman, about her situation of not being able to move into her home.

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Blacklocks Check-In: No end in sight for inflation

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:00:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the commons finance committee gas voted down a motion to question the finance minister over looming impacts of interest rates on mortgage renewals, Parliament's Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency yesterday entered its 18th month of deliberations with no deadline in sight for a final report into cabinet powers used against the Freedom Convoy. All this and more!

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What is the immediate solution to get affordable housing built?

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:48:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director of PLACE Centre at Smart Prosperity Institute.

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'Unmanageable housing crisis': Housing prices aren’t just sky high in big cities

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:26:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with mortgage broker Ron Butler.

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Mom Loses $1,850 in Fake Taylor Swift Ticket Purchase

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0000

In a heartbreaking turn of events, an Ontario mother finds herself victim to a Taylor Swift ticket scam, losing $1,600 in her attempt to fulfill her 15-year-old daughter's dream of attending the Eras Tour concert in Toronto. After diligently signing up for a verified fan account and being waitlisted for tickets, she fell prey to a social media post promising available tickets. Despite initial hesitation, the scammer's false reassurances led her to electronically transfer the money, only to demand an additional $250 for a non-existent Ticketmaster tax fee. Distraught by the experience, she spoke to 640 Toronto's Alex Pierson, shedding light on the need for caution and skepticism in online transactions.

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New study out of Western University finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in youth

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:34:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Emma Duerden, Professor at Western University and Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, who led the study.

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Poilievre In Conversation With Pierson

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:15:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Leader of Canada.

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Mimico Creek & Humber River's wildlife suffer consequences of industrial fire

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:54:22 -0000

On Friday, a terrible industrial fire that broke out sent tons of chemicals to Mimico Creek and Humber River, which unfortunately is affecting animals in their natural habitats. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Nathalie Karvonen about the consequences and what you can do to help.

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Trudeau Government continues to blinded by Chinese Interference

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:47:34 -0000

China is controlling mainstream media in Canada and Trudeau's Government is doing nothing to protect Canadians. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, the Bureau and author of ''Willful Blindness.''

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Ontario mayor can't afford home in the town she leads

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:41:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Natasha Salonen, Mayor of Wilmot, Ontario and Regional Councillor.

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Shooting near Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market injures 3; young child among victims

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:53:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service officer and gang prevention expert.

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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:49:45 -0000

This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about dryer vent safety, why you should charge your phone during the day, google privacy measures, and AI in the beauty industry.

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Supreme Court calls out Liberal Government for lack of judges

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:41:32 -0000

The Chief Justice, Richard Wagner is frustrated over vacancies. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Nicholas Pope, Human Rights lawyer at Hameed Law.

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to Toronto. How will ‘Swiftonomics’ impact Canada?

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:27:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Andrew Weir, executive vice president of Destination Toronto.

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Legal Robots; Hey AI! Do my job

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:07:00 -0000

Artificial intelligence has been making headlines where we find the next use for it. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ryan Fitsch, legal counsel with the Law Commission of Ontario, about taking AI to the next level in order to get access to justice. They are called legal robots.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Did Cabinet admit they have a problem?

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:52:54 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet apologizing yesterday for the first time acknowledged ''highly suspicious and abnormal'' activity in Chinese language media targeting and Opposition MP, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan will investigate conditions on the wterfront follwoing a strike at West Coast ports that cost us billions of delays and turned into a massive raise for workers. All this and more!

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‘Highly probable’ China targeted MP Michael Chong: Global Affairs

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:27:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a former senior government official who worked on China issues and now Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa.

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Labour fights; no contract, no agreement, workers are fed up

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:29:18 -0000

There's been a shift in power. Workers are rejecting deals and are going against their unions. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Rafael Gomez, Professor and Director of the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Relations at the University of Toronto.

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Canadian news is going to be blocked; Bill C-18 is killing media

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:24:00 -0000

A warning from broadcasters; Canadian news is going to be blocked in response to Trudeau's Bill C-18. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Anabel Quan Haase, a professor in the faculty of information and media studies at Western University.

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Green Party leader reacts to Auditor General report that found developers had direct influence over Ontario Greenbelt land removal

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:46:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario.

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Demonstrators rally again in opposition to High Park vehicle restrictions

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:11:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Diane Buckell, Protest Co-Organizer with High Park Access for All.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Mrs. Ex Trudeau and the conflict of interest act

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:02:46 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the soon to be Mrs. Ex Trudeau being exempt from the Conflict Of Interest Act disclosures under her separation agreement with the prime minister, Canadians welcome immigrants but cannot see where they're supposed to live, a South Pacific junket led by Commons speaker Anthony Rota cost taxpayers more than $150,000 records show. All this and more!

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City of Burlington destroys family's natural garden without notice - why?

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:52:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Karen and Julia Barnes of Burlington, Ontario. The Barnes' naturalized garden was mowed down by city officials without notice.

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Mother of man experiencing mental health crisis seeks to change Canadian laws to bring son home

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:35:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marlene Bryenton of P.E.I. Marlene's son, Andrew has been missing for nine months.

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An Eritrean festival in Toronto turned violent - why?

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:16:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Awet Weldemichael, a professor at Queen’s University and an expert on the Horn of Africa and who is of Eritrean descent.

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How safe is our cannabis?

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:14:10 -0000

Guest host Ed Keenan speaks with Globe & Mail reporter Jameson Berkow about how nearly five years after legalization, we still don't know how safe our cannabis is.

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Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium security prison - is it a done deal?

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:45:18 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Rodney Stafford, father of Tori Stafford who was murdered in 2009.

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'Turnstyle justice not working': Police Association on shootings in Toronto

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:49:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Trudeau does the shuffle

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:32:19 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Trudeau's cabinet shuffle, calling a judicial inquiry into alleged election fraud by Chinese agents is ''complicated,'' newly-appointed Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc yesterday told reporters, Covid-19 may have started in a ''laboratory incident'' but the precise cause is unproven, says their Department of Health. All this and more!

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New polling finds Conservatives have 10-point lead over Liberals

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:45:34 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data.

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Most kids with autism won't get core therapy funding soon: Ontario ministry document

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:24:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kate Logue, Vice President of Community Outreach for Ontario Autism Coalition and a mother of two autistic children.

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Toronto police dog named Bingo shot dead after incident involving armed suspect

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:01:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jim Stephenson, a Police dog handler for over 19 years, about the process of training K9 officers.

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''Absolute disaster for our city;'' A plea for help in Leslieville

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:18:01 -0000

Premier Ford wants to do whatever it takes to decriminalize hard drugs, especially since a young mother was murdered in Leslieville. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Derek Finkle, Community Member Health Centre, about a community that gets ignored and then the concern becomes ''will the politicians do anything more?''

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Blacklocks Check-In: Getting ready for the cabinet shuffle

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:14:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Canadian who work past 65, says Industry Francois-Philippe Champage. The number of pensioners who remain in the workforce is currently the highest in history, more than a third of people surveyed called Navy racism worrisome though they couldn't point to any particular allegation or incident, Cabinet budgeted millions for a vaccine passport program to 2026 though the World Health Organization has declared the pandemic is over. All this and more!

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Bye bye birdie; hello ''X''

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:04:13 -0000

Is Elon Musk bored...again? Host Alex Pierson chats with David Kincaid, Founder of Level 5 Strategy, Canada's leading boutique brand consulting firm, about Elon's decision to change the twitter logo to ''X.'' Hasn't he done enough already or is he bored?

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Inquiry needed into Toronto principal's death following bullying allegations

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:29:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks to Lisa Bildy, lawyer who represented Richard.

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Toronto's seeing a 'different type' of violence - how do we address it?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:39:19 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Louis March, Founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement.

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'Something has to change': Protest planned for Church & Wellesley neighbourhood following uptick in violence

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:14:50 -0000

Guest host Tasha Kheiriddin speaks with Phil Parsons, a long-time resident of the Church & Wellesley neighbourhood. Phil has organized a protest for this Saturday at that intersection regarding an uptick in violence and vandalism in the neighbourhood.

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How Canada is failing to welcome refugees & asylum seekers in a 'morally acceptable' way

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:33:45 -0000

Guest host Tasha Kheiriddin speaks with Rev. Alexa Gilmour, a community organizer, activist, writer and United Church minister.

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Conversation with Pierre Poilievre; Reality with safe injection sites

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:53:00 -0000

Safe injection sites are fueling crime in communities. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada , about the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat in Leslieville last Friday. The cry for help to get the drug use problem under control is failing. The Federal Government needs to put a stop to crime and chaos on our streets.

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‘No surgery date in sight’: Ontario child desperately needs help to stabilize leg

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:46:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Anstey, Father of 9-year-old Grace who's waiting on knee surgery.

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How the Hollywood actors strike may impact Canada’s film, TV industries

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:35:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Howell, Toronto Star Film Critic.

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'We're out of money and space': Durham region impacted by Toronto's refugee crisis

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:26:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Henry, the regional chair and CEO for Durham Region, about the region needing more resources for their shelter systems.

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One-on-one with Premier Ford on safe injection, bail reform and Toronto's refugee crisis

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:38:34 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Premier Doug Ford. The two tackle issues with bail reform, safety concerns around safe injection sites and Toronto's refugee crisis.

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Hamilton family in hell after not being able to use driveway

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:42:48 -0000

A family is Hamilton's east end have had a huge part of their driveway and property cut off. Their neighbour's home was deemed unsafe. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Katy Belaire, East end of Hamiton resident, about what this has been like after her family is unable to use their property. If a home isn't being cared for, it becomes everyone else's problem.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Everyday Canadians just trying to get by

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:31:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Bank of Canada nearly paying out $27 million in raises and bonuses last year even as it admitted bungling forecasts, high interest rates, the highest in 22 years will continue into 2024, Bank of Canada Govenor Tiff Macklem said yesterday, Cabinet must address ''housing injustice'' with new laws and policies, says the Federal Housing Advocate. Human right to affordable housing, a national moratorium on evictions, and a ban on tent cities.

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Affordable housing is a top priority for Olivia Chow - but can she get it done?

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:51:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto.

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Passenger sits in blood-soaked area on flight from Paris to Toronto, investigation underway

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:50:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Habib Battah, Air France passenger who had to clean up someone else’s bodily fluids.

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Is it time for a review of Ontario's property assessment system? Are some homeowners being overtaxed?

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:17:30 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Katrina Miller, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness.

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Pierre Poilivere VS. Tiff Macklem; Raising Rates

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:08:04 -0000

Raise them he did! Tiff Macklem didn't hold back. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortage Broker of Butler Mortgage, about what will happen to individuals who did not get a fixed rate when buying their home. This may be the last straw for many people.

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BC Port Strike; Get the folks back to work

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:02:15 -0000

This is the 11th day the BC Port has been on strike and the Government has done nothing. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christina Santini, director of National Affairs at CFIB, about where the urgency is to do something about the strike. Millions of businesses are short because they can't get their products through. Revenues are being destroyed. Something needs to be done soon and fast. For each day the strike goes on; 1 week of back log for many people.

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Money talk; Our 10th interest rate hike is here

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:57:40 -0000

The everyday Canadian is now paying another interest rate. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Lee, Sprout School of Business, about how this interest rate hike will poorly affect the lives of Canadians. If hurt is what they wanted to cause, hurt is what the Bank of Canada delievered. This is the 10th interest rate hike. 25 points and a 20 year high.

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Olivia as mayor; ''Feels like jumping out of an airplane!''

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:50:02 -0000

Olivia Chow officially begins her mayoral duties today. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adrienne Batra, former communications of Rob Ford and editor of Chief at the Toronto Star about Olivia's first day in office and what she'll implement to make Toronto a ''safer place.''

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Leslieville residents in fear; quit passing the buck!

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:37:27 -0000

Leslieville residents are very concerned about the safe injection sites in following to the murder of Caroline Huebner-Makurat. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paula Fletcher, City Councilor for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth about the criminal activity that is happening in the neighbourhood. Stop passing the buck and do something about the safe injection sites. All they bring is crime.

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Blacklocks Check-In: No holiday for shenangians

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:28:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Department of Finance saying ''should not be viewed as a prediction of the future'' according to a letter to the Parliamentary Budget Office, three times as many Department of Employment staff were investigated as were reported fired for defrauding pandemic relief programs, 2021 heat wave that broke an all-Canadian temperature record was the result of a high pressure system, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society confirms.

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Alberta family lawyer offering a simpler, friendlier way to divorce

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:37:58 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Melissa Bourgeois, Family Lawyer, One Family Law in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Trudeau on U.S. giving Ukraine cluster munitions: ‘They should not be used’

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:44:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Shimooka, Defence Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

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Residents shocked by death of woman hit by stray bullet in Toronto

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:09:45 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Derek Finkle, who lives beside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC). Derek and fellow community members have been raising concerns with the SRCHC's safe injection site prior the Friday's shooting that tragically resulted in the death of a 44-year-old mother of two.

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''Pay Up, Will Ya?'' Conversations about ''readiness'' with NATO allies

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:56:02 -0000

Justin Trudeau is off to NATO meetings just after Britian says ''Pay up, will ya?'' Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Luprecht, Military College and Senior fellow at the McDonald Laurier Institute, about understanding security relationships. Trudeau is playing ''catch up'' with NATO and now we are short on equipment that is necessary. The Government needs to double down.

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Toronto; another day, another crime.

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:47:48 -0000

Another day, another crime. Are we beginning to normalize this behaviour? Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Perry, Former Toronto Police Officer & 640 Toronto's Security Analyst, about a mom who was killed in Leslieville. Safe supply is destroying Toronto. It's unfortunate these shootings are happening all over the GTA.

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Canada’s unemployment rate rose in June as 60K jobs added

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:47:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Moshe Lander, Economist with Concordia University.

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'We can't let these people down': Advocates calling on feds to address refugee crisis

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:53:03 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with community worker Diana Chan McNally.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Irony Rich in advertising

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:41:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about talks on launching a public inquiry into foreign interference dragging along, higher prices for basic groceries like cabbage and spaghetti are running at three and four times the rate of general inflation, the Office of Elections Commissioner Caroline Simard dismissed 116 complaints of alleged forign interference in the last two general elections without a single attempted prosecution, and more!

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How are police adapting to deal with AI?

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:27:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of The Toronto Police Association.

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Is 'safe supply' actually safe?

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:40:25 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist and distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University.

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Stellantis deal reached to restart EV battery factory construction

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:59:56 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada.

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Premier Ford's Spring Budget is 'Spend, Spend Spend'!

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:50:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute and the study's author.

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Bruce Power Plant; Is it a done deal?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:59:11 -0000

The first large scale nuclear plant that the Ford government will build to prepare for electricity demands. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, about the idea of the Bruce Power will be built to increase electricity supply to service 4.8 million homes. Is it a done deal?

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Increase in tick-borne illnesses directly linked to climate change

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:46:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jason Tetro, Known as ‘The Germ Guy’ and Host of the Super Awesome Science Show.

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'We're sweating': Automotive Parts Manufacturers Call for Resolution in BC Port Strike

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:23:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, Head of The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

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New report finds Toronto's office vacancy rate hit highest level since 1994

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:04:28 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Karen Chapple, Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto Dr. Karen Chapple, Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto, about reimaging downtown Toronto.

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Why you shouldn't use the Temu app

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:49:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Davis, Online Safety and Social Media Educator, about online shopping platform Temu - and why you shouldn't use their app to make purchases.

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Blacklocks Check-In: MPs Misled On CRA Fraud

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:21:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Revenue Commissioner Bob Hamilton misled MPs in under-reporting the number of Canada Revenue Agency employees implicated in fraudulent claims for pandemic benefits. Hamilton claimed there were “not very many, obviously,” though the Agency now confirms hundreds are under investigation.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Wernick now a part of a Liberal think tank

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:39:40 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Michael Wernick, former chief clerk of the federal public service, has joined a Liberal-affiliated think tank. Wernick abruptly resigned in 2019 following disclosures of the cabinet's failed attempt to quash a criminal prosecution of the SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, a senator who threatened to sue Canadian media over China coverage took more state-sponsored trips to the People's Republic than any other parliamentarian, records show. All this and more!

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What Does a New Mayor Mean for Toronto Police?

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:29:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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''Trusting the news in a digital age.''

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:49:29 -0000

Less news, less reporters. This means less accountability. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, former director of the journalism program at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and Author of ''Trusting The News In The Digital Age', about why we should be worried.

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Addiction crisis in teens and adults; how do we prevent this?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:44:19 -0000

A new report came out on Tuesday about opioid related deaths. Overdoses have tripled since 2021 in young teens. Host Alex Pierson speaks with, Alex Caudarella, CEO of the Canadian Centre Substance Use and Addiction, about the tragedy of over doses in young people. How much did the pandemic play into this and what do we need to do to help prevent overdoses from spiking again?

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'We're supporting students' choice': Ontario allowing grade 11 students opt for full-time apprenticeships

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:59:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Matt Bradley, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program coordinator for the Toronto District School Board, about the benefits of allowing grade 11 students enter full-time apprenticeship programs.

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Ford government looking into deposit-return system for cans & bottles

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:03:18 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Karen Wirsig, senior program manager for plastics at Environmental Defence.

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Olivia Chow; New Day, New Mayor of Toronto

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:17:54 -0000

The city of Toronto has a new mayor. Her name is Olivia Chow! Host Alex Pierson speaks on site at City Hall with Olivia Chow, about what her first order of business would be, what would be her property tax be and how she plans to work together and build relationships with Doug Ford.

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'Things will change quickly': Reaction to Olivia Chow's mayoral win

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:36:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Myer Siemiatycki, professor emeritus of politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Olivia Chow becoming the 66th Mayor of Toronto.

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Local news is national news; Bell asking CRTC to drop local news

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:41:33 -0000

Bell is asking the CRTC to drop local news. All stories start small. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Menzies, former CRTC Vice-Chair, about Bell pushing to CRTC to drop all local news.

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Tomken Road Middle School; A letter from the techers

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:37:13 -0000

Uncontrollable violence, chaos, and the incapacity to manage behaviour happening at Tomken Road Middle School in Mississauga. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Bennett, founding director of the education consultancy Schoolhouse Institute, adjunct professor of education at Saint Mary's University in Halifax and a former high school principle, about the entire approach of discipline within the school board.

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''Messy reporting'' & ''Smearing''

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:17:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the $7 billion Strategic Innovation Fund that was launched six years ago by then Indistry Minister Navdeep Bains on a falso claim it would create $56,000 jobs, Canadian Senator says he wants Chinese Canadians to set up a national foundation that would focus on raising money to fund lawsuits against ''messy reporters'' and reporters who ''try to smear'' the community. All this and more!

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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:40:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Perry Douglas Klein, Professor at Western University with the faculty of education, who researches the psychology of writing and writing instruction.

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'System was designed for offenders': Rights advocate on murderer Mark Smich's move to medium security

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:28:18 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Freeman, a Victim Rights Advocate who's father was murdered in 1991. Lisa weighs in on the transfer of murderer Mark Smich's move to a medium-security prison as well as the latest on her Victim Rights Bill that's been stalled as Parliament's adjourned for summer.

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Investigative journalist defends reporting on foreign interference, calls for public inquiry

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:46:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, investigative reporter and Founder of The Bureau, about defending his reporting on foreign interference before a committee of MPs.

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Bowmanville mother able to access MAiD before disability supports

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:44:07 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rose Finlay, mother of three who became a quadriplegic after an accident at age 17.

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'Time is not on their side': Race to find missing Titanic submersible has crews working around the clock

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:34:49 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Former Vice Admiral Mark Norman.

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Human rights lawyer taking PM Trudeau, government to court over judicial shortages causing delays

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:25:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with human rights lawyer Yavar Hameed about his suit that aims to force Justin Trudeau's government to fill nearly 80 judicial vacancies on lower trial courts.

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Historical Parks; Allan Gardens turns into a Shanty Town

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:35:53 -0000

City parks are for the entire public, not a place for people to call home. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor for Ward-13, about concerns over Allan Gardens, which has been spiked with tents, homeless people, loud music, fires and tons of open drug use and sexual assaults. Why is the city allowing this? Why is it so difficult?

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''Incompetence'' from the RCMP

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:41:18 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet yesterday denied the RCMP is investigating the Prime Minister's Office over attempts to quash a criminal prosecution of the SNC-Lavalin Group Incorporated, Governor General Mary Simon burning through almost 25,000 litres of jet fuel to deliver a climate change speech, no evidence retailers and wholesalers are profiteering from inflation, the Bank of Canada said Monday. All this and more!

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New report finds thousands of Ontario based nurses, doctors working in US border states

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:10:50 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org who issued the report.

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Another Day, Another Scandal; Obstruction of justice

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:11:20 -0000

The RCMP is investigating allegations that Justin Trudeau, Bill Monreau and staff including Michael Wernick were obstructing justice way back when Jody Wilson back in 2018 , when they tried to pressure her from stopping the prosecution of SNC. Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy watch, about the RCMP saying nothing about this situation. Only recently has the RCMP began investigating...4 years later.

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New report finds a vehicle is stolen every six minutes across Canada

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:05:16 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Rothe, CEO and President of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association.

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Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole on his exit from politics

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:12:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Erin O’Toole, former Conservative leader and MP for Durham

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Mayoral Debate; Too many promises & not enough details

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:50:44 -0000

Too many promises and not enough details. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Denzil Minnan-Wong, former city councillor and deputy mayor and Jaskaran Sing-Sandhu, Strategist with State Strategy, about the mayoral debate that took place last night.

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Trudeau & Mendocino; Pick up the phone and do something!

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:54:12 -0000

The latest scandal. Trudeau's office knew about Bernardo's transfer and did nothing! Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the issue with moving Paul Bernardo to a medium security prison. This only makes the families suffer and our Government is doing absolutely nothing about it. This is a complete erosion of trust with the system.

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Controversy of the White Wine Award

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:43:46 -0000

If you're accused of sexual misconduct, should you still be able to win your industries top award? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Andre Proulx, co-host of Tasting Together (airs Saturdays on 640 at 5pm) about allegations of Norm Hardie and how he admitted to sexual misconduct, meanwhile the Ontario Wine Awards congratulated him with the White Wine of the year award.

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Blacklocks Check-In: A shattering case and lies from Cabinet

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:35:31 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Paul Bernardo and how Cabinet is handling the case, Privy Council President Bill Blair says how he never saw a secret memo warning because it was sent to the ''wrong office'', Canada's spending involvement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank after a high-ranking executive left the organization saying it was a ''toxic culture'', Cabinet having no choice but to spend billions on a Volkswagon battery plant in Ontario, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said yesterday. All this and more!

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Housing Crisis; gave us the headlines but not the housing

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:00:01 -0000

Students can't find rentals. By 2026, we are going to be short in rental units and it's only going to get worse. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rylan Kinnon, about a broken promise students are experiencing when they come to study in Canada. There isn't enough housing but Ryan created a 'Home Sharing' program that is a great solution when it comes to connecting older adults and students in a home. It's about building a connection and trust.

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Mayoral Race Issues with Joe Mihevc & Saeed Selvam

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:53:50 -0000

It's time to dig deep into the Mayoral race. Host Alex Pierson chats with Joe Mihevc, former Toronto City Councilor and Saeed Selvam, Managing Director of New West Public Affairs and also a member of Global News' Election Panel, and he's a former council candidate, about how effective have the various candidates' strategies been in trying to overcome Olivia Chow in leading votes, Anthony Furey third place standing in polls, housing and affordability. All this and more!

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Cafe T.O; A bureaucratic mess

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:48:05 -0000

With restaurants that were involved in the Cafe To program problem free, they are now being rejected after waiting months for approval, it's putting small business' at risk. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tomas Morana, owner of Bar Volo and Birreria, about the struggle with opening up their patio's because of not meeting certain requirements. It's worked fine in the past, why is this a problem now? There's no difference to the application so this is a mystery.

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''Shock and Incomprehensible'' Mendocino's Response

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:40:28 -0000

Mendocino sends his thoughts and prayers to the French and Mahaffy families; who actually didn't know about Paul Bernardo's transfer. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Danson, the family lawyer for Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, about the concern of the families and that it's time to reverse this decision and relocate Bernardo back to Mill Haven. How is it possible that no one is taking accountability?

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Riding In Danger; Double digit surge in 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:05:03 -0000

Major crime spike on TTC. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Burnside, TTC Chair, about the sense of disorder when using the TTC. We need a solution to keep the homeless out of the TTC shelters before the winter. A plan will be put into place when the weather gets colder to help the homeless find another shelter. We need to be compassionate and connect services.

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Chinese Interference; Allegations bubbling to the surface

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:59:16 -0000

Do we want the RCMP investigating in a high profile case? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Palango, Canadian investigative journalist and author or numerous books including 22 murders, about what happens if the RCMP gets involved in the case of Michael Chong and Chinese Interference.

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'Safer Supply Drugs' to blame as 14 year old overdoses

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:52:52 -0000

Safe Supply is getting resold onto the streets and dealers are getting new customers. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, National Post Columnist, about a tragic loss after a 14 year old overdoses on safe supply kits. This is about compassion and saving lives. This should be a huge issue in the upcoming election.

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High-Stakes Resignation; Justice Russell Brown steps down from Supreme Court

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:45:00 -0000

Now, he's just a lawyer. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Mackay, Canada's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, he was also Minister of National Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs, about the resignation of Russel Brown because of a strain of an investigation at an event in late January, which turned into an altercation. Who replaces him?

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A $22 billion dollar surprise; Ontario Government holds excess funds

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:37:00 -0000

How much is too much money? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, about the Ontario Government hoarding a growing pool of money. Where did it come from? What is the province budgeting all this money for?

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''Get The Truth On The Table''

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:28:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Conservatives, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois will be meeting this week to discuss nominees to head a public inquiry into suspected election fraud by foreign agents. It's time to ''get all the truth on the table.'' A gift of $200,000 is not enough to buy influence in the Government of Canada, former Trudeau Foundation CEO Morris Rosenberg testified yesterday, and Canadians share ''fairly negative views'' about foreign aid with a quarter nationwide favouring funding cuts, says in-house research by the Department of Foreign Affairs. All this and more!

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Concerned Parents; Social Transitioning in New Brunswick Schools

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:19:54 -0000

Trudeau is making it sound like parents shouldn't play a role in schools. Trudeau's comments were disappointing and we move to the extreme. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Julia Mallot, creator of -Alotta Thoughts - featuring nuanced discussion about sex and gender identity/ideology, about schools keeping parents out of the loop when it comes to transitioning. Culture wars is fueling the anger and creates a polarizing climate.

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Small businesses need more time to repay CEBA loans to survive

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:48:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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Blacklocks Check-In: To have an inquiry or not; that is the question

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:28:45 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about David Johnston admitting he didn't see all of the information in his report so he states that an inquiry is not needed, the news of the latest interest rate hike will see ''a lot of people struggling.'' The Bank of Canada raised its charge from 4.5 to 4.75, Canadians wanting ''stronger legislation'' to regulate legal internet content, says a report by Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez's department. The finding were all hand picked....how convenient.

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Toronto Police Association calls on Public Safety Minister, PM to reverse decision on Bernardo prison transfer

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:21:10 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Canada is at risk of losing expertise in manufacturing water bombers - at a time when we need them most

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:48:46 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University.

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Johnston defends his impartiality as rapporteur - What does the Chinese-Canadian community think?

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:19:04 -0000

Chinese Canadians want an actual inquiry and to be taken seriously. They aren't getting that treatment. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Cheuk Kwan, Co Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China about David Johnston's report. There's a ton of incomplete information in his report and tons of Canadians are living in fear now. They want answers. Eight months since the first allegations came into place; nothing has changed.

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A National Crisis; ''Dude, Where's My Car?''

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:20:56 -0000

Car thefts have sky rocketed to close to 50% because of organized crime. Ontario and Quebec with the most thefts. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bryan Gast, vice-president of investigative services at Equite Association, about insurance rates going up and this is because of car thefts. This is now classified as a 'National Crisis' in the country.

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LEARNING THE CANDIDATES: Chloe Brown & Anthony Furey

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:06:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson is joined by mayoral candidates Chloe Brown and Anthony Furey. In this 30-minute mini-debate, candidates tackle housing concerns, taxes and crime.

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Victim of crime not surprised by Bernardo's transfer to medium-security prison without notifying family

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:50:04 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with victim rights advocate Lisa Freeman. Lisa's father Roland Slingerland, was bludgeoned to death in 1991 by John Terrance Porter. Porter was released on day passes without Lisa's knowledge and lived 15 min from her sister.

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'Collective Groan': Mortgage Holders Feeling the Pain After Another Bank Rate Hike

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:47:55 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage.

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Risky Air Quality in Toronto Due to Wild Fires Could Lead to Irritation, Increased Asthma Attacks

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:08:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Jeff Brook, Associate Professor with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.

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Wildfire Management; Are We Prepared?

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:27:51 -0000

A very challenging economic problem. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dave Martell, Professor emeritus of Forest Fire Management Systems with the Institute of forestry and conservation at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture at the University of Toronto, about wildfire management and what is needed to prepare before the fire season starts.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Mr. Johnston's Testimony

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:17:08 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about David Johnston's testimony as he is being asked how he came to his decision not to have an inquiry, the Department of Public Safety issued a false security bulletin claiming it had ''confirmation'' Freedom Convoy protestors ransacked federal office buildings, the Privy Council Office in a secret memo said Covid vaccine injuries and deaths ''have the potential to shake public confidence'' and must be carefully managed with ''winning communication strategies.''

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Tori Stafford's Father Reacts to Bernardo's Transfer to Medium-Security Prison

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:56:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rodney Stafford, the Woodstock father of murdered eight-year-old Tori Stafford.

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Gunning the Innocent; MS-13 members face charges in Schomberg shooting

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:11:46 -0000

The MS-13 members mistakenly take shots at an innocent victim. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marcell Wilson, former gang leader, founder of One by One Movement, about the horrific murder in Schomberg in drive by attack.

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Chinese warship nearly hits U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait during joint Canada-U.S. mission

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:24:32 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter MacKay, lawyer and former federal Minister of Justice, Foreign Affairs and National Defence.

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'There needs to be an explanation': Lawyer on Paul Bernardo's transfer to medium-security prison

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:21:37 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Danson, lawyer representing the relatives of 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy, who Bernardo kidnapped, tortured and murdered in the early 1990s.

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''Canada is Dying'' A Film by Aaron Gunn

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:34:35 -0000

What is happening to Canada? That is the question we need answers to. Host Alex Pierson chats with Aaron Gunn, film maker ''Canada is Dying,'' about the decriminalization of drugs in British Columbia and what will happen if this happens in Ontario. Is safe supply actually safe? We need a better solution.

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Foreign Interference: Trudeau's security advisor details 'breakdown' in intel sharing

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:55:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail.

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Mayoral candidate reacts to debate cancelled due to death threats

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:40:48 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mark Saunders, mayoral candidate and former Toronto Police Chief.

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How has policing changed in covering big events like Pride?

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:47:23 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Federal Court of Appeal overturns order to help return men in Syrian camps

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:44:38 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann.

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Will We Get A Deal? Stellantis To Receive More Subsidies For Canadian EV Battery Plant

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:41:35 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Aaron Wudrick, Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

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Blacklocks Check-In: An Exchange of Unreported Campaign Contributions

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:20:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Commons voting 174-150 to fire David Johnsonas cabniet's ''special rapporteur'' on Chinese subterfuge, the Freedom Convoy being a ''far-right extremist movement'' that ''terroized'' Ottawa, a Liberal appointed senator said yesterday, and the Federal Court rejected a claim that Crown prosecutors have a right to run for public office. All this and more!

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AI; Out with the old & in with the new. Strange times.

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:52:27 -0000

AI is quickly taking over and we can be extinct soon. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mark Daley, Professor of Computer Science at Western University, about the danger of AI. Artificial Intelligence is threatening our existence when it comes to AI Chatbots, like ChatGPT. This is turning into a Global priority.

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LEARNING THE CANDIDATES: Ana Bailao & Mark Saunders

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:42:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson sits down with former police chief Mark Saunders and former city councillor and deputy mayor ahead of the June 26 byelection.

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NDP’s Jenny Kwan says CSIS revealed China is targeting her

Wed, 31 May 2023 14:38:10 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jenny Kwan, MP for Vancouver East.

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'Each day our patio isn't open, we're losing': Bar owner on CafeTO delays

Wed, 31 May 2023 14:09:38 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom who owns and operates a bar in downtown Toronto.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Breach In The Trudeau Foundation

Tue, 30 May 2023 15:16:51 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about David Johnston and the involvement in the Trudeau Foundation, Cabinet is set to reintroduce an internet censorship bill by the end of the year, the department of Public Works will uphold human rights in federal contracting, and the Cabinet seeks to break a month-long filibuster that has tied up Finance minister Chrystia Freeland's omnibus budget bill in the Commons finance committee.

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Clock Ticking To Get Stellantis Deal Signed

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:38:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada.

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What Is a 'City-Cession'? And How Will Low Spending Impact Canada's Biggest City?

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:37:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Kiru, executive director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas.

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David Johnston; An apology to Canada's spies

Mon, 29 May 2023 17:13:31 -0000

An apology is in order for David Johnston. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Former CSIS Analyst, about David Johnston blaming the media and CSIS saying it was ''inaccurate'' and now is required to apologies. CSIS are great patriotic Canadians and they want to do their best to help the country.

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Mayoral Candidate Says He'll Keep Our Parks Encampment-Free

Mon, 29 May 2023 14:55:02 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with mayoral candidate Anthony Furey.

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Toronto Check-In: Olivia Chow Leading the Polls, Mayoral Debates & Policy Flip-Flops

Mon, 29 May 2023 14:50:49 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Ben Spurr, City Hall Reporter for the Toronto Star.

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The Chinese Government; Does It Get More Aggressive?

Fri, 26 May 2023 16:26:34 -0000

What's the price of doing nothing when it comes Chinese Interference? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mehmet Tohti, prominent Uyghur Canadian Activist - Executive Director of the Canada-based Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, about the latest development in Chinese Interference earlier this week and whether or not the government is doing enough for communities.

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'They're decreasing opportunity': Parents frustrated with new specialty school lottery system

Fri, 26 May 2023 14:15:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Bethany Bergman, mother with a daughter in one of the TDSB specialty arts schools

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Blacklocks Check-In: No One Is Buying What The Rapporteur Is Selling

Thu, 25 May 2023 16:18:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the advisor who helped Johnson put his report together and luckily for Trudeau, the ethics officer has no commissioner in place to deal with the complaints filed, MP Han Dong is ''continuing to maintain close relationships'' with China's Consulate in Toronto. We know Dong has close relations with the Toronto consulate in question-can he maybe go back to caucus?

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Violent Crime Is Up In Canada and There's A Shortage of Judges - What Needs to Happen?

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:26:12 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Former CSIS Manager 'Surprised' By No Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:22:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Stanton, Former manager of operations at CSIS, now the Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa.

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Can TO's Next Mayor Deliver Affordable Housing With a Giant Budget Deficit?

Thu, 25 May 2023 14:09:30 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto.

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Advocates Demand Justice; Barrie City Council Imposes Ban on Donations

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:43:20 -0000

Barrie city staff are empowered to explore solutions for homelessness. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Alex Nuttall, Mayor of Barrie, about Barrie's crackdown on controversial policies that criminalize compassion. Staff were asked to think of new ways that will ban handing out money to panhandlers on streets, intersections...ect.

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Learning The Candidates:Anthony Perruzza and Celina Caesar Chavannes

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:34:26 -0000

Host, Alex Pierson speaks with two Mayoral Candidates; Anthony Perruzza and Celina Caesar Chavannes, about how to make Toronto a safer city, the city's finances, and what they'll do about gridlock and what takes priority. Transit? Roads? How will you pay for your solutions?

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Conservative Leader Calls Out PM Trudeau's 'Ski Buddy' David Johnston On No Foreign Interference Inquiry

Wed, 24 May 2023 15:37:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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Canada doesn’t need foreign interference inquiry, but public hearings warranted: Johnston

Wed, 24 May 2023 14:36:31 -0000

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Who's Running Tomken Road Middle School? Students or Staff?

Tue, 23 May 2023 17:19:54 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Teper, community education critic, involved in analyzing recent school-trustee misconduct, appeared frequently as a delegate at school board meetings in Toronto, Waterloo and Ottawa.

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Advocates Raise Their Voices: Ban on Donations to Homeless Sparks Outrage

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:45:23 -0000

The City of Barrie is taking a stand against homelessness. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Keenan Aylwin, former Barrie City Councillor and current service worker, about City Council's controversial crackdown on homelessness, which consists of banning tents, tarps and a ton of compassion.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Election Fraud, Allegations, Public Inquiry; Oh My!

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:29:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about David Johnston ''rapporteur'' inquiry and what he thinks about election fraud and allegations in the 2021 votes, Liberal-appointed Senator, Yuen Pao Woo published more than a week after the expulsion of a Chinese spy complained of “extreme anti-China sentiment” in Canada, Attorney David Lametti says he will review changes in federal law to allow postal inspectors to open suspicious letters. The Canada Post Corporation Act states inspectors may only open larger packages suspected of carrying contraband.

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'Just show up and vote': Why tenants need to have their say in the TO election

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:50:05 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Chiara Padovani, a York South—Weston tenant union leader who ran for Toronto city council last fall.

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Organized Crime Suspected in Woman's Fatal Encounter

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:39:56 -0000

Organized crime violates its own rules by targeting women. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Stephen Metelsky, criminal psychology professor at Mohawk College, lectures about organized crime at Queen's University and author of 'Undercover: stories from the underworld of law enforcement, about the suspected organized crime-linked shooting that makes this the first targeting of a woman in Montreal's history.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Taxpayers & Fear Mongering

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:24:59 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the connections between Winnipeg and China, China Central Television removal of the CRTC's approved list of programs, Department of Health and how it'll affect private employers who are currently providing dental coverage for most Canadians nationwide, and Chystia Freeland who said yesterday that federal debt charges are ''absolutely handleable'' but would not discuss any further.

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We get promises from the mayoral candidates - but can we afford them?

Thu, 18 May 2023 15:53:15 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about the cost of those lovely campaign promises.

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It's the little things that help keep riders safe on the TTC

Thu, 18 May 2023 15:41:43 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Anne Marie Aikins, who was the chief spokesperson and head of media and public relations at Metrolinx, the regional transit agency, for 11 years until earlier this year.

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Who has to pay up to keep Stellantis from pulling the plug on Windsor battery plant?

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:49:05 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

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Smartphones: A Childhood Curse Leading to Mental Health Problems in Adulthood

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:22:00 -0000

Parents should be very concerned about their children when it comes to smartphones. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Todd Cunningham, clinical and school psychologist and Program Chair of the School and Clinical Child Psychology Program at the Ontario Institute for studies in education at the University of Toronto, about a study revealing Smartphone exposure impacting mental health in adulthood; especially in girls.

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Learning The Candidates: Mitzie Hunter & Brad Bradford

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:15:14 -0000

Host, Alex Pierson speaks with two Mayoral Candidates; Mitzie Hunter & Bradford about what their plans are in regards to getting around Toronto, how to get projects done in a timely manner, fixing Toronto's finances and how they'll make Toronto a safer city to live in.

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Unhinged On Safe Supply

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:09:42 -0000

The safe supply side has said they will stay on course. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jeremy Eckert Devine, Psychiatry Resident at the McMaster University, about the phasing out of safe injection sites. Safe supply is being exploited and is now in the black market. Why aren't we looking in that direction?

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Former MP who lost seat due to Chinese interference calls for public inquiry

Tue, 16 May 2023 15:50:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kenny Chui, Former Conservative MP for Steveston-Richmond East, B.C., about how his 2021 election loss was due to Communist Chinese agents. The Ex-MP testified the very nature of election interference made it difficult to document: “In your particular riding the NDP vote actually went up.”

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Blacklocks Check-In: All Ethics Probes Now Stalled

Tue, 16 May 2023 15:35:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Office of the Ethics Commissioner confirming it is unable to investigate any misconduct until a new appointee is named by Parliament, a process that could take months. The post has been vacant since April 19. Martine Richard stepped aside April 19 after legislators complained she was sister-in-law to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc... and much more.

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Trudeau and Ford Under Pressure; Stellantis Threatens Windsor EV Battery Plant Withdrawal

Mon, 15 May 2023 17:19:45 -0000

Stellantis is calling a renegotiation as threat clouds over EV Battery Plant, urging the Government to match Volkswagen's subsidies or face potential scrapping. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada and former CEO of the CFIB, about Ottawa being put under pressure as Stellantis threatens withdrawal and demanding a subsidy parity with Volkswagen, or worse; scrapping the Windsor project.

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Olivia Chow Sparks Controversy With Meeting Aligned With China

Mon, 15 May 2023 17:08:22 -0000

As Olivia Chow faces critism over meeting with China-aligned group, her supporter defends it as a 'necessary evil' for engaging Chinese immigrants, while others urge caution before jumping to conclusions. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, about Chow accepting a gift from an organization that's known for its alignment within the Chinese Government, leaving many eyebrows raised.

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TTC's Sneaky Move: Rogers' Cellphone Contract in Subway Extended

Mon, 15 May 2023 16:56:51 -0000

Rogers steals company and scores 10-year extension on subway contract. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun Columnist, about Rogers securing a secret deal with an Australian firm, which extended the contract until 2042, adding a decade under their belts.

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Do You Think The Public Education System Has Gone In The Right Direction?

Thu, 11 May 2023 16:54:00 -0000

According to a poll, 51% of Canadians' believe that the Public Education System is going the wrong direction. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org about a recent poll that saw the level of dissatisfaction with the public school system jump significantly within 3 years.

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Sirens In Israel: A Multi-Front War Can Emerge

Thu, 11 May 2023 16:51:17 -0000

Conflict is a daily reality for people living in Israel and now the country is bracing for a full multi-front war. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vivian Bercovici, the former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, about the current precautions Israel is taking on the ground and the geo-political affairs that surround the ensuing conflict.

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Blacklocks Check-In: The House of Commons Vote For An Investigation Into Chinese Subterfuge

Thu, 11 May 2023 16:36:13 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about the recent House of Commons vote that will spark an investigation into Chinese subterfuge against parliamentarians.

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20 years since abduction and murder of Toronto's Holly Jones

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:55:21 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dave Perry, former Toronto police officer & homicide detective who worked on Holly Jones' case.

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Housing Is Doable It Just Never Gets Done

Wed, 10 May 2023 16:27:38 -0000

Olivia chow is promising 25k houses despite no affordable houses being built in this city for over a decade. Meanwhile– at the federal level, Cabinet’s National Housing Strategy Act, which enshrines a "right to adequate housing" by 2030, reveals that only 106,000 homes have been financed since 2019. On top of this, demand for housing was pegged at over 3.5 million last June and in order to meet that demand, at least 440k homes need to be built per year until 2030. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbors Toronto, to speak about how and when the city will catch up to its housing promises.

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Canadian wrongly detained in China says Canada need to do 'much more' to combat foreign interference

Wed, 10 May 2023 15:20:36 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kevin Garratt. Kevin and his wife Julia were arrested by Chinese security officials in 2014 and accused of stealing military secrets.

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Are drugs handed out via safe supply outlets fueling Canada's opioid crisis?

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:44:06 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Columnist with National Post, about his report that details how safe supply drugs are being sold on the black market.

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Blacklocks Check-In: The Expulsion Of The Chinese Diplomat Leaves No More Speculation

Tue, 09 May 2023 17:01:08 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about the expulsion of the Chinese Diplomat amid speculation of Chinese Interference, the apology from the Chief of The Human Rights Commission to their black employees, and the pending loss of a federal riding in northern Ontario which comes at a "very fragile time for democracy,” says NDP MP Charlie Angus.

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Hospital Wait Times Costs Canadians 3.6 Billion Dollars Last Year

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:48:40 -0000

With around 1.2 million patients visiting Canadian hospitals last year, patients have paid a hefty fine accumulated by lost wages and productivity while waiting for necessary treatment. According to a new study from the Frasier Institute, Canadian have lost 3.6 billion dollars annually, that is $2,925 per patient waiting for treatment in hospital waiting rooms. Alex sits down with Bacchus Barua, the director of the study to talk about the cost of hospital wait times.

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Labour Shortages Threaten Canadian Summer Travel Boom for Airlines

Mon, 08 May 2023 17:02:25 -0000

As airlines are getting ready for the summer season, some passengers could be left stranded at the gate, due to labour shortages. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Captain Tim Perry, Canada President of the AirLine Pilots Association, which represents 1,850 pilots at Westjet and Swoop, about the upcoming travel season when it comes to adequate staffing, back up planes, lost luggage, cancellations and how to avoid long wait times like experienced last summer.

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Michael Chong's Story: A Wake-Up Call for Canadians

Mon, 08 May 2023 16:53:17 -0000

Canada's democracy is on the line; MP Michael Chong warns. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, about Chinese state interference that is targeting both him and his family in 2021.

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How Long Is Too Long For Court Wait Times?

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:40:00 -0000

Toronto courtroom bookings are booked solid until May 2024, with 16-month wait times. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Pardy, Executive Director of Rights Probe and Professor of Law at Queen's University, about Canada's terrible system when it comes to court wait times. Uncertain outcomes are leaving lawyers and clients in a nightmare.

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Trudeau Vows to Take Down Pierre Poilievre in Upcoming Election

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:33:59 -0000

Trudeau takes the stage at the Liberal National Convention and begins to set the stage for the upcoming election. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, Post Media columnist and president of Daisy Group, about Trudeau rallying Liberal supporters to go into a fourth election, while taking shots on Pierre Polivere.

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Shaw Takeover Sparks Price War: Rogers Slashes Fastest Cellphone Plan Prices

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:28:00 -0000

Canadians are already overpaying for wireless service. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with David Soberman, Professor of Marketing and the Canadian National Chait of Strategic Marketing with the Rotman School of Management, about Rogers getting rid of their fastest cell phone price plans ahead of upcoming battle with new competition.

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LEARNING THE CANDIDATES: Caesar-Chavannes vs. Furey

Fri, 05 May 2023 15:24:18 -0000

We're seven weeks away from Election Day in Toronto - and we want you to hear from the main players in the mayoral race! Host Alex Pierson is joined by former Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes and columnist Anthony Furey for this week's mayoral candidate panel. Issues on the table are getting around Toronto, fixing the city's finances, and public safety. Have a listen and have your say!

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Trudeau Points Finger at CSIS for Failing to Alert MP Chong of Chinese Threat

Thu, 04 May 2023 16:59:50 -0000

Trudeau claims ignorance on Conservative MP Chong's targeting, despite speaking up in the House of Commons. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a former senior government official who worked on China issues and now Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa about Trudeau slamming CSIS when it comes to the targeting of MP Chong.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Alexandre Trudeau Testifies ''Need to Recognize Certain Accomplishments''

Thu, 04 May 2023 16:37:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Alexandre Trudeau testifying yesterday and stating how Canadians ''need to recognize certain accomplishments'' at the Commons ethics committee, Anthony Rota being rejected during an emergency debate on Chinese intimidation by a MP, CRTC and if a newSroom can show it is a credible news organization that would benefit under Bill C18. All this and more!

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Another Mp; Another Claim of Foreign Interference

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:39:00 -0000

In 2022, Kevin Vuong was running in the federal election in the downtown riding of Spadina-Fort York. The young candidate was a rising political star, a youth advocate and a reserve officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. Now he claims that he is a victim of Chinese Interference after being dropped from the 2021 election because of a withdrawn sexual assault allegation. Host Alex Pierson speaks to Kevin Vuong to get to the bottom of these claims.

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CSIS Report Reveals: China Ranks Canada as Top Target for Interference Efforts

Tue, 02 May 2023 16:34:08 -0000

A CSIS report exposes China's tactics when it comes to Canada's Legislatures and Business Executives. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing about investigating a MP's relative when it comes to harassing pro democracy supporters in their foreign interference campaign in Canada.

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Toronto woman escapes dangerous conditions in Sudan

Tue, 02 May 2023 15:55:39 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Nisrin Elamin, Assistant Professor of African Studies at University of Toronto, about her experience of evacuating Sudan with her young daughter after a family trip turned dangerous.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Chinese Interference...Another Investigation

Tue, 02 May 2023 15:27:53 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Conservative MP, Michael Chong and how a suspected Chinese diplomat is targeting his loved ones, Justin Trudeau's brother will be testifying on Friday over his role on the signed ''cheque'' for the Trudeau Foundation.

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Local businesses thriving off Toronto Maple Leafs playoff run

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:23:02 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Murie, Owner of The Dizzy Pub along Roncesvalles in Toronto’s West End, about how business is booming, thanks to the Maple Leafs playoff run.

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CSIS report reveals Canada as China's prime target for interference operations

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:08:05 -0000

Top-secret CSIS report reveals China's vast influence network uses 'incentives and punishment' to target Canadian legislators, business leaders, and diaspora communities as high-priority interference targets. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail, about the CSIS report exposing the extent of China's foreign interference in Canada, from probing Conservative MP's family members in China to intimidating pro-democracy Chinese students in Canada, shedding light on Beijing's multifaceted interference efforts.

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Peel Schools to Bid Farewell to Frustrating Online Learning Platform

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:02:23 -0000

Peel Region considers pulling the plug on popular online platform used by teachers to connect with parents and absent students. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Doretta Wilson, Retired Education Reformer, about Peel District School Board mandating the transition from Google Classroom to D2L Brightspace, citing advanced privacy and security features for student access.

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Queen Street braces for years-long closure

Mon, 01 May 2023 14:35:21 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Shauna Brail, Economic Geographer, urban planner and Associate Professor at the Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto-Mississauga, about the impact of four-years of streetcar diversions for Ontario Line construction.

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Spread Love and Save Lives: It's Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:41:09 -0000

Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day this Sunday, April 30th! Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Melissa Shupak, Division Manager of Shelter Programs at Toronto Humane Society about National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day that brings attention to the thousands of animals in need of loving homes. Hurry on down to the Toronto Human Society April 30th and you can be going home with a furry friend.

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The Dirty Truth: Car Dealership Overpricing and Deceptive Practices on the Rise

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:31:41 -0000

Car dealers charging extra fees to exploit limited supply, and Ontario regulations fall short. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Krystyna Lagowski, Automotive Writer about car dealer regulators failing to keep up with the pandemic-induced price gouging and are now using unethical practices to sell their vehicles.

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Toronto Police Crack Down on Vehicle Theft: Over 500 Cars Recovered and 119 Criminals Charged!

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:30:29 -0000

The wheels of justice have been turning in Toronto as more than 500 stolen vehicles were taken off the streets and 119 car thieves were charged and brought to justice. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with David Adams, the President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada about Toronto police launching Project Stallion having already arrested 119 criminals and recovered 556 stolen vehicles.

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Blacklocks Check-In: ''Fake News'' Regulating Legal Internet Content

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:28:29 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Bill C11; the first bill in Canadian history that regulates legal internet content, why Cabinet refuses to impose back to work legislation and the side effects, Marco Mendocino and the ''famous'' buyback program, and the 13 billion Volkswagen Canada subsidy. How does this work and what about the jobs?

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When will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open to the public? 2024, if we're lucky

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:58:12 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley about why the Eglinton Crosstown won't open to the public until 2024.

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Ontario's Doug Ford Under Fire: Plan to Lower Police Education Requirements Sparks Controversy

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:00:09 -0000

Premier Doug Ford faces backlash as his controversial proposal to lower education requirements for officers ignites a heated debate over the future of policing in the province. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Kempa, a criminologist focused on the politics of security, public safety and policing and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa about the growing concerns over officer shortages, and Ontario's latest move to drop post-secondary education requirements for aspiring police officers has sparked controversy.

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Passenger Rights Revamp Sparks Controversy: Airlines and Advocates Clash Over Proposed Changes

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:54:04 -0000

As Canada's Transport Minister unveils new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, the proposed changes leave both travellers and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, about the new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations.

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Ontario Family's Property Left High and Dry as Decades-Old Beaver Dam Gives Way

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:42:19 -0000

In the blink of an eye, a wetland paradise turned into a barren wasteland, leaving an Ontario family heartbroken and searching for answers. Host, Alex Pierson speak with Lorraine Fuller, Apsley Ontario Resident, about a wetland oasis that once flourished in their own backyard vanishing because of a broken beaver dam, leaving the bustling ecosystem that once thrived in terrible distress.

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The Never-Ending Mortgage: One-Third of Canadian Homeowners Stuck with 30+ Year Payment Plans

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:46:38 -0000

As Canadian homeowners struggle to make ends meet, the traditional 25-year mortgage plan is no longer enough, leaving lenders to grapple with increased risk of loss, and pushing more and more Canadians into 30+ year payment plans. Alex Pierson, speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Specialist with Butler Mortgage about rising interest rates that are forcing Canadian homeowners into decades of debt, as a staggering 30% of mortgages are now stretched beyond 30 years, leaving many struggling to keep up with the increasing financial burden.

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When Every Second Counts: Toronto Family's Nightmare as Child Chokes on Food and 911 Puts Them on Hold for Minutes

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:38:00 -0000

Toronto parents heroically perform life-saving Heimlich maneuver and CPR on their choking child, while desperately waiting for emergency services to answer their 911 call. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Ray, father of 1 year old Asher, about the terrifying moment their infant stopped breathing as 911 puts them on hold for over five minutes, leaving them to desperately attempt to rescue their child alone.

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Critical Lifeline in Peril: Canadian Women's Shelters Stripped of $150M in Federal Funding

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:26:57 -0000

Promised pandemic relief turns into a funding nightmare for Canadian women's shelters. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Hutton, CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region about women's shelters facing a devastating blow to their essential services, leaving many wondering how they will continue to provide lifesaving support to those in need.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Panel to Probe Trudeau Fund

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about how The prime minister’s brother, Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau, will not have to testify before a parliamentary committee probing the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and allegations of foreign interference in federal elections. Alexandre Trudeau had reportedly negotiated and signed the deal for the foundation to receive a $200,000 donation from Chinese billionaire Zhang Bin in 2016.The Commons public accounts committee Did vote to have Canada Revenue Agency scrutinize the fund.

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Remembering Tarek Fatah: Alex Pierson Reflects on the 'Life of A Giant'

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:53:53 -0000

Tarek Fatah, a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author known for his commentary on Muslim issues has passed away at the age of 73. Fatah is being widely mourned. Here is how Alex paid tribute to Fatah on her show.

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AI vs. the Music Industry: The Fake Drake Controversy and the Future of Music

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:47:00 -0000

From deepfakes to digital dopplegangers, the music industry is just scratching the surface of what AI can bring to the table, and the Fake Drake controversy is only the beginning. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Alan Cross, host of the Ongoing History of New Music about AI taking over the music industry with Ghostwriter977's creation, Heart on My Sleeve, proving that the future of music might not be in human talent alone. Fake Drake & The Weeknd.

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Why Canada needs to get its Return-to-Work act together

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:40:37 -0000

The longer we stay locked up in our homes, the quicker our cities turn into ghost towns with empty transit systems and crumbling infrastructure. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Shauna Brail, Economic Geographer, urban planner and Associate Professor at the Institute for Management and Innovation at the University of Toronto-Mississauga, about hybrid work arrangements, risk of turning our office spaces into ghost towns , leaving behind a trail of vacant cubicles and unfulfilled lease agreements.

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Pearson Education Takes a Back Seat: $22 Million Heist Rocks Major Canadian Bank

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:45:27 -0000

Looks like someone took the term 'high-flying heist' a little too seriously at Pearson Airport, leaving a bank $22 million poorer and an airline with more questions than answers. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun Columnist about the thieves at Pearson Airport as they swooped in and snatched $22 million worth of loot, leaving TD bank and Air Canada in a state of shock.

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Websites Targeting Toronto Mayoral Candidates: Grassroots Fact-Checking or Illegal Advertising?

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:35:21 -0000

As websites target the track records of top mayoral candidates, the city's elections watchdog is on high alert and stirring up controversy. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher about the Toronto Election Investigation that has sparked a fiery debate when it comes to advertising for the Mayoral Race.

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Has Trudeau ruled out fulfilling NATO defence target? U.S. report stirs questions

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:47:56 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vice Admiral Mark Norman and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Public Service Strike Sparks Controversy

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:26:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the public service strike, Dominic LeBlanc's sister stepping away as Ethic Commissioner, budget officer Yves Giroux dropping a bombshell on the Cabinet's poor spending and how Canadian Citizenships ceremonies to be replaced by a ''checkbox'' on a website.

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Parents to Halton District School Board: You're Grounded! Call for Leadership Review Amid Teacher Controversy

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:43:00 -0000

Amidst growing frustration over the Halton District School Board's handling of recent controversies, a parent group demands swift action to hold senior staff accountable and ensure a safer learning environment for all students. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Celina Close, Students First Ontario parent supporter & recently declared candidate for the HDSB Trustee Position in Ward 1 & 2 about demanding urgent measures to restore parental trust after a salacious scandal involving an Oakville teacher's inappropriate attire.

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Canadian Connection Exposed; FBI's Latest Sting Operation on Covert Chinese Police Station

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:36:43 -0000

The FBI's discovery of photographic evidence linking a secret police station in Canada to its Chinese counterpart sheds light on the sinister extent of China's covert operations, and raises concerns. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail about the shocking arrests of two individuals in New York, and the exposure of China's aggressive online harassment tactics and the pressing need for governments to take action to safeguard against foreign interference

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Keira's Law: Honouring a Tragic Loss and Fighting for Justice

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:25:00 -0000

Keira's voice will finally be heard as her legacy lives on through the groundbreaking Keira's Law, which aims to bring justice for her and prevent such tragedies from ever happening again. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Kagan, Mother to Kiera about her uphill battle with Keira Kagan's tragic death at the hands of her own father. Jennifer is fighting for justice and shed light on the importance of addressing the flaws in Canada's family court system.

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Ontario Science & Ontario Place; Ford Government Hopes to Revive Both Attractions.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:47:00 -0000

Ford's Government Plans to Breathe New Life into Ontario Science Centre and Ontario Place by Relocating Science Centre to Toronto Landmark. Host Alex Pierson chats with Taylor Noakes, public historian and independent journalist about the Ford Government planning to revitalize Ontario Place and Ontario Science Centre by relocating the Science Centre from Don Mills.

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The Great Bus Mystery: TTC Leaves Commuters Stranded Despite Government Funding

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:27:01 -0000

Toronto Transit Gets a Boost in Vehicles from Ottawa and Queen's Park, but Funding Shortfall Leaves Them Sitting Idle. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Munro, a transit activist and commentator since 1972, about 551 buses left idling during peak hours, along with 81 streetcars and 40 subway trains. When will this not become an issue anymore? Seems like funding isn't enough.

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Blacklocks Check-In: PSAC Sets Strike Deadline: Government Shutdown Looms

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:18:56 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the potential strike with PSAC a union that represents around 155, 000 employees. If the government does not reach an agreement at the barganing table by Tuesday afternoon, this would be the largest strike in Canadian history.

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Lightning Beware: The Maple Leafs are Here to Tap the Competition!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:02:25 -0000

Get ready for a thrilling ice showdown as the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up to host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs! Host, Alex Pierson chats with Wendell Clark, former Maple Leafs Captain about if he''beleafs'' the leafs will make it all the way this year and finally get their hands on the Stanley Cup!

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Hockey Canada Gets Funding Back with Strings Attached!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:52:28 -0000

Hockey Canada scores big with the federal government as funding is restored, but not without a few power plays - conditions must be met before financial support is handed over. Host, Alex Pierson chats with Robert Talach, a lawyer, whose client's sexual assault allegations against junior hockey player kick-started a reckoning around the national organization that represents the sport. Hockey Canada has been caught in a misconduct penalty box after using registration fees to settle a sexual assault case, putting the organization under the scrutiny of the public eye.

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Ontario Cracks the Whip on Math and Literacy: 1,000 New Teachers to be Summoned!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:43:15 -0000

Ontario is ramping up its education game by adding 1,000 new teachers to the roster, but some are questioning if it's enough to address the needs of all students. Alex Pierson chats with Paul Bennett, Director of the Schoolhouse Institute. His latest book is called ''The State Of The System: A Reality Check Of Canada's Schools.'' Karen Littlewood, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, is questioning Ontario's education plan, stating that focusing on just 20% of schools for math and literacy programs will leave a lot of kids out.

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A Tale of Too Much Talk, Too Little Action? Trudeau's 'Many' Discussions on Foreign Interference

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:15:15 -0000

On today's show, Alex Pierson speaks with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, former senior government official who worked on China issues and now Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at University of Ottawa & David Soperman, Professor of Marketing and the Canadian National Chair of Strategic Marketing with the Rotman School of Management. Looks like Trudeau's foundation got a little too fond of the Chinese donations - but hey, who needs ethical governance when you have all that sweet, sweet cash? Ontario's new plan to ban athletes and celebrities from gambling ads is a hard-hitting reminder to Auston Matthews and other sports stars that their role model status comes with responsibilities beyond the rink.

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Next Mayor of TO has to address mental health crisis - should this include safe injection sites?

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:50:41 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Gov’t Censors Won’t Answer

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:33:20 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how three political aides yesterday would not comment over an attempt to censor Facebook links to a 2021 Sun column critical of the government. Aides implicated in the failed scheme did not respond to questions: ‘They tried to have it banned as misinformation because it was embarrassing to them.’

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Union Flexes Muscles: Threatens Record-Breaking Strike in Canadian History

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:37:09 -0000

Looks like the government will need to stock up on coffee, because those 120,000 federal public servants are about to take a looong break! Alex Pierson speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian taxpayers federation about PSAC declaring landslide strike vote victory for program, administrative, technical, education, and library workers.

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Pierson Pushes Saunders On Plan to Improve Safety on the TTC

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:53:19 -0000

Mark Saunders, a candidate for Toronto mayor, has released a six-point plan to improve safety on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The plan includes increasing the number of fare inspectors and special constables, establishing a dedicated police task force, increasing the number of accessible stations, and providing mental health resources for TTC staff and riders. The plan also includes implementing a "yellow card" system to address minor infractions, developing a community-led safety audit program, and introducing a public awareness campaign to promote respectful behavior on the TTC. He joined Alex Pierson to talk further about his vision.

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Canada Plays Matchmaker with Ukraine: New Military Aid

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:32:40 -0000

Trudeau stands with Ukraine: Announces military, economic and cultural support measures in the face of Russian aggression. Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Shimooka, Defense Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Trudeau's Military Aid to Ukraine: Thousands of Assault Rifles, Dozens of Machine-guns, and Millions of Rounds of Ammo to Fight Russian Invaders.

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Toronto's World Cup Bid Gets a Sweet Deal with MLSE - What's the Catch?

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:14:00 -0000

Toronto's World Cup Hosting Costs: Taxpayers Foot the Bill, MLSE Takes the Win. Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Naraine, PhD Associate Professor, Sport Management at Brock University about Toronto scoring the World Cup hosting rights but will taxpayers be left on the hook?

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Matlow to City: Let's Get Publicly Busy with Development

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:04:43 -0000

Matlow pledges to keep housing development in public hands. Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Keesmat, Partner, Markee Developments; CEO the Keesmat Group about Josh Matlow coming up with a unique proposal to tackle the city's housing crisis. Instead of relying on private developers, he's proposing to launch a new public agency called "Public Build Toronto" to develop housing on city-owned lands.

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Another Mosque hate crime attack?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:07:07 -0000

The Islamic community in Markham is calling for action against the tide of Islamophobia. Alex Pierson speaks with Rachel Noorman, Private Investigator and Security Specialist about an alleged hate-motivated attack at a local mosque that has left the community in distress.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Your grocery bill may be feeling the heat as food inflation rises to boiling point!

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:57:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Inflation in Canada has been on the rise, causing concerns among Canadians about the increasing cost of living. Federal data suggests that high inflation rates, along with rising interest rates and unaffordable housing, are contributing to a sense of pessimism about the future of the Canadian economy well into 2025.

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Delayed, but not denied: Cell service finally come for all in the TTC?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:30:46 -0000

Alex Pierson hails Rogers' takeover of TTC subway cellphone service, hoping it will lead, sooner than later, to reliable connectivity underground.

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Therme Defends Ontario Place Spa Plans

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:27:38 -0000

Therme Group Canada is defending its plans for the transformation of Ontario Place. Alex Pierson talks to Simon Bredin, Senior Manager of Communications and Public Engagement at Therme Group Canada. They discuss the company's vision for the project and its commitment to working with local stakeholders.

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Fantasy Vs. Reality; Canadians Are Struggling

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:49:43 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dillon Dodson, Senior Manager if Social Work at the Toronto Humane Society, Yvon Dandurand, Professor Emeritus of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley and Crystal Regehr, owner of candy company 'Canadian Candy Nostalgia.' Alex and Dillion discuss how the Toronto Humane Society is searching for the owner of an abandoned dog who was left in a park. Alex and Yvon discuss human smuggling. Are they a known practice and how are we going to stop this? Lastly, Alex and Crystal have a chat about chocolate....133,000 chocolate bars put one couple in a sticky situation.

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Ford Calling On The Feds To Get On Bail Reform!

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:44:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association on crime and bail reform. Many officers have testified to this matter but no action has been taken yet. This is up to the Federal Government and it seems they don't want to take action. Canadians want something done now instead of waiting any longer.

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Promises, Promises, And More Promises

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:34:47 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Specialist with Butler Mortgage and Shahin Moghaddam, wife and son murdered on Flight PS752. Asher Honickman, Partner at Jordan Honickman Barristers practicing civil and public litigation joins Shahin. Alex and Ron discuss why 63% of Canadians feel owning a home is out of reach. Alex, Shahin and Asher discuss why the Government wants to drop the law suit in regards to the PS752 investigation. Shahin Moghaddam speaks out.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Middle Class Was Grumbling

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:45:18 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s “strong middle class” budget followed internal polling that warned of widespread grumbling by middle class voters. “Most were of the view the country was currently headed in the wrong direction,” said a Privy Council report: “There should be a greater emphasis on increasing benefits and financial supports for middle income Canadians.”

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Guilty Pleas; Fraud, Breach, Money Laundering....Oh My!

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:48:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation & Alok Mukherjee, Former Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board. Alex and Franco discuss ''savings.'' Spending is going up by 85 billion dollars. Government services have not been the greatest and they consistently fail to meet half of their targets. Alex and Alok discuss why a rapist cop cannot be fired. How is this cop still collecting a pay check? The Ford Government promised to changed this and in 2019, a law was passed that makes it easier to fire/suspend bad cops. Why is this happening four years later?

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''Hello Trudeau, What Will You Do About Bail Reform?''

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:53:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Neil Heatherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank & Yanick Labrie, Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute, health economist and public-policy consultant. Alex and Neil discuss how the Toronto Daily Food Bank is seeing the highest demand ever. Toronto is right in the middle of a food crisis. Alex and Yanick discuss surgical health times. There's been a huge demand for health care prior and during Covid. Why are we still stuck in the same position?

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Blacklocks Check-in: McKinsey Ethics No Problem

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:18:28 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how McKinsey & Company was never considered for federal blacklisting as an unethical supplier, even after facing legal troubles abroad, records show. The Department of Public Works said court settlements and corruption charges “had no impact” on its work with the company: “I wake up every day knowing it’s an ethical company.”

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You have to go through Alex Pierson to be mayor of Toronto

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:45:00 -0000

We're walking towards a mayoral election nobody asked for or really wants. However, this campaign matters. On April 3rd, 640 Toronto broadcast live from Nathan Phillips Square as candidates began to file their paperwork with the clerk's office. Listen as Alex Pierson talks to some of the women and men vying to be Toronto's next mayor.

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RCMP Painted In Bad Light Amidst Scathing Report From Nova Scotia Inquiry

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:17:38 -0000

It's been a very busy day but that doesn't mean that we don't get out some of the big stories. Today we talk all about the scathing report into one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history and the way it paints the RCMP in a very bad light. We also talk about Bill C-11 and the further information that comes up about that. That and more on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Is Russia Trying To Sway Support From Canadians On Ukraine?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:19:26 -0000

We talk about Chinese interference, but it's not just China we need to worry about... it's Russia. They have also been playing games trying to undermine our democracy and they also love specific weapons like the internet where they can put disinformation that targets both left and right. Now they're using it with Ukraine to undermine support. Alex talks about this and much more on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Who's Breaking Ethics Now?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:16:18 -0000

The House of Commons erupted on Wednesday after Conservative MP Michael Barrett asked the Liberals if the new Interim Ethics Commissioner, Martine Richard – who was appointed on Tuesday is the sister-in-law of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Well—he too has broken ethics- so he can make sure his sister knows her job. Who do we bring on to talk about this? None other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter.

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Here's how conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will address crime, addiction & cost of living issues

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:56:38 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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Have We Normalized Violence?

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:45:23 -0000

It may not have happened in Toronto, but in Vancouver, there was a stabbing outside of a Starbucks and instead of helping the man in distress, bystanders decided to whip out their phones and record everything instead. Now in some cases, this is useful in a court case, but there should also be duty of care to someone in distress. The worst culprit of this, though, is a man who made a mockery of it just to get his five seconds of fame. So where is the line being drawn, and are the younger generations just desensitized to this senseless violence? That and more on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Blacklocks Check-in: MP Liked “Free Speech” Bill, but Threatens to Sue Media

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:41:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, Ont.), now threatening to sue media for libel, eight years ago as a Liberal member of the Ontario legislature helped pass a law restricting libel suits.

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Enough With The Thoughts And Prayers

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:15:41 -0000

You have to ask, when is enough actually enough? When will someone in charge take charge of a crisis they allowed to happen? This latest headline of violence on our TTC should be the final straw, but how many times have we said that? As former Toronto Police Chief (and now hopeful mayoral candidate), Mark Saunders, says... we're normalizing it. But can we stop with the stale idea of thoughts and prayers and actually get to work on the root problem? We dive into that and much more on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Former governor general David Johnston to oversee foreign interference probes

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:03:14 -0000

Host Alex Pierson comments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's appointment of David Johnston, former governor general from the Stephen Harper era, as the special rapporteur to probe foreign interference claims.. As well, Abdalla Barqawi, lawyer with Conway Litigation on Gen. Maj Dany Fortin suing the Prime Minister, Chief of Defence staff and others.. And Eric Lombardi, housing advocate with More Neighbours Toronto, about Toronto's housing crisis.

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Concerns mount with PM Trudeau's appointment of David Johnston as special rapporteur on foreign interference

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:32:03 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Terry Glavin, Author, journalist and Columnist for the Ottawa Citizen & National Post. Formerly with Maclean's magazine. And Senior Fellow, Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.

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Blacklocks Check-in: Questions and concerns with PM Trudeau's 'rapporteur'

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:06:11 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter.

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Selective Outrage: Are There Two Sets Of Rules?

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:14:36 -0000

Are we selective with our outrage? Politicians use race, religion, sexism to score points– and then are the first to lecture us on what is and isn’t acceptable. If it’s an issue for three Conservative MPs sitting with a far-right German politician. Are there two sets of rules when it comes to outrage? Alex goes through the controversy surrounding NDP politician Sarah Jama and her sticky past of anti-Semitism, as well as the other big topics of the day on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Mary Ng's Friends Named As Front

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:25:45 -0000

Trade Minister Mary Ng won’t comment on her association with a parliamentary witness named as a Communist Party front. Ng is one of four Liberal MPs to publicly endorse the Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Organizations. Han Dong is another. We turn to Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, to dig through the details on this and everything else Ottawa, on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Who's Charter Rights Matter More?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:23:15 -0000

Who's charter rights matter more in this country? In the case of Dellen Millard and Mark Snitch, it's going to be in the news all week and if you listen to the parents... if people like that have no hope, why should their daughter's killers have hope? The courts tell us they must have hope, which is why in part the killers are appealing their case this week to get their convictions tossed out, as well as their stacked sentences. Alex touches on this, as well as other topics of the day, on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Meta Will Block Access To News To Social Media Sites If Online News Act Passes

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:38:39 -0000

If the federal government's Online News Act passes, then don't count on reading news articles from Facebook or Instagram. In an email written by Meta (the parent company of the popular social media sites), they say that the decision would place the company in an untenable position, given that it would have to pay for news content to appear on their platforms. Is this the way to go? Alex speaks to an expert on this, as well as all the other day's topics on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Are The Liberals Really Standing Up For Canadian Content Creators?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:56:11 -0000

After the Senate adopted an amendment in Bill C-11 to protect digital creators and user-generated content, the government has decided to once again disregard the concerns of thousands of digital creators across the country. Now, Canadian creators are taking a stand to urge MP's to save the Senate amendment, and protect their online businesses. Alex is joined by a content creator to talk about it, as well as other important topics of the day on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Where Is The Due Process?

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:21:41 -0000

We used to have something called due process in this country and now we've got a lot of one sided stories full of holes. The latest is this story we've been talking about involving a six year old student at John Fisher Public School where now the facts don't back the allegation that racism was at the root of what happened to this child. But we can't label it as anything until we get the truth and the facts, because they matter. This is top of mind, on top of everything to deal with our continuing China crisis on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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PM Called A Liar As Vote Looms For Public Inquiry

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:17:40 -0000

The House affairs committee yesterday at 5:02 pm Eastern tabled in the Commons its recommendation that Trudeau “launch a national public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference” in the 2019 and 2021 elections. The entire Commons will be asked to endorse the report by recorded vote. Trudeau would not comment on a Global News report that his office in 2019 was warned by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service that an unnamed Liberal Party candidate had connections to Chinese agents.

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Two High-Level Memos Allege Beijing Covertly Funded Canadian Election Candidates

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:33:21 -0000

In a scathing report released by Global News' own Sam Cooper, two high-level national security reports before and after the 2019 election suggest that both Justin Trudeau and his security adviser, were warned that Chinese government officials were funneling money to Canadian political candidates. How much longer can we let this kabuki theatre keep on going before something is done about it? Alex speaks to Sam Cooper about it, and others, in today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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Trudeau To Launch Investigation With a Rapporteur

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:43:00 -0000

Yesterday Justin Trudeau's word of the day calendar landed on the word "rapporteur". This is his new strategy to quell the increasingly hot issue of election interference. Also in this episode, a 6 year old boy locked in a school closet as punishment, his mother also alleges racism from the teacher and principle after sending son with a recording device to school. Alex speaks with Dr. Marnie Wedlake, Registered Psychotherapist and Assistant Professor at Western University. Also, Alex talks to Dr. Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst with the government of Canada on Trudeau's interference probes with no inquiry and Sonya Shikhman, a criminal defense lawyer explains how Largest cross-border drug case in Toronto police history collapses suddenly. All this and more on the Alex Pierson Show!

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Blacklocks Check In: Who Will Be Trudeau's Rapporteur?

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:32:54 -0000

Trudeau is now wanting to get to the bottom of this interference investigation. After denying it was unnecessary for so long even implying that investigation would have racist implications. Let's check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter on the Alex Pierson Show.

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Trudeau Avoids Answering Questions Of Disinformation And Is Annoyed When Reporters Persist

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:30:00 -0000

On The Alex Pierson Show Today, in a presser Trudeau avoids questions from reporters over interference allegations against him. Alex also speaks with Cheuk Kwan on Chinese Canadians being the focus of threats from the CCP. Also Alex talks to Louis March on the surprising stat that gang violence is down in 2023

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There's Still No Transparency From The Government About Interference

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:56:55 -0000

So we're two weeks into this thing, and the transparency we need is as clear as mud. Numerous groups have asked for an independent investigation that neither Trudeau or his top officials want. So the question now... should the whistleblower responsible for leaking the information be investigated?

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What's Taking The Halton District School Board So Long?

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:31:36 -0000

It's been seven months of bomb threats, threats of violence, and unwanted media attention, and parents are frustrated that the Halton District School Board are still dragging their feet to make a decision regarding the teacher who showed up to class wearing large prosthetic breasts and not following the dress code. Parents are demanding that they have more say when it comes to policymaking and creating professionalism in the environments where their kids are learning. That and more can be heard on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show.

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A China Inquiry Looks Certain

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:30:44 -0000

Conservatives, Bloc Québécois and New Democrat caucuses yesterday pledged enough votes, 172 against the Liberals’ 158, to force an independent public inquiry into alleged Chinese election interference. We should learn today of that—but no police investigation. Not even for the Trudeau foundation. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joins Alex to discuss it and other topics regarding all things Ottawa.

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Chinese Interference In Canada: Should The Government Be Investigating Itself?

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:10:55 -0000

It's a brand new month but it doesn't mean the story is over. In the latest chapter of the "nothing to see here" scandal involving Chinese interference in the election, the Liberals are declaring that there was no interference because they investigated themselves. Canadians are watching and they don't like what they're seeing so it's all a waiting game to see if the government will think it'll all just go away... but it won't.

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Investigating The Interference Scandal Is Now Considered Anti-Asian Hate?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:20:49 -0000

Trudeau has a new strategy to deflect questions over the election interference. Those asking questions are now spreading anti-Asian hate? Also, Trudeau refused to answer the question on his being alerted about this interference but turn it into an attack on CSIS. Also in this episode, Alex speaks to Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch on the possibility of an independent inquiry. Meanwhile, Tik-Tok is now being banned on all government devices over security concerns Alex speaks to Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada- expert on security and defense.

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Blacklocks Check-in: Named MP Welcomes Probe Following CSIS Report on Foreign Interference

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:04:24 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Liberal MP Han Dong said he'd welcome an investigation of “insinuations” he kept secret contacts with Chinese Communist agents. Dong, the co-chair of the Canada-China Legislative Association, denied any wrongdoing.

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"Our Democratic Processes Were Not Compromised" Says Trudeau

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:29:17 -0000

The Prime Minister is very confident that China's attempted interference had no effect on the outcome of the 2019 election. Then why wont he let anyone investigate? Also in this episode, Alex talks to Sam Cooper, National Investigative Journalist with Global News about how the Liberal's ignored CSIS' warning of interference back in 2019. Will Toronto be losing historical buildings to make way for new housing? What should go and what is worth keeping? Alex speaks with Diane Chin chair of the Architectural Conservancy Ontario.

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18 Year Old Killed By Reckless Driver Who Walks Free Because The Officer Forgot To Sign The Charges

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:24:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Alen Yekmalian a father of an 18 year old son who was killed by a reckless driver last spring and because the officer forgot to sign off of the charges it was thrown out of court. Alen exclaimed in court: "You’re telling me my son’s life is worth less than a signature?”. He is now seeking justice and support.

Also in this episode, Alex talks to Fin DePencier, Freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker working on "The Kharkiv files – The Battleground For Ukraines 2nd largest city"

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Advocates urge Toronto to leave Hanlan’s Point as is & former Conservative MP on election interference from foreign actors

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:46:00 -0000

Alex dives into Canada's persistent Chinese interference issue with Kenny Chiu, Former Conservative MP in British Columbia and why does the city of Toronto want to change Canada's oldest LGBT+ Space Hanlan's Point? Alex Speaks with Travis Myers, a member of the group that founded "Hands off Hanlan’s".

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Blacklocks Check-in: MPs dig deeper into claims of Chinese interference in federal elections

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:27:00 -0000

Alex Pierson on with Tom Korski. The House affairs committee voted for a deeper investigation of alleged Chinese interference in federal elections. One Liberal MP dismissed the ongoing probe as a “Trump-like tactic to question election results.” In the end the NDP and liberals blocked most of the testimony from key players. Also, Data confirms middle class Canadians, especially young families, have seen inflation eat away at their standard of living, Statistics Canada data showed yesterday. “Most workers have seen their purchasing power decline. The report followed release of data by the federal Financial Consumer Agency that found 38 percent of Canadians are borrowing money to meet monthly expenses. This and More today with Tom Korski

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The Problem Of Roxham Road

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:50:00 -0000

On this episode, the issues surrounding Canada's immigration problem at Roxham Road. Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga the Director of Disinfo watch on what happened with the interference in the Canadian election. Alex also speaks with Irene Vaksman, Vice-President of Stakeholder Engagement at JVS Toronto. JVS Toronto has served more than 1,000 Ukrainian newcomers, designing and delivering customized and tailored services. Alex talks to Nora Constas, President & CEO of Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, incidents of human trafficking in Canada, specifically in major cities, has steadily increased since 2011. Approximately 550 incidents are reported to police a year. The majority of these girls are forced into the sex trade industry, creating a devastating cycle of sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Blacklocks Check-in: PM Trudeau says Canada had a 'better pandemic' than other Western countries

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:39:39 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter.

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Emergencies Act Was Warranted & NY Post Reveals Controversial Oakville Trafalgar Teacher Dressed As Man

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:34:51 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act and labour lawyer Rishi Bandhu about ongoing issues with the controversial Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher.

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Blacklocks Check-In: CRA Caller Investigation Begins

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:16:00 -0000

Tom Korski is digging into the lead we got from a caller last week that CRA employees were intentionally leaving loopholes in the CERB application process so that they could exploit it.

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Toronto is NOT "Tickety Boo" - Rash of Young Offenders Continue and Will MAiD be Available to 12 Year Olds?

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:14:15 -0000

Alex pushes back on Ford's notion that everything in Toronto is going "Tickety Boo". As Tory leaves office after putting his budget through we're taking a hard look at what it will mean for Toronto. Who it hurts and Who it helps. We talk with Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto on the proposed expansion of MAiD eligibility to include "mature minors" as young as 12. We also talk with Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, a University of Ottawa professor and Canada Research Chair in children’s mental health and violence prevention on the string of pharmacy robberies where in the last year 69% of offenders were youth.

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Chaos As City Council Struggles To Proceed Amid Outcry and Protests

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:04:00 -0000

Alex is joined by 640 Toronto Executive Producer Jason Chapman who is live at city hall while they try to table the new Toronto budget. Chaos ensues as a woman is taken away by security after becoming loud and aggressive over seating accommodations. Shortly after, as soon as John Tory tries to speak he is met with groups of protesters. Alex is also joined by Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto to look at the projected record number of homes Ontario needs to build amongst falling housing prices.

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John Tory Remains Mayor Until Toronto Budget Finalized & What Does it Take to Shoot Down A Balloon?

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:44:27 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with city councillor and budget chair Gary Crawford about John Tory staying on as Mayor until the budget process is finalized.. and Major General (retired) Scott Clancy, who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, about NORAD - and the difficulty of taking down flying objects.

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Blacklocks Check-in: 1 in 4 Canadians borrowing to pay for groceries

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:05:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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John Tory’s affair, resignation blow up Toronto mayor’s legacy

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:53:17 -0000

John Tory’s recently disclosed affair with a former staffer and resulting resignation as mayor of Toronto have brought a blowout ending to the straight-laced, button down moderate conservative’s otherwise uneventful tenure in the city’s top job. Host Alex Pierson speaks with one of the journalists who broke the story of Mayor Tory’s affair and subsequent resignation - David Rider, City Hall Burueau Chief for the Toronto Star.. and Adrienne Batra, Editor in chief Toronto Sun and former communications director for the late mayor Rob Ford..

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Chinese spy balloon that was over U.S., Canada part of ‘broader’ operation

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:56:17 -0000

Alex with guest: Michael Chong, MP for Wellington-Halton Hills and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition

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Ontario father likely killed 4-year-old daughter, himself in act of revenge: report

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:55:33 -0000

Alex With Guest: Jennifer Kagan, Mother to Kiera

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'Unlawful Religious Discrimination': lawyer of grade 11 student suspended for saying there are only two genders

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:26:39 -0000

Josh Alexander is a student at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew. Alexander was recently suspended for a conversation he had in a classroom. The grade 11 student said there are only two genders, and that male students shouldn’t use a female washroom. He was arrested for returning to school while he was still suspended. James Kitchen is the Chief Litigator for Liberty Coalition Canada. Kitchen is working with Alexander. Here's his conversation with Alex Pierson.

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Blacklocks Check-in: Minister says she didn’t know of 49 firings for cheating CERB program

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:44:37 -0000

Alex with guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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Toronto city council scraps proposal to keep warming spaces open around the clock until April

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:10:09 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Diana Chan McNally, a community and crisis worker with All Saints Toronto.

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Caller tells Alex hundreds of federal workers stole CERB money to 'get back' at Trudeau's pandemic policies

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:47:05 -0000

Caller 'Jonathan' says he is a CRA collection agent. He called Alex to talk about wage subsidy payments handed out by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan says federal workers angry with policies like vaccine mandates decided to take subsidy money they knew they weren't owed. Jonathan says they knew they wouldn't have to pay the money back and it was a way to 'get their pound of flesh' from the Trudeau government.

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Should Past Trauma Be a Factor In Sentencing? Turkey Still Digging Out Of Their Tragic Earthquake and Two Teens Denied Bail In Fatal Swarming

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:30:00 -0000

How much should someone’s past trauma and barriers be implemented into sentencing or bail when it comes to those charged with violent crimes? Should they factor in? Or, if you commit a crime, that’s it? A crime is a crime.

Also we spoke to Sima Acan, President of The Federation of Canadian Turkish Associations. ‘Time is crucial’: Turkish-Canadians calling for help, donations following devastating earthquake

Also, two teens were denied bail in the fatal swarming of an unhoused man earlier this year. Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer breaks it down for us.

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Blacklocks Check-in: Spy hunt must be ‘culturally sensitive’

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:14:06 -0000

Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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The Future of Health Care Decided Today and Toronto doctor prescribes patient a puppy!

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:13:00 -0000

The PM AND the Premiers will come out later today and smile for the camera’s. Do you have faith that this health deal will be anymore than just a cheque? Or do you feel that there is any actual vision to actually fixing the system?

Also on the show we talk with guest: Dr. Iris Gorfinkel. We ask why she prescribed puppy love to her patient and the real benefits of "man's best friend" how animals help your wellbeing.

Today on the Alex Pierson Show!

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67% Agree that Canada Is broken and GTA man found his Dad's stolen car faster than police

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:19:06 -0000

Canada feels broken and new polling shows that Canadians agree. 2/3 of the country feel this way and it's every demographic not just angry white guys. Half of all Canadians are angry over how this country is managed. Also, a GTA man found his father's stolen car within an hour when the cops told him not to go looking and that they wouldn't be on scene for over 2 hours.

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C-11 has passed in Senate - What will be the consequences?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:13:00 -0000

GUEST: Senator Leo Housakos

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Dairy farmer goes viral after ‘milk dumping’ video – but what does it mean?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:10:11 -0000

Guest: Dr. Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of food economics at the University of Guelph

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Russia to ramp up offensive before tanks arrive in Ukraine

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:07:00 -0000

Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada and expert on security and defence. Author of ‘Polar Cousins: Antarctic and Arctic Geostrategic Future.’

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Blacklocks Check-in: Apology To Quebec From Trudeau appointed Amira Elghawaby And The Slow Death Of Free Speech

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:23:38 -0000

GUEST: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter.

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Bail Reform Will Save Lives - Bottom Line - Police Chiefs Testify

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:19:49 -0000

Guest: Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association

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Introducing... Free Lunch by The Peak

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:54:00 -0000

Canada's housing market has become our national obsession, and with good reason. Years of skyrocketing prices are now meeting surging mortgage rates, and the result is some of the least affordable housing in the world. What's driving that affordability crisis, and what comes next?

On this episode of Free Lunch by The Peak, we speak with Mike Moffatt, a Senior Director at the Smart Prosperity Institute and Assistant Professor at Ivey Business School. Mike argues that a lack of supply is the key driver of expensive housing in Canada—we get into the details of why that is and some of the ways our dysfunctional housing market warps our economy.

Click the link to hear more - https://link.chtbl.com/freelunch

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How AI apps like ChatGPT are making professors change student assessments, like essays & take-home exams

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:09:28 -0000

Guest: Dr. Sarah Eaton, a professor at the University of Calgary and an academic integrity expert

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Your weekly grocery bill is only going up & up – here’s how you can save, get cash back

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:07:50 -0000

Guest: Leanne Mathewson, Couponer and saving expert

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New long-term care home standards highlight ‘time is of the essence,’ authors urge

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:06:58 -0000

Guest: Jane Meadus, elder law and health lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and member of the technical committee that wrote the standards.

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B.C. 3-year drug decriminalization experiment now underway – will the plan help or further addiction issues?

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:07:30 -0000

Guest: Jeremy Eckert Devine, a psychiatry resident at McMaster University

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Canadians promised affordable housing – but the majority of it hasn’t been built

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:06:40 -0000

Guest: Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto

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Blacklocks Check-in: Trudeau stands by ‘inclusion’ advisor, despite her inflammatory comments

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:45:57 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter.

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Region of Waterloo can't evict those living in tent encampments - does this set precedent for other regions?

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:11:15 -0000

Guest: Leilani Farha, human rights lawyer and global director of The Shift, an international initiative that advocates for the right to housing

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Bike lanes on Yonge Street causing more harm than good, says local group of residents, businesses.

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:11:00 -0000

Guest: Trevor Townsend, organizer with Be RationalTO

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Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association urges province to rethink merger of new downtown court,

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:10:26 -0000

Guest: Betty Vavougios, president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association

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Fighting the rise in antisemitism through Holocaust education

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:06:59 -0000

Guest: Noah Shack, VP at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

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Public service strike? Union says 120K more workers will vote amid deadlock concerns

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:06:15 -0000

Guest: Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada and former CEO of the CFIB

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Blacklocks Check-in: Rogers to cut 4,000+ jobs following Shaw buyout

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:37:59 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter.

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There is no cohesive plan to address the mental health crisis in Toronto.

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:12:32 -0000

GUEST: Dr. Shawn Whatley, Former President of the Ontario Medical Association, practicing physician and author of “When Politics Comes Before Patients: Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing.”

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Will this interest hike be the fix we need? Or the needle that breaks the camel's back?

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:11:54 -0000

GUEST: David Dodge, former Bank of Canada governor and deputy finance minister and report author.

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The Guardian Angels have offered to help combat violence in Toronto but were rejected!

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:10:42 -0000

GUEST: Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association

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Toronto to make CafeTO permanent – how will the changes impact restaurant patios?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:09:28 -0000

Guest: Tomas Morana, Owner of Bar Volo & Birreria Volo.

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Rogers-Shaw merger: what does this deal mean for consumers?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:08:29 -0000

Guest: John Lawford, Executive Director of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre

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Union leader calling for 'National Transit Task Force' to address violence on transit

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:37:00 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with John DiNino, national president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Canada, about safety concerns for both workers and transit riders.

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Abandoned Pets in GTA park: This problem just keeps getting worse

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:29:00 -0000

Guest: Stu Johnson, member of the search and rescue group Team Chelsea.

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Blacklocks Check-in: Food inflation impacting poverty rates

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:25:48 -0000

Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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Ottawa needs independent inquiry into “widespread abuse” in Canadian sports educators

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:25:09 -0000

Guest: Dr. Mac Ross, assistant professor of kinesiology and Supervisor of the Sport and Human Rights Lab at Western University, who spearheaded the letter

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Court ruling sends a message - we need to denounce violence in intimate relationships

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:50:29 -0000

Host 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.

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Dog influencers are taking over - and the market is only expected to grow & grow

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:19:12 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Stephanie Dumont, creative director of StreetDog Marketing, a Toronto-based agency that works specifically with the pet industry.

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Medical historian raises questions about Canada's new alcohol guidelines

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:28:35 -0000

Host 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.

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How Premier Ford's healthcare plan will benefit patients - and make unions anxious

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:21:27 -0000

Host 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'.

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How discount airlines are contributing to Canada’s pilot shortage

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:10:51 -0000

GUEST: Mike Doiron, president of Doiron Aviation Consulting

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What is a ‘Norwich order’ – and how is it used to reveal online trolls?

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:10:06 -0000

GUEST: Lorne Honickman, lawyer and partner with Brauti Thorning LLP

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Teachers calling on Ontario to fund training, hire staff to address school violence

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:09:01 -0000

GUEST: Karen Littlewood, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

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'Indifference kills': Family of woman who died after security altercation files lawsuit against hospital

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:21:33 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Asha James, a partner at Falconers LLP, about the Warriner family's case.

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Blacklocks Check-in: MPs Push Contracting Probe

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:14:17 -0000

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter.

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Trudeau says his government is looking at bail reform after premiers call for action

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:13:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:08:39 -0000

Guest: Sharon Mayne Devine, CEO of Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin, the lead agency for the Safe Centre of Peel

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:07:39 -0000

Guest: Guidy Mamann, immigration lawyer with Mamann, Sandaluk, and Kingwell LLP

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:06:55 -0000

Guest: Denise Warriner, Sister of Stephanie Warriner, who died in May 2020 after being restrained chest down by security guards at a Toronto hospital

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

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:12:04 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:11:10 -0000

Dr. Sara Allin, Associate professor of Health Policy at the University of Toronto

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Homebuyers could soon face tougher mortgage qualification rules as debt risks rise

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:10:32 -0000

Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage

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Airline loses custom-made wheelchair, offers $300 in compensation

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:33:03 -0000

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 frustrated with the lack of care and urgency the airline has provided.

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Premiers urge Ottawa to reform bail system after killing of OPP officer

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:10:41 -0000

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.

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

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:10:26 -0000

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.

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

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:05:57 -0000

Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, a professor of sociology at Western University

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Ottawa ‘not hiding’ from holiday travel chaos fallout, transport minister says

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:05:22 -0000

Jeff Morrison, president of the National Airlines Council of Canada

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Premier Ford hints Ontario close to making healthcare funding deal with Trudeau government

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:04:50 -0000

Francesca Grosso, Principal of Health Policy firm Grosso-McCarthy

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

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:13:59 -0000

Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association

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

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:09:58 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:08:08 -0000

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.

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LCBO Investigating ‘Cybersecurity Incident,’ Knocking Out Website and Mobile App

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:52:20 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:50:37 -0000

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.

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Inflation, Higher Interest Rates Have New Home Buyers Trying To Back Out Of Deals

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:33:00 -0000

Alex asks Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, the tough questions to get some of the necessary answers.

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:11:23 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter

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Local restaurants and taxi operator hope to cross-promote small business with potential partnership

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:10:39 -0000

Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager for Beck Taxi and Cindy Stern, Owner of Bistro on Avenue

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New U.S. guidelines recommend weight-loss medications, surgery for obese children

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:09:20 -0000

Dr. Dina Kulik, Pediatrician, Founder and CEO of Kid Crew Medical

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

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:14:19 -0000

Mina Tadrous, an assistant professor of pharmacy at the University of Toronto who specializes in drug policy and surveillance of medications

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Is the idea of a single-family starter home dead?

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:13:50 -0000

Paul Baron, President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

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Reforms needed at the justice level to keep violent offenders behind bars, off streets

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:12:44 -0000

Dave Perry, 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst and Former Toronto Police Officer

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Blacklocks Update

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:50:44 -0000

Alex speaks with Tom Korski on the internal audit of the vaccine mandate, Mary Ng's mandate letter, gun trafficking in Canada.

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Pierre Poilievre's Plan - Letting Go Of China, Fixing Immigration, Opioid Crisis

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:48:20 -0000

Alex speaks with leader of the opposition Pierre Poilievre about how he would make our country better. Listen for his plans to fix our immigration problems, getting to the root of what's causing the opioid addiction crisis and how we as a country need to stop all dependence on China.

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The Life & Legacy Of Shirley Eikhard

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:48:53 -0000

Canadian Country singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard passed away this week, leaving behind an incredible songwriting legacy. Alex speaks to Shirley's late-in-life manager Eric Alper to hear some of his experiences with her & give us some in-depth facts about her career.

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Family Doctor Notes Virtual Care Not Necessarily As Effective As In Person

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:44:16 -0000

Do you have a family doctor? Is adding more virtual care clinics a benefit or a detriment?

Alex Pierson invites physician Dr. Tara Kiran onto the show to speak to these issues we're currently seeing in Ontario Health Care & to ask if she sees a solution.

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OPP Questioned When Former Disciplinary Head Guilty Of Impaired Driving

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:05:06 -0000

Following a collision on the 401 an impaired driving charge was laid on the driver - who happened to be, at the time, the Head of The Toronto Police Disciplinary Tribunal. Alex Pierson brought President of the Toronto Police Association onto the show to question, what happens now?

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Many Citizens Up In Arms Over Arms-Bans

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:10:06 -0000

The latest amendments proposed to the government's gun control bill, C-21, would prohibit large numbers of common hunting rifles, shotguns, as well as antique arms, cannons owned by historical re-enactors, and pricey collector pieces from their legal owners. This bill will likely have a massive impact on rural hunters & many are already, up in arms over this sweeping arms-ban. Alex invites friend of the show Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter on to speak about this bill along with other updates impacting our city.

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Fusion Energy: Could It Be The New Future?

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:13:35 -0000

Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it — a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun. What does this mean for our energy sector moving forward, and could this be a viable option to eventually replace fossil fuels? Alex spoke with Dr. Riccardo Betti, Chief Scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics and Professor at the University of Rochester, to see how this all could work out.

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Which Minister Broke Ethics Rules Now?

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:11:25 -0000

International Trade Minister, Mary Ng, apologized Tuesday after the federal ethics commissioner concluded she broke the rules by awarding a contract to a friend — opening the door for the Opposition Conservatives to point out that it’s not the first time a Liberal cabinet minister has faced such rulings. Pierre Poilievre grilled the prime minister during question period on Tuesday but Trudeau failed to give an answer to the matter. Dr. Lori Turnbull is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University, and she joined Alex to talk about this.

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Trucking: It's not just a job for men

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:24:54 -0000

Shelley Walker is the CEO of the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada. She joined Alex to talk about the number of trucking jobs available right now in the GTA and why women should take a second look at the industry!

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Man Charged With Gun Smuggling Also Shot And Killed Friend

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:22:44 -0000

Last week, Toronto Police seized a large amount of guns, most of them traced back to America, and destined for Toronto's streets. Toronto Police Chief, Jon Ramer, said that this is disturbing and that these guns are killing our kids. One man was arrested during this gun bust and has been charged with gun smuggling, but coincidentally, the same man shot and killed one of his friends. But he only received a seven and a half year sentence for murdering someone. So why are some of our hardened criminals just allowed to walk after committing such a heinous act? Let's ask Ari Goldkind, a Criminal Lawyer, who can answer to this and whether or not our criminals are getting off too easily.

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Wait... How Much Was Spent On Catering For The Governor General?

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:11:01 -0000

A committee looking into the expenses of Governor General Mary Simon, her staff, and other dignitaries, have been put under immense fire. On a recent trip to Dubai, the six day trip racked up a bill of over $100,000 just in catering costs alone. They had to be dragged kicking and screaming in order to answer for the exorbitant bill, but one aide who claimed she dined on ordinary airplane food admitted the menu included Beef Wellington. As always, who else do we turn to when it comes to all things Ottawa, but Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, himself? Alex and Tom dig through this, and the other big stories out of Ottawa.

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"Call The Mayor" Cop Allegedly Says To Woman Who Called For 911

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:51:05 -0000

In a video posted online, a woman alleges that during a 911 call, she was told that police were "understaffed," and to "call the mayor," since it was apparently his fault. This all happening while there was a home intruder on the property. The police never did end up showing, and now the police are scrambling to find out what happened. Jon Reid is the President of the Toronto Police Association and joined Alex to talk about this situation, and what can be done to rectify it from ever happening again.

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Public Debt Jumped $2.3 Billion Overnight

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:46:11 -0000

Public debt charges jumped $2.3 billion overnight with the latest increase in the Bank of Canada prime interest rate. Debt costs are now the fastest growing line item in the federal budget. Budget Officer Yves Giroux in 2021 testimony laid out costs of a 1% point. Federal debt charges go up by $4.5 billion in the first year and they rise to $12.8 billion additionally by year five if that one-time shock is sustained throughout the period...” Here to parse through the info on this and other big stories in Ottawa is Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter.

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Porter Airlines Looking To Expand

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:46:23 -0000

Porter Airlines, the Toronto based airliner, is set to receive new Embraer E-195 jets, but they won't be flying out of Billy Bishop. The company announced that they will now be offering flights out of Pearson Airport, allowing them to compete side by side with the likes of Air Canada, WestJet, Flair, and more. Will Porter pose a threat to the other airliners? We asked John Gradek, a Faculty Lecturer of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about this expansion and whether or not this would be a good move for the company.

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Canada's Future In EV Vehicles

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:41:57 -0000

With EV's becoming increasingly popular across Canada, how are we doing when it comes to our infrastructure for these vehicles? According to the EV Readiness Index, Canada has fallen from eighth place in 2021 to 13th in 2022 of the world’s top 14 vehicle markets. The main reasons? A lack of ambition on charging infrastructure and consumer incentives. We spoke with Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, to dig into this, and what we can do to improve going forward.

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Canned Laughter Returns To Toronto

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:36:03 -0000

Next week, on Tuesday December 13th, Canned Laughter returns to Toronto after a brief hiatus for the third installment of simultaneous comedy shows happening at the hub of Toronto comedy, the Comedy Bar. Working along-side Comedy Bar, Canned Laughter aims to give back to the city of Toronto and bring awareness to those who are in need this holiday season. Canned Laughter is a one-night fundraiser and food drive with four shows featuring some of Canada's best comics. 100% of proceeds will go directly to the Daily Bread Food Bank. Alex Wood is a Comedian and Co-Producer of Canned Laughter, and joined Alex to talk about the event.

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Blacklock's Evicted From National Press Building

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:33:46 -0000

Parliamentary Press Gallery executives accompanied by armed police on Friday evicted Blacklock’s. All questions were referred to a House of Commons employee. Blacklock’s said the eviction, first of its kind in the history of the National Press Building, was clear reprisal over its continued protests against media subsidies. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined Alex to discuss the eviction, among other stories from Ottawa today.

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Why Is There Only One Person Running For Provincial NDP Leader?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:32:22 -0000

Ever since Andrew Horwath stepped down as provincial leader of the NDP, there's been an empty seat for the leadership. Now that the deadline for submissions are closed for the campaign, only one person actually met the requirements to run in the race... although it isn't much of a race anymore. Marit Styles is the one who is 'running' and will most likely just get the leadership handed to her. Is this showing how bad it is to get people to run in politics today? We asked Kim Wright, Strategist and Principal of Wright Strategies, this question, and more.

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Food Prices To Rise 5-7% In 2023: Report

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:33:31 -0000

We're already at high foodflation rates across Canada and a recent report suggests that we could see another hike of 5-7% sometime in 2023 for food costs. Dr. Simon Somogyi is a Food Business Professor at the University of Guelph and also is one of said report's authors. He joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to discuss the report's findings.

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Millennials Need To Save Over 20 Years To Afford Down Payment On Home: Report

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:29:36 -0000

A new report out by Generation Squeeze, a charitable organization fighting for generational fairness in the country, shows that, “The number of years of work required to save [for] a 20 [per cent] down payment on average priced homes has grown in alarming ways in many regions...” Dr. Paul Kershaw is a Policy Professor at the University of British Columbia and Founder of Generation Squeeze, and joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to go through the report.

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AI Is Getting Better At Creating Photorealistic Images

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:26:42 -0000

With the technology of AI being more and more, Google has gone ahead and released a product called DreamBooth, which takes photos of an individual, and generates completely computer rendered photos that look like the person it's trying to recreate. David Shipley, Cyber Security Expert and CEO of Beauceron Security, joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to explain this and how it could affect the future of deepfakes.

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4 Day Work Week Pilot A Huge Success

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:01:16 -0000

Over two dozen companies that have tested out a four-day work week have no plans of going back, according to a recent report. Researchers discovered that the 33 companies that tested out the shortened schedule without a reduction in pay, were "extremely pleased with their performance, productivity and overall experience." Jamie Savage, the founder of The Leadership Agency, joined Alex to talk about the benefits of a four day work week.

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Feds Announce New Dental Plan To Some Canadians

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:58:27 -0000

The Liberal government’s new dental care benefit for children is open for applications, which will help qualifying families get help for their children’s dental costs. What will it mean for Canadians going forward, and how much will be doled out for dental? Alex is joined by Dr. Lesli Hapak, a Dentist in Windsor and Former President of the Ontario Dental Association, to discuss it.

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"I Like Hitler:" Kanye West Goes On Anti-Semitic Rant

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:54:25 -0000

As he continues his rapid descent into sheer craziness, Kanye West went on a new anti-Semitic rant during an appearance with Infowars host Alex Jones on Thursday. Avi Benlolo is the Founder and Chairman of Abraham Global Peace Initiative, and joined Alex to talk about the danger that comes with his comments.

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Horror Film Highlights Stigma Around HIV

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:17:02 -0000

It's only 20 minutes in length, but this horror film produced by Toronto's Casey House is being used to highlight the stigma associated with those who are HIV positive. Alex spoke with Joanne Simons who is the CEO of Casey House, to talk about the film, and where they've come in the way of HIV.

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Will The Feds Look To Decriminalize Illegal Narcotics?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:15:37 -0000

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter joined us last hour to discuss how a federal drug policy is headed to “ultimately decriminalization” of illegal narcotics, a Liberal MP yesterday told the Commons health committee. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, who attended the hearing, remained silent. Minister Bennett did not contradict MP Hanley’s claim. That and more deep dive things into Ottawa with Tom.

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Singer-Songwriter, Dies At 79

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:15:33 -0000

It's a sad day in the world of music as we have lost famous singer-songwriter, Christine McVie. She was well known for her role in Fleetwood Mac and helped the band write numerous hit songs, including Songbird. Eric Alper is a Music Publicist and Self Proclaimed 'Musicaholic,' and joined Alex to talk about it.

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Medically Assisted Death Over Seeking Support

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:20:31 -0000

We have the most permissive euthanasia laws in the world and it's not something we should be proud of. Individuals with disabilities are wanting to acquire medically assisted death as opposed to getting the supports that our government has promised, because those supports just don't exist. Isabel Grant is a Professor Specializing in Criminal and Mental Health Law at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, and joined Alex to talk about the current programs in place, and what people are saying.

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Metrolinx Axes Plan To Chop Trees At Osgoode Hall

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:10:32 -0000

After a lot of pushback from the public, Metrolinx has said they will hold off on chopping down some 200 year old trees outside of Osgoode Hall in place of a metro station. Alex is joined by Eric Davies, Ecologist and PhD Candidate with the faculty of forestry at the University of Toronto. Eric breaks down the decision and also says that it might've been a good idea to chop these trees anyways.

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Chinese Police Cracking Down On Covid Protests

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:05:45 -0000

China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets, checking cell phones and even calling some demonstrators to warn them against a repeat. Some are saying that this carries the same weight as what we saw in Tianamen Square, but is it getting to that point yet? Kay is a Chinese student currently studying in Vancouver, and formerly worked in Shanghai as a legal professional for over a decade, and she joined Alex to talk about what we're seeing.

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RCMP Investigating Chinese Interference In Canada

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:03:11 -0000

The RCMP is investigating broad foreign interference by China in Canadian affairs, says Commissioner Brenda Lucki. She said, “In the context of the 2019 federal general election, the RCMP did not have any criminal investigations into election-related activities as there was no evidence at the time...” To help talk about it, Alex is joined by Dr. Christian Leuprecht is a Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, also an Expert on Security and Defence at the McDonald Laurier Institute.

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Ontario Passes Housing Bill, But There's Still More Criticism

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:59:41 -0000

Ontario passed a housing bill Monday intended to spur development but critics say it will lead to higher property taxes, weaken conservation authority powers, and not actually make homes more affordable. Alex was joined by Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto, to talk about it.

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What Is $135 Million Going To?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:53:57 -0000

Storage of 4 mobile field hospitals will cost taxpayers more than $135 million this year, records show. Public Works Minister, Helena Jaczek, said she was "completely unaware of,” the storage costs. The storage costs follow a sole-sourced $150 million contract to SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. for field hospitals: “That is not exactly directed to preventing or treating Covid.” Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined us with the details, and more deep dive stories from Ottawa.

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Toronto City Council Revolts Against Strong Mayor Powers

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:55:03 -0000

Toronto Mayor Tory has done something he hasn't been able to do before, and that's unify the council. The caveat is that they're unified because they all oppose the new 'strong mayor' powers that Tory has gotten, which would allow him to make any decision he wants without a vote from council. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joined Alex to breakdown what happened in the city council meeting on Thursday.

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Police Working To Protect Missing Persons' 'Right To Be Forgotten' Online

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:55:00 -0000

Toronto police are working on a way to minimize the digital footprint left behind in missing persons cases, according to a tweet from earlier this month. Can something like this be feasible when someone is missing and then found? Maureen Trask is an advocate for other families of missing loved ones, and she herself lost her son Daniel who went missing in 2011 and, who unfortunately, was found deceased three and a half years later. She joined Alex to talk about the push being made by police, and whether or not she supports it.

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Can Psychedelic Shops Last Much Longer In Toronto?

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:45:40 -0000

The city says it has no plans to use its powers to shut down Toronto's only magic mushroom dispensary after a police raid earlier this month, leaving the shop still operating in a kind of grey area. We spoke with Paul Lewin, a lawyer who specializes in issues surrounding cannabis and psychedelics, about how long can a business like this can last.

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We Need To Get Past The Talking Stage About Guns In Schools

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:43:32 -0000

Teachers across Toronto are getting more and more concerned with coming to class given the high amounts of student violence that has been seen breaking out. Alex spoke with Marcell Wilson, Founder of the One by One Movement, and said advocates have been warning about an escalation of gun violence and ‘safe zones’ being breached.

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Remembering Börje Salming, The Iconic Maple Leafs Defenceman

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:57:16 -0000

He was just honoured two weeks ago at a Maple Leafs home game after he revealed he was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. Börje Salming (aka number 21) was a former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who remains, even in his passing, one of the Maple Leaf's greatest players. Mark Hebscher, a Former TV Broadcaster and Host of the "Hebsy On Sports" Podcast, joined Alex to talk about this hockey pioneer.

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Toronto Tesla Owners Can Use Self-Driving Mode Downtown

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:51:39 -0000

Safety experts are concerned about the ability for Tesla drivers in Toronto to finally be able to utilize the self driving feature that has been widely used around the world. They're worried that the feature is not ready to implement in a downtown setting and that they weren't sure how the algorithm would work with so many constantly changing variables. Constable Sean Shapiro is with the Traffic Services Division of the Toronto Police, and joined Alex to discuss it.

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Investigation Into Veterans Affairs Staffer Who Offered Medically Assisted Death To Vets

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:46:33 -0000

We spoke with Mark Meincke, former Canadian soldier and veterans advocate and host of Operation Tango Romeo, a trauma-recovery podcast for Canadian Forces members, about two more instances of a Veterans Affairs Canada employee discussing medical assistance in dying with a veteran have been discovered during an ongoing investigation into the department. Mark says this should’ve been a criminal investigation from the get-go.

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Toronto City Council Agrees On Opposing Ford Housing Bill

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:41:58 -0000

Toronto City Council has voted unanimously to demand major changes to a Doug Ford government housing bill over concerns it will cost the city $230 million annually in lost development fees, lower the supply of affordable homes, and expose potentially thousands of heritage buildings to demolition. Stephen Holyday is the Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre, and he joined Alex to talk about this and the strong powers now given to Mayor John Tory.

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Trudeau Says That "The Integrity Of Our Elections Was Not Compromised"

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:52:58 -0000

Did China interfere in our elections in 2019 and 2021? Are politicians getting paid off by the foreign nation? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been adamant in press conferences and media scrums, that he was never briefed on the matter, and that there was no known interference from China in our elections. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch & Democracy Education Network, joined Alex and noted these are public allegations, and we need disclosure on whether or not an investigation is underway.

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Less Screen Time For Kids: New Doctor Guidelines Recommend

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:50:03 -0000

The Canadian Paediatric Society have created updated guidelines on the use of screens for children under age 5, encouraging parents and caregivers to not only limit the amount of time preschoolers spend in front of screens but to be involved when they do. Dr. Sheri Madigan, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development at the University of Calgary, and who co-authored the study, joined Alex and spoke about how much screen time kids should be having, if at all.

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A Long Term Care Home Changed Its Operation And It Works

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:47:17 -0000

Toronto's Lakeshore Lodge the first of Toronto's municipally-run long-term care homes to receive extra funding to make the care more resident-centred. This allows the people living there to have more choices in everything including when and what they eat, what they do, and even down to decor in the facility. Alex is joined by Sr. Sander Hitzig, a Senior Scientist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, who has been working on the implementation of the program.

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Bombshell Motion Of "Suicide By Cop" In 10 Year Old Case Delays Inquest

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:43:45 -0000

10 years later we still have yet to start an inquest that is years late, and now will be further delayed because the officer who killed Sammy Yatim has filed a last minute minute motion to present “evidence” that Yatim provoked the Toronto cop into killing him because he was seeking “suicide by cop.” Jon Reid is the President of the Toronto Police Association and spoke with Alex to talk about this case, as well as other important stories.

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100 Amendment To Bill C-11

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:38:58 -0000

A Senate committee last night began rewriting Cabinet’s latest attempt at regulating legal internet content. Members of the Senate transport and communications committee proposed 100 separate amendments to Bill C-11 An Act To Amend The Broadcasting Act. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined Alex with the details about this, and other stories related to Ottawa.

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Covid Affected Social And Civic Interaction

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:31:20 -0000

According to the Toronto Social Capital Study 2022, "The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic put communities around the world under tremendous stress. In the City of Toronto, the pandemic created widespread economic hardship, while limiting opportunities for residents to connect with family, friends, neighbours and organizations..." Sharon Avery is the President and CEO of the Toronto Foundation, and joined Alex to give us the details on it.

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We Have A Problem With Project Spending In Ontario

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:27:32 -0000

We spoke with Matti Siemiatycki, Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Planning and Finance at the University of Toronto, about Premier Ford’s Ontario Line transit project’s budget ballooning towards 20-billion dollars. Matti said private-public partnerships have not performed well when it comes to civil projects.

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It's Time To Address The Healthcare Backlog

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:26:46 -0000

We spoke with Francesca Grosso, Principal of Health Policy firm Grosso McCarthy, who says the province should be utilizing both for-profit and not-for-profit care centres to address our health backlog… but also by changing a rule that would allow for-profit centres to perform insured services.

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Mendicino Mused About Seizing Life Savings

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:45:27 -0000

Some Freedom Convoy protesters and supporters saw their bank accounts seized or frozen entirely as was discussed in the privy council. This is the same privy council that froze bank accounts without meeting the legal threshold – but they did it anyway because, well, it worked. Here to talk about it all is none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, where he helps us do the deep dive into all things Ottawa.

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Op-Ed: Jewish Voices Aren’t Heard When We Call Out Hate

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:40:49 -0000

With anti-Semitism on the rise in the mainstream, and with celebrities, politicians, and everyday people getting called out for being part of that culture, StatsCan shows that Jews are the most targeted religious minority. Sheba Birhanu is the Associate Director of Partnerships at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. She's also a Canadian-Ethiopian Jewish Activist who focuses on combatting antisemitism and hate. She wrote an opinion article in The Globe and Mail, and joined Alex to talk about the article and the effects that this hate is having on the Jewish community.

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FIFA Threatens World Cup Teams Over Armbands

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:34:31 -0000

FIFA has sent threats to World Cup teams after captains were seen wearing 'One Love' armbands as a way to protest the host nation (Qatar) and their human rights track record. The threats came in the way of players being yellow carded and penalized for wearing them. Dr. Mac Ross is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Supervisor of the Sport and Human Rights Lab at Western University, and joined Alex to discuss it.

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Highest Rate Of Gang Violence In 16 Years

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:28:39 -0000

In a new report by StatsCan, 2021 saw the highest rate of gang related homicides in 16 years. We spoke with Dave Perry, 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst, Former Toronto Police Officer with the homicide squad. Dave said there’s a two-pronged approach to tackling violence - and government has to step up and make it happen.

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Trees Versus Transit: What's More Important?

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:26:01 -0000

Erin O’Donovan, President of the Toronto Lawyers Association, joined us after Metrolinx announced they’ll go ahead with cutting down five 200-year-old-plus trees for an archeological assessment in preparation for a new station for the Ontario Line. This would be a multibillion-dollar transit project led by the provincial government. Erin says Metrolinx hasn’t been willing to consider alternate locations for the project.

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Trudeau Says He Wasn't Briefed

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:33:36 -0000

It took two weeks after he was initially asked if he knew of any interference from China in the 2019 federal election, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally spoken out when asked again on Sunday, and said that he hasn't been briefed on any collusion that happened during the election or with anything involving politicians. Michael Chong is the Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition, and joined Alex to talk about it.

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Ontario MPP Backpedals Anti-Semitic Remarks

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:33:08 -0000

On Sunday, Joel Harden, the Ottawa-Centre member of Ontario’s provincial parliament, apologized for comments he made in a video roughly one year ago in which he said the “single greatest origin of violence in the Middle East is unquestionably the state of Israel.” Andrea Freedman is President and CEO or the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, and joined Alex to talk about the comments and the backlash that came from it. She also said that politicians should be held to account for their actions.

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Tory Should Reject Strong Mayor Powers: Former Mayors

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:27:21 -0000

Former Toronto mayors including David Crombie, David Miller and Barbara Hall have penned a letter to Mayor John Tory asking him to reject a bill that gives him power to pass bylaws with minority support. Also known as strong mayor legislation, Bill 39 was introduced by Municipal Affairs Minister, Steve Clark, on Wednesday, allowing the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa to pass bylaws aligning with provincial priorities, “if more than one-third of council members vote in favour.” We spoke with Ben Spurr, the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, about this and much more.

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Challenging Elderly Patients Forced Into LTC

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:19:24 -0000

We spoke with Jane Meadus, a lawyer at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, about long-term care advocates preparing a constitutional challenge to an Ontario law that allows some discharged elderly hospital patients to be forced into a nursing home they did not choose. Jane says this comes down to a broken system - the government doesn’t have preventative measures, like home care, to keep elderly out of hospital.

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Controversial Changes Coming To MAiD

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:04:13 -0000

Next March Canadian's will be able to use mental illness as the sole reason to request medical assistance in dying. Alex spoke to Dr. Viren Naik, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Ottawa and Medical Director of the Champlain Regional MAiD Network at The Ottawa Hospital and Greater Ottawa Region. Dr. Naik dives into what this means for Canadians and Canadian doctors.

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Tech Jobs In Canada Are On The Rocks

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:52:03 -0000

Layoffs at Twitter and Facebook might just be the tip of the iceberg as other tech companies have started rolling out layoffs during this recessionary period. Are they just course correcting or is there more at stake? What's the future of the tech industry in Canada look like? We asked Abdullah Snobar, executive director of the DMZ tech hub.

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Bureaucrats Stand By The Freezing Of Bank Accounts

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:42:01 -0000

Did the federal government need to use the Emergencies Act and freeze the bank accounts of the convoy protesters? It's all coming out during this inquiry. Alex talks with Aaron Wudrick, Director of the Domestic Policy Program for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute to clear up what happened.

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Chinese-Canadians say cabinet must “stand up” to China’s Communist Party

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:54:21 -0000

Chinese-Canadians, in an internal Privy Council Office poll, say cabinet must “stand up” to China’s Communist Party, even if it brings worsening relations. “Canada was not currently doing enough to speak out against human rights issues,” citizens of Chinese ethnicity told federal pollsters. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us with the details.

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Chinese Business Man In Toronto Faces Foreign Interference Investigations

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:45:21 -0000

Prominent businessman in Toronto’s Chinese community is the subject of two separate investigations involving foreign interference, sources tell Global News. According to RCMP sources, national security investigators are also probing Wei for possible links to several properties in Toronto and Vancouver allegedly used as so-called Chinese government “police stations,” which are believed to secretly host agents from China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS.) We asked Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist for Global News what we know about the police stations and these investigations.

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Will A Police Presence Return To Schools?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:40:04 -0000

After several incidents of violence in schools, including a stabbing in a school Monday. Another school lockdown Tuesday over reports of guns the mayor has called a meeting with TDSB and police. A solution would be bringing back the school resource program put in 2008, but cancelled by city council 2017, because activists forced the issue. We asked John Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association what can be done to keep our kids safe in schools?

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Strong Mayor Changes Everything

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:36:37 -0000

Strong mayor powers change everything. Maybe we're okay with John Tory having these powers but will we still accept this reality when the next mayor is elected whoever it my be. We talk with Ben Spurr, Reporter with Toronto Star’s City Hall Bureau about the ramifications of this.

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More Canadians Relying On Charities Due To Increased Cost Of Living

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:28:59 -0000

Food banks, charitable clothing stores, and more, are seeing more and more Canadians using their services daily. All of this is because of the extremely high cost of living we're seeing right now. What can we do to lessen the load, and what can you do to help ease the system? Let's ask Greg Thomson, Director of Research for Charity Intelligence Canada, and get his thoughts on what you can do to help.

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Did Russia Fire A Missile At Poland?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:26:39 -0000

On Tuesday, a missile crossed into Polish territory and ended up killing two civilians. This caused an emergency meeting to be called between NATO members as to whether or not they should impose Article 5. What would that mean for the war on Ukraine if it was invoked? We asked Marcus Kolga, Director of Disinfo Watch, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad, and Expert in Russian and Pan Pacific Issues.

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Will Bars Extend Hours For World Cup?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:23:08 -0000

After many shutdowns and closures, the World Cup offers bars and restaurants an opportunity to regain some of that lost profit by opening their doors for games that happen very early in the mornings. But will the city push for it? Rocco Mastrangelo Jr., Owner of the popular College Street soccer bar, Café Diplomatico, said the World Cup is a huge part of their business, and pushing back the hours when bars can serve alcohol would help boost sales.

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Are The Kids Alright?

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:15:44 -0000

Are the kids really alright? New survey reveals nearly 60% of Canadians think children are worse off today than a year ago. Between education loss and poor healthcare, the kids just simply aren't alright. Sara Austin, Founder and CEO of Children First Canada, joined us to talk about a new survey that reveals nearly 60% of Canadians think children are worse off today than a year ago. Sara said kids are speaking up but is anyone listening?

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Time For A New China Strategy

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:14:50 -0000

We need a new strategy to deal with China and the infiltration they've made into Canada's politicians. We already heard that CSIS had told the prime minister that China had dealings in the 2019 federal election and with the G20 currently going on, will there be a new strategy tabled on how we deal with the issue? Charles Burton is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a Former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, and spoke with Alex about it all.

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Violence Against Women Not Getting Better

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:10:44 -0000

Durham Regional Police officers were called to a home in Oshawa on Saturday where they found a 38-year-old man and his eight-year-old daughter dead. Police are calling this a a murder-suicide without any outstanding suspects. According to the latest statistics, one woman is killed every six days as an act of violence against women in Canada. Sandra McCormack is the Executive Director of The Denise House in Durham, and joined Alex to talk about it.

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Don't Break The Glass Unless There's An Emergency

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:04:39 -0000

We spoke with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter, about how CSIS Director, David Vigneault, said “at no time” posed a threat to Canada’s security, and that were no signs of foreign interference. He advised cabinet that invoking the Emergencies Act could further inflame extreme antigovernmental rhetoric. To invoke this act there has to be a threat to national security. CSIS clearly said there wasn’t.

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A ‘Perfect Storm’ Has More Canadians Surrendering Pets

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:24:20 -0000

It's not just the cost of gas or groceries that's having Canadians feeling strapped for cash. It's also the cost of food and necessities for pets that's making Canadians make the decision between keeping food on the table, or keeping the pet at home. Pet adoptions skyrocketed during the pandemic so that everyone could feel some sense of connection, but now animal shelters are either close to, or at capacity for surrenders. Phil Nichols is the Chief Operating Officer at the Toronto Humane Society, and chatted with Alex about the need for support for the shelters, and individuals who own pets.

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State of Emergency: Inside Canada’s ER Crisis

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:21:38 -0000

Turning people away, not getting tests done in time, or just long waits in general. That's the state of our hospital system right now, and it's not getting any better. Dr. Alan Drummond is a Rural Emergency Physician at Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth, Ontario, and authored a feature for Maclean's about just how bad the system is. He joined Alex to talk about it, and where we're headed now.

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Coroner's Inquest On Police Shooting To Begin After 10 Years

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:12:14 -0000

It's been ten years since Sammy Yatim was shot and killed on a streetcar by a Toronto police officer while having a mental health crisis. After all this time, we finally will get a coroner's inquest into what happened with the case. Will Sammy's family finally get retribution or will things come up cold? To talk about it, we spoke with Joseph Neuberger, a Criminal Lawyer.

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Who Will Replace John Tory In Four Years?

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:07:23 -0000

John Tory is about to begin his final term as Mayor of Toronto, and the question is already being asked as to who would possibly replace him when the term ends. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joined Alex to talk about it.

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The Case Against Masks: Do They Actually Work?

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:51:44 -0000

For years, we've been having the debate on whether or not masks actually work to prevent flu like illnesses. Dr. Chris Millburn is an Emergency Room and Family Doctor, who was removed as the Head of Emergency Medicine (Eastern Division), for voicing concerns and publicly questioning some of Nova Scotia's decision making regarding Covid-19. He joined us to talk about the lack of proper evidence to support that masks are effective, and shared the issues that come with wearing even medical grade masks.

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The Efficacy Of Masking: Do They Work?

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:17:29 -0000

Alex is joined by Dr. Neil Rau, an Infectious Disease Consultant, to help make sense of what’s going on in our hospitals. Dr. Rau says it’s not COVID cases that’s causing kids to go to hospital, but RSV.

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"It Was Kinda Rough Going In:" 98 Year Old Vet Recounts Experience Of D-Day

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:33:15 -0000

"We had to keep under cover. Meanwhile there were other soldiers who had caught the bullet and they were either lying dead or they were wounded. So it was a pretty rough landing." That's what 98 year old veteran, Jim Parks, said when he recounted the day he and the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, who he was enlisted with, stormed Juno Beach on D-Day in 1944. Jim is about to be featured in an upcoming documentary, and joined Alex to talk about his experiences and what he hopes people get out of his service and story.

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Is Canada Being Infiltrated?

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:18:38 -0000

For years, CSIS has been sounding the alarm on interference from other nations, namely China, on politicians and elections in Canada. For a long time, the Trudeau government has been sitting on these memos and is only now seemingly acting on it. But we've already been infiltrated in this country. So what does this mean? Dan Stanton is a Former Manager of Operations at CSIS and is now the Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa, and joined Alex to talk about it.

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Severe Service And Program Cuts In Toronto Could Be Coming

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:12:28 -0000

Toronto needs a commitment for more funding from senior levels of government by the end of the month to avoid “an unprecedented and inflationary property tax increase” and extreme severe service and program cuts, Mayor John Tory says. We spoke with David Rider, Toronto Star’s City Hall Bureau Chief, about Mayor John Tory calling on the province and federal government for more funding in order to avoid property tax hikes and service cuts.

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Cops Can Track People On Bail For Gun Charges

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:28:21 -0000

1,100 people before the courts on firearm charges currently free on bail instead of sitting in jail. The situation is said to be worse in Peel, York and Halton. The Toronto Police and Durham Regional Police have announced the firearm bail dashboard, an “inter-agency collaboration to share firearm bail compliance data in real time.”

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Our Healthcare System Is Failing Us

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:16:16 -0000

Lots of news about the failures in our healthcare system. Including a new report from Second Street dot org that found at least 2.9 million Canadians are waiting for surgery, scans and specialist appointments.. Colin Craig, President of Second Street dot org, joined us and said the federal and provincial governments both bear the blame for these catastrophic failures.

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54% Of People Are Confident In The Government

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:13:05 -0000

54%, a bare majority of Canadians are confident in the federal government. According to Elections Canada which commissioned internal polling“to gauge the general public’s opinion on various electoral issues.” “on the question of changes to make voting easier or fairer for all Canadians,” 21 percent, disagreed. 21 percent, said “voting is prone to fraud” in Canada. 66 percent, said they do not think the government cares much what people like them think,” said the Elections Canada report . The survey also found public cynicism was so widespread a significant minority of Canadians believed in conspiracy theories. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us with the details.

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No Agreement On Health Funding Between Feds And Provinces

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:25 -0000

On Tuesday, provincial leaders held a meeting with federal leaders to discuss funding for the health sector. But both sides walked away without a deal being reached. With how poorly run our health system is right now, how hard is it now without a deal to get better healthcare? Dr. Alika LaFontaine is the President of the Canadian Medical Association, and spoke to Alex about the details and how it can affect those in the healthcare industry, and their patients.

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Meta Cuts Jobs: Will It Affect The Toronto Tech Sector?

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:57:48 -0000

Tech giant, Meta, announced major layoffs on Wednesday with over 11,000 job cuts. And naturally, Toronto’s tech sector is concerned. We’re a tech city. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director of Techstars Toronto, joined us and explained why we’re seeing these job cuts and whether or not this is a long term solution.

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How Much Does $200 Get You With Ontario's Catch Up Payment?

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:57:45 -0000

The kids still aren't alright and their education is constantly being slammed by either pandemic shutdowns or labour strikes that disrupt learning further. With the Ford government offering up to $200 per kid for private lessons, is that actually enough? Can that money be better utilized elsewhere? Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter and joined Alex to talk about it.

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IT Issues Still Plaguing Sobeys And Safeway Following Cybersecurity Incident

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:46:16 -0000

Some stores across Canada owned by Empire Company Ltd. continue to experience disruptions due to an information technology systems issue. Empire, which owns Sobeys, Lawtons, IGA, Safeway, Farm Boy, Foodland and FreshCo, among other brands, said on Monday that an IT problem is preventing some of its pharmacies from filling prescriptions. Alex was joined by Dr. Sylvian Charlebois, Professor of Food Policy and Distribution and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, to discuss the impact this will have on Canadians.

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Toronto Planning To Add Beds And Hotel Rooms For Homeless Ahead Of Winter

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:42:34 -0000

The winter months are upon us and that means it's going to be harder for those who are without a home to stay warm. The City of Toronto says that we could expect to see expansions on the amounts of beds and hotel rooms available to homeless individuals. We spoke with Lorraine Lam, an outreach worker and organizer with Shelter and Housing Justice Network, who says that the city is great at throwing money at the issue, but not investing in long-term solutions.

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Federal Departments Hid Files From Ombudsman

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:41:58 -0000

Federal departments are concealing records on contracting, says the Procurement Ombudsman who cited unnamed departments for hiding documents that he knew for a fact existed. So this has to do with numerous complaints of sweetheart contracting in the name of pandemic relief-- $237.3 million purchase order for ventilators from Baylis Medical Co., a firm that had never made ventilators but was operated by ex-Liberal MP Frank Bayliss. A $149 million contract to Spartan Bioscience Inc., a now-bankrupt test kit supplier hired after “a couple of good meetings” in the Prime Minister’s Office; a $150 million contract for SNC-Lavalin Group field hospitals that no health authority requested. Here’s Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, with the scoop.

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Are Developers Halting Construction Of New Homes?

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:02:55 -0000

The housing market might be starting to show signs of cooling, but that doesn't stop the cost of building homes rising. Alex was joined by Christopher Alexander, President of Re/Max, and asked if developers are feeling the pinch and having to pull out of the projects they've already started.

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Provincial Government Backtracks On Greenbelt Promise

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:01:53 -0000

The Ford government has turned back on its promise not to touch the protected Greenbelt lands, announcing that it would open up 7,400 acres for new housing so developers can build 50,000 homes on that land. In exchange, it would add 9,400 acres in different areas to the existing two-million-acre swath of agricultural, wetlands and environmentally sensitive land, the province said on Friday afternoon. Matti Siemiatycki, Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities, and Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Planning and Finance, spoke with Alex about this broken promise and what it means for the Greenbelt going forward.

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Toronto Struggling To Get A Hold Of Budget

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:57:42 -0000

Thursday's Financial update mentioned nothing for the city of Toronto that has a massive $865 Million shortfall. Mayor John Tory argues that they were told we’d be getting help after the pandemic. Now with their sights turning to the provincial update on Nov 14th, is the expectation we are going to see a fight if the province also doesn’t deliver? Pressure campaign? Or a tax hike that will go over like a lead balloon? Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter and joined Alex to talk about it.

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Were The Liberals Justified In Using Emergency Measures?

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:14:33 -0000

The saga continues in the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act in order to quell the Freedom Convoy from continuing further. On Thursday, Tamara Lich took to the stand and began her testimony saying that she was frustrated by the mandates that were imposed during the pandemic and that Trudeau's comments on the unvaccinated were divisive. So the big question coming out of this entire inquiry is whether or not the Liberal government was justified in enacting these measures or not. Joanna Baron is the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, and joined Alex to talk about all of this.

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An Invasive Tree Species In Ontario Needs To Be Uprooted

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:14:18 -0000

It's no secret that Toronto loves its trees, but did you know that there is a very invasive species of tree in the city? Acer platanoides, more popularly known as the the Norway maple, is an invasive species. The Ontario Invasive Plant Council calls these trees “a serious threat to woodlands across Ontario” because of their aggressive spread into forests and ability to suppress native species. The City of Toronto has actively stopped planting these trees, but they're already one of the most popular trees in the city. Françoise Cardou, an urban ecologist at the University of Toronto Scarborough, joined Alex to talk about them and how difficult it would be to just replace them.

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17 Year Old Teen Wanted After Shooting Outside Toronto High School

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:35:42 -0000

It's becoming all too common for teenagers in Toronto to be exposed to gun violence. On Halloween day, a shooting outside of a Toronto high school, killing an 18 year old, and injuring a 15 year old. The shooting was witnessed by dozens of kids who took out their phones to record it and put it on social media. What is the Toronto Police doing to help curb any of this needless violence? We turn to Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association every Thursday to break down all things policing, and get his take on the case at hand.

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Canadian Pins Aren't Made In Canada

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:17:49 -0000

It is that time of the week where we do a deep dive on all things Ottawa. Today, we talk about how the Department of Canadian Heritage bought maple leaf flag pins from China even as the Commons voted to condemn the People’s Republic for crimes against humanity, records show. Federal contracts for patriotic paraphernalia were worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. For this we speak to Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about all of this and many other of the big headlines out of Ottawa.

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Will Ottawa Call A Recession?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:06:03 -0000

Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, is expected to make an announcement late on Thursday, updating Canadians on the fiscal outlook going ahead. But will she use the word 'recession' at all in her announcement? For that, we ask Moshe Lander, an Economist with Concordia University, and find out if Freeland will say we're going into a recession, or not.

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Bill C-11 And C-18 Could Damage The Internet

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:04:18 -0000

The Heritage Minister’s parliamentary secretary accused Facebook of threatening Canadians’ safety, after the company said it could pull news off its platform if it’s forced to share revenue with news publishers. We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-Commerce Law. Geist says this will have a huge impact on what we consume on the internet and freedom of expression.

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Do Kids Have A Right To Education?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:55:28 -0000

With the teacher's union ready to strike on Friday, the question is being asked about whether or not teachers should be considered an essential service. But another question that sprouts from that one is what rights do kids have to education? And whose rights come first? Labour or kids? John Schuman, Family, Children’s Rights and Education Lawyer joined us and said it would be difficult to make this issue a charter right.

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Is Using The Notwithstanding Clause Against Teachers Illegal?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:27:28 -0000

Tensions are continuing to rise in the fight between the Ontario government and CUPE workers in what appears to be a never-ending labour dispute that has lasted for decades already. The province is tabling legislation that would impose a contract onto teachers, but also plan on using the notwithstanding clause, which is causing a lot of alarms to be sounded. Dr. Charles Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at St. Thomas More College and University of Saskatchewan, and he joined Alex to discuss it.

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Retail Prices Of Milk Could Go Up Next Year

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:24:16 -0000

The Canadian Dairy Commission says the farm gate price for dairy will increase by another 2.2 per cent starting in February, as the supply managed industry says its costs continue to rise. This could mean that the price of your milk and dairy purchases at the grocery store could go up to match the increased costs. We spoke with Dr. Simon Somogyi, a Professor at the University of Guelph and Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, to talk all about it.

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Did Mob Mentality Play A Role In Freedom Convoy?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:21:51 -0000

Chris Barber, who was the initial organizer of the Freedom Convoy, took the stand during his testimony into the usage of the Emergencies Act, and he said that there was no intention of doing anything illegal or parking on main streets. Most people who attended the protest were ordinary people, so why did they jump on the bandwagon? Joining Alex to talk to the psychological aspects of the protest is Dr. Marnie Wedlake, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Studies at Western University and a Registered Psychotherapist.

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$10 Daycare Deadline Is Up: Why Did 15% Not Opt In?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:18:08 -0000

On Tuesday, daycare operators in the province of Ontario had the deadline to opt into a program which would allow parents to only pay $10 a day. Approximately 85% of providers opted into the program, leaving 15% who did not choose to opt in. The question is why though? Amanda Munday is the CEO of The Workaround, A Childcare and Co-Working Space, and she joined Alex to talk about the struggles, and unknowns of the program, and why she didn't opt in.

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Restrictions On Hours Of Work For International Students To Be Lifted

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:52:03 -0000

Those who want to study in Canada have to jump through a lot of hoops in order to secure education, and that doesn't include the nominal fees that come with being an international student. One of the big things is the heavy restrictions on the amount of hours an international student is allowed to work when studying in Canada, but now, it's looking like the federal government is looking at lifting those restrictions. Dr. Mikal Skuterud is an Economist at the University of Waterloo and joined Alex to talk all about it.

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Is Hybrid Work The Future?

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:48:44 -0000

According to a survey of Canadian employees and employers by Staples Professional, a division of Staples Canada ULC, and Angus Reid Group, The professional workforce is currently split between one-third working from home, one-third on a hybrid model and one-third in the office five days a week. But hybrid work is emerging as the winner. David Boone is the CEO of Staples Canada and joined guest host, Angela Kokott, to discuss the survey and what a future of work could look like.

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Cabinet Schemed Media Coverage Of Freedom Convoy

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:43:36 -0000

It is that time to dig deep into all things Ottawa and that means we get to speak with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Today, Tom talks about how Cabinet and political aides schemed on ways to perpetuate media coverage depicting Freedom Convoy members as “crazies,” the Public Order Emergency Commission was told yesterday. A lawyer for the truckers read out text messages in which Liberal aides contemplated a media campaign to depict protesters as violent, adding: “We need something to back this up."

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Top Court Rules Mandatory Registration Of Sex Offenders Unconstitutional

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:36:51 -0000

On Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada said the country’s nearly 20-year-old federal sex-offender registry, in its current form, does more harm to individual liberty than it does to protect vulnerable children and women. That brought strong reactions on both sides. Gary Kruze is the brother of Martin Kruze, who was the first male to step forward about the sexual abuse at Maple Leaf Gardens. Gary joined Alex to talk about Martin's story, and the ruling that came down from the court.

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Poll Shows Canadians Continue to Want Health Reform

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:53:55 -0000

After the pandemic emerged in Canada, governments postponed hundreds of thousands of surgeries, diagnostic scans and appointments with specialists. Research from the Fraser Institute suggests waiting lists have never been longer. Joining Alex to talk all about it and how Canadians want to see more reform within the healthcare system, is Colin Craig, the one who published the article on SecondStreet.org

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Is Elon Musk Firing Twitter Employees In An Attempt To Avoid Payouts?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:47:59 -0000

On Thursday evening, Elon Musk finally did what he said he'd do for months. He bought social media giant, Twitter, and for a hefty price tag. With that, though, comes some trimming of the proverbial excess fat. While Musk has already laid off some of the top execs, he didn't shy away from saying that other employees would also be laid off. But the rumour mills have spun and many believe it's coming at a time when employees would be getting a payout for working at the company, only to be let go before receiving it. Musk says that's all false, but here to explain it to guest host, Angela Kokott, is Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto.

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We Bought A Funeral Home

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:44:09 -0000

Formerly a Torontonian, Heather Blumberg, decided what her paranormal loving family needed was to buy up a Dresden funeral home and turn it into their ultimate dream home. After a year of living there, Heather says she rarely gets spooked. Her family is now the subject of a new series on Discovery+ called, "We Bought A Funeral Home." Heather joined guest host, Angela Kokott, to talk all about how they came to be in possession of the former funeral home, and all the paranormal stories that come with it.

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How Are Parents Feeling About Planned Legislation To Pre-Empt CUPE Strike?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:30:27 -0000

In what feels like a never ending labour dispute between the province of Ontario and the teachers' unions, we might be seeing the strength of the province's resolve by way of legislation that would be tabled in order to impose a contract on the education sector union. But how do parents feel about all of this? Guest host, Angela Kokott, is joined by Jess Lyons who's the Lead Organizer with the Ontario Parent Action Network, but is also a mom of three kids in the education system, who talks about the consensus when it comes to how parents are reacting.

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Less Doctors Willing To Do Medically Assisted Death

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:35:02 -0000

We spoke with Bioethicist Dr. Kerry Bowman about the dwindling number of physicians willing to participate in the medical assistance in dying program, now that it includes mental health, housing and food insecurity issues.. Dr. Bowman says the program has gotten too morally complex.

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What Have We Learned From The Emergencies Act Inquiry So Far?

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:34:32 -0000

On Friday we saw former Ottawa Police Chief, Peter Sloly, take the stand in a very teary eyed testimony when it comes to the usage of the Emergencies Act and the response from Ottawa Police. Out of all the testimonies we've heard thus far, what have we learned when it comes to the inquiry itself? Cara Zwibel is a Lawyer and Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and joined Alex to discuss it.

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Ontario To Ban NDAs In Sexual Misconduct Cases By Staff At Colleges, Universities

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:29:33 -0000

The Ontario government has introduced a bill that would ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual misconduct cases among post-secondary employees who are looking for work at a different institution. The province says the legislation would also allow schools to fire employees who’ve committed sexual abuse against students. The new bill would also require post-secondary schools to have sexual misconduct policies in place and disciplinary measures for staff who break those rules. Joining Alex to talk about it is Lluc Cerda, an Employment Lawyer and Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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Criminals Didn't Get The Memo On The Handgun Freeze

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:51:39 -0000

He joins us every Thursday morning to talk about all things policing and today he talks about how, 'The Big Ten' just wrapped up their twice-yearly meeting of the ten largest police associations across Canada. He also talks about how gun violence and shootings are rampant across the city and whether or not the government is providing any support. We're talking about Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, and he joined Alex to talk about these topics, and more.

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PayPal Urged To Cut Off Donations To Laith Marouf

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:48:38 -0000

Since the news of Laith Marouf was released some time ago, people noticed that he was still accepting donations, and that's causing a problem. Many are starting to call on PayPal to suspend all donations going to Laith in an effort to stop the anti-Semite from gaining any more funds to release more hateful content. Michael Mostyn, B’Nai Brith Canada’s Chief Executive, joined Alex to discuss it.

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Begging For A Subsidy

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:46:26 -0000

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s department “begged us” to take a subsidy, says an anti-Semite. Laith Marouf in his first public comments on the $133,822 grant said he was contacted by the Department of Canadian Heritage and promised funding in less than a week. ‘this debacle shows the media across Canada are Jewish white supremacists or supporters of Jewish white supremacy. So let's take a deep dive into all things Ottawa with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter.

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Food Banks Are Seeing An All Time High In Usage

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:43:20 -0000

As time goes on and the cost of food continues to rise, food banks are seeing their number of users exponentially increase. Richard Matern is Research Director for Food Banks Canada and author of the report that showcases the latest numbers, joined Alex to talk about it and what supports are needed to ensure everyone has something to eat.

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Did Cabinet Break The Law?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:22:52 -0000

It is that time of the week where we do a deep dive into all things Ottawa. Today, senior officials, including police and a deputy minister of public safety, drafted a memo to end the Freedom Convoy on Feb. 11th with the stroke of a pen, an inquiry was told yesterday. The deal would be: "Leave the protest and denounce unlawful activity and you will be heard,” read the memo drafted by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, then-Deputy Public Safety Minister Rob Stewart and Inspector Marcel Beaudin of the Ontario Provincial Police. But they went with emergency powers instead. This and much more is broken down by none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter.

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Interest Rates Up 50 Basis Points In New Bank Of Canada Increases

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:21:02 -0000

On Wednesday, Governor Tiff Macklem from the Bank of Canada announced that they were increasing policy rates by 50 basis points, bringing us from 3.25%, to 3.75%. So what does this mean to everyday Canadians? Phillip Cross is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Fraser Institute with 36 years at Stats Canada specializing in macroeconomics, and he joined Alex to break it all down.

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Brain Cancer Widow Calls For Equitable Access To Chemotherapy Treatment In Canada

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:09:25 -0000

For those who get diagnosed with cancer, it's a devastating blow. But when you find out the cost attached with treatments, not everything gets covered by your public health provider or insurance. Jessica Soares lost her husband, Paulo (lovingly known as Paul), and as his caregiver, Jessica shared little of her battle to access critical life prolonging treatment for Paul with him. She wanted him to focus on getting well while she petitioned his insurance to help cover the cost of the drug. Jessica Soares is the Ambassador for Brain Cancer Canada, and was joined by Marc Peeters who is on the Board of Directors for Brain Cancer Canada, and spoke to Alex about the process and what her message is.

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Ontario Raising Foreign Homebuyer Tax To 25%

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:48:52 -0000

Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the move makes Ontario’s tax rate the highest in Canada and seeks to discourage foreign speculation. Joining guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Nicola St. John, a Realtor with Bosley Real Estate.

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Dismal Voter Turnout For The Toronto Election

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:46:31 -0000

With such low numbers, why aren't Torontonians feeling incentivized to go out and vote? Is it apathy or a lack of education? Myer Siemiatycki is a Professor Emeritus of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq about ways that we can encourage people to actually vote.

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Grassroots Campaign Neck In Neck With Incumbent

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:43:17 -0000

It was a hard fought riding, but for the community of Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, they remain with incumbent Gord Perks. With 35% of the voters, he won the riding, but it's who was neck in neck with him that has our attention. Chemi Lhamo ran to be councillor, and while she gained only 32% of the vote, she still had a platform that people believed in, making her the unexpected runner up in the election. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about her campaign, and her thoughts on some things that she believes should change in the city.

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New Faces Join City Council - and They Better Reflect Toronto's Diverse Population

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:39:00 -0000

Toronto city council is starting to look like the city it represents now, with a lot of younger incumbents and those who are more progressive leaning. Among the new councillors is Ausma Malik, newly elected city council candidate for Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York, and also the first ever hijab wearing Muslim woman to be elected to city council. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to discuss her election win and how it feels to be representing Toronto women in this fashion.

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Rishi Sunak New British Prime Minister

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:14:58 -0000

After only 45 days in office, Liz Truss has bowed out of leading the UK entirely. After only a few days, a victor has emerged in the Tory party and they've named Rishi Sunak to be the new prime minister. There's a lot of historic value to naming Rishi as the UK's newest PM. Not only is he the youngest in almost 200 years, he's also the first Hindu prime minister. Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Professor John Grant, Department Chair of Political Science at King's University College.

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It's Election Day: Let's Talk About It

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:11:33 -0000

The polls are open and it's time to cast your ballot in the Toronto 2022 municipal election. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Ben Spurr, a City Hall Reporter with the Toronto Star, to breakdown some ridings he's watching, some issues that might be top of mind for voters, and also provide analysis on one of Mayor John Tory's fellow mayoral candidates.

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Why Voting For A Trustee Matters

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:09:02 -0000

It's not just a mayor and councilors that you're voting for in this municipal election. You're also voting for school board trustees. But why should you care about it, especially if you're not a parent. Well who you vote for, ultimately decides who's on the board and will help shape the school system. Dr. Sachin Maharaj joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about this and some concerns that were raised over certain candidates running.

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What Is The Poilievre Effect?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:08:31 -0000

The latest Nanos polling shows that Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, are neck in neck as to what Canadians prefer as a prime minister. In addition to this, we're seeing Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, take a page out of Poilievre's book when it comes to the economy. Could the Conservative leader's relentless pounding on the Trudeau government be having an effect? Adrienne Batra is Editor in Chief of the Toronto Sun and joined us to talk all about it.

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Why Isn't Doug Ford Testifying At The Emergencies Act Inquiry?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:55:00 -0000

Civil liberties groups are demanding that the premier testify at the emergencies act inquiry. This week was the blame game with Ottawa officials blaming the ford gov for not sending help. It’s very clear now that neither the city nor police planned for anything. Not only that, but it also speaks to the fact that the decision to actually invoke the Emergencies Act was for a very localized problem. Alain Bartleman is a Lawyer and Special Advisor to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and joined Alex to discuss it.

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Ministry Of Education Get An F In Education

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:53:02 -0000

On the heels of new information coming out from EQAO that only 47% students in Grade 6 are meeting the provincial standard in math, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Thursday that they will be giving parents a $250 payout per student so they can get tutoring. Lecce always says that he’s committed to keeping schools open but after two years of shutdowns from either the pandemic, or union action, the kids just aren’t alright. Michael Swaagstra is a Public high school teacher and also a Sr Fellow with the Frontier Centre, and says that it’s the extended closures that hurt the kids the most.

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New Noise Cameras To Curb 'Boy Racers'

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:58:48 -0000

A new thing in England has us looking to them as they about to trail noise-detecting traffic cameras in four areas in England as an attempt to crack down on “boy racers” who rev engines and use illegal exhausts. Joining Alex to talk about whether this is a good idea and whether or not Toronto could employ a similar tactic is Police Constable Sean Shapiro of TPS Traffic Services.

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Tory Would Toll The DVP / Gardiner if Re-Elected: Why It's A Bad Idea

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:55:53 -0000

It's not just Gil Penelosa who has ideas about the highways in Toronto. On Thursday, John Tory was speaking with Greg Brady of Toronto Today and said he might consider adding tolls to the DVP / Gardiner if re-elected. We spoke with Jay Goldberg, Executive Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association, who says that adding tolls would hurt families and could be a gateway for more tolls on other highways.

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The Freedom Convoy Was An Embarrassment

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:53:29 -0000

The Freedom Convoy had to be dismantled not as a safety risk but a public symbol of the “spiritual source of the protest movement,” said Michael Keenan, deputy transport minister. His remarks in a Feb. 6th teleconference with police contradicted cabinet claims the Wellington Street blockade was a danger to the public. Keenan agreed while the sit-in was not a public safety risk it made a poor image. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us and said using the Emergencies Act was never about there actually being an emergency, but all politics.

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Should Women Be Doing Breast Self Examinations?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:56:05 -0000

After it was reported that there were 400,000 fewer mammograms performed during the pandemic, while some say that women shouldn't be doing breast self examinations, one doctor is saying that women should be doing it. Dr. Toni Zhong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, and joined Alex to talk about.

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Food Bank Users From 2010-2021 Were In Deep Poverty

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:05:06 -0000

Every year around the holidays, we focus on donating food to food banks so that those who need it, can get food easily. A new report by Daily Bread Food Banks, shows that between 2010 and 2021, the vast majority of food bank users were in deep poverty. That means that they were all at least 25% below the poverty line. Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter and breaks down this report in a conversation with Alex.

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Where Are We Pointing The Finger With The Emergencies Act?

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:01:42 -0000

On Tuesday, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, testified before the Emergencies Act Inquiry into the usage of the act, and the way that the city handled itself during one of Canada's worst managed protests. The question to ask now though, is who do we point the finger to when it comes to the usage of emergency powers? Do we point it to the mayor, Doug Ford, or do we go right to the top and look to Trudeau?

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Can We Replace The Gardiner Expressway With Something Else?

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:48:38 -0000

With an election happening next week, potential mayor's to be are getting their messages out to as many people as they can, but with a lack of debates, it makes it tough to hear some of the ideas being proposed by candidates. Gil Penelosa is one candidate who's given a lot of ideas, one of which where he wants to get rid of Billy Bishop Airport and replace it with a park. But this newest idea of his is a lot tougher to chew on than replacing an airport. He joined Alex to talk all about it.

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Toronto Pharmacies At Risk Of Armed Robberies

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:23:15 -0000

After a string of armed robberies at pharmacy stores across Toronto, there's growing pressure for more prevention and education into how these can be reduced, or prevented entirely. Justin Bates is CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, and joined Alex to talk about it.

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Is It Time To Visit The Grocery Code Of Conduct?

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:21:17 -0000

After Loblaws mentioned on Monday that they were going to put a freeze on prices for all No Name products, Metro announced that they would no longer accept cost increases from suppliers for a three month period during the holidays. But this isn't the first time that the grocer has done this. The reaction from people are varied across the board, but to tell us if this is what the NDP are calling 'greedflation,' or if it's just the state of the economy, is John Keough, Founder and Managing Principal of Shantella, Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics.

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The Freedom Convoy Agreed To Withdraw But Cabinet Had Other Ideas

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:16:45 -0000

It is that time of the week where we deep dive into all things Ottawa with none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter. On the very same day that Freedom Convoy organizers agreed to comply with a city agreement to move trucks, Cabinet declared a national emergency. This was told at a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act on Monday where Ottawa City Manager, Steve Kanellakos, testified he head no warning that Cabinet would invoke the act. That and more with Tom Korski.

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Hockey Canada Had A Third Reserve Fund

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:13:09 -0000

It's a never-ending spiral for Hockey Canada as a report has found that the organization had kept a third reserve fund for uninsured claims, should they ever come up. This fund was largely shielded since Hockey Canada kept its books closed off, but an interim report on the governance review into the organization, revealed all. Kate Bahen is Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada and joined Alex to discuss what this means for Hockey Canada and other non profit organizations moving forward.

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Kanye West In The Headlines For All The Wrong Reasons

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:30:58 -0000

However you want to call him, Kanye West has gotten himself into the headlines once again. Not because he's released new music, but because in a recent tweet by the rapper, Kanye mentioned that he would go, "death con 3 on Jewish people." His remarks gained a lot of flak from the general public, which then prompted Twitter to remove the tweet entirely. Joining Alex to discuss Kanye West and his history of anti-Semitism, is Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of Abraham Global Peace Initiative.

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Friends Of Murdered Man Plea For More Action On Crime

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:25:25 -0000

Ike Kaja is a man who would've just turned 50 had he not have been shot to death outside of his Midtown Toronto home earlier this year. While his murder continues to go unsolved, friends and family of his are putting the pressure on municipal leaders to do more when it comes to violent crimes in the GTA. Gautam Malkani is a friend of Ike's and spoke with Alex about how the family is doing, and what they're asking for in their local leaders.

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Voter Turnout Down 30% Compared To 2014: What Does This Mean For The Election?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:22:27 -0000

Some are calling it the sleepy election, and the latest data released during advance polling shows that the turnout of voters for the Toronto municipal election is down by 30% compared to that of the 2014 election, which was already pretty low. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joins Alex to break down the numbers and what this could look like on election night if this is the kind of numbers we're seeing already.

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Emergency Act Inquiry Underway: Will It Bear Any Fruit?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:33:45 -0000

For only six weeks, the Emergency Act Inquiry will look into up to 65 witnesses, and write a report based on the federal government's usage of the Emergencies Act, and whether it was constitutional, or was a misuse of power. Justin Trudeau has already announced he is willing to testify, and while his testimony won't be until November, we're already hearing from witnesses who are testifying as residents, convoy supporters, and public officials. Hatim Khier is a lawyer with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms and breaks down this inquiry and what we could see coming out of it.

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Do Women Have A Safe Space To Report Sexual Assaults?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:14:49 -0000

Here we are dealing with new allegation’s in the latest chapter of the Hockey Canada saga. A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in London, Ont. in March, 2018 by two men, one a Western University hockey player and the second a minor-league pro player, and she alleges she was discouraged by London police from pressing charges in both cases. This is not connected to the sexual assault allegations in London from June, 2018 involving eight former Canadian Hockey League players, that blew this case open. But this latest woman went to police, wanted charges laid, and told TSN she was told it was too much work and they couldn't guarantee her privacy if the person is acquitted. We spoke with Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director of the Halton Women’s Place, about why many women are hesitant to come forward and report sexual assault to police.

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Does Toronto Have The Highest Housing Bubble Risk?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:30:50 -0000

An international report finds that Toronto has the highest housing bubble risk in the entire world, but is it true? Just how far gone are we on the housing market and how did we get here? Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association, joined Alex to discuss this and what he predicts will be the future of housing in Toronto.

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Is It Art, Or Is It Just City Garbage?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:24:27 -0000

Over the past eight years a bold, world-class artist has been using Canada’s largest city as his canvas. Using ultra-low taxes, municipal bureaucracy and political stagnation as his primary artistic tools, John Tory has embarked on a conceptual undertaking of unprecedented scope and scale. AusterityTO is a series of public art installations which explore the values and desires of Toronto’s residents. Each sculpture was painstakingly crafted by the artist as a meditation on the nature of public services, decay and austerity. James McLeod, Co-Creator of a satirical public art project dubbed The Austerity TO Project, joined us and asked if Torontonians can say they are satisfied with how this city has been run over the last 8 years.

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"Words Cannot Describe Our Grief:" How's The Police Community Dealing With Loss Of Two Officers?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:51:23 -0000

We're still waiting on more details to come from the investigation into the deaths of two police officers in Innisfil. The SIU is investigating the incident that occurred and while it might take some time, those in the policing community are reeling from the loss of, now, four police officers within a month. Here to talk to Alex about the grief being felt by officers and how they're supporting those who need it, is Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association.

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Report Shows No Evidence Of Violence By Convoy Supporters

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:46:53 -0000

It's time to dig into all things Ottawa, and Internal Department of Public Safety reports confirm there was no evidence of violence by Freedom Convoy supporters outside Parliament. One report, issued the very day that Cabinet invoked the Emergencies Act, said the protest was small, peaceful and had little impact on federal operations. But that night it was designated a national security threat. As always to discuss this, is none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, who noted there was no evidence of guns on Parliament Hill for the three-weeks of the convoy protests.

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Gun Used In Cop Killings Can Be Bought For $550 Anywhere In Canada

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:43:07 -0000

Right now you can walk into any Cabela's location and purchase an SKS rifle for the sum of about $550 and use it to hunt with. While you need a gun license to own one, the gun itself doesn't need to be registered. This is the model of gun that used to kill two police officers in Innisfil late Monday night after they responded to a disturbance call in the late evening hours. Tony Bernardo is the Executive of the Canadian Shooting Association and says that this gun is like the Honda Civic of the gun world, and to get rid of them, would be a major challenge.

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Why Municipal Elections Matter For Your Cost Of Living

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:20:15 -0000

It's the quiet election. The one we don't hear much about. But yet, municipal elections are a big deal when it comes to your everyday cost of living. Potholes, transit, parking fees, and much more are never seen as the hot button issue. But just because it isn't sexy to talk about, doesn't mean it isn't important, and doesn't affect your wallet. Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter, and joined Alex to talk all about how these are the things people in Toronto should be paying attention to right now.

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Why Were There 400,000 Fewer Mammograms Performed During Pandemic?

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:18:17 -0000

Wait times for breast cancer treatment in Ontario, including surgeries, are currently longer than provincial guidelines. This is leading to less patients getting the care they need and getting testing to ensure that they're not getting any sicker than they might already be. During the pandemic, the Ontario Medical Association states that there were 400,000 fewer mammograms performed, leading to patients not knowing of any potential cancer. Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada, joined Alex to talk about these numbers and the effect it can have on Ontario women's health.

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Toronto's Ukrainian Community Protests Russia's Missile Attacks In Ukraine

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:15:05 -0000

Toronto's Ukrainian community is responding to the missile attacks that have shaken Ukraine over the past few days. Marc Shwec, with the Toronto Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, led a protest outside the Russian Consulate in Toronto last night. Marc joined us and said we, the West, are funding the war... and we need to do more.

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These are the calls so emotionally charged they can quickly turn deadly

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:05:07 -0000

Dave Perry is a former police officer and 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst. He joins Alex Pierson to talk about a deadly shootout that left two South Simcoe police officers dead.

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The War In Ukraine Rages On As Explosions Rock Kyiv

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:27:42 -0000

It's been a very drama filled past few days as the war in Ukraine continues to go on. Between a bridge in Crimea being bombed, to parts of Kyiv's city center being shelled, it's leaving casualties all across the board. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and also an expert on security and defence, joined Alex to talk about the latest developments coming out of the war torn nation, and what Russia could do next.

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"There Is Absolutely A Two Tiered System," Says Criminal Lawyer

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:20:42 -0000

Do we have a two tiered justice system? The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in September that the criminal records of Indigenous persons can be excluded from their trials to preserve fairness. But who is this all fair to? Alex is joined by Ari Goldkind, a Criminal Lawyer, who says that without question, we have a two tiered system and while it's not compulsory to follow the ruling, it does open a lot of doors for discretion and scrutiny.

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What's Top Of Mind For Toronto Voters And What's Important To Tory?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:15:12 -0000

In an election that doesn't seem like an election, there is a debate planned for Tuesday but there's a whole whopping two candidates taking part in it. The topic: affordable housing. Will John Tory be there? No. So what's going on with this 'sleepy election' and what should voters be taking note about? Joining us to talk about the municipal election and how it's panning out so far, is Ben Spurr, Toronto Star’s City Hall Reporter.

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Who Tried To Fool A Federal Judge?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:06:35 -0000

It is that time of the week where we check in with Managing Editor over at Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski, where he and his team dig up all the juicy details into all things Ottawa. It's the story that keeps on giving as the House of Commons Committee on Immigration has called an urgent meeting next week to discuss allegations that the department and former minister misled a federal judge during a trademark infringement case... an allegation former immigration minister Marco Mendicino has categorically denied. So who's to blame in trying to pull a fast one on a federal judge?

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Tech Companies: ArriveCAN Should Not Have Cost Taxpayers $54 Million

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:57:06 -0000

Two Canadian tech companies are saying that the infamous ArriveCAN app should not have come with a $54 Million price tag. Sheetal Jaitly, Founder of TribalScale, says that it would cost under $1 Million to design and run the app and that the government should be looking to the tech companies with their hands up, willing to help. Sheetal joined Alex to talk about this hackathon, and the brutal cost of this fabled app.

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The Police Report - Hamilton Man Tased By Police, Almost Another Police Funeral, and Arrested For Carjacking

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:14:46 -0000

Once a week we're joined by Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, to talk about all things policing and crime in the GTA. Today, Jon talks about how a Hamilton man was tased and arrested by police while in the midst of a seizure says police shouldn’t have been sent to a medical call. Also, a Toronto Police officer was allegedly targeted by a driver. Investigators say they believe the motorist “deliberately” drove at officers in a Scarborough parking lot, striking one and forcing an emergency run to a nearby hospital. That and more with Jon Reid.

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Candidate Tracker Shows Torontonians Information On Their Local Candidates

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:11:01 -0000

What? There's an election? But I know nothing about my riding or the people running in it. That's the general consensus amongst Torontonians as advance polls opened on Friday for the municipal election almost no one really knows about. But there's a way you can find out about who's in your riding and what they stand for. We spoke with Nick Hune-Brown, Senior Editor for The Local Magazine, about his magazine’s candidate tracker map; he said the democratic process doesn’t seem to be working.

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Biden Announces Pardons For Marijuana Possession Charges

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:08:56 -0000

President Biden announced all Americans convicted federally for small possession of marijuana will be pardoned. 6,500 people will benefit. A lot of this is politics because most pot convictions happen at state level. Biden says this move will make it easier for people to get employment, housing, and education…but we’ve had legal pot here for yr… and out of the 10 k Canadians who were told they’d be able to get pardoned through a federal parole program only 570 have done it. We spoke with Dr. Samantha McAleese, a Carleton University researcher looking at the impact of the pardon system on people with criminal records.

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Pierre Poilievre's YouTube Channel Included Hidden Misogynistic Tag To Promote Videos

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:03:10 -0000

A Global News analysis of 50 of Poilievre’s most recent YouTube videos showed that they included a tag — hidden from viewers, but not from the videos’ publisher — used by a misogynistic online movement. The tag helps promote Poilievre’s videos among those circles, and signals to YouTube what users might be interested in the Conservative leader’s messaging. Joining Alex to talk about it is Alex Boutilier, Senior National Reporter for Global News and author of the article posted to globalnews.ca.

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Food Banks Experiencing Worst Time In Their History

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:57:48 -0000

We’re coming up on the Thanksgiving long weekend, and food banks are always looking for donations to help offset the high demand around the holiday. Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank, joined us and said food banks are experiencing the worst time in their history.

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Credit Card Transactions Could Now Include Processing Fees

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:56:10 -0000

Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift today. Businesses secured the right to add a surcharge, which they have to disclose, to credit card transactions as part of a class action lawsuit against MasterCard, Visa and Canadian banks. A report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 19 per cent of small businesses are considering an added charge for credit card transactions to offset processing fees, while 26 per cent of respondents said they will add a surcharge if their competitors or suppliers do. We spoke with Julie Kwiecinski, the CFIB’S director of provincial affairs for Ontario, about how lumping on these fees to the consumer will impact the day-to-day business.

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Blacklock's Check In - Mendicino And Privy Council In Really Hot Water

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:54:38 -0000

It is that time of the week where we dig deep into all things Ottawa and lots of questions are being asked about why former Immigration Minister, Marco Mendicino, and the Privy Council Office backdated documents in an apparent bid to mislead a federal judge in a trademark dispute. And he won’t talk. And it appears the records now seem to be blacked out. Except the date and email addresses. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined us and said that the big question is - why would the minister issue a fake order in council? That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Minimum Wage Increased In Ontario But Is It Enough?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:17:32 -0000

On October 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Ontario went up by 50 cents to a total of $15.50 an hour. The current livable wage in Ontario is projected at $22.08 from data collected by the Ontario Living Wage Network, so will this 50 cent increase be enough for workers? Kat Eschner, TVO's Affordability Reporter, joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to discuss this and what she's working on next.

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Do You Wish You Were A Little Bit Taller?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Just like how rapper Skee-Lo once said, "I wish I was a little bit taller," you too can get surgery to cosmetically lengthen your limbs to make you taller. This is a growing trend amongst men and you're probably wondering simply... why? Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Dr. Marie Gdalevitch, Cosmetic Leg Surgeon, and the only practicing doctor to offer the procedure in Canada.

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Mahsa Amini And What We Owe To Her And All Muslim Women

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000

It's been a few weeks since the protests began in Iran over the, what protesters are calling, an unjust death of a 22 year old woman for not wanting to wear her hijab. The death of Mahsa Amini sparked a larger discussion into the mandatory wearing of religious garments amongst Muslim women. Will this change the way people approach wearing cultural garments? Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Maria Iqbal, a 905 Region-based staff reporter for the Toronto Star.

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"Voters Get What They Vote For:" Toronto Is Cash Strapped, But It's Getting Worse

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Toronto is the city of construction most days, and it all needs to be paid for somehow. So just how cash strapped is Toronto? John McGrath, a Writer and Columnist for TVO, spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about real estate, construction, and how the cashflow of the city is getting worse.

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Landmark Hearing Begins In Decriminalization Of Sex Work In Canada

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:52:52 -0000

On Tuesday, the Ontario Supreme Court is holding a five day hearing into what sex workers hope will lead to the full decriminalization of sex work in Canada. The groups argue that instead of recognizing sex workers' rights and well-being by decriminalizing sex work, the federal government created a set of criminal laws called the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) that reproduce those same harms. Alex spoke with Monica Forrester, an outreach manager at Maggie's Sex Work Action Project, to talk about it.

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Blacklock's Check In - Mendocino Backdates Documents, And Who Protects The Taxpayer?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:49:02 -0000

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we go deep into the nooks and crannies of Ottawa to find you those juicy stories that just don't get the attention they deserve. At the heart of it we find Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, and today, Tom has found some damning information regarding Public Safety Minister, Marco Mendicino who backdated government documents in an apparent bid to mislead a federal judge. Also, Tom talks about how federal departments are spending billions on consultants with little oversight, the Commons government operations committee was told yesterday. Is it possible they lost track of $24 Billion? All of that and more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Crisis In Violence Against Women

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:49:00 -0000

Femicide is on the rise with at least five GTA women killed in a domestic situation in a little over a month. Advocates warn this is a crisis point that is being field by rising cost of living which is creating more strain in households and violence, but rising rents and prices make it even harder for women to leave. We spoke with Sharon Mayne Devine, CEO of Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin and the lead of the Brampton-based Safe Centre of Peel, about how we stop this?

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Election Day is just two weeks away, are you ready to cast a ballot?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:51:31 -0000

Ben Spurr, City Hall Reporter for the Toronto Star, joins Alex to preview this month's municipal election.

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Ontario urgently needs a strategy to boost the number of family doctors

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:46:15 -0000

Dr. Tara Kiran, a Family Physician with Unity Health Toronto, helped pen a final report from the Ontario Science Table.

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Intense pressure threatens to compromise Ontario's $10-a-day child-care program

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:41:56 -0000

Alex Pierson in conversation with Rachel Mendleson, Investigative Reporter at the Toronto Star about her in-depth report.

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"This Shouldn’t Be Accepted,” Says TPA President On Crime In The City

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:19:11 -0000

Immediately following the tragic death of Constable Andrew Hong after he was shot and killed in broad daylight in a Tim Horton's, people across the board are calling on the various levels of government for reform on many things like bail, parole, and most importantly, gun violence. Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, joined Alex to talk about what he sees as a way of moving forward in this ever evolving climate of violence.

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User Generated Content A Target During Committee Hearing On Bill C-11

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:15:18 -0000

“It puts creators’ livelihoods at risk.” Those were the words from Scott Benzie, Managing Director of Digital First Canada. He was one of many witnesses who testified in front of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications about the controversial Bill C-11. More specifically Section 4.2, which exempts user generated content from the proposed bill. This bill has been heavily debated amongst parliamentarians, senators, and everyday people and it could cause a lot of harm if passed. Senator Leo Housakos joins Alex to talk about this and the dangers that could come from this bill.

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Jurors Can Now Disclose Info To Mental Health Providers

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:10:32 -0000

Previously, a Canadian juror was sworn to secrecy and couldn't provide details of the case to a mental health professional. Now, a new bill would allow those jurors to openly talk about the cases they've worked on and the potentially traumatic things they've heard or witnessed in the courtroom. Joining Alex to talk about this is Mark Farrant, Founder and CEO of The Canadian Juries Commission.

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Snowbirds Worried About Homes In Florida

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:08:52 -0000

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. The massive storm flooded homes on both coasts of the state, knocking out electricity to 2.67 million Florida homes and businesses. The devastation is a huge hit not only to Floridians, but Canadian snowbirds who head south for the winter. There are regions where there are no houses left. The state will not look like it did before. And some Canadians might be packing in their losses and not head back to the sunshine state. We spoke with Stephen Fine, President of Snowbird Advisor. Stephen says these residential losses will create an even tighter rental market.

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Will There Be A Regime Change In Iran?

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:27:17 -0000

Protests are spreading across the world in support of an Iranian woman who was killed for not wearing her Hijab properly. There are planned rallies this weekend in the GTA expected to get thousands. We spoke with Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer, human rights activist and one of the organizers of the Time Has Come freedom rally for Iran. Kaveh says he’s been advocating for change for the last two-decades, and says this is much more than a protest– he feels regime change is upon the Iranian people.

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Pickering Nuclear Plant Will Stay Operation Until 2026

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:24:49 -0000

The Ford government has announced that it will keep the Pickering Nuclear plant operational until 2026, which was originally scheduled to shut down in 2025. AND they are looking at refurbishing it so that it can stay on line for decades. We get 14% of our energy from nuclear – without it we have energy shortages— Dr. Chris Keefer, Emergency Physician and President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, sees’ the decision as a massive win as it not only cleans up the climate, it’s an economic win.

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Toronto Built Back Better But Buries Business

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:23:46 -0000

Toronto city council opted Wednesday to deny heritage status to an east-end building with special significance to some in the Chinese community — a move that paves the way for the site to be redeveloped into an eight-storey apartment building. Alex is joined by Arlene Chan, Author and Chinatown Historian to discuss this building and the ramifications felt by Toronto's Asian community.

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Blacklock's Check In - Big Grocers Deny Profiteering, Home Equity Tax Is Patriotic, and Juror Aid Becomes Law

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:20:08 -0000

It's that time of the week where we check in with all things Ottawa and that's where we find Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski. A grocers’ lobbyist yesterday denied allegations of profiteering. Profit margins in the retail food trade average three percent, the Commons finance committee was told. Jagmeet Singh wants an investigation and has been railing on greed inflation because grocers are making record profits. But there is no evidence that it’s happening. Also, Homeowners who paid down mortgages and built up equity should “demonstrate allegiance” by paying more tax, says a CMHC consultant. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check-In.

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Poilievre The Latest In Targeted Social Media Hate

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:52:49 -0000

We're seeing the headlines popping up more and more frequently of individuals online (or in person) targeting politicians with threats, harassment, and other vile talk. We just recently saw it happen to Pierre Poilievre, where someone online made a threat to sexually assault his wife. To talk about this and the group that the threat seems to be emanating from, is Warren Kinsella, Author of national best seller ‘Web of Hate’ and Postmedia Columnist.

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Housing Affordability And The Greatest Source Of Inequality

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:46:55 -0000

It seems as if the idea of buying a home in today's day in age seems like a foregone conclusion. With rates still rising and an ever demanding market, can Canadians keep up with the volatile shifts in housing? To join us for another segment on affordability, Alex is joined by Kat Eschner, TVO's Affordability Reporter.

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"Make Children A Priority," Says Chief Executive of Children's Healthcare Canada

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:44:38 -0000

We learn that Half of the children in Canada who need life saving medical treatment, diagnosis and surgery and are waiting far longer than clinical recommendations allow. Experts say this could have serious, lifelong consequences. We know that there are delays across the system, but now kids can’t even get timely care? Emily Gruenwoldt, the President and Chief Executive of Children’s Healthcare Canada and Executive Director of Pediatric Chairs of Canada, joined us earlier and said her organization is calling on the federal government to make children a priority.

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Fiona Can't Kill These Sable Horses

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:42:31 -0000

Sable Island, a small island about 300km south of Halifax, is home to the Sable Island horse. The land, which is protected by Parks Canada, was just recently in the direct path of Hurricane Fiona, and as the dust settled, people were wondering if the horses were okay. To everyone's surprise, the horses are completely safe and didn't need any external intervention. To talk to us about these horses and the island itself, Alex is joined by Abbie Branchflower, Director of Education with Friends of Sable Island Society.

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Toronto Protest Says Mahsa Amini's Death Was Unjust

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:47:08 -0000

U.N. Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif has called for a "prompt, thorough, impartial investigation." Raisi has ordered an investigation, but protest organizer Nazanin Samavati argues Iran doesn't have an independent judicial system and is concerned its investigation won't be legitimate. Samavati organized the event to raise awareness about the situation for women in Iran and about the "unjust death" of Amini. Nazanin Samavati joined Alex to talk about the protest.

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Eglinton LRT Delayed... Again

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:32:34 -0000

Another year and another delay for the Eglinton Crosstown. And locals are angry, some businesses are at their wits end. It’s been 10 years since this project broke ground and we’ve nothing to show for it. We spoke with Louroz Mercader, Manager of the York-Eglinton BIA, which represents the 200+ businesses along Eglinton Avenue West between Marlee Avenue and Dufferin Street, about how this stretch of the city has become the butt of the joke - and why Metrolinx needs to be held accountable.

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Sliding Loonie Bad For Grocers

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:31:10 -0000

We all know there’s a deadline looming for another interest rate. We’re creating a perfect storm to drive up the costs of everyday stuff. The loonie is sliding down, and while that might be good for some businesses, it’s bad for you and I. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor in food distribution and policy, and senior director of the AgriFood Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joined Alex and says a weaker currency during the winter months might pose a problem for our borders, when our grocers import food.

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Blacklock's Check In - We Followed The Science, CBSA Snoops, And Convoy Censure Challenged

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:30:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we check in with all things Ottawa and that's where we find Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski. Today Tom talks to Alex on how Cabinet followed the science in repealing the last travel-related mask and vaccine mandates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. Also, more than 33,000 travelers have had smartphones, laptops and tablets searched by the Canada Border Services Agency, documents show. All of that and more is on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Educational Program Teaches Kids About How The Emotional System Works

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:28:48 -0000

Chris Coulter, Co-Executive Director of 'HowAreYouFeeling.Org,' spoke with Alex, to talk about his 14-year-old daughter, Maddie, who died by suicide. Chris has been trying to coach parents with similar struggles with their kids. In many cases, these parents are barely holding it together. He knows because he was one of those parents. Now, Chris is talking to Toronto school kids, hoping to bring his program into public schools.. Here’s Chris on how his program differs from the mental health education offered by schools.

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Crowded Race In Spadina-Fort York In Municipal Election Some People Don't Know About

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:26:08 -0000

The riding of Spadina-Fort York currently has 12 people running for a seat and one of them is Ausma Malik. She is currently running to be elected to the riding and says that it's unacceptable the way families are being squeezed out of Toronto because of the cost of living. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, chatted with her about this and about the election in general, what she plans on bringing to the table.

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Is The Toronto Election Getting Enough Attention?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:14:02 -0000

We’re five weeks away from the Toronto election, but is the municipal race getting the attention it deserves? We have one scheduled mayoral debate between now and election day, and it will take place at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, on Oct. 17, after the early polls have closed. There’s been a lot of criticism directed at Mayor Tory for suppressing the election discourse.. One of those critics being John Lawrence, Senior Editor of Spacing Magazine. He joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, and said the lack of debates has an unhealthy impact on local democracy.

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Feds Hurting Charities Trying To Provide Relief To Fiona Victims

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:13:19 -0000

During a press conference Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government would match any donations made to the Canadian Red Cross to provide relief in the wake of destruction left by Fiona. Sounds like a decent idea, right? Well, one Toronto charity with expertise in disaster relief is questioning why the federal government is offering to match donations to just one registered charity providing relief in the aftermath of tropical storm Fiona. We spoke with Rahul Singh, Executive Director of Global Medic, a humanitarian relief organization that provides aid in areas affected by natural disasters, about how this move by the government hurts other charities trying to provide relief.

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Is Iran At A Tipping Point? Violent Protests Shake Up The Middle Eastern Country

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:05:33 -0000

The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by Iran's so-called morality police has sparked angry protests, with women burning their headscarves in a defiant act of resistance against the Islamic Republic's strict dress code and those enforcing it. Is this the point where Iran has to look at itself and wonder if this is the way to go? Mariam Memarsadeghi, Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute and Founder / Director of the Cyrus Form, joined Alex to talk about it.

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Review Of Cannabis Act Is Launched By Liberal Government: Why So Late?

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:02:49 -0000

Cannabis became legal in Canada in 2018 as part of an election promise made by Justin Trudeau during the 2015 election. Just like with tobacco, we've seen policies and regulations put into place. Alex spoke with George Smitherman, President and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada, about the government finally announcing its plan to review the Cannabis Act. Smitherman noted the government’s already a year late and legal cannabis operators can’t hang on for much longer.

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Former GM Plant In St. Catharines Is Leaking Toxic Chemicals

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:58:04 -0000

St. Catharines’ residents have long suspected carcinogenic chemicals were in the mess of a former GM auto plant site. A 2020 report from the Ontario ministry of the environment confirmed it. Two years later, they’re still waiting for it to be cleaned up. Alex is joined by Ashley Okwuosa, who is the author of the article published in The Narwhal, to discuss this.

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'Students are sexually intimidated': Parent of two teens who attend Oakville Trafalgar High School

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:52:27 -0000

Caller Rich tells Alex Pierson students feel sexually intimidated by the dress of a shop teacher. Pictures of the teacher went viral after she was photographed wearing giant prosthetic breasts while operating a table saw. Rich says teens want to issue a formal complaint, but aren't able to have their voices heard.

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Scarborough and Etobicoke Residents Distrust City Hall, Report Finds

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:12:52 -0000

It's no secret that Toronto's council doesn't fully represent the citizens that they were elected for, so why do people generally distrust city hall? A recent report called, "Community Voices" was conducted and found that many of those who are distrustful of city hall, came from Scarborough and Etobicoke. Joining Alex to discuss this, and the upcoming election, is Dr. Kofi Hope, an Urbanist-in-Residence at the School of Cities, Co-Author of the report and Co-Founder of Monumental.

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Putin Threatens Nukes: Will He Actually Pull The Trigger?

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:09:27 -0000

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, starting making threats this week, saying that, “To defend Russia and our people, we doubtlessly will use all weapons resources at our disposal... This is not a bluff.” While the illegal invasion into Ukraine was the main topic of discussion during the UN General Assembly this week, many are wondering if these are idle threats, or if Putin could be serious this time. Dr Erika Simpson, Associate Professor of International Politics at Western University, the President of the Canadian Peace Research Association and the Author of ‘NATO and the Bomb,' joined Alex to talk about it.

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Marineland Moving Last Two Walruses After Settling Suit With Former Trainer

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:58:50 -0000

After a decade, a lawsuit involving famous tourist attraction, Marineland, and a former trainer, has now been resolved. This means the last two walruses in the park will be removed from the facility and brought into the wild. Phil Demers is a former mammal trainer of Marineland's stadium show and joined Alex to talk about this win, and the future of Smooshi the walrus.

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Blacklock's Check In - Sorry For Misguided Dealers, Lobbyists Got RCMP Blacklist, And Govn't Admits 3 Billion Error

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:53:19 -0000

It is that time of the week where we check in with Blacklock's Reporter, where we find all those deep dive stories happening in Ottawa, and at the heart of it we find Managing Editor, Tom Korski. Today, Tom speaks to Alex about how Attorney General David Lametti said yesterday, that criminal law should not punish misguided drug dealers who just want to “put bread on the table." He also talks about how a police blacklist of bank account holders named as Freedom Convoy sympathizers was emailed to lobbyists, records disclose. That and much more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Ontarians On Social Assistance Are Struggling More Amid Inflation

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:36:02 -0000

While many of us are feeling the pinch on our wallets due to the rising costs of everyday goods, those who are feeling it even more are individuals who are in social assistance programs. Kat Eschner, TVO’s Affordability Reporter, came on to talk to Alex about it and why TVO is introducing the affordability beat.

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Food Insecurity Being Felt By Ontario Families

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:34:15 -0000

One in six households in Ontario is now struggling with food insecurity.. And the GTA food banks are facing the highest demand in their history due to the rising cost of food and rent. We spoke with Devi Arasanayagam, Co-founder and Chair of the Fort York Food Bank, who’s volunteered with the food bank for 24 years. Devi spoke with Alex and highlighted the changing demographic of those using the food bank’s services.

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Toronto Gearing Up For Election: How Can We Be An Informed Electorate?

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:33:55 -0000

With the Toronto Municipal election coming up in a few weeks, how can we possibly be informed voters when there's just so many names on the ballot and little way of getting to know the candidates who are running for our city? There's only one debate confirmed, so does this question the health of our local democracy? Dr. Myer Siemiatycki, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, spoke with Alex about this election and the effects of this can be to our future as a city.

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Nothing but propaganda

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:47:07 -0000

Alex Pierson calls out a series of City of Toronto videos suggesting children need to isolate from friends if they aren't vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Alberta wants YOU!

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:38:27 -0000

Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney was at Bloor-Yonge subway station, trying to lure Torontonians away. Kenney wants skilled workers to leave the GTA and come work in Alberta. You can read more about the campaign here.jchapman

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Twitter Hashtag Blows Up But The Liberals Dismiss It

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:58:30 -0000

It's not uncommon for a hashtag to gain traction if it's good enough, which might get you a few thousand interactions. But what if that number suddenly went up to 500,000 interactions? That's what happened with the #TrudeauMustGo campaign on Twitter. What started off as a simple tweet to Justin Trudeau about his comments made during the pandemic about how people who don't take the vaccine, "...don’t believe in science, they are misogynistic, often racist," ended up becoming something much, much bigger. Martin Belanger is the one who started it all and he joined Alex to talk about it.

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What Are We Seeing With Variable Rate Mortgages?

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:54:32 -0000

With new inflation numbers coming out today from the Bank of Canada, many turn to mortgage rates and how a spike in rates are causing many Canadians to feel like they can't keep up. Especially those with a variable mortgage rate. We spoke with Shawn Stillman, Principal Broker at Mortgage Outlet, who said the government and Bank of Canada aren’t being honest about how they want to bring down inflation - hint - they want you to spend less.

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Blacklock's Check In - Federal Rent Control, CRA Behavioural Research, And Secret Loan Terms Disclosed

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:49:08 -0000

It is that time of the week where we take a deep dive into all things Ottawa, and for that we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter to dig up all those juicy nuggets if information that we don't always get to. Today, Tom talks to Alex about how Cabinet commissioned confidential research on federal rent controls. He also talks about the CRA using behavioural research to try to boost tax compliance. All of that and more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Inflation Rate In Canada Slowed In August But Inflation Is Still Here

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:44:13 -0000

So we got inflation news today– and the Bank of Canada may be happy with the direction inflation rates are moving. They are set to announce another interest rate change on October 26th. The Bank may see todays numbers as proof aggressively raising rates is working, but it isn’t working for everyday Canadians being left behind. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, joined Alex to talk about the numbers we're seeing today.

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Conversations are key to understanding

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:33:47 -0000

Alex Pierson encourages conversations to be had around recent social media images of a teacher at 'Oakville Trafalgar High School.'

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Toronto City Council Is Not As Diverse As The City It Serves

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:07:01 -0000

Toronto City Council is made up of 26 members from across the city, each trying to represent the areas in which they preside. But as one candidate for Toronto Mayor says, that council is made up of people who are far from the citizens that they represent, and should work towards more action than talk. Chloe Brown is a candidate for Mayor of Toronto, and chatted with Alex about the issue of diversity, and what the city can do better under new leadership.

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84 Year Old Grandfather Starts Charity Walk From Guelph To Toronto

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:03:03 -0000

After losing his eyesight due to diabetes, Russell "Papa" Mackay has started an initiative to raise money for SickKids Hospital. The 84 year old grandfather began a five day walking journey stretching 75 kilometres from Guelph to Toronto began on Friday and Alex spoke with him while he was walking to see what the initiative is all about, and how much they've raise so far.

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Canada Ranks #60 In The World In Gender Parity In Politics: Poll Shows

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:58:41 -0000

A new Abacus Data reveals that two in three Canadians (66%) are either concerned, disappointed, surprised or angry to learn that Canada ranks 59th out of 187 countries in the percentage of women that make up national parliament (since the survey, Canada has fallen to 60th place). And the majority (63%) think political parties or the government — rather than women themselves — should be responsible for ensuring equal representation of men and women in politics. Why is this the case? To join Alex about this topic, we brought on Shari Graydon, CEO of Informed Opinions.

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Is Time That Canada Cut Ties With The Monarchy?

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:55:42 -0000

With King Charles III now our official sovereign, many Canadians are debating about the idea of Canada sticking with the monarchy, or cutting ties to it. Many say to open it up to a referendum to decide if Canada should cut open the constitution and restructure it. But is it that easy? Christina Blizzard, a long-time journalist and Royal Commentator, joined Alex to talk about it.

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Why Are University Professors Self Censoring Their Material?

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:47:27 -0000

There's a lack of academic freedom when it comes to universities across this country, and now professors are afraid to have the conversations that are necessary for good learning by self censoring. How is this harming our education system? Joining Alex is Dr. Christopher Dummitt is Professor of Canadian history at Trent University. He is the co-author of a recent Macdonald-Laurier Institute paper titled "The viewpoint diversity crisis at Canadian universities: Political homogeneity, self-censorship, and threats to academic freedom."

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Toronto 18 Bomb Plotter Denied Full Parole But Can Visit GTA Anytime

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:44:58 -0000

The principal architect of the Toronto 18 has been denied full parole, but it doesn't mean he's not going to be enjoying freedom. After being put in prison for life with no chance of parole for ten years, he's now been given full day parole in Quebec and is even allowed to come to the GTA. Mubin Shaikh, a Professor of Public Safety at Seneca College and a former security intelligence and counter terrorism operative, joined Alex to talk about this case.

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New Toronto Police Chief Named After Two Years: Can They Fix Policing?

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:41:25 -0000

After two years of searching since former Toronto Police Chief, Mark Saunders, announced his stepping down, and James Ramer being the interim chief, we finally have a candidate announced. Myron Demkiw is a 32 year veteran of the TPS and will be appointed as the service's new police chief. How will this new chief stack up to the issues plaguing the police service now? To talk about it, Alex is joined by Dave Perry, Former Toronto Police Officer and 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst.

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Police Give Update On Alleged Shooter During Weekend Attacks

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:11:41 -0000

On Thursday, York Regional Police held a press conference to give some details on the events of the weekend that left a Toronto cop and local mechanic dead, including many others injured, with one possibly not able to survive their injuries. At what point do we get past the 'thoughts and prayers' stage of these shootings and actually do something about it in this city? Joining Alex to talk about this is none other than Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defence Lawyer, and 640 Toronto Legal Expert.

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Blacklock's Check In - Big Brother Tax Data, Employees Fear Reprisal, And Quarantine Bonuses

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:07:51 -0000

It is that time of the week where we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to give us all those little nuggets of information that don't always get the headlines when it comes to all things Ottawa. Today, Tom joined Alex to talk about how The Canada Revenue Agency polled the public on sharing information from tax returns with police and debt collectors. He also talked about how federal employees are increasingly unlikely to disclose corrupt practices out of fear of reprisal. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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17 Year Old Spa Killer Says He Was Inspired By Toronto Van Attack

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:05:15 -0000

In February of 2020, a 17 year old boy walked into the doors of a Toronto spa wielding a sword where he brutally attacked members of staff, killing the receptionist. In a court proceeding carried out on Wednesday, he plead guilty to the charges, stating that he was inspired by the Toronto van attack that was carried out by Alek Minassian in 2018, and cited an 'incel rebellion.' Can this be considered an act of domestic terrorism, or is this too difficult to label? To tell us about this case is Jessica Davis, a former CSIS senior intelligence analyst and President of Insight Threat Intelligence.

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Patients Have To Pay To Stay In Hospital Instead Of LTC

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:25 -0000

The Ontario government says hospital patients who are waiting for space in long-term care homes can be moved to other locations not of their choosing up to 150 kilometres away or be billed $400 per day if they refuse. The controversial Bill 7, titled “More Beds, Better Care Act,” would allow the transferring of senior hospital patients waiting for space in a long-term care home to another home not of their choosing. Joining Alex to talk about this issue is Fransesca Grosso, Principal Grosso Mccarthy, expert in health policy and a co-author of Navigating Canada's Health Care: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System.

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How Can We Fix Policing In Toronto?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:16:52 -0000

In the wake of multiple shootings that took place over this weekend, one of them involving Constable Andrew Hong of the Toronto Police Service, how come we're seeing criminals walking for major crimes? We got rid of TAVIS, but is that what we need right now? Alex is joined by Knia Singh, Principal Lawyer at Ma'at Legal Services, who is also in the race to be the next mayor of Toronto, to talk about policing in our city and what solutions there are to make the city safer.

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The Liberals Should Be Afraid Of Poilievre

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:14:32 -0000

"If we have one takeaway from the past eight months, it’s that a lot of Canadians are angry." That's one of the headlines used in an op-ed piece written by Tasha Kheiriddin about the power of Pierre Poilievre, the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Tasha was a Co-Chair for Jean Charest’s campaign for the Conservative Party leadership in a bid to win it over that of Poilievre, but why should the Liberals be afraid of him? Alex spoke with her to talk about it.

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Parole Records Show Lengthy Criminal Past Of Gunman Behind GTA Shooting Rampage

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:09:36 -0000

Sean Petrie is the name of the man who is alleged to have carried out the shooting attacks that left two dead in Toronto over the weekend. What Global News has been able to obtain through documents is that he has had previous convictions for violent crimes like robbery and illegally possessing guns, and also suggested he had alleged gang connections. So how did a well known criminal get his hands on weapons? Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, joined Alex to discuss it.

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Before Blindness: How A Canadian Family Is Touring The World Before Kids Lose Their Vision

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:38:17 -0000

It's always heartbreaking when you hear of a life changing condition being diagnosed to a child. Even more so when it's your own. Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier are the parents of four children, three of which, have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition that causes a loss or decline in vision over time. So in order to let the children experience life to their best before they can no longer see, they decided to take their kids on a world tour. Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Turkey, Mongolia and now Indonesia, are all of the places they've been to thus far. Edith Lemay joined Alex to discuss this trip and what it means to her kids.

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Blacklock's Check In - Name Names Minister Rodriguez, 35% Approval of Lucki, And Spyware Regulation

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:31:37 -0000

It is that time of the week where we get all the juicy nuggets of information on all things Ottawa, and for that we bring in Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to discuss them all. Today, Tom talks to us about how a Common's petition is demanding that Heritage Minister, Pablo Rodriguez, name names in his department's award of a grant to a group subsequently stripped of funding for anti-Semitism. Also, according to in-house research, only 35% of Canadians surveyed say they trust the RCMP's national leadership. What could be the reason behind this? That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Nine Shootings In 48 Hours: When Will Politicians Get Real About Gun Violence?

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:27:44 -0000

After the shooting that left a Toronto Police Constable dead over the weekend, and the SIU now stepping in, we're going to be hard pressed to find out what exactly happened inside the Tim Horton's where Constable Andrew Hong was fatally shot. On this special podcast, we hear from various experts in gun violence and crime, as well as former police officers, to understand why our politicians aren't doing anything more than just giving, 'thoughts and prayers.'

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Could Ukraine Be Winning The War?

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:20:11 -0000

In what was only supposed to last three days, has now turned into six grueling months of war and destruction in Ukraine. According to reports, Russian soldiers are scattering from the Kharkiv region and chaotically fleeing upon sighting Ukrainian forces. Could this be a turning point in the war on the European nation? Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, and Director of DisinfoWatch, joined Alex to talk about it.

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Poilievre Wins Conservative Leadership, But Why Does He Appeal To Young Canadians?

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:17:00 -0000

Over the weekend, Pierre Poilievre won the leadership race of the Conservative Party of Canada by a landslide. While he congratulated his fellow contenders for their efforts to unite the party and bring in new faces, it was ultimately Pierre himself who drew in the largest numbers. Most notably that of younger people. Why does he appeal to the young voter so much? To answer this, Alex is joined by Sam Routley, Doctoral Student in Political Science at Western University.

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Did Trudeau Actually Read A Book That Was Anti-Trudeau?

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:14:22 -0000

A video has been circulating online showing what appears to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reading from an anti-Trudeau book. While it looks all too real, it is indeed fake. More specifically it's a deepfake. What is a deepfake and how can it be used for bad? David Shipley, cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security, chats with Alex about this particular video and the implications it can have on public figures in the future.

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"Their Silence Is Criminal:" Gun Violence In Toronto Still Untamed

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:12:33 -0000

With only weeks away from a municipal election, Toronto saw three deaths related to gun violence this past weekend. Torontonians no longer feel safe in their communities and as Louis March, Founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement, says, "The safe zones have been breached." Louis joins Alex to discuss the latest string of gun violence in the city and what all three levels of government need to do to help mitigate this.

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Documentary Looks To Tell Story Of Victims Of Flight PS752

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:16:48 -0000

"752 Is Not A Number" is the name of the new documentary being screened at TIFF this year. The documentary looks to focus on the victims and families of those affected by the downing of Flight PS752 which happened on January 8, 2020. Joining Alex to talk about it is the award winning Canadian-Iranian director of the film, Babak Payami.

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Will The Queen's Plate Be Renamed To King's Plate?

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:14:52 -0000

It's no secret that the Queen was a lover of all things equestrian. Her connection to Canada's Woodbine Racetrack is very deep, and with her death on Thursday, the question comes up on whether or not the famous horserace gets renamed or not. To tell Alex about this is Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment.

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London Bridge Is Down: The Past 24 Hours and How It Affects Canadians

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:12:06 -0000

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, the world stood still as it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96. The Queen had served as the reigning monarch for 70 years and became the longest sitting British monarch. With ten days of mourning now being observed, Canadians are now looking forward into what will change, what stays the same, and how it will affect them in the long run. In this special podcast episode, Alex is joined by various guests to discuss the Queen, our new monarch, King Charles III, and how significant this will be to Canada.

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How Does The Announcement Of The Queen's Health Change Things?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:06:06 -0000

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.'

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Are The Feds Rushing A Dental Care Plan For Low Income Families?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:50 -0000

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.

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After Four Day Manhunt For Stabbing Suspect, Myles Sanderson Dies In Police Custody

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:51:36 -0000

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 Profiling Unit at OPP.

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Blacklock's Check In - Interest Rates Are "Not My Job," Tam Was Wrong, And A Nude Petition

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:48:28 -0000

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.

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Thirty percent of Canadians still can't access dental care

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:56:48 -0000

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.

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Indigenous Reserves Turn to Community Support Groups to Keep Peace

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:15:00 -0000

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 needs to be done to support them.

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Saving The World Through A Scam

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:09:29 -0000

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 Star’s Chief Investigative Reporter, and came on to talk to Alex about this elaborate scam.

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Can You Live Off Of $92.51 Worth Of Groceries For Two Weeks?

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:05:49 -0000

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 groceries to really understand what it's like to squeeze those dollars. Joining Alex to discuss this is David Lepofsky, a Lawyer and Chair with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance.

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Parents On Edge Over Potential Teacher Strike As School Begins

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:25:10 -0000

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.

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Blacklock's Check In - Get Covid Shots Every 90 Days, Minister Passes On Press, And Fears Of Another Rail Blockade

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:21:07 -0000

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 for media workshops led by an anti-Semite who said Jews deserve a “bullet to the head." That and more on this Blacklock's Check In.

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Manhunt Underway For Suspect Involved In Saskatchewan Stabbings

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:18:54 -0000

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 about the experiences and complexities of this, Alex speaks to Melissa Mbarki of Treaty 4. Melissa also has family on the reserve at the heart of these horrific attacks. Alex also speaks with Jim Van Allen, A threat and Risk Assessment Consultant with Investigative Solutions Network Inc. and Former Manager of the OPP Criminal Profiling Unit.

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Bank Of Canada Expected To Raise Interest Rates Again

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:14:53 -0000

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.

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Newmarket Senior Loses $100K in Grandparent Scam

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:37:51 -0000

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.

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Do We Need A 10% Luxury Tax In Canada?

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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$41 Million Worth Of Road Paving Delayed To Next Year

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Toxic Chemicals Found In Dollar Store Items, Testing Shows

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:59:44 -0000

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.

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Opioid Overdoses On The Rise In Hamilton... What Needs To Be Done?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:57:04 -0000

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 Pharmacist at Hamilton Health Sciences, chatted with Alex about this and what needs to be done to make things better.

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Vaccine Rates Drop Dramatically In Kids and Teens Since Start Of Pandemic

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:55:26 -0000

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.

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Blacklock's Check In - Feds Went Too Far, Politics Is Toxic And Bitter, And Slipping Through The Cracks

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:51:45 -0000

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 and more on today's Blacklock's Check In.

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Relief Efforts Underway During Flooding In Pakistan

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:39:18 -0000

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.

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Father Charged With Fatally Stabbing Mother And Daughter In North York

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:33:21 -0000

Toronto police have identified Angelica Sig-Od and her mother, Elvie Sig-Od, as victims of a fatal stabbing on Friday afternoon. Godfrey Sig-Od, who was the father, was arrested and has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. On average, Ontario sees three femicides — women killed — per month. Here to talk with Alex about femicide is Lieran Docherty, Director of Programs at the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto.

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"Not Permitted In Canada" Says Patrick Brown About Brampton Brawl

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:30:11 -0000

What's going on in Brampton? A video posted online shows a brawl of about a dozen men in a parking lot, but what really gets the attention is the use of swords and machetes by some of the men. We've seen these headlines more recently and it's raising questions about the brazen nature of these attacks. Brampton Mayer, Patrick Brown, joins us to discuss this.

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Can Charges Be Laid Against Man Who Verbally Assaulted Chrystia Freeland?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:24:48 -0000

Over the weekend, a video surfaced online showing a man approaching Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, who was in Alberta, where he started cursing at her and telling her to get out of Alberta. The RCMP is said to be investigating this matter but can actual criminal charges be laid against the man responsible? Ari Goldkind, a Criminal Defence Lawyer, joined Alex to talk about this.

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Could Laws Change About HIV Disclosure?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:39:27 -0000

After her life was changed due to a conviction in aggravated assault, Jennifer Murphy is hoping that the laws surrounding the disclosure of HIV to consensual partners, be changed. Joining Alex to talk about whether this case could be the catalyst for it, is Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer and Partner at Neuberger and Partners.

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Could Firefighter Arbitration Win Have Effect On Ex-Paramedic's Case?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:36:20 -0000

Scarlett Martyn had been a Toronto paramedic for 23 years when she was let go in January, becoming one of several hundred city employees fired for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID. Now with the win over the Toronto firefighters coming down, she's hopeful that it could open up the door to her returning to her job. Alex spoke with Howard Goldblatt, a Lawyer who represents the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association to talk about this.

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Poisoning At A Markham Restaurant Calls For Investigation

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:34:03 -0000

Public health officials in York Region are investigating after multiple people reportedly fell ill after eating at a Delight Restaurant and BBQ in Markham. Joining Alex to discuss this matter is Dr. David Juurlink, Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto.

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Blacklock's Check In - Inflation Is Number One Worry, Miller Didn't Know, And The Blackout Is Relevant

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:32:09 -0000

It is that time in the week where we bring on Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, none other than Tom Korski, to give us the deep dive into all things Ottawa and find us those juicy little nuggets of information that get lost in the system. Today he joins Alex to talk about how inflation is the number one worry amongst Canadians. He also talks about how Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller didn't know that money was granted to an anti-Semitic senior consultant. That and much more on this Blacklock's Check In.

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Chrystia Freeland Targeted By Verbal Assault: Is This Acceptable?

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:00:05 -0000

Over the weekend, video surfaced of Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, involved in a verbal assault where a man approached her and asked why she was in Alberta, while also uttering curse words at her, and calling her a "traitor." It's not uncommon for political figures to be harassed like this, but is it acceptable behaviour? Lisa Raitt, Former Minister and Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, came on to discuss this and whether or not there's a solution for this growing amount of hate towards our political leaders.

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New Women’s Withdrawal Facility Opens Monday In East Toronto

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:57:23 -0000

There are now 37 women’s withdrawal management beds in Toronto, which will be open to women-identifying individuals from across the GTA. The roughly 6,000-square-foot space is the only site of its kind between Oshawa and Bathurst Street. How does this help those dealing with addictions in our city? Kathryn Decker, Manager of Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use at Michael Garron Hospital, came on to talk to Alex about the benefits of a service like this.

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Toronto Firefighters Win Arbitration Over Mandatory Vax Mandates

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:53:10 -0000

On Friday, a labour arbitrator handed victory to 13 Toronto firefighters who were unreasonably fired from their jobs due to the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine policy. It's a massive step for those who were let go during the mandatory policies, and with these firefighters being given a victory, it could set the precedent for others who were fired. Joining Alex to talk about this issue is Mackenzie Irwin, an Employment Lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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Artemis Rocket Launch Scrubbed Until September 2nd

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:47:32 -0000

Monday was supposed to be the launch of the, long awaited, Artemis-1 rocket that would help propel humans to the moon for the first time in almost 50 years. With most people's eyes set to Mars, the moon is the first logical place to start looking since it's closest to us. But due to an engine issue, the Artemis rocket was grounding for the test flight that would help determine if all systems were go for real humans. Dr. Sara Mazrouei is a Planetary Scientist and Science Communicator, and joined Alex to discuss this.

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Will executive's leave restore faith in the 'CTV' brand?

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 23:59:49 -0000

Host Arlene Bynon in conversation with marketing analyst, Elissa Freeman about news Bell Media Executive Michael Melling is taking a leave of absence for his role in the departure of Lisa LaFlamme from CTV News.

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Learning Through VR: How A Program Is Helping Newcomers Learn English

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:31:39 -0000

It's tough enough adjusting to life in a new country, but learning the language is even harder. A new program funded by Immigration Canada and University of Toronto, allows immigrants to learn English in a simulated environment which helps their confidence and knowledge retention. Joining Alex to talk about this was Paul Alexander, an Assistant Principal Investigator of this virtual reality project and also a Lecturer at the University of Toronto.

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Teachers' Union Files Grievance Because Of Influx Of Ukrainian Children

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:31:36 -0000

Toronto's Catholic elementary teachers' union has filed a grievance against the school board, stating that the influx of Ukrainian children in schools is going well above their student caps and causing a shortage in resources. They're seeking a $25,000 payout for the influx in work and it's not going over well with the Ukrainian community. Markus de Domenico, Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee for Ward 2, and Julie Altomare-Di Nunzio, President of the Toronto Elementary Catholic Teachers, both came on to speak with Alex about the issue and get both sides of the story.

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"We Don't Want To Be Deciding What's True Or False," Says Mark Zuckerberg On Facebook Misinformation

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:31:33 -0000

During a Joe Rogan interview, Meta Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was discussing how misinformation is dealt with on Facebook. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the social media platform for years, especially since the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Joining Alex to talk about this was none other than Dr. Brett Caraway, Professor of Media Economics at the University of Toronto and the Program Director for the Digital Enterprise Management Program.

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Blacklock's Check In - The U.S. Was Watchful, Tourism Operators Plan To Sell, And Beers With A Lobbyist Is OK

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:26:08 -0000

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1045, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, comes in and helps us do the deep dive into all things Ottawa because he gets the goods. Today he talks about how the Canadian Embassy in Washington had disclosed internal emails that it was under scrutiny by watchful U.S. officials over handling of vaccine mandates on truckers. He also talks about how researchers at the Department of Industry say that a third of Canadian tourism operators plan to sell their business or close for good. All of that and much, much more as he sits with Alex to discuss all things Ottawa.

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Toronto Bylaw Could Bring Business To Residential Neighbourhoods

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:23:43 -0000

In a new bylaw that was introduced in Toronto on Monday, residential homes can be used now to conduct business. So if you want to open a barbershop or nail salon or even a café in your own home, you can do that! But the question is whether or not this will cause more traffic in these residential neighbourhoods. To answer this, we spoke to Naama Blonder, an Architect, Urban Designer and Planner, and Co-Founder of Smart Density.

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Is Dove Making Jabs At Bell Media Over LaFlamme Firing?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:23:39 -0000

Dove put out an ad campaign this week talking about how everyone should be supporting going grey and that women are, "being edged out of the workplace" because of their hair colour. This comes after long time CTV News anchor, Lisa LaFlamme, was let go from the company stating that it was a, "business decision." People are seeing this as a bit of a wink and jab at Bell Media over their firing of LaFlamme and people are beginning to boycott the media company. Is this what Dove was after? Elissa Freeman, Communications Strategist and Pop Culture Expert, joined Alex to discuss this.

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Trudeau Questions, "Business Case" For Exporting Liquified Natural Gas To Europe

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:23:35 -0000

During his tour with German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, throughout the week, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made a comment about how Canada would be a reliable source of clean energy for Europe as a solution to their reliance on Russian oil and gas. What he's not sold on, however, is the idea of exporting liquified natural gas. To talk about this, Alex spoke with Dr. Chris Keefer, an ER Physician but also the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy.

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John Tory Promises Housing, But Is It Feasible?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:23:19 -0000

Officially throwing his name into the hat, John Tory announced that, if re-elected, he would work on Toronto's housing problem by building new affordable housing complexes. But with the price of everything skyrocketing, is that even possible to achieve? Eric Lombardi, Founder and Advocate with More Neighbours Toronto, joined Alex to ask the question, "Why now?" and explain whether or not this is a feasible solution to a major problem.

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‘I nearly died,’ Says Man Who Was Trapped In Flooded Car

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:20:00 -0000

With the flash flooding that came about in the GTA due to rainfall, it didn't take long for David Nunn, a 78 year old man, to notice his car was taking on water. In a conversation with Alex, he recounts his experience and the people who came to his aid.

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First Non-Hot Dog Cart In 20 Years Gets Street Vendor License

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:18:52 -0000

For the first time in 20 years, Toronto has granted a permit to a street vendor that isn't a hot dog cart. Alexander Dalgliesh-Switzer of Switzers Toronto is the one man band who's selling pastrami sandwiches across the city, and he joined Alex to discuss how he managed to get the license, and what goes into making one of his delicious sandwiches.

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'It's really devestating'

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:16:03 -0000

Alex Pierson talkes to Alfonce Nyamwaya about the tragic drowning of Hellen Nyabuto.

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Blacklocks Check In: Too Many Toronto MPs, No Telecom Competition, and Rushed Orders for Body Bags

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:10:00 -0000

It is that time of the week where we check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor over at Blacklocks Reporter, where he and his team dig deep to find us those juicy nuggets of information that matter most. Today, Tom talks to Alex about how there are too many MPs in Toronto, which could bring the total seats down, a Liberal MP who is carrying five mortgages, Canadian growth goes west, Rogers lawyers claim that the telecom competition in Canada is "intense," and the feds rushed an order of body bags. All of that and more on today's check in.

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RCMP Commissioner Testifies At Nova Scotia Inquiry

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:11:57 -0000

RCMP Commissioner, Brenda Lucki, began her two day long testimony at the Mass Casualty Commission, where she is being asked to recall various events leading up to, during, and after the events that unfolded in Nova Scotia back in April of 2020. Raquel Dancho, MP for Kildonan-St. Paul, the Shadow Minister for Public Safety, and also the Vice-Chair of the committee, spoke with Alex today about what this testimony can mean on a national scale.

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Canadians Can't Keep Up With High Cost Of Living: Survey Shows

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:06:00 -0000

Canadians across the country are feeling the pinch in their wallets, and polling from the Angus Reid Institute shows that 56% of Canadians say they can't keep up with the high cost of living. Shachi Kurl who is the Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute, joined Alex to talk about the survey, and what the results are showing us.

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New policies needed to make sure 'Hate Groups' never get federal funding again: Liberal MP Anthony Housefather

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:20:51 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Liberal MP Anthony Housefather about “disturbing” and antisemtic tweets by a senior consultant on an anti-racism project that received $133,000 from the Trudeau Government.

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Robberies Skyrocketing Causes Fear In Jewelers

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:26:00 -0000

Jewelers across the GTA are under immense fear given the high string of robberies in their stores. In Peel alone, they've had more than 20 general robberies with guns in just the last 30 days. Simon Thomas, President of CJB Insurance Services, came on to discuss with Alex what's been happening, and whether it can be prevented or not.

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Car Bomb Kills Daughter Of "Putin's Brain"

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:22:00 -0000

Daria Dugina was the daughter of ultranationalist, Aleksandr Dugin, a self-educated philosopher and long a leading proponent of an aggressive, imperialist Russia who has been urging the Kremlin to escalate its assault on Ukraine. With many people pointing the finger in multiple directions as to who's responsible, we brought on Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Director of DisinfoWatch, to talk about what this could mean for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and whether or not this will cause a chain reaction effect.

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Feds Will Take Action Over Consultant's Anti-Semitic Tweets

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:17:52 -0000

Not long after it was flagged to the federal government, a consultant whose firm was funded by the Department of Canada Heritage, is going to get action taken on them for anti-Semitic tweets. Laith Marouf's tweets are being called out by Canada's Diversity Minister, Ahmed Hussen, as "disgusting." Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, joined Alex to discuss this and what it means going forward.

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Feds In Damage Control After 'Disturbing' Tweets Surface By Consultant

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:36:04 -0000

The Trudeau government is now in damage control after hiring an anti-racism consultant who had laid out a lot of his own hate towards the Jewish community. Jonathan Kay, Editor For Quillette And A Columnist With The National Post, joins Alex to discuss what the feds need to do now, and how damaging this can be in a PR sense.

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"I Can't Even Imagine What It Would Be Like..." Says VETS Canada CEO

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:26:46 -0000

In a continuation to the story that Global News broke earlier this week regarding a Canadian veteran who was offered medically assisted death to cope with his mental illness gained through service, Alex spoke with Debbie Lowther, CEO and Co-founder of VETS Canada. She says that veterans are feeling, "not heard, discouraged, and a lot of them don't have faith" in the system.

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Another High Ranking Toronto Cop Suspended For Misconduct

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:25:27 -0000

Once again we find a high ranking Toronto Police superintendent under investigation due to misconduct. According to sources, Superintendent Scott Baptist allegedly made inappropriate comments towards a woman during a Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Quebec City last week. Former Toronto Police Officer and 640 Security Analyst, David Perry, joined Alex to discuss this case, and what it means for the police force itself.

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Still No Justice For Families Of Flight PS752: Why Isn't The RCMP Investigating?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:15:00 -0000

Two and a half years later there is STILL no justice for the families of 176 people murdered by the Iranian regime which bombed Flight PS752 out of the sky. 55 Canadians and another 30 permanent residents were on that plane. Many of those families live here in the GTA. We have been told that while reckless and negligible, it wasn't intentional. Yet, new evidence suggesting otherwise was handed to the RCMP in 2020 that suggests otherwise. So, why did the RCMP tell the families in July it wouldn't do an independent investigation? Has there been a dereliction of duty? And where is the will of the Trudeau government which promised these families justice?

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Blacklock's Check In - A Record Year, Ruling On Vax In Kids, and Reporting Home Sales

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:12:34 -0000

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, to give us the deep dive into all things parliament and find us those nuggets of information you need to know about. Today, Tom speaks with Alex about how Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino yesterday claimed federal agents had “a record year for illegal firearms seizures” in 2021. In addition, he speaks about how two MPs vying for the Conservative Party leadership say they’d repeal a Canada Revenue Agency regulation that tax filers must report the sale of their home under threat of an $8,000 fine. That and more on today's Blacklock's check in.

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'Horrifying': Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous reacts to Ford Gov'ts Health Care Plan

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:54:48 -0000

Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous, an advocate for long-term, slams the Ontario government's plan to deal with so-called 'bed blockers' in the province.

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$10 Daycare Causes Funding Concern With Daycare Operators

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:58:49 -0000

The deadline is looming for daycares to opt into a deal that would allow $10 daycare. But with less than 30% of daycare operators that have chosen to opt into the deal, the supply for cheaper daycare is, so far, exceeding the demand. Amanda Munday, Founder and CEO of The Workaround, a daycare and co-working space in Toronto, joined Alex to discuss what the deal entails and how much of a hit this deal could be to operators.

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Fed's Plans To Cut Emissions From Agriculture Could Mean Less Food Production

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:54:19 -0000

We're at a time when we can least afford to do what the Trudeau government is pushing when it comes to climate change policy. What's the plan? The Trudeau government is hoping to reduce emissions from agricultural fertilizer by 30% by 2030 and farmers across the country are raising the alarm on the net loss and the increase in what you'll pay for. Drew Spoelstra is the Vice President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and farms in Binbrook, Ontario and joins Alex to discuss this.

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Children's Medicine Is The New Toilet Paper

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:53:51 -0000

With the spike in Covid cases amongst children, parents are flocking to the pharmacy in order to ensure their kid can fight off the symptoms. But just like toilet paper, people are buying up stock of medicine and causing major supply issues. Are you going to need a prescription to purchase medication for your child? Kristen Watt, a Pharmacist and Owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy in Southampton in Bruce County, Ontario, joins Alex to talk about this.

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"I Would Not Break That Oath" Says High Ranking RCMP Officer During Nova Scotia Inquiry

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:53:22 -0000

The man at the center of the controversy of the Nova Scotia mass shooting in April of 2020, RCMP Chief Supt. Darren Campbell, testified to a House of Commons committee that he was pressured by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to release details into the weapons used during the shooting. With the thought that there might be political interference involved in this case, Alex spoke with Paul Palango, author of the book ‘22 Murders: Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles,‘ to dissect the case and what we know so far.

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Blacklock's Check In - Short Staffing, Ottawa Is Boring and Rigid, and Bill C-11

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:16:37 -0000

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, to give us the deep dive into all things parliament and find us those nuggets of information you need to know about. Today, Tom speaks with Alex about how the feds knew airports were understaffed, how Cabinet thinks the CRTC has too much power, students think Ottawa is boring, and a record number of permits for migrant workers were processed.

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Waiting List Deaths Spike In Ontario

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:16:12 -0000

More patients died during the pandemic due to surgery or diagnostic waiting lists. That comes from SecondStreet.org, a think tank that analyzed wait times for things like surgery, CT scans and MRI scans in 2021-22. President of SecondStreet.org, Colin Craig, joined Alex Pierson to talk about this, and how the government can help make changes to this staggering data.

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Concern About Ride Safety Mounts As CNE Approaches

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:15:51 -0000

"I can guarantee they are..." says Andrew Gidaro, Director of the Canadian Association of Amusement Operators. He joined Alex Pierson to talk about the fears people are beginning to have ahead of CNE opening its doors, about ride safety and the ongoing strike with safety inspectors.

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Veteran Given Inappropriate Offer By Veterans Canada

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:15:31 -0000

Breaking the story today, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, Mercedes Stephenson, joins Alex to discuss a concerning case involving a Canadian veteran who was inappropriately offered medically assisted death by a federal government employee working for Veterans Canada. Are there more people going through the same thing, and what does this say about the way we treat our veterans?

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Music, Movies & Charity: The Strengths of Being Canadian with George Stroumboulopoulos

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:31:40 -0000

Guest host David Peck is joined by George Stroumboulopoulos, a Canadian entertainment legend, host and producer of "The Strombo Show" on Apple Music and former MuchMusic VJ. George and David talk about the Canadian music and film scene, what projects George has coming down the pike, and why food security is more important now than ever in recent years.

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'The outcome could've been very different': TTC Spokesperson

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:24:00 -0000

TTC Spokesperson, Stuart Green joins Alex to talk about the discovery of a four-year old girl around 1:30am Wednesday along the TTC tracks near Warden Station.

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Deep Brain Stimulation and Other Technology To Help Treat Neurological Diseases

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:23:15 -0000

David is joined by Dr, Nir Lipsman, Neurosurgeon and Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Lipsman and David talk about the amazing developments in Deep Brain Stimulation, neuromodulation and other treatments to to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's.

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What it's Like To Live With Parkinson's, and Why A Diagnosis Doesn't Mean You Can't Live A Full Life

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:13:58 -0000

Guest Host David Peck is first joined by Larry Gifford, the National Director of Talk Radio for Corus Entertainment and host of the podcast "When Life Gives You Parkinson's". Larry and David talk about how debilitating the disease can be, but how it doesn't have to mean you can't live a healthy and rich life.

Next, David is joined by Dr, Nir Lipsman, Neurosurgeon and Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Lipsman and David talk about the amazing developments in Deep Brain Stimulation, neuromodulation and other treatments to to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's.

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Minister needs to tell us why he thinks he's done 'everything' he can to fix our airports

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:57:42 -0000

Melissa Lantsman is the Conservative MP for Thornhill and Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport. She joined Alex to talk about a push to have Canada's Transport Minister explain why there are still massive delays at major Canadian airports..

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Concerns raised over RCMP use of spyware capable of activating microphones and cameras on smartphones

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:25:15 -0000

Tom Korski is the Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter. He will join Alex Pierson live every Tuesday and Thursday on 640 Toronto. Today, he walked through a story detailing concerns being raised by The House of Commons' Ethics Committee. Members are expressing alarm over RCMP use of spyware capable of activating microphones and cameras on smartphones. MPs only learned of the practice in a routine House tabling of cabinet documents, that the RCMP used spyware to “covertly and remotely obtain data from targeted computing devices” including emails, photos, video, “audio recordings of private communications,” bank records and electronic documents since 2012. Listen to the their conversation and read more here.

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Remembering 'Teenage Head'

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:18:23 -0000

As a Hamiltonian, Alex spends some time remembering 'Teenage Head.' Warren Kinsella joins the conversation and also shares some of the tragic details of Gord Lewis' death. You can read more of Warren's Toronto Sun piece here.

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No Scientific Data for Canada's Travel Ban?

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:12:00 -0000

Freelance columnist, Rupa Subramanya joins Alex to talk about her piece detailing how Transport Canada tried to find a reason for restricting unvaccinated travelers.

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'A blatant disregard of the law by airlines'

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:09:51 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights. This after we learned Canadian airlines are refusing to compensate flyers for cancelled flights caused by staffing shortages. Under Canada’s passenger rights charter, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), airlines are required to pay up to $1,000 in compensation for cancellations or significant delays that stem from reasons within the carrier’s control. However, airlines do not have to pay if the change was required for safety purposes. Air Canada recently revealed they consider staffing shortages a matter of 'flight safety.' Lukacs tells Alex Pierson, that's that true.

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What Is "Othering" And Why Should Canadians Practice It More

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:44:00 -0000

Guest host David Peck is joined by Aniqah Zowmi, a Specialist in diversity and inclusion. David and Aniqah talk about how people should learn to connect and empathize as an important trait, and what "Othering" is.

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Will Banning The Import of Handguns Do Anything To Alleviate Rising Gun Crimes?

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:33:55 -0000

Guest host David Peck is joined by Dexter J. Voison, a former dean at U of T who does comparative work between gun crimes in the US and Canada who is currently a Dean at Case Western University in Cleveland. David and Dexter talk about the Liberal government's plan to ban the importation of handguns into Canada, if its a good deterrent against gun crimes, and how it will really benefit.

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Hate Crimes and Sexual Discrimination Have Risen During the Pandemic

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:45:00 -0000

Guest host David Peck is joined by Karen Craggs-Milne, the Head of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ThoughtExchange. Karen and David talk about the disturbing trend of increased violent and gender based crimes, and how we could try and overcome these dangerous ways of thinking.

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The UN Warns The Nuclear Power Plant In Ukraine May Be "Out Of Control"

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:40:29 -0000

Guest host David Peck is joined by Jeffrey Merrifield, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to talk about the concerns of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Facility in Ukraine. Jeffrey tells David why the International Atomic Energy Agency is concerned about the condition of the facility, and if this is something we need to be immediately concerned about.

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Spying On MP's, Blacklists & Really Expensive Dinner's

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:01:18 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. guest host Jay Martin checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Jay and Tom dive into if authorities have created a blacklist of funders after the "Freedom Convoy", why the Ethics Committee is questioning the RCMP & why the Governor General will have to cough up some dough.

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If You Don't Like Going To The Dentist, Then Maybe You'll Like Them Coming To You

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:36:23 -0000

Guest host Jay Martin is joined by the founder of the independent mobile on-site dental hygiene practice MobileDent.ca, Janet Amiel. As an independent registered dental hygienist, Janet tells Jay how important it is, especially during this pandemic, to maintain oral hygiene, and why her service makes it so easy that you almost have no excuse.

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Slave Labour Connections, Massage Therapists & Bank Freezes

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:47:49 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about why the Department of Employment granted dozens of permits to "massage therapists" without ensuring their employers are not involved in human trafficking. They also talk about whey a federal agency invested millions in a Chinese company that profits off slave labour and further inquiry into the bank freezes from the Freedom Convoy.

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Our National Healthcare Is Struggling, Can The Premiers Get A Handle On It?

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:42:41 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Dr. Shawn Whatley, a practicing physician, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Author of "When Politics Comes Before Patients - Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing."
Rubina and Dr. Whatley talk about why all the Premiers from the Provinces and Territories are meeting in Vancouver, and why the federal Canada Health Transfer is a big ticket on the table.

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Interest Rates Are Rising, And So Could Mortgage Payments

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:37:39 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Sherena Hussain, Founder of Academic Collaboration Consulting & an instructor of Infrastructure and Real Estate at the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Rubina and Sherena talk about the expected Bank of Canada key interest rate hike, and how it can end up deeply affecting those making mortgage payments.

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Is the Housing Market In a Cool Down?

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:18:02 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Rubina and Kris talk about why its so important to make sure to stress test and not try to purchase outside of your limit.

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Rising Mortgage Rates Are Forcing People Out Of Their Homes

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:16:20 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Kris and Arlene talk about the terrible trend of people getting forced out of their own homes because of rising mortgage rates and cost of living.

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Is Toxicity Ingrained Within Hockey Culture?

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:14:11 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Taylor McKee, an assistant professor in sports management at Brock University. Arlene and Taylor discuss the culture of silence that exists within Hockey Canada, and why this problem starts way earlier than the NHL.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: The Papal Visit & Reconciliation

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:11:29 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Michelle Robinson, who also goes by Red Thunderwoman, Sahtu Dene Activist and host of the podcast "The Native Calgarian". Arlene and Michelle talk about what the National Indigenous Peoples Day means to her, about the rumor circulating about the possible resignation of the Pope, and what Michelle thinks need to happen along the road to reconciliation.

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Jan 6th Inquiry: Fake News and Extremist Rhetoric

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:04:56 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Ruth Marshall, a professor of religious and political studies at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Prof. Marshall look into the January 6th Inquiry, and focus on the populist and extremist rhetoric that the former President used to instigate the attack on the Capital building.

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Jan 6th Inquiry: Attempts to Thwart and Overthrow

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:02:09 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton to Cable and Twitter to Trump". Arlene and Professor Farnsworth examine the progress and key points in the January 6th Inquiry into the attack on Capital Hill in the U.S.

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Our Arctic Is In Desperate Need Of An Upgrade

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:58:34 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, and a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Rob Huebert. Arlene and Rob talk about the announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand to invest $4.9 billion into modernizing NORAD, and if that is even close to enough.

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The New PC Cabinet Is Coming...What Changes Are We Expecting

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:55:36 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kelly Harris, the Principal at Harris Public Affairs. With Premier Doug Ford announcing the release of his new cabinet this coming Friday, Arlene and Kelly talk about what changes the people of Ontario should expect.

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Could We Be Seeing Grey Smoke From The Vatican Soon?

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:55:18 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Emma Anderson, a professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Ottawa. With rumors circulating that Pope Francis is considering an early resignation from the papacy, Arlene and Emma talk about the possible pros and cons for Pope Francis leaving his position, and who could possibly be next.

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Canada Promised Roughly Half a Billion in Ukrainian Aid...But Less Than Half Has Been Spent

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:50:32 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Marc Shwec, Government Relations for Ukrainian Canadian Congress & the chairman of the Stand with Ukraine Committee, Canada. Marc helps Arlene breakdown the massive financial promise made by the federal government to aid Ukraine...and why only over a third has been spent on purchasing necessary resources.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Hybrid Parliament, Canada Day Protest & A New Pope?

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:46:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Arlene and Tom discuss why the Liberal government is pushing to keep hybrid parliament for another year, the coming Canada Day Protest & rumors about the pope resigning.

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Life Is Becoming More Expensive That Seniors Are Delaying Retirement

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:48:00 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President and CEO of CanAge, Canada's largest seniors advocacy group. As life continues to become more expensive, many Canadian seniors are having to hold off on their retirement dreams in order to make ends meat, and Laura tells Arlene why this is such an important issue for our most vulnerable people.

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The Border Is Open...So Do We Still Need The ArriveCan App?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:44:00 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati. With the border open for business, Mayor Diodati and a group of both American and Canadian Mayors are asking the Canadian government to drop the use of the ArriveCan app for border crossings.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Rate Hikes, Police Apologize & Emergencies Inquirt

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:26:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Arlene and Tom talk about the expected interest rate hikes coming from the Bank of Canada, the apology from the Toronto Police Service & the inquiry into the Emergencies Act.

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The U.S. Investigation Into The Jan. 6th Capital Hill Attack

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:25:43 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of Political Science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News management From Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump"
Prof. Farnsworth and Arlene breakdown what we have seen so far in the U.S. committee hearing into the attempted insurrection on Jan. 6th.

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The Stock Markets Are Slipping Into Bear Territory, And This Could Be Just The Start

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:56:59 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sam Stovall, the Chief Investment Strategist at the Center for Financial Research and Analysis. Sam breaks down why many indices are taking a hit, and if it could be a sign of a recession.

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Are Populist Politicians Feeding Into Hate Ideology?

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:45:45 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kayla Preston, a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Kayla not only talk about the rising prevalence of hate groups in Canada, but also how populist tactics that certain politicians are using could be feeding these groups.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Inflation, Crypto Drop & The Conservative Leadership

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:22:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Arlene and Tom discuss about the coming pressures of inflation and interest rates, what's happening with Crypto drop and the conservative leadership race.

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A Record Heatwave And Thousands Are Still Without Power

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:58:30 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Miriam Diamond, a Professor for the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto to talk about the thousands of Ontarians still without power. Miriam tells Arlene how these events are just beginning, and will be very unpredictable.

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Inflation is Skyrocketing...What If Your On A Fixed Income?

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:54:14 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder, CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Organization. With the cost of living only increasing and many Canadians feeling the effect, Laura tells Arlene how much more difficult it is for those living on a fixed income.

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Counterpoint - Kelly Harris & Lorne Honickman

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:09:00 -0000

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Reporting Misconduct With Your HR Department

Tue, 31 May 2022 03:20:00 -0000

Guest host Jody Vance is joined by Debbie Carreau, the CEO of Inspired HR and Inspired workplace about the long awaited report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Debbie tells Jody how to go about reporting misconduct to your HR department, how much this military report effected the HR industry, and why it can be daunting.

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A Long Awaited Report On Sexual Misconduct In The CAF

Tue, 31 May 2022 03:15:00 -0000

In light of a new report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, guest host Jody Vance is joined by Col. Michel Drapeau, the principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Drapeau Law Office, the first established private law firm to practice in military law.
Col. Drapeau tells Jody the importance of this report, and if the recommendations in the repot go far enough.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Home Sales Tax, Drug Dealers & Outraged MP's

Tue, 31 May 2022 02:05:11 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Tom tells Jody why the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation is trying to get involved in home sales, why the online black market for cannabis out sales the legal market & why a change in the Criminal Code has outraged Conservative and NDP MP's.

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Bank of Canada Likely To Raise Key Interest Rates Again...And It May Not Be The Last Time

Tue, 31 May 2022 01:50:06 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by Benjamin Tal, the Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets Inc, to discuss the likelihood of the Bank of Canada raising key interest rates...again. Benjamin tells Jody why this isn't all bad news for Canadians, but also why this might not be the last hike we see this year.

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Cost-of-Living Is Rising, and People Are Relying More on Food Banks

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:06:39 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Amanda King, Feed Ontario's Director of Network and Government Relations. Amanda tells Rubina how important food banks are becoming in this financially unstable time, and how unless we get a handle on inflation and extreme weather patterns, their use will only increase.

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A School Was Massacred, And Police Stood By

Fri, 27 May 2022 03:52:53 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Nicole Narea, a politics reporter for VOX News. Nicole breaks down what's known about the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and why police may have waited up to 40 minutes before entering the school.

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If The Conservatives Keep In-Fighting, They Could Tear Themselves Apart

Fri, 27 May 2022 03:49:07 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Brian Lee Crowly, the founder and managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and author of "Gardeners vs. Designers: Understanding the Great Fault Line In Canadian Politics". Arlene and Brian discuss the current state of the Conservative party, and what could happen to the party on a federal level if they lose this coming election.

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Iran-Canada Soccer Game Cancelled And With Good Reason

Fri, 27 May 2022 03:45:58 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Shahin Moghaddam, a man who lost his wife and son on Flight P752 that was shot down by the Iranian government. Shahin tells Rubina why this Iranian-Canadian soccer match that was going to be held in BC was extremely offensive and insensitive, and why it had to be cancelled.

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Gun Culture: Canada Compared To The United States

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:57:20 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Professor Dexter R. Voisin, the dean in Applied Social Sciences at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Professor Voisin tells Rubina about the difference between Canada and the United States when it comes to gun culture in the wake of the shooting in Texas.

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New Treatments for Mental Health Could Include Psychedelics

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:45:13 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Dominique Morisano, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa & University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Dr. Morisano tells Rubina all about the benefits and research psychedelic assisted therapy, and how the future of mental health treatment could be entering a new area.

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Finland's Greens Switch To Nuclear

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:39:01 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Christopher Keefer, the president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Dr. Keefer tells Rubina about Finland's Green Party endorsing a switch to nuclear power, which could hopefully help free Europe from Russian gas and oil.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Secret Bailouts, Witch Hunts & Concealed Files

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:29:11 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Rubina and Tom talk about why Cabinet is keeping a $595-Million press bailout confidential, why the Canadian diplomats fled from Afghanistan on a half-empty plane & why those crossing the border may want to make sure their phones and laptops are secured.

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Suicidal Ideation In Canada Has Increased Since The Pandemic

Fri, 20 May 2022 03:37:00 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Dr. Dominique Morisano, a Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Rubina and Dr. Morisano discuss a very disturbing study that reveals mental health issues and suicidal thoughts are high amongst Canadians after the many stressor brought on by the pandemic.

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COVID Questions, Answers & Phone Calls with Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro

Wed, 18 May 2022 01:31:22 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro, a microbiologist and host of the "Super Awesome Science Show" and author of "The Germ Code" & "The Germ Files". Jason and Jody not only talk about rising COVID levels around the world, but also take some calls and answer questions from listeners.

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Its the Provincial Election, So Why Isn't Anyone Talking About Labour Shortages?

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:10:08 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Rocco Rossi, the president and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Rocco and Arlene talk about the lack of labour development strategies in this provincial election, and why that needs to change.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Conservative Debates & Cost of Living Increases

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:22:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Arlene and Tom discuss the Conservative English leader debate and how each member is positioned before the debate, as well as the ever increasing cost of living in Canada.

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Without Nuclear Ontario Is Going Back To Increasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:16:51 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Ontario's energy grid possibly losing three nuclear plants that provide the province with abundant clean energy. Dr. Keefer tells Arlene that without these plants, and a larger push for more nuclear plants, we will only see energy prices continue to increase as well as a return to dangerous greenhouse gas emission levels.

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Ignorance of Russian History and Culture Is Holding Back Diplomatic Progress

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:10:22 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sean M. Malone, a professor of History at the Royal Military College Specializing in Cold War and Nuclear Issues. Sean talks with Arlene about the many Active Measures Russian forces continue to take to spread disinformation and propaganda, and until western nations get a stronger understanding of Russian history and culture we will continue to make the same mistakes.

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Elective Surgeries Still Waiting Extremely Long Waits in Canada

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:12:41 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Katherine Smart, the President of the Canadian Medical Association about the surgical backlog situation in this country. Dr. Smart tells Rubina that although we are clearing the backlog, elective surgeries are still in for an extremely long wait.

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Canada is Considering A Ballistic Missile Defence Program in the Arctic

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:07:07 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Jane Boulden, a professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about Defence Minister Anita Anand weighing if Canada should build a ballistic missile defence program in the arctic circle.

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Afghans Interpreters Left Behind By Canada Are Being Tortured by The Taliban

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:03:55 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight For Ukraine about the Taliban hunting, torturing and killing former Afghan Interpreters in Afghanistan. Chris tells Rubina why this is such a dark chapter in Canadian history and how the Canadian government failed the people of Afghanistan.

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Cancer May Not Be As Genetic As We Previously Thought

Tue, 10 May 2022 03:33:05 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. David Wishart, a professor in the departments of biological science & computing science at the University of Alberta about some new research that suggests Cancers may not be as genetically predisposed as we previously may have thought.

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Conservatives Want To Build Highway 413...But At What Cost

Tue, 10 May 2022 03:23:32 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Peter Miasek, the President of Transport Action Ontario to talk about the Conservative promise to build Highway 413, even though it may further erode the trust people still have in our governments.

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Half of Women in Canadian Federal Prisons Are Indigenous

Tue, 10 May 2022 03:11:10 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Vicki Chartrand, an associate professor in the Sociology Department at Bishop's University and Founder and Director of the Justice Exchange Research Clinic. Dr. Chartrand tells Angela that for the first time in recorded history, half of the women in federal prisons in Canada are indigenous, marking a serious problem with our prison systems.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Profiting from Inflation, Forgiven Student Loans & Failing Newspapers

Tue, 10 May 2022 02:45:14 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Rubina and Tom talk about how the government has been profiting from inflation, why $54 million in student loans will be repaid on the taxpayers dime & why periodicals fell 9 per cent in Canada despite over a third of a billion dollars.

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Putin Claims Russia's Invasion Is Too Defend The Motherland...But Fails To Say Anything Else

Tue, 10 May 2022 02:22:14 -0000

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Sean M. Maloney, a professor of history at the Royal Military College who specializes in Cold War and Nuclear Issues about Russian President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech. Sean tells Rubina why this speech was actually completely underwhelming, and failed to say anything of note.

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Will Belarus Join Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine?

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:32:20 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Dr. Balkan Devlen, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Angela and Dr. Devlen talk about what the possibility of Belarus joining the Russian war in Ukraine, and why NATO supplies to Ukraine are being targeted by Russian forces.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Twisted Tax Practices, Data Privacy & Unverified Account Freeze

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:08:13 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Angela and Tom talk about why the Revenue Minister dismissed allegations of corrupt practices, why Public Health Agency of Canada needs to regulate collection of personal data & why the department of Finance never verified the accounts it froze under a Freedom Convoy order.

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Flora's Story: Maternal Mental Health Awareness

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:33:52 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Roberta Scott, who runs a support group called "Journey to become a single mother by choice." Roberta and Angela discuss Roberta's late friend Flora, who committed suicide shortly after giving birth to her daughter.

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What We Lost: Inside The Attack On Canada's Largest Charity

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:24:48 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Tawfiq Rangwala, the Author of "What we Lost: Inside the Attack on Canada's Largest Charity". Tawfiq tells Angela about his new book and what really happened behind the scenes with We Charity.

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We Need To Protect Supports For Women In Need in Canada

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:05:46 -0000

With all the discussion in the U.S. over the Supreme Court leak on the possible overturn of Roe V. Wade, guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Mohini Datta-Ray, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Toronto. Mohini tells Angela why we need more supports for women in need, and why we need the government to ensure we wont have this right taken away.

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Leaks of the U.S. Supreme Court Plan To Overturn Roe V. Wade

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:01:30 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott is joined by Professor Stephen J. Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. Professor Farnsworth and Angela breakdown the monumental leak from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Roe V. Wade decision, which would greatly affect the freedoms and availability of abortions for women in America.

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Russian Oil Is Being Boycotted, and Germany Is Finally Supporting The EU's Push

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:58:04 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Professor David Welch, the University research chair and Professor of political science at the University of Waterloo. Professor Welch and Angela break down Germany's support of an EU ban on Russian oil, even though it would seriously hurt German energy.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Pensions Used To Buy Coal & Unanimous Endorsement of Taiwan

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:54:24 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Angela and Tom talk about how the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board failed to explain its investment into an Indonesian coal mine & Why MP's in the House of Commons unanimously voted to support Taiwan's bid to join the WHO.

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Where Should Men & Their Children Go If Fleeing An Abusive Household

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:47:58 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott is joined by Justin Trottier, the National Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. The Toronto Centre has been operational for over a year now, and after helping 40 different families Justin hopes he now has enough evidence for both the provincial and federal government to acknowledge the severity of the issue.

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We Are Losing Our Bees At An Unprecedented Rate...And We Need Them More Than Ever

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:44:03 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with George Scott, the president of Niagara Beeway. George tells Angela the startling news that bee populations amongst beekeepers has dropped to levels unseen in 50 years, and with a looming global food crisis on the way, government aid is needed more than ever.

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Do We Know How Many Men Are Being Abused By Their Spouses?

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:40:56 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Don Dutton, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia about men who are abused by their spouses. Dr. Dutton tells Angela about the lack of support available, why this needs to be further researched, and why domestic abuse affects men, women, and children.

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The Monday After Rolling Thunder...And All is Well

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:38:00 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Andy Lee, a freelance journalist with VNA media about what it was like in Ottawa over the weekend. Andy tells Angela what the protest was like, the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Feds Used CBC For Emergencies Act & Only Two Planes in Kabul

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:48:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Angela and Tom take a forward look to the PC budget release, why the federal government relied on the CBC's stories to justify invoking the Emergencies Act & why we only had two aircrafts in Kabul when Afghanistan fell.

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"Just Transition" Needs Nuclear To Be Achievable

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:58:00 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Christopher Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Dr. Keefer recently spoke before a house committee on why the Canada needs to turn to Nuclear energy in this time of transition, and he tells Angela how his testimony went, and what Canada needs to do.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Emergencies Act Inquiry & $500-Billion in Deficits

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:44:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Angela and Tom talk about the finalized inquiry into the Emergencies Act, and when the report will be do, as well as why the Gov-Gen's office gave a CBC pundit over $90-thousand.

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Ontario Opposes A Federal Ban on Blind Bidding

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:37:30 -0000

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Alan Carson, the chief executive officer of Carson Dunlop Home Inspections. Rubina and Alan talk about why many in the Ontario Real estate sector oppose a federal ban on blind bidding, and why Alan believes the ban could help stabilize an only increasingly aggressive market.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Phoenix Pay Systems & Subsidies for E.V's

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:22:15 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Rubina and Tom break down why taxpayers are still paying millions of dollars for the failure of the Phoenix Pay system, and why subsidies for electric vehicles are seemingly targeted to those with higher incomes.

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NYC Subway Shooter Arrested

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:47:10 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Phil Guski, the CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk and a former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter in the New York Subway. Phil talks with Arlene about the arrest, what classifies as terrorism, and why Toronto is seeing an increased police presence on its transit systems.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Interest Rate Hikes, Key Institutions & The Housing Market

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:43:47 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Arlene speaks with Tom Korski about why the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates, why the public has lost faith in key institutions and if the housing market will see any calm with new rates.

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Why Was the Mayor of Kyiv Speaking to Toronto City Council?

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:21:18 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Marc Shwec, Government relations for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress & Chairman of the "Stand with Ukraine Committee" about why the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kyiv spoke to Toronto City Council this morning. Marc tells Jody about the 30 year relationship between the two cities, and what the Mayor hoped to convey in his message.

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Wellness Check: Helping Those In Distress While Your Struggling With Your Own Troubles

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:15:34 -0000

Contributor Eric Chapman speak with Yonah Budd, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Eric talks with Yonah about a friend of his who tried to take his own life over the weekend, and Yonah tells Eric why its important to take care of yourself before trying to take care of others.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Quarantine Cops & The CBC with C-18

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:05:06 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Jody and Tom talk about why the CBC is the largest beneficiary of Bill C-18, and why the Public Health Agency is considering creating "quarantine cops".

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Jann Arden on Live Horse Exports, Why Trudeau Lied & Canadian Screen Awards

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:45:38 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Canadian Superstar Jann Arden about her new activist website with the creative name to help put an end to the live export of horses to Japanese markets, why she feels the Prime Minister lied directly to her about it, and about her new album.

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Did the RCMP Follow Procedure At A Pipeline Protest?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:37:08 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Carol Linnitt, the Executive Editor and Co-Founder of the Narwhal about an RCMP raid of the BC coastal link pipeline last year. Carol tells Alex how media coverage based off the Public Safety Minister's documents told a different story than what actually happened, and why it's so important to not only journalists, but Canadians why the entire story be told.

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Do We Really Need Universal Pharmacare in Canada?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:30:00 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy, and also author of Navigating Canada's Healthcare: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System. Francesca tells Jody why the NDP push for universal pharmacare is not only a large burden on taxpayers, but also not necessarily something everyone will need or want.

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Elon Musk Says Big Changes Are Coming to Twitter....Does He Mean It?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:25:00 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Jesse Miller, a social media educator & founder of Mediated Reality about Elon Musk saying that he's joining the board of Twitter after acquiring a 9% stake in the company.

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Time Is Running Out To Reverse The Effects of Climate Change

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:20:00 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Tanzina Mohsin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto about the stark report from the UN warning that the window of opportunity to reverse the effects of climate change is closing rapidly, and how signs are starting to show in Canada.

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The Never Ending Slap: Will We Ever Stop Talking About "It"?

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:33:24 -0000

Its been over a week since the world saw Will Smith slap Chris Rock live on the Oscars, and with how much it's been talked about it feels like it happened years ago. Guest host Jody Vance speaks with a local Toronto actor, Aaron Maxwell Williams, about how he feels seeing one of his idols fall from grace, and as a stage actor if he feels any danger performing now.

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Why Pandemic Stress Eating Is A Bad Trait We Need To Curb

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:23:54 -0000

Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Alyssa Bauman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & CEO of Nourished about something many Canadians can relate to...stress eating. During the pandemic Canadians have been stress eating for many reasons, and its not healthy. Alyssa tells Jody why we turn to stress eating, why it can be so unhealthy and some small tips and tricks to help make it that much healthier.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: $106 Million Out The Window

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:08:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Jody and Tom talk about a hurried contract on masks ended up costing Canadians $106 Million, but was essentially theft. Tom and Jody break down who the money went to, why no one has been held accountable and what Canadians need to do to try and recover that money.

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After The Slap, Has The Oscars Changed Forever?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:53:58 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Andy Stinton, President at News Minute Network. They talk about the slap seen around the world at the Oscars, and if the future of all lives shows have changed now.

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Canada is Letting Down Ukrainian Refugees Just Like We Did With Afghan Interpreters

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:52:19 -0000

And finally, Alex is joined by Tamila Karpyc, a former NATO liaison to Ukraine and all around International Security and Democratic Governance expert. Alex and Tamila talk about why its so hard for Ukrainians to not only get into Canada, but gain true refugee status.

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Guilbeault's Climate Dream Vs. Canada's Energy Reality

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:48:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians.

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Hunger Strike for Justice, Climate Target Dreams vs. Reality & Dollarama Needs a New Name

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:41:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by a former Afghan interpreter and a man who is currently participating in a hunger strike on Parliament hill, Zahed. Alex and Zahed talk about how much the Canadian government has let down the Afghan people, and why he and others are doing this hunger strike.
Next, Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians.
And finally, Alex is joined by Daniel Tisch, the president and CEO of Argyle Public Relations to about why Dollarama is upping the average price in their store to $5.

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Russia Says There Has Been no Breakthroughs In The Negotiations

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:46:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Author of "North American strategic Defense in the 21st Century: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World." They talk about Russia stepping away from the negotiations table and saying there has been no breakthroughs.

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Minister Guilbeault Keeps Ignoring Canadian Nuclear Energy

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:42:22 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President for Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's new plan to cut 42% of emissions from the gas and oil sector, but fails to acknowledge clean Canadian nuclear energy.

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Clean Nuclear Energy, War Crimes in Ukraine & Gen. Vance Pleads Guilty

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:49:59 -0000

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On this episode, Alex first starts off speaking with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President for Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's new plan to cut 42% of emissions from the gas and oil sector, but fails to acknowledge clean Canadian nuclear energy.
Next, Alex speaks with Mark Kersten, a fellow, researcher and consultant based at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy as well as Deputy Director of the Wayamo Foundation. They discuss why the RCMP is sending its own investigators to the Hague to probe allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.
And finally, Alex is joined by Global's Ottawa bureau chief and host of The West Block Mercedes Stephenson. They talk about General Jonathan Vance pleading guilty to obstruction of justice.

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Cut From Our Oil and Gas Sector, Poilievre Promises Crypto for Canada & Is Russia to Be Trusted?

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:15:37 -0000

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On this episode, Alex first speaks with Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They talk about Canada's new climate plan to cut 42% in emissions from the gas and oil sector, and why when the world needs equitable oil this is the worst time.
Next, Alex speaks with John Dwyer, CEO of Wondr Gaming, the only publicly traded NFT company in Canada. They talk about Pierre Poilievre's pledge to make Canada the blockchain capital of the world, and if the plan if for everybody or just a niche demographic.
And finally, Alex speaks with Anders Aslund, an economist and author of "Russia's Crony Capitalism: The Path From Market Economy to Kleptocracy". They discuss Russia promising to scale down operations in northern Ukraine and Kyiv if Ukraine will switch to a neutral position.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Wartime Censorship, Convoy A Threat To Social Cohesion & Kickbacks

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:53:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Tom and Alex talk about why Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada must do more to protect against Russian disinformation, but failed to explain exactly what. They also talk about why one Minister says the Freedom Convoy was a threat to our social cohesion, and into the $50,000 worth of kickback's that Jerry Dias accepted.

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The Slap Heard Around The World, Inflation is Higher Than Reported & Childcare for All

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:40:41 -0000

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On this episode Alex is first joined by Canadian Comedian, 40 year veteran of the stand-up circuit and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster. They discuss the slap that was heard around the world when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live at the Oscars when a joke was made about Jada Pinkett Smith. Glen tells Alex how this violence is a major problem in the comedy world, and how some people are starting to be scared away from comedy.
Next, Alex and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. They talk about Statistics Canada altering its monitoring of food prices, and how that is underrepresenting the true rate of inflation.
And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein of the Toronto Sun to breakdown the newly announced childcare deal between the province and federal government that could see childcare costs drop to as low as $10-a-day in the next few years, and who it will actually benefit.

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100 Concerned Academics Pen A Statement About the War in Ukraine

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:23:15 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Matthew Light, a professor of Criminology and European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the University of Toronto about a statement that Matthew and 99 other Canadian academics penned to Minister Joly on the situation in Ukraine.

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Should Canada Meet its 2% GDP Contribution to Defence Spending?

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:19:43 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Adam Chapnick, a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada about Canada's military spending. We have a NATO pledge to contribute 2% of our GDP to defence spending, but should we actually try and reach it?

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: CRA Pays Insolvent Companies, Liberal and NDP Dentacare & Coca-Cola

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest Host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Angela and Tom break down why the Canada Revenue Agency paid millions in wage subsidies to insolvent companies, the Dentacare deal between the Liberals and NDP & why Coca-Cola is justified in suspending its unvaccinated workers.

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Our Arctic Defence is Outdated And In Desperate Need of an Upgrade

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:10:00 -0000

Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Richard Shimooka, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about warnings from MP's that the NORAD Northern Warning System being outdated. Richard tells Angela why the need to track and monitor hypersonic missiles in our Arctic is beyond important.

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Negotiation Breakdown and Russian Aggression

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:07:33 -0000

Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Aurel Braun, a professor of International Relations & Political Science at UofT & Associate of the Davis Centre at Harvard U. Professor Braun and Angela break down the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, and with the negotiations breaking down if an increase to Putin's aggression and instability is likely.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: President Zelenskyy, Frozen Accounts & Foreign Affairs

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:42:08 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about how President Zelenskyy's message to Parliament put into perspective the Liberal's use of the word "seige" during the Freedom convoy, issues within the Office of Foreign affairs and questionable seizures of bank accounts.

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Negotiations & New Alliances

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:29:00 -0000

Arlene Bynon speaks with Tamila Karpyc, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. They discuss the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and how President Zelenskyy's tour of ally nations could be used as a bargaining chip.

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Counterpoint Panel - March 16 - John Mraz & Bill Hutchison

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:56:06 -0000

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Update on Ukraine with Fin DePencier

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:50:28 -0000

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Getting it Wrong, Eurotrips & Carbon Taxes

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:21:20 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom break down the multiple articles the CBC has retracted over the Freedom Convoy, why the Prime Minister used his Europe trip as a PR stunt to help his image, and why the Liberal promises of a carbon tax is hurting Canadians.

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Chernobyl Lost Power, Should We Be Worried?

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:24:52 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Jeff Merrifield, the former commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss the current state of the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after being taken over by Russian forces. Alex and Jeff discuss the safety of the site, what the likelihood of a radiation leak is, and if we should be worried about the state of these facilities while in an open war zone.

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Is Bill C-11 What This Country Needs To Protect Broadcasters?

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:18:43 -0000

Bill C-11 is the modernization of the regulation of streaming and social media services that was the failed Bill C-10. There is a desperate need to modernize these laws to regulate streaming, but there are plenty who are worried that this could be an overreach. Alex Pierson is joined by Kevin Desjardins, the President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters to break down the intent of BIll C-11, who it is targeting, and why Canada is in need of regulation like this.

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Race For Conservative Leader, Chernobyl Loses Power & Roman Abramovich

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:45:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Conservative MP for Carleton & official candidate for leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre. Alex and Pierre discuss what the campaign trail will look like, how Pierre plans to unite a fractured party, and if he thinks he can help the Conservatives overcome the Trudeau Liberals.
Next, Alex speaks with Jeff Merrifield, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission about the recent news that the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has lost power after Russian forces took over the site. Jeff breaks down the reality of the dangers in the situation, how likely a radiation leak could be, and why this is the second Nuclear facility the Russian forces has targeted.
Finally, Alex is joined by Marcus Kolga, the Director of DisInfo Watch and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad. Marcus breaks down the importance of the UK laying sanctions against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and why Canada needs to very quickly follow suit if we want to send a strong message.

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#JustInflation, The Cost of Living & Bid of Conservative Leadership

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 01:20:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Conservative MP for Carleton and candidate for Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre. As the campaign for Conservative leadership ramps up, Alex and Pierre discuss the shifting political landscape of Canada, why Mr. Poilievre believes he is the leader to unite the party, and how he believes Canada should be helping with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Praise and Protection for the CBC & Lies About Historical Purges

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:27:03 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Tom and Alex start off talking about the praise the CBC got for their reporting of the Freedom Convoy, why many of their reporters had paid protection to cover the protest, and a further look into why historical archives were being purged.

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Orders to Shoot Civilians, The Return of Stagflation & Elnaz Hajtamiri

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:30:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined again by Ukrainian member of Parliament Inna Sovsun, who is still living in Kyiv and is not only still a member of parliament, but is actively fighting for her country. Alex and Inna talk about the unrelenting Russian aggression, successes of Ukrainian forces, and why NATO needs to stand up for its own values and help Ukraine.
Next, Alex is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University about the state of the global economy since the Russian invasion into Ukraine began, and why a financial term from the 70's might be making a comeback.
And finally, 59 days after the abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri Alex is joined by Devin Bains, the lawyer that has been hired by the family. Alex and Devin talk about the known violence that led up to Elnaz's abduction, why the police system failed to protect her, and if she is still alive after all this time.

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Canadian Volunteers & Russian Cyber-Attacks

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:33:48 -0000

Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, a philanthropist and co-founder of both Canadian Heroes and Fight for Ukraine. Chris tells Alex that only after a week of his website being active, he's become the target of Russian cyber-attacks because he is helping to send troops to Ukraine.

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MiG-29's and Russian Pipelines, Cyberattacks for Training Canadians & Doomsday Preppers

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex first is joined by longtime show friend, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada & Queens University and Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Christian tells Alex how it could work with Poland wanting to donate their entire stockpile of MIG-29's to Ukraine, if this could only further provoke President Putin, and what could happen in Putin cut off the pipeline to Europe.
Next, Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, a philanthropist and co-founder of both Canadian Heroes and Fight for Ukraine. Chris tells Alex that only after a week of his website being active, he's become the target of Russian cyber-attacks because he is helping to send troops to Ukraine.
And finally, Alex is joined by Tim Hodges, the marketing director and webmaster for Forest City Surplus to talk about the rising demand for certain items many preppers are considering essential since Russia shelled the Nuclear plant in Ukraine.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Lies about Lobbyists, Purging History & the Freedom Convoy

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:09:40 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about why Minister Mary Ng lied about meeting a lobbyist, why Canada's chief archivist personally wanted websites purged, and why Ottawa's Mayor's comments may have blocked the fundraising efforts for the Freedom Convoy.

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Iran Nuclear Program, Grocery Stores are Getting More Expensive & No "No-Fly Zone"

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:46:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Kaveh Sharooz, a Sr. Fellow with Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Adjunct Professor with U of T & Harvard Law & former Sr. Policy Advisor on Human Rights to Global Affairs Canada. They discuss the hypocrisy of having Russia mediate talks between the U.S. and Iran over Iran wanting to revamp its Nuclear program.
Next, Alex is joined by show friend John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They talk about how the war in Ukraine is not only raising the cost of oil and diesel, but everyday products in grocery stores will only get more expensive then before.
And finally, Alex is joined by (Ret'd) Major-General David Fraser, President of AEGIS Six Corporation & Former Brigadier-General of NATO Ground Forces in Southern Afghanistan. Alex and David break down the lack of movements out of NATO forces, and why a No-Fly zone is still likely off the table for this conflict.

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NATOs Refusal of No-Fly Zone Only Endorsing Putin's Behaviour

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:17:41 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Eugene Czolij, the President of the Ukraine-2050 NGO and Former President of the Ukrainian World Congress from 2008-2018. Eugene tells Alex why NATO's constant refusal to instill a "No-Fly Zone" over Ukraine is only endorsing President Putin to continue to target site like Nuclear Plants and residential areas.

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Continued Refusal of No-Fly-Zone, Rise of the Iron Curtain & Nuclear Power Plants

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 04:51:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Eugene Czolij, President of the Ukraine 250 NGO and former President of the Ukrainian World Congress from 2008 - 2018. Eugene tells Alex why NATO's continued refusal to call a "No-Fly-Zone" over Ukraine only endorses Putin's aggressive behaviour, and why not only Ukraine, but all of Europe would benefit from a No-Fly-Zone.
Next, Alex is joined by no stranger to the station, Marcus Kolga a Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Director of DisInfoWatch. Alex and Marcus discuss how Putin's aggression is not only leading to Russia becoming more isolated in the world, but how it is also re-raising the Iron Curtain from the Soviet era and how it will effect the Russian people.
And finally Alex is joined by Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy to discuss the horrendous attack by Russian forces on the largest nuclear plant in Europe, and why more than ever not only Canada but the EU should become more invested in clean nuclear energy.

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The Global Economy Was Altered After Russia Invaded Ukraine

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:22:00 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shuvaloy Majumdar, Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Former Director of Policy to Canada’s Foreign Minister; Foreign Policy Director. They talk about how the aggressive and senseless Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced essentially the entire geo-economic structure to flip on itself, and how this could effect the future of the global economy.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Russian Oligarchs in Canada, Foreign Buyers & Green Products Link to Slave Labour

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:51:17 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom break down the existing Russian Oligarchs who have billions invested in this country, why the liberals voted against their own bill to ban foreign buyers in the real estate market, and how green energy and products are linked to slave labour.

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Oligarchs in Canada, Outdated Weapons & The Polish Border

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:40:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex first starts off speaking with Global Nationals Online Investigative Journalist– Author of “Willful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West Sam Cooper. Alex asks Sam to breakdown Canada's history of being a haven for foreign billionaires, such as Russian Oligarchs.
Next, Alex is joined by Christian Leuprecht, professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Christian tells Alex that although we sent lethal weapons over to Ukraine, much of it is not up-to-date and not in the best condition.
And finally, Alex is joined by Mike O’Leary, a Canadian living in Lviv for 6 years who fled to Poland when the Russian invasion started making progress inwards. Mike recounts his journey to Alex, including his 41 hours spent in line at the border in freezing conditions.

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Introducing... The Peak Daily

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:10:00 -0000

The Peak Daily is a business news podcast that gives you all the news you need to know from Canada and around the world in under 10 minutes every day. We wanted to drop in and give you a sample of what you’ll hear every day on the show. You can subscribe to the Peak Daily podcast for free wherever you’re listening to this podcast right now. Check it out and we hope you enjoy it.

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Fight for Ukraine & No One Left Behind

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:48:45 -0000

Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight for Ukraine. They talk about the recent testimony that Chris gave to the special committee on Canada's handling of the fall of Afghanistan, and why Chris and his team are preparing people who want to fight in Ukraine.

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Kharkiv Is A Warzone & Fight For Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:42:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first checks in with Canadian freelance journalist Fin DePencier. The city of Kharkiv where Fin was initially established has been turned into a full warzone, forcing Fin and his fellow journalists to try and stay ahead of the Russian invasion force.
Next, Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight for Ukraine. They talk about the recent testimony that Chris gave to the special committee on Canada's handling of the fall of Afghanistan, and why Chris and his team are preparing people who want to fight in Ukraine.

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Residential Neighbourhoods Are Being Bombarded In Kharkiv

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:54:12 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Oleg, a man who is born in Russia but has been living in Ukraine his entire life, and now resides in the city of Kharkiv. Alex and Oleg talk about the surreal warzone that the city has become, and he gives first-hand accounts of seeing surrounding residential areas indiscriminately bombarded by Russian artillery, and the video's he posted on his twitter account.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Reporters Warned, Insults to Truckers & The Price of Gas

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:46:36 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom touch on comments from Safety Minister Mendicino warning journalists about threats in the "Freedom Convoy", as well as inflammatory comments where he accuses the convoy of being rapists. And with all our efforts to fight climate change Canadians may be feeling it in their bank accounts for a long time.

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The New Cold War & The Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:02:28 -0000

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On this episode Alex is first joined by (Ret'd) Major-General David Fraser, the president of AEDIS Six Corporation & the former Brigadier-General of NATO Ground Forces in Southern Afghanistan. With NATO positioning its forces, Germany militarizing for the first time since World War II, and Switzerland, Sweden and Finland no longer neutral, the geo-political landscape of Europe has changed, and David tells Alex that he sees this as the New Cuban Missile Crisis.
Next, Alex sits with Chris Alexander, a Distinguished Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & former Federal Cabinet Minister and Diplomat. Alex asks Chris if there could be any diplomatic solution to dealing with an increasingly aggressive Putin, and what needs to be done to get ahead of this looming humanitarian crisis.
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Cut Off Russian Oil, Push-Back Against Political Bullies & NATO On High Alert

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:30:00 -0000

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On this episode Alex starts off talking about the developing and tragic situation in Ukraine, and how Canada's shift away from being energy independent has only strengthened President Putin, and made Europe weaker.
Next, Alex is joined by Terry Glavin, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen & Columnist for National Post. Contributing editor for Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. Terry tells Alex that when it comes to a political giant and bully like Putin, sanctions just won't cut it. And that unless NATO stands up to Russia and its allies, we could be seeing us on the losing side of any conflict.
And finally, Alex speaks with (Ret'd) Major-General David Fraser, President of AEGIS Six Corporation & Former Brigadier-General of NATO Ground Forces in Southern Afghanistan. Alex and Maj-Gen. Fraser break down the recent movements from NATO forces positioning troops along the Ukrainian border, and why the Maj-Gen says that out of his 30 years of service he has never seen things this tense.

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Ukraine is Falling, Canada Must Stand With It!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:01:30 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Tamila Karpyk, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. Alex and Tamila talk about the humanitarian crisis that will be developing from this senseless Russian invasion into Ukraine, and why this situation if not handled by NATO soon could only become much worse.

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NATO In Stalemate, On The Ground In Ukraine & Trudeau Failed The Trucker Test

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:54:53 -0000

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On this episode, Alex is first joined by (Ret'd) Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, a Sr. Defence Strategist with Samuel Associates & Former Vice-Chief of Defence Staff to discuss the aggressive invasion by Russian forces into Ukraine. Alex and Vice-Admiral Norman break down why NATO is hesitant to intervene in this conflict, why Putin is so aggressive with his invasion, and what could be next?
Then, Alex is joined by Fin DePencier, a freelance Canadian journalist who is on the ground reporting from Ukraine. Fin gives Alex a breakdown of how fast the situation has developed, what the atmosphere and sentiment are on the ground with Ukrainians, and if he believes that Ukraine could fall to the Russian invasion?
And finally, Alex speaks with the CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs Darrell Bricker. Darrell and Alex dive into a recent poll done exclusivley for Global News that shows most Canadians give Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a failing grade for handling the pandemic, and that the protesters are a key reason the Emergencies Act was dropped.

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As Russia Invades Ukraine, Ukrainian-Canadians begin #StandWithCanada

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:35:17 -0000

Alex speaks with Peter Schturyn, Head of Ukrainian Canadian Congress & co-leader of #StandWithUkraine movement. With Russia now inside Ukrainian borders, the invasion may be officially underway, Alex and Peter discuss not only what the situation is like on the ground, but how it is here in Canada where the largest amount of Ukrainian diaspora reside, and why the #StandWithUkraine Movement is protesting Russian aggression.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: $8 Million Frozen, Last Minute Drop of Emergencies Act & Secret Evidence...Again

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:53:51 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom start off breaking down the decision by the Federal government to drop the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and what could have motivated this flip before the senate had the debate. They also talk about the $8 Million that has been frozen through the Emergencies Act, and why the Liberal government loves to use "secret" evidence to push through controversial initiatives.

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Accounts Remain Frozen, Emergencies Act Dropped & #StandWithUkraine

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:39:38 -0000

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On this episode Alex is first joined by Aaron Wudrick, the director domestic policy Macdonald-Laurier Institute to talk about not only the late day announcement from the Prime Minister dropping the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and how the financial powers are still being used to freeze accounts.
Next, in light of the dropping of the Emergencies Act, Alex is joined by Conservative Senator for Wellington Leo Housakas. They toss aside their initial topics and focus on why the Prime Minister would choose to drop the Act before it had been fully debated by the Senate.
And finally, Alex speaks with Peter Schturyn, Head of Ukrainian Canadian Congress & co-leader of #StandWithUkraine movement. With Russia now inside Ukrainian borders, the invasion may be officially underway, Alex and Peter discuss not only what the situation is like on the ground, but how it is here in Canada where the largest amount of Ukrainian diaspora reside, and why the #StandWithUkraine Movement is protesting Russian aggression.
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Frozen Finances, Attacked Pipelines & 22 Murders

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:10:15 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by the co-founder and practice leader of The AML Shop, Matt McGuire. Alex and Matt further explore the increased powers given to financial institutions through the Emergencies Act, how the government justifies enacting it, and if average Canadians should be concerned about it.
Next, Alex speaks with member of the BC Legislative Assembly Ellis Ross. They discuss the recent attack by axe-wielding protesters at the Coastal Gaslink pipeline, and why this clear violent act of terror wasn't enough to incite the use of Emergencies Act powers, and why people like David Suzuki should be held accountable for inflammatory remarks.
And finally, Alex and Paul Palango, an investigative journalist and author of "22 Murders". Alex and Paul discuss finally launched inquiry into what happened with the investigation of the mass shooting massacre that took place, why the families have been left in the dark, and what we know so far.

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Mask Studies Reach a Scientific Low Point

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:05:21 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Dr. Martha Fulford, associate professor and chief of medicine at the McMaster University Medical Center.

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Another Liberal MP Questions Trudeau Government’s Handling of Pandemic

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:59:28 -0000

Alex Pierson talks about double standards in the Liberal caucus with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP and author of Can You Hear Me Now?

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How Do We Define 'Fully Vaxxed' at This Point in the Pandemic?

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:51:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Francesca Grosso, a health policiy strategist and Principal at Grosso McCarthy.

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Canada Needs a Better Strategy to Exit the Pandemic

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:33:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks to Irvin Studin, a policy strategist, and President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions.

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Police Might Not Be the Answer, Answers for the Gunsmith & Increase Hospital Capacities

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:49:23 -0000

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On this episode, Alex is first joined by Dave Perry, Former Homicide Detective with TPS. Global News Radio Crime Expert. CEO of Investigative Solutions Network, And VP of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute to talk about the ongoing protest in Ottawa and the likelihood of it spreading to Queens Park. Dave and Alex break down Ottawa Police admitting they may not be able to handle to protest, and if the military will be called in their stead?
Next, Alex and Mike Smitiuch, Founder of Smitiuch Injury Law and the lawyer for Kotanko family talk about the released documents that finally show why the Toronto Police Service raided Rodger in his home workshop and ended up shooting him dead.
And finally, Alex speaks with Bernard Lord, the former Premier of New Brunswick & CEO of Medavie about methods that could help increase hospital capacity's inside this province, by first increasing the capabilities of out-of-hospital facilities.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Uncounted Ballots, Bill C-10 is Back & Hundred's of Thousands of Dollars to Keep A Secret

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:14:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Tom and Alex talk about the 205,000 ballots that were not counted in the recent federal election, how the Liberals have brought back Bill C-10 and how it might go through this time, and why over $100K was spent by AG David Lametti to conceal records.

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A New Blue Leader, Whoopi Goldberg In Hot Water & US Sends More Troops To Ukraine

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:23:00 -0000

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O'Toole's Going Down, The Pandemic is Still Killing Businesses & The Tale of Two Ontario's

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:30:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex is first joined by Chris Chapin, strategist and Managing Principal Upstream Strategy to break down the emergency leadership review that has been called against Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, who may be facing his last hours as party leader.
Alex next speaks with Phillip Cross, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Fraser Institute. 36 years at Stats Canada specializing in macroeconomics to look into the many businesses within the GTA that are still barely getting by thanks to the many pandemic measures that are still in place.
And finally, Alex and Ben Eisen. Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Measuring Ontario’s Regional Prosperity Gap—2022 Update. They talk about the new study that shows certain regions of Ontario are getting paid much less on average than others.

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We Are Finally Ready To Live With COVID...But Do We Have a Plan?

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:59:22 -0000

Alex and Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine- and Author of “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the new direction and rhetoric out of public health officials and politicians to finally live with COVID-19, and if there is actually a plan.

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Trucker Protest in Ottawa, ArriveCAN Violates Canadians Informations & Exit Plan for COVID?

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:23:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex first is joined by Rupa Supramanya, a Columnist for the National Post on the Trucker Protest in Ottawa this past weekend. Rupa, who was there in person, tells Alex about the groups of people in the protest, what the energy felt like and why we should have honest conversations about the protest.
Next, Alex and Ann Cavoukian, Executive director at Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Former Ontario privacy commissioner discuss the controversy that surrounds the ArriveCAN app that involuntary sends personal information without the users consent.
And finally, Alex and Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine- and Author of “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the new direction and rhetoric out of public health officials and politicians to finally live with COVID-19, and if there is actually a plan.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Intimidating MP's, Unvaxed Federal Employees & Historical Inaccuracies

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:55:59 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom dive into the weekend protest in Ottawa with the Truckers, and how MP's are saying they are being intimidated. They also break into unvaccinated federal employees are saying they are being harassed and vindicated, and why about a tenth of historical designations since 1919 will have to be either corrected, rewritten or purged.

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The Media Didn't Tell The Whole Story on the RCMP First Nation Raid in BC

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:29:43 -0000

Alex is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Tom fills Alex in on memo's obtained by Blacklock's Reporter that show the whole story to the RCMP raid of the BC First Nations protest was not revealed, until now that is.

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**UPDATE
A follow up to this segment was done with Carol Linnitt from the Narwhal here: https://omny.fm/shows/on-point-with-alex-pierson/did-the-rcmp-follow-procedure-at-a-pipeline-protes

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We Can Never Let Our Children Forget The Holocaust

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:23:33 -0000

Alex is joined by Nate Leipciger, A Holocaust survivor who was imprisoned in seven different Concentration Camps, including Auschwitz. Nate walks Alex through his experience as a young Jewish Man in Nazi occupied Europe, how he lost his entire family in the camps, and why its important we teach our children about what happened.

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We Can Never Forget The Holocaust, Canadians Support the Trucking Protest & RCMP Raid on First Nations in BC

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:20:40 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Nate Leipciger, A Holocaust survivor who was imprisoned in seven different Concentration Camps, including Auschwitz. Nate walks Alex through his experience as a young Jewish Man in Nazi occupied Europe, how he lost his entire family in the camps, and why its important we teach our children about what happened.
Next, Alex speaks with John Wright, the executive Vice-President of Maru Public Opinion about a new poll that shows how Canadians are divided about the convoy of truckers on the way to Ottawa, and why politicians shouldn't be so dismissive of it.
And finally, Alex is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Tom fills Alexin on memo's obtained by Blacklock's Reporter that show the whole story to the RCMP raid of the BC First Nations protest was not revealed, until now that is.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Truckers for Freedom, Inflation Is Going To Get Worse & The First Breach of the Elections Act

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:37:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom look into Parliament's worried response to the upcoming trucking convoy, as word is spreading that some plan to try and recreate the Jan. 6th Capital Hill Riot. They also talk about why inflation is much higher than reported, as cost of living only gets worse, and how a Liberal MP from Calgary is the first MP to be in breach of the Elections Act.

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Could Masking Mandates Cause Speech Delays In Children?

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:32:00 -0000

Alex is first joined by Allyson Grant, a Speech-Language Pathologist & Professor with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences' Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Program to discuss if the masking mandates that have been so heavily enforced are creating delays in speech development for children.

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Do Mask Mandates Effect Childrens Speech, What Did We Fail To Learn From SARS & $10-a-day Childcare

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:12:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Allyson Grant, a Speech-Language Pathologist & Professor with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences' Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Program to discuss if the masking mandates that have been so heavily enforced are creating delays in speech development for children.
Next, Alex and Mario Passamai, a pandemic planning expert, forensic investigator and senior advisor to Ontario’s SARS commission examine a report commissioned back when SARS was dealt with, and how much of the advice in the report was flat ignored by federal and provincial governments.
And finally, Alex and Kris Sims, the BC director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation breakdown the expected $10-a-day childcare that the province says its close to signing with the feds, and why it wont help many families that actually need it.

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Healthcare Watch: Surgeries Delayed Because of the Pandemic

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:38:00 -0000

Welcome to our new weekly segment, Healthcare Watch, where Alex Pierson is joined by Francesca Grosso, the Principal at Grosso McCarthy, a health care strategy firm and also author of Navigating Canada's Health Care: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System, where they look deep into our healthcare system.
This week, Alex and Francesca look into the many surgeries that have been postponed due to the pandemic, and how it is only further straining and stressing our already fractured healthcare system.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Voluntary Vaccines Work Best, Accidental Research in Home Equity Tax & Too Generous For Truckers

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:23 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
On this Episode, Alex and Tom start off talking about the deputy chief of epidemiologist from the Public Health Agency of Canada saying voluntary vaccines are the most effective way forward, why the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says it "accidentally" spent over $250K on research on the Home Equity Tax, and why Labour Minister believes that Truckers would abuse and take advantage of ten paid sick days.

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Freedom Convoy 2022, Canadians Aren't In Favour of Lockdowns & What Should Canada Do in Ukraine?

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:08:47 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Andy Lee, freelance journalist, who also work with VNA. Andy describes the Calgary branch of the Freedom Convoy 2022 and how it looked as it started it out.
Next, Alex and Darrel Bricker, the CEO of IPSOS Polling break down the recent poll from IPSOS that shows many Canadians do not support the measures our Prime Minister has taken, and many other lockdown pandemic measures.
And finally, Alex speaks with former Maj.-Gen. David Fraser, the former commander of NATO ground forces in Southern Afghanistan. They dive into the very complicated and tense situation evolving in Ukraine, and what stance Canada should take in what looks to be an impending conflict.

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Canada Warned About Cyber Attacks, Questions On Liberal Spending & Restaurants Before Surgeries

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:06:00 -0000

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Kids Are Not Allowed Talk To Each Other During Lunch In Schools

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:33:40 -0000

Alex Pierson questions a new protocol being used across Ontario where children are not allowed to speak to each other during lunch. They have to wear their masks, raise their hand if they need help opening the lunches, and cannot speak while eating, and have to put their mask on right after they finish. Alex talk about why she finds this treatment unacceptable, and damaging to children, and why we need to seriously re-examine the mask mandate.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Bank of Canada's Enemies List & Field Hospitals That Were Never Built

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:38:59 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom break down the Bank of Canada having an "enemies list" of press contacts, and why Blacklock's Reporter is on that list. They also talk about why Health Minister Duclos failed to answer basic questions about the $150 million payout to SNC-Lavalin for field hospitals that were never built during this pandemic.

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Inflation Is The Highest Its Been In Canada In 30 Years

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:21:00 -0000

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On this episode inflation is the hot topic of the day, as we see inflation rates hit their highest in 30 years in Canada! Alex is first joined by Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton and Shadow Minister for Finance. Pierre and Alex break down why inflation rates have been soaring, why the Bank of Canada was wrong on their predictions & what needs to be done to flatten "Justinflation".
Next, Alex is joined by John Robson the executive director of the Climate Change Nexus and columnist Nationalpost. They talk about why drivers like housing and struggling supply chains are driving inflation to only go higher.

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Suing Toronto Police for $23 Million, Fears Of A Copycat & "Betty" Tells All

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:10:57 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Michael Smitiuch, founder of Smitiuch Injury Law & Lawyer for family of Rodger Kotanko. Rodger was a world renowned gunsmith who was gunned down by Toronto Police while in his home/shop while executing a search warrant. Rodger tells Alex the family is now suing the Toronto Police Service for $23 Million, and why they are still demanding answers to this very unusual case.
Next, Alex speaks with Noah Shack, the Vice-President of the Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs. and they speak about Toronto Synagogue's being warned by the FBI and Toronto Police to heighten security in fears of a copycat of the Texas hostage scenario.
And finally, Alex is joined by a teacher who chooses to go only by "Betty" who is speaking out against the wishes of her union. Betty tells Alex what the real problems with our education system is, and why children are suffering the most.

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Trapped Highway 401 For 10 Hours

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:15:32 -0000

Alex is joined by Daniel Sass,a young man who was just on his way into work Monday morning, who found himself trapped in his car on the 401 for almost 10 hours because of the blizzard! Daniel walks Alex through what it was like for him, and why he's learned to pack an emergency supply bag for the future.

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COVID Overran Our Hospitals Because The System is Broken

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:47:59 -0000

Alex is joined by Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy, and author of Navigating Canadian Healthcare to look into why COVID was able to decimate our national hospital system multiple times. Grosso tells Alex how the hospital system has been fractured for years, and COVID only highlighted already existing problems that desperately need attention.

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The Vaccine Border Mandate Is Hurting The Way We Help Our Most Vulnerable

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:39:43 -0000

Alex is joined by Reverend Todd Bender, the Founder and Executive Director at Hamilton CityKidz. Alex and Rev. Bender discuss how the recent trucking vaccine mandate placed by both the Canadian and U.S. government is directly affecting how his organizations and others like its ability to help children and families in need. Rev. Bender tells Alex how this move, that won't help much with containing Omicron, is only hurting those who have been hit the most during this pandemic.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Blacklock's Blacklisted by Bank of Canada, Carbon Tax to Slow Growth & Are COVID Cases Worse Than We Think?

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:28:45 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about the press "enemies list" that the Bank of Canada has kept, and why Blacklock's Reporter is on that list, why the Carbon Tax is showing to only slow the economy and not booster it like promised, and why the COVID case numbers might be way higher than the Public Health Agency of Canada has reported.

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The Government Flip-Flops AGAIN On The Vaccine Mandate for Truckers

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:43:04 -0000

Alex is joined by Ron Foxcroft, the Chairman, Founder and CEO of Fox 40 International, and CEO and Chairman of Fluke Transportation Group. Alex and Ron talk about the multiple flip-flops the federal government has made within the past week regarding the vaccine mandate for truckers, and how today they announced their last update was in error, and that the mandate will still effect the truck driving industry on Sunday, affecting the already strained supply line throughout all of Canada.

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Trucking Mandate Still In Effect, No Longer a Prince, China Bought Up Canadian Lithium & Climate Catastrophe

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:38:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex is joined by Ron Foxcroft, the Chairman, Founder and CEO of Fox 40 International, and CEO and Chairman of Fluke Transportation Group. Alex and Ron talk about the multiple flip-flops the federal government has made within the past week regarding the vaccine mandate for truckers, and how today they announced their last update was in error, and that the mandate will still effect the truck driving industry on Sunday, affecting the already strained supply line throughout all of Canada.
Next, Alex speaks with Angela Levin, an award winning journalist, royal commentator and biographer who wrote "Conversations With A Prince". They talk about Prince Andrew having all of his Military and Royal Titles removed, as per confirmed by Buckingham Palace. Angela breaks down why the Queen would agree to such a monumental move, what is in the future for Andrew, and what this could mean for the future of the Royal family.
Then, Alex and Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy look into a very dangerous trend of China buying up almost all the lithium mines in Canada, all while our country has dedicated to shifting to Electric Vehicles within the next decade...something that requires a lithium battery. Dan and Alex break down why this is a very dangerous move Canada let happen, how it will effect the wallet of average Canadians, and what happened to other countries that let similar situations happen.
And finally, Alex speaks with Kenneth P. Green, a Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of "Is Climate Catastrophe Really 10 Years Away? ". They talk about Kenneth's study on the "climate catastrophe" and what he really expects from the 10-year window.

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Canadians Want Us To Return To Leaders On The Global Stage

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:37:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Shuvaloy Majumdar, Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Former Director of Policy to Canada’s Foreign Minister; Foreign Policy Director & Munk. They discuss a recent study performed by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute that discovers that Canadians desperately want a stronger foreign policy out of Canada, and for our nation to return to respected leaders on the Global Stage. However, we've had 6 Foreign Affair Ministers in the last 5 years, and its going to take a lot of work to get us back to that level.

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The Public Health Agency of Canada Secretly Spied on Canadians, and Doesn't Plan to Stop

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:30:03 -0000

Alex speaks with MP for Barrie-Innisfil and Shadow Minister of Ethics John Brassard. They break down the fact that the Public Health Agency of Canada secretly spied on Canadians during the pandemic by using cellphone data to track the effectiveness of lockdown measures, and has plans to continue efforts for the next 5 years. MP Brassard tells Alex that the Conservative party has asked the Privacy Commissioner to investigate the issue, and has also called for an Emergency meeting of the Ethics Committee.

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A Tax on the Unvaxxed is Unconstitutional...and Dangerous

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:22:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and break down the reality of the controversial tax on the unvaccinated Quebec Premier Francis Legault announced yesterday. Franco breaks down what laws are supposed to stand against this, why it is unconstitutional to tax people on vaccines & why it sets a dangerous precedent.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Quebec Plans to Tax the Unvaxed, Phasing Out Fossil Fuels & Climate Change Hypocrite

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:58:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom break down the unprecedented announcement from Quebec Premier Francis Legault on a new tax on the unvaccinated, and how it could be in direct violation of Section 10 of the Canada Health Act. They also break down the ambitious and potentially dangerous plan to phase out all fossil fuels by 2035 ,and why one of the leading advocates for the need to combat climate change racked up over $11,000 in first class tickets flying to the UN Conference in Glasgow.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Do Police Treat All Equally, Vaccine Mandates & The Need for Fiscal Discipline

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:40:15 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
They talk about why Attorney General David Lametti would ask Senators to investigate if police were more lenient with anti-vaxxers than Black Lives Matter protesters, the questionable statement from Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos when he said he personally believes sweeping vaccine mandates will be not only needed, but enforced by the provinces to beat this virus. And why the Federal government will need to show fiscal responsibility like it has never shown before if they ever wish to balance the budget.

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We Need A New Strategy, The Australian Open & We Need Our Truckers

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:28:10 -0000

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On this episode, Alex start off speaking with the Director of UCSF Gladstone Center for AIDS research and Medical Director of San Francisco General Hospital HIV Clinic Dr. Monica Gandhi about the struggling and ever-failing health-care system within Canada. Alex and Dr. Gandhi discuss where a lot of the pandemic aid money was spent, why this problem existed well before the pandemic, and what is needed to actually fix it.
Next, with the legal victory for tennis star Novak Djokovic allowed to play in the Australian Open, Alex brings on Immigration Lawyer Richard Kurland of Kurland, Tobe. They discuss how Djokovic was able to come out the victor in the court, why this may embolden anti-vaxers and what it could mean for the political future of Australia.
And finally, Alex and John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics catch up to discuss the most recent kink in Canada's supply chain, a vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers. John tells Alex how this will dangerously stretch our already endangered chain, why this will hit Canadians very hard and fast, and why the date needs to be delayed ASAP.

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Violations of Charter Rights, Our Supply Chain Is In Danger Again & The 2-Year Anniversary of the Downinig of Flight PS 752

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0000

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On this episode Alex starts off speaking to Joanna Baron, the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about the comments made by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos were he said he personally believes provinces might bring in vaccines mandates for everyone. Alex and Joanna talk about why this is a clear overreach, and violation of Section 7 of the Charter of Rights of Freedoms, and why this would be a very dangerous road to go down.
Next, Alex and Stephen Laskowski, the President of the Canadian Truckers Association talk about an upcoming vaccine mandate directed at truckers that could bring our supply chain further to its knees. Stephen breaks down how thousands of drivers will not be allowed to enter the country, shelves could start becoming more bare and how this could all be easily avoided.
And finally, on the day before the two year anniversary of Flight PS 752 being shot down by the Iranian Military, Alex catches up with Shahin Moghaddam, who lost his wife and ten-year-old son when the plane was downed. They talk about how Shahin has been dealing with the upcoming day, why he refused to speak with the Prime Minister today, and what his next steps are.

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The Trudeau Government Keeps Failing The Victims of Flight PS752

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 03:24:49 -0000

Alex talks with Zahra Sultani, Director at Loyalist Public Affairs about the Prime Minister referring to the downing of Flight ps752 as an "air disaster" and not a politically motivated terrorist attack as it was. Alex and Zahra talk about why Trudeau would choose to refer to it in such a way, why it was offensive to the families of those who died, and all two days before the two year anniversary of the plane being shot down.

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U.S. Capital Riots, Trudeau Fails Victims of Flight PS752 & Petition To Get Children Back in School

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 03:21:34 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with John Robson, Columnist for the National Post & executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about the U.S. Capital Riots last year, why the rhetoric in Biden's speech was a missed opportunity for bi-partisan remembrance, and if the chaos of US politics could bleed over into Canada.
Next, Alex talks with Zahra Sultani, Director at Loyalist Public Affairs about the Prime Minister referring to the downing of Flight ps752 as an "air disaster" and not a politically motivated terrorist attack as it was. Alex and Zahra talk about why Trudeau would choose to refer to it in such a way, why it was offensive to the survivors families, and and all two days before the two year anniversary of the plane being shot down.
And finally, Alex talks with Mirit Eliraz, Author, concerned parent and member of group that launched a petition to keep the promise of return to in-class learning by January 17th. They talk about the surge of support the petition has received in the past few days, what they plan to accomplish and why its so important that children return to class as soon as possible.

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Kids Belong In School, and Parents are Taking Action

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:56:30 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Mirit Eliraz, Author, concerned parent and member of group that launched a petition to keep the promise of return to in-class learning by January 17th. They talk about the surge of support the petition has received in the past few days, what they plan to accomplish and why its so important that children return to class as soon as possible.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Billions in Bread Fixing, Dividing Canadians & Drive Green or Else

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 04:02:10 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about the recent inflammatory comments from the Prime Minister insulting anti-vaxers, seven companies in Canada involved in an antitrust investigation for bread price-fixing, and Drive Green...or else.

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A Tale of Two Ontario's, The Pandemic is not Wartime & Children with Special Needs

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:42:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ben Eisen, a Sr. Fellow in Fiscal and Provincial Prosperity Studies and former Director of Provincial Prosperity Studies at the Fraser Institute. They talk about a new study released by the Fraser Institute that shows there are two distinct and separate Ontario's when it comes to job growth.
Next, Alex speaks with retired Lt.-Col, David Redman, the former head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency. They talk about the use of language by politicians and doctors that compare this pandemic to wartime efforts, and why that is not only incorrect, but completely misses the point of emergency management.
Finally, Alex speaks with Bruce McIntosh, the President of the Ontario Autism Coalition. They talk about the lack of necessary supports for children with special needs while online learning, why after all these years autism support has still only reduced, and why all children, especially those with special needs require in-person learning.

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Canada's Healthcare System Needs A Complete Overhaul

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:15:08 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Francesca Grosso, patient navigator, national public speaker on health care, author and Principal of health policy firm Grosso McCarthy. They talk about the fractured, strained and stressed healthcare system, and why it was a problem even before the pandemic.

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Schools Should Not Be Closed, $40 Billion Settlement & An Update on Flight PS 752

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:58:08 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Dr. Jennifer Grant, an Infectious Disease Physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. They talk about the new measures announced by the Ford government to combat the recent wave of Omicron infections. Alex and Dr. Grant talk about why the schools should not be closed down, why this measure is inexcusable at this point, and what impacts these closures could have on the youth.
Next, Alex speaks with Ken Coates, A Macdonald-Laurier Institute Distinguished Fellow and Canadian historian. They talk about the new settlement between the Federal government and First Nation's communities for $40-Billion over child welfare. Alex and Ken break down this monumental settlement, how the money is going to be allocated, and if this settlement is a good step towards reconciliation.
Finally, Alex speaks with Mark Arnold, the lawyer representing six plaintiffs involved in the legal battle for the victims of Flight PS752, Alex and Mark talk about the unprecedented win awarded by the Ontario Superior Court for $107 Million in damages to be paid out by Iran, how the funds are going to be collected, and what happened during a press conference earlier today.

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Why is Canada So Popular for Money Launderers?

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:40:00 -0000

Robert Mazur served as a US Federal Agent for twenty-seven years, and is one of the world’s leading authorities on money laundering techniques. He's the author of The Infiltrator." a memoir about his undercover life as a high level money launderer

Robert joins Alex to explain why Canada is such an attractive destination for transnational crime syndicates looking to wash their dirty money.

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Carrot the Magic Deer

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:25:45 -0000

In 2020, Carrot, a handsome whitetail deer from Kenora, Ontario, made international headlines after he survived being impaled through the head with an arrow.
Alex Pierson gets an update on Carrot's condition from Lee-Anne Carver, the wildlife photographer, who brought Carrot's story onto the world stage.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Public Health Tracking Phones, Plastic Straws & The CBC

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:48:13 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom touch on why Public Health was tracking some 33-million phones, why the environment minister is postponing his threat to ban plastic straws and cutlery, and much more.

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An ICU Nurse Shares Her Experiences During the Omicron Wave

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:20:25 -0000

Guest Host Yonah Budd speaks with Naila Shaikh, a registered ICU Nurse who works within Peel Region. Yonah and Naila discuss what she experiences in ICU's these days, how she and her other colleagues try and cope with COVID exhaustion, and why "armchair experts" and dangerous misconceptions hurt Health Care Workers.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Billions Unaccounted For, Protesting is Democracy & Tax Foreigners More?

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:59:41 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about how Finance Minster and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland underestimated the cost of pandemic support by billions of dollars, why a B.C. Senator is fighting a new federal law that would imprison vaccine protestors for ten years and why Canadians are calling for more taxes on foreign offshore real estate.

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Should We Send Our Athletes To Beijing During This Wave, Putin Tells N.A.T.O. to Stay Out of Ukraine & Carrot & Christmas the Deer

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:20:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto 5:30 - 9:00 am, Greg Brady. They talk about the possible threat our Canadian athlete's face in China if they test positive for COVID and are forced to quarantine for 5 weeks.
Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the recent demand by Russian President Vladimir Putin to N.A.T.O. to stay out of Ukraine and reduce their presence in Eastern Europe.
And finally, Alex catches up with Lee-Anne Carver, a wildlife photographer who discovered Carrot, the deer who became an internet sensation last year when he was discovered with an arrow sticking out of its head. Alex and Lee-Anne talk about the progress Carrot has made, and the problems one of Carrots fawns Christmas is facing, and why time is very dire.

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This Lockdown Might Kill Restaurants As We Know Them, A 10-yr-old Killed By the Taliban & Inflations Rates are Higher

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 03:05:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Charles Khabouth, the Owner of INK Entertainment. They talk about the new announcement from the province to reduce capacity limits to 50% in restaurants, and to further limit the amount of revenue the industry is allowed to recoup after the past 20 months. Alex and Charles talk about how his many businesses around the city have lost reservations, may have to lay off staff again, and why this might be the last nail in the coffin for many in the industry.
Next, Alex talks with Kynan Walper, the Operations Officer for Aman Lara, a charitable organization that helps to get people out of Afghanistan and into Canada. They talk about the 10-year-old girl who was shot by the Taliban while her and her parents were trying to leave the country...legally. Alex and Kynan talk about the bureaucratic red-tape that kept the family there, even though they were cleared to leave, why Canada is failing anyone left in Afghanistan, and why time is almost out.
And finally, Alex and Derek Holt, the Vice President and Head of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank in Toronto. Discuss why Derek believes the inflation rate is actually much higher than the Bank of Canada is reporting.

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Avoidable Deaths in the Pandemic, Made in China & Recovery From Attack While on Vacation

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:05:26 -0000

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First, Alex speaks with Colin Craig, the president of SecondStreet.org. They go further into the study from the other day that investigates the avoidable deaths during this pandemic because of waitlists for surgery.
Next, Alex talks with John Robson, National Post Columnist and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about how difficult it is to boycott products made in China, and how the consumers are fueling purchases from the nations, especially from controversial regions like Xinxiang.
And finally, Alex is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico. Alex and Jamie talk about how Jamie's surgeries have gone, how she is feeling, and what will be the legal next steps to lay charges against the boxer.

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After a Life Harrowing Vacation, A Young Woman Is Finally Able To Start Her Recovery

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:03:51 -0000

Alex Pierson is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico with friends. Alex and Jamie talk about what happened on the night that Peter Nowaczeck attacked her and her friend, how she is feeling after landing back home, and what will be her next steps on her long road to recovery.

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Wait-times Cost Lives, Tax Hikes Likely To Come & Our Cybersecurity Needs Critical Improvement

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:27:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Bacchus Barua, the director of the Fraser Institute's Centre for Health Policy Studies. They discuss a new report released by the Fraser Institute, that Bacchus was lead on, that looked into the deaths that were due to wait-times during this pandemic for surgeries.
Next, Alex talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post & Public Policy. They breakdown the liberal fiscal update released yeseterday, and how tax hikes are likely to come to pay for Liberal spending plans.
And finally, Alex and Ed Dubrovsky, the executive Cyber-Advisor for FileFlex look into why the release of important inflation data from Statistics Canada is being delayed due to security concerns. Alex and Ed discuss why Canada is woefully underdeveloped in its cyber-security infrastructure, and what will happen if we don't step up right away.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Billions in CERB Payments, MP's Helping Friends and Mishandled Funds

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:40:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about why the auditors are not going to be examining billions in CERB payouts until 2023 at the earliest, a new vote that prohibits wage subsidies, but already paid billions to foreign-owned companies. They also touch on why MP Fergus says it would just stir the pot to investigate how $510 billion in pandemic spending went, and MP Dion wants rules that forbids MP helping friends under the Conflict of interest Code for MPs.

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Fiscal Updates, Liberals Vote Against Banning Huawei & The Sherman Murder Investigation Has An Update

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:13:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off breaking down the Fall Fiscal Update with Philip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as well as with the Fraser Institute, with 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in Macroeconomics. They talk about what was really highlighted in the update, what the liberals seems to be planning, and what the update will do to tackle Inflation.
Next, Alex talks to Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University as well as a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They talk about why the Liberal government decided to vote against banning Huawei 5G tech from Canada's infrastructure, and why the company is also tied to surveillance and detention tech used in China.
Finally, Alex speaks with Catherine McDonald, the Crime Reporter with Global News Toronto. They talk about the update given by Toronto Police in the investigation into Barry and Honey Sherman, why police chose to release this video footage 4 years later, and what else is happening with the case.

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Budget Releases, Hallmark Movies & Marineland

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. They talk about the release of the first budget from this Liberal government in 2 years because of the pandemic. Alex and Yves discuss what is expected in the budget release, why the liberals are being pressured by the opposition to balance the budget, and why this budget is making Mr. Giroux "pull out his hair if he had any to pull".
Next, Alex speaks with Jesse Prupas, the Vice-President of Development and Distribution for Muse Entertainment. They talk about why so many hallmark movies are being made in Canada, and why the industry...and specifically the movies, are great for the Canadian film industry.
And finally, Alex talks with Camille Labchuck, the Executive Director of Animal Justice. They talk about Niagara Regional Police charging Marineland with using its whales and dolphins for entertainment, something that is now illegal in Canada. Alex and Camille talk about why the culture has changed, what is expected next for Marineland, and how we should observe these animals safely.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Awarded COVID Contracts Because of Nepotism? Tax Collectors Still Need To Audit CERB Payments & $81 Million for less than 5,000 workers?

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:18:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about why Defence Minister Anita Anand's husband, the director of LifeLabs, got hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, one alone was $111 million. They also touch on why federal tax collectors have yet to audit a multi-billion federal aide program that the CRA has warned has suspected fraud, and why Cabinet budgeted more than $81 million to enforce COVID rules for employees even though 98% are vaccinated...what's all that money for?

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Assaulted In Mexico, TiCats Superfan Been To 21 Grey Cup Games & Is Canada Weakened On The Global Stage?

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.
Next, Alex talks to 82-year-old Hamilton Tiger Cats superfan Eva Quildon. They talk about how many Grey Cups Eva had been to, what got her started on loving the Ticats & why this Grey Cup is more special for her than many others.
And finally, Alex and Macus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo. They talk about Canada's current position on the geo-political stage, as well as talk about Russia making moves against Ukraine.

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Tension Between Russia and Ukraine Continues to Grow...Could This Lead to War?

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 02:13:14 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine, and if Canada is likely to be drawn into this conflict. Alex and Marcus talk about Canada's position on the global stage, why President Putin is applying pressure & why NATO basically left Canada out of an alliance against Russia.

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Assaulted on Vacation in Mexico For No Reason

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 01:57:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.

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Uyghur Genocide, Food Prices Are Going To Increase & What Happened To Canada on The Diplomatic Stage

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:47:42 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Zumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian and Program and Advocacy Manager of the World Uyghur Congress. They talk about the struggles Zumretay went through as her and her family escaped from China years ago, and what lead her to the life of activism she lives now.
Next, Alex talks to John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They talk about why food prices are set to skyrocket again next year, and why Canadian families might want to start budgeting for it.
And finally, Alex speaks with Terry Glavin, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen & Columnist for National Post. Contributing editor for Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. They talk about what happened to Canada on the global diplomatic stage, and why our diplomatic boycott isn't enough, but it's at least a start.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Attorney General Not Sure What's Going On, Demoted for Lying & Show Me the Money

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:19:58 -0000

Alex and Tom talk about Attorney General David Lametti saying that he is still waiting for the release of the mandates, why the Department of Finance doesn't know how much was spent in pandemic relief...which could be billions higher than expected, and finally why a spokesperson who twice denied the Prime Minister was in Tafino on the first Reconilliation Day has been demoted.

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Censured For Flagging Anti-Semitism, Children Have Fallen Behind In Schools & Could The "Great Resignation" Be A Good Thing?

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:12:43 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Patrick Paulin, Group President of Randstad Recruitment. They talk about the "great resignation", a trend of people of all ages planning on finding a new job in the new year. Alex and Patrick talk about how this trend could have came about, why its taking such a hold, and why it could be good for the new work environment.
Next, Alex speaks with Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss why a Toronto District School Board trustee is facing possible censure for pointing out teaching material that was anti-Semitic in nature. Alex and Avi talk about why the TDSB is choosing to go this route, what could happen to the trustee & why its important that material like this is rooted out.
Finally, Alex speaks with Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy for the Fraser Institute. They talk about a recent study that show 20% of parents in Ontario believe their children have almost permanently fallen behind in school due to the pandemic lockdowns. Alex and Paige talk about what the province needs to do to better aide the students, why parents are so concerned and what needs to be done to help these children catch up.

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Are We Going to War? Russia Might Make Us, Do We Diplomatically Boycott the Olympics?, and Quarantine Hotel Hell

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries. On the podcast today, could we be headed into a war? The short answer yes. So while the world's been looking away distracted by Covid, Russia's been massing a massive show of force along Ukraine's eastern border and Vladimir Putin has got a message for NATO allies... let Ukraine into NATO, or there'll be an assault in a matter of weeks.

The US announced a diplomatic ban on sending political delegates to the Beijing Olympic Games so what should Canada do? They should stand with our allies but of course they've been silent on this issue. In addition Dominic Barton, the Ambassador to China who helped bring the two Michael's home, has stepped down from his position. What does this mean for diplomatic ties with China in the future?

Also those returning from South Africa are being forced into quarantine hotels that have appalling conditions such as days being locked in waiting for a test, lack of diapers, rotten food, and more. Is this our approach to Covid?

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Blacklocks Reporter Check-In: Food Prices Will Keep Rising, Poor Taste in MP's, and You're Putting A Statue Where?

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 02:20:00 -0000

A federal bank predicts food prices will keep rising into the “foreseeable future.” Net price increases by wholesalers average more than eight percent, it said. How does this affect the economy? Also a Liberal MP is now listed as Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations but has a bad history with their Twitter account and some poor taste in their language. Finally the Department of Foreign Affairs wants to erect a statue to commemorate the "daily sacrifices" of diplomats. In other words... themselves. Where did Minister Mélanie Joly get this idea and how much would it cost the taxpayer?

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Stuck in South Africa With No Help From The Canadian Government

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:31:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Melanie Bloch, a Canadian citizen who was left near stranded and lost in confusion in South Africa when Canada imposed the travel ban without warning or direction. Alex and Melanie talk about what the situation was like for Melanie, how she was finally able to find a way out, and what she has to go through.

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Foreign Interference in Elections, Conversion Therapy & Clean Energy in Canada

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:24:35 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Marcus Kolga,Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and Founder of DisInfo. They discuss China interfering in Canada's 2021 federal election, and what will happen to a few big brand names that are found criminally guilty for using products from Uyghur slave camps.
Next, Alex speaks with Justin Ling, a freelance investigative journalist. They breakdown the meaning of the unanimous vote to ban conversion therapy, and dispel some worries of critics.
And finally, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about the announcement to build a new Nuclear Reactor using a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), a new type of small reactor that can help better position Canada as a global leader in clean energy.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Coaching Friends To Avoid Notice, Children Want To Vote & The CBC Telling You What To Say

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:52:13 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
They talk about how a federal manager coached a contractor on exactly how to invoice one penny below the Treasury board threshold, why a group of children are taking the federal government to court to lower the minimum age of voters and why the CBC very odd words we should avoid using list.

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Money to Companies That Didn't Need It, Housing Prices Set to Increase & Why We Need to Make Peace With The Virus

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:28:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Sun. Alex and Adrienne break down and examine the Auditor General's report that show the Ford government gave hundreds of millions of dollars to ineligible companies during the pandemic, among other things. They talk about what this does to the Ford brand, what some of the other big mentions were in the report, and if the Premier can come back from this.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about ReMax predicting that housing costs across Canada will increase 9.2% by next year, even with inflation only expected to go up. Alex and Ian discuss why the market will only increase, and if now would be the time to sell or hold if you are a home owner.
And finally, Alex speaks with David Redman, the former executive director of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency. They discuss this reactive measures Canada takes when it comes to new variants. Alex and David talk about why we keep reacting like we can keep the variants out, what we need to do to avoid lockdowns, and why we need to make peace with the thought that this virus is here to stay.

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The Bank of Canada Got Inflation Predictions Wrong, Ghislaine Maxwell & Should Dr. Tam Resign?

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:34:02 -0000

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On this episode, Alex brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health.
Next, Alex talks with Phillip Cross, Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Prior to joining MLI, Mr. Cross spent 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in macroeconomics. They discuss the Bank of Canada getting their predictions wrong on the impact of inflation, and what is driving it even higher.
And finally, Alex speaks with Brad Hunter, National Crime Columnist for the Toronto Sun. They discuss the start of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, and what this very scandalous and controversial trial is expected to go through.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: What Happens If Housing Prices Fall And Cost of Living Predictions

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:20:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom discuss the ongoing housing crisis, and why a federal bank regulator warns of far-reaching consequences if housing prices significantly decline. They also talk about why the Bank of Canada got their predications so wrong about the rising inflations, and why the Trudeau Liberals best relief efforts will take years to be felt by the economy, as the cost of living only goes up for Canadians.

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Should Dr. Teresa Tam Resign As Chief Public Health Officer? Irvin Studin Says Yes

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:59:00 -0000

Alex Pierson brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health.

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A Student Was Suspended For Flying A Pro-Police Flag On His Own Truck

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:14:13 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Carson Young, a 17-year-old high school student and his mother Kim Young , a Constable with the Barrie Police Service. They talk about Carson being suspended from his high school for having a pro-police flag on the back of his truck, something the school and school board said he shouldn't have done. But when he asked what policy he was violating, he was suspended. Alex talks to Kim and Carson about what the principal said, why Carson wants to support police, and what his next steps will be.

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ON Point Roundtable: Gun Crime

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:43:00 -0000

As gun crimes continue to rise in the city, Alex Pierson sits down with community leaders in our new Round Table discussion to figure out what would be better uses of the money promised.
Alex is joined by Louis March, the founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement, Evelyn Fox, Founder of Communities for Zero Violence, & Marcell Wilson, founder of the One by One Movement.

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No More Cloth Masks, A Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022 Winter Games & National Security Concerns

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 03:46:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex start off speaking with Dr. Neil Rau, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. They discuss why Public Health of Canada is recommending that all Canadians invest in an N-95 mask.
Next, Alex talks with Eric Morse, retired Canadian diplomat, and an active member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He was involved in the 1980 Moscow boycott campaign with the Canadian Department of External Affairs. They talk about the proposed diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games, and why the boycott has to be all or nothing.
And finally, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute and now author of his new book--Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft. They discuss why a Chinese telecom firm is attempting to divest its Canadian subsidiaries over a National Security concern.

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Celebrities Tweeting, Is Diversity More Important Than Merit? And A Verdict on Ahmaud Arbery's Trial

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:38:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ellis Ross, a Member of the B.C. Legislature for Skenna. They talk about recent tweets by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo commenting on the pipeline blockade in Northern BC, but how their tweets were misinformed and could hinder negotiations and peace agreements.
Next, Alex speaks with Professor Pat Kambhampati, an associate professor at McGill University in the department of Chemistry. They talk about why Pat was denied federal grants twice because he chose to hire his staff based off of merit instead of diversity.
And finally, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, the legal expert for Global News Radio. They talk about the verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery verdict that saw three men receive life in prison. They discuss the fight Ahmauds parents had to fight in order to get this in court, why race played such a major role, and what the verdict means.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Unanswered Questions About Security Clearance, No Tolerance For Political Games in New Parliament & Incompetence and Favourtism

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:50:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about the Conservative party voting to reopen the investigation into why top security clearances were given to Chinese Scientists and then later revoked, why Clerk of the Commons is accused of incompetency and favouritism, and why House Leader Holland Cabinet says they will not tolerate obfuscation or political games in the 44th Parliament.

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The Whereabouts of Peng Shuai, The Christmas Day Parade Attack & Blockades on Pipelins

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:15:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Yaqui Wang, a Sr. researcher for Human Rights Watch. They talk about the whereabouts of Tennis Star Peng Shuai, who has been all but completely out of the public eye after she tweeted that a high-ranking Chinese official had previously sexually assaulted her. Alex and Yaqui discuss why the messages from Shuai are dubious at best, China's history of silencing dissenters, and what not only the Tennis world, but our Olympic Athletes should be worrying about.
Next, Alex speaks with Paul Bucher, the former District Attorney for Waukesha County and currently representing one of the children injured in the SUV attack on the Christmas Day Parade in Waukesha. They talk about Darrell Booker's first day in court, why he was able to be out on the streets when he should've been locked up, and Paul updates Alex on a recent death of one of the victims of the attack.
Finally, Alex speaks with Chris Sankey, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
They talk about the blockade of the pipelines in northern B.C., and why just one group of protestors do not speak for every indigenous community with regards to energy independence.

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Not Prepared for Climate Change, Should Young Children Be Vaccinated, and What Happened to Rodger Kotanko?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association, Chris Gardner. They talk about why the province of B.C. was so completely under prepared for not only the atmospheric river, but also all the subsequent flooding or even wildfires over the summer.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr, Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They talk about the approved vaccines for children even though NACI says it shouldn't be mandated, and that we shouldn't hold it against the children.
Finally, Alex speaks with Mike Smitiuch, the founder of Smitiuch law, and the lawyer representing the family of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss why Toronto Police Service conducted a search warrant on Rodgers property, and ultimately shot and killed him. They also talk about Rodgers respect the world over as a gunsmith, why local police were not involved, and why no warrant was left for the Kotanko family.

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Should Dr. Moore Resign as Chief Medical Officer of Health?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:11:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century They talk about a recent article penned by Irvin that questions why Dr. Kieran Moore may need to resign as Chief Medical Officer of Health.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: COVID Deaths in Children, Exempt from Air Travel, & Incomplete Paperwork

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:39:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about why Public Health Canada has yet to reveal the identity of the 6 COVID deaths in children, why Transportation Minister Alghabra confirmed that unvaccinated passengers could be exempt from COVID shots next week, and why audits of grant applications for found 1/3rd were incomplete.

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Two Weeks After His Death, The Kotanko Family Is Still Waiting For Answers Why Police Shot Him

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:16:41 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with the founder of Smitiuch Injury Law & the lawyer hired to represent Rodger Kotanko's family, Mike Smitiuch. They talk about the concerns and issues that still exist around the death of well-renowned gunsmith Rodger Kotanko at the hands of the Toronto Police Service. Alex and Mike talk about why the TPS brought their own ambulance to the search, how Mike plans to do his own investigation without key SIU information, and what the family is hoping for.

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Catastrophe in Fraser Valley, The Three Amigos Summit & A Hamilton "Underboss" Released On Parole

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Holger Schwichtenberg, the Chair of the B.C. Dairy Association. They talk about the catastrophe in the Fraser valley, and how many farmers are still struggling to save their livestock.
Next, Alex talks with Jerry Dias, the National President of Unifor, the largest private sector union in Canada. They discuss the "Three Amigo's" summit in the U.S. right now, and if Prime Minister Trudeau will be able to save the E.V. manufacturing industry in Canada from President Biden's protectionist movement.
And finally, Alex checks in with Stephen Metelsky, a criminal psychology professor at Mohawk College. They discuss a Hamilton mafia underboss being released on day parole despite prison authority saying that he essentially had "authority and control" over the other inmates.

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B.C. Declares an Official State of Emergency, Western Supply Chains Are Further Crippled & Pierre Poilievre Talks High Inflation Rates

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:30:25 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Alex Veniza, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. They talk about the ongoing emergency situation in the Fraser Valley in B.C., why the Premier officially declared it a State of Emergency, and why the province wasn't fully prepared for this situation.
Next, Alex speaks with the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, and professor at the Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics, John Keogh. They talk about how the the supply chain to Western Canada has been disrupted due to the catastrophic situation in B.C.
And finally, Alex and Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton & Finance Critic for the Opposition talk about why inflation rates have skyrocketed to a high not seen in 20 years.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Breakup Over Voicemail, Off-Duty For Incompetence, Did Secret Polls Influenced The Election?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:59:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about Senator Denise Batters finding out she was kicked out of the Conservative Caucus over voicemail, and how Erin O'Toole looks after it. They also talk about how the Privy Council Office conducted a poll that may have directly influenced why we had an election, and why Charles Robert, a Clerk of the House of Commons who is off duty following allegations of incompetence and pro-liberal bias.

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Is Throwing More Money At Gun Violence Really The Answer?

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:57:02 -0000

In light of Premier Ford pledging $75.1 million over three years to combat gun and gang violence, Alex speaks with Louis March, the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement. They talk about this pledge by the province, and if it is enough to deal with the growing gun problem in the city. They discuss if social issues or community opportunities would be a better option, why throwing more money at the problem won't help, and where many of these guns found on the streets are coming from.

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Astroworld Festival: Over 93 Lawsuits On Behalf Of Roughly 200 Plaintiffs

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:53:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Alex Hilliard, a personal injury attorney and part of the legal team representing 200 plaintiffs and 93 lawsuits laid against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and many other organizers of the Astroworld Festival tragedy. They discuss the progress of the lawsuits, what is expected to be accomplished, what the expected timeline will be.

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Childcare in Ontario, TDSB Allows Anti-Semitic Protest & The First Lawsuit Against Astroworld

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun. They discuss Alberta recently signing an agreement with the Federal Government, and the rising questions as to why Ontario is still waiting. They talk about why Ontario still has not penned an agreement, what we are waiting out for, and what we should hold out for.
Next, Alex talks with Avi Benlolo, the founder and chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss a recent walk-out performed by TDSB students in protest to the existence of Israel. Alex and Avi discuss why this rhetoric is extremely dangerous, why the TDSB would allow this, and why this kind of hate speech needs proper education to halt.
And finally, Alex is able to check in with Tommy John Kherkher, a managing partner with The Kherkher Law Firm PLLC & an associate with Kherkher Garcia LLP. They discuss the lawsuit laid on behalf of Manuel Souza against Travis Scott, and the organizers of the Astroworld Festival. They talk about what Manual wishes to accomplish with this lawsuit, why safety is the forefront of this case, and some updates in the lawsuit.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Trains Over Planes, Alberta Oil Sands & No Caroling This Year

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 02:20:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom start off talking about Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault's plan to take a train across Canada this winter to discuss climate change, after former Minister McKenna logged over 22,000 Km by plane in 10 days. They also talk about why a researcher is telling Cabinet to shut down the tar sands and stop financing the market, why the Department of Transportation will permit airlines and airports to gran employees exemptions to get vaccinated on medical or religious grounds, and why Dr. Tam is telling Canadians not to sign Christmas Songs this year.

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TDSB Interferes With A Book Club, Guilbeault On Nuclear Power & A Service Dog Leads To A Fight

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Tanya Lee, the artistic social entrepreneur and executive producer of "A Room of Your Own Bookclub" a book club for at-risk teen girls. They talk about the recent decision by the Toronto District School Board to not promote the book club to its students if they choose to discuss a new book by Defence Lawyer Marie Henein, and why that is a bad decision for the students.
Next, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about Dr. Keefer's video of him questioning Minister of Environment and Climate Change Stephen Guilbeault at COP26 about his position on Nuclear Energy, and why the Minister failed to give an answer.
And finally, Alex speaks with a man who filmed and witnessed another man with Asperger's Syndrome be forcibly wrestled with by owners of restaurant in Kitchener, all because he had a service dog with him. His name is Alex Roy, and he explains what happened, how he got involved, and how the experience left him feeling.

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Women in Real Estate, Are We Doing Enough For Our Veterans? & The Situation In Belarus

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 02:08:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Liza Rogers, President of Women’s Real Estate Network and Co-Author of "From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Success Stories from Women Investing in Real Estate". They talk about women's role in the real estate market, why more women are getting into the market, and why Liza is pushing for this.
Next, Alex talks with Phillip Ralph, Director of Health Services for Wounded Warriors Canada, & a Retired Regimental Chaplain to the 32 Combat Engineer Regiment. They talk about the Remembrance Day Ceremony's that took place across the country, what supports need to be improved to better aide our veterans, and why the Minister of Veterans Affairs needs to erase the case backlog.
And finally, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Journalist for DisInfo - Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia Expert. They talk about the situation in Belarus that now has NATO on notice, and that has the potential to break into a full hot war.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Silent on Censorship, A CEO in Trouble with the Courts & the CRA

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:31:37 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about why the Liberal Party has dropped all mention of its internet regulations that would include the controversial Bill C-10. They also talk about why a federal judge has ordered the release of Canadian Transportation Agency CEO Scott Streiner, and why the CRA is aiming to speed up tax collections for small businesses.

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Should All of Ontario's Medical Officers of Health Resign?

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:16:39 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, president of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine, and chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids. His latest book is “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the unchecked powers our Medical Officers of Health seem to have, and why Irvin believes they should all resign before the years end.

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The Ring of Fire, International Harassments on Canadian Soil & "Signal For Help"

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Melissa Mbarki, a policy analyst and outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a member of the Treaty 4 Nation in Saskatchewan. They talk about the proposed Electric Vehicle manufacturing center promised by Premier Ford in the Ring of Fire, and why Indigenous Communities might be against it.
Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisinfoWatch. They discuss the ongoing harassments and threats made to Hong Kong activists that are now living here in Canada.
And finally, Alex and David Toto, the President of Juniper Park\TBWA. They discuss how David helped in the ad campaign with the Canadian Women's Foundation's "Signal For Help" that saved a young woman's life in America.

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A Young Teen Was Bit In The Face, By An Already Controversial Dog

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:32:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Muhammad Almutaz Alzghool, the young teen who was allegedly bit in the face by an American Pocket Bully named Blu, who is already involved in a very public plight that say changes to the controversial pit-bull regulations in Ontario. Alex asks Muhammad what led up to the bite, how he felt before and after the incident, and what he feels should happen next.

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Is High Inflation Here To Stay? A Divide In The Conservative Party & Death of a Gunsmith

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:38:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Phillip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a long-time employee of Stats Canada specializing in Macro Economics. They discuss the recent announcement from the Bank of Canada where Governor Tiff Macklem where he says that this high inflation is "transitory but not short-lived".
Next, Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, Founder of Jenni Byrne and Associates & former Chief of Staff for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They discuss why Conservative leader Erin O'Toole still can't seem to get his footing, and why a divide in the party could be bad for his future.
And finally, Alex speaks with Dan Nagy, the owner of Eli's Guns and Archery as well as longtime friend and mentee of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss what could have happened that led to Rodgers death at the hands of Toronto Police, how Rodgers death has effected the gun community across the country, and why Toronto Police were investigating a man in Simcoe without the local police.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Job losses to Climate Change, Conspiracy Theories & Mixed Messaging on Vaccines

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:34:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about the recent pledge from Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to protect Canadians who lose jobs due to Climate Change regulations, the mixed messaging from Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer regarding the importance of vaccines, how many in the public sector were already vaccinated when the Prime Minister threatened job losses for those still unvaccinated, and why a federally funded Media Monitor is accusing two former Premiers of pushing conspiracy theories.

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Tragedy and Chaos at Astroworld

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:33:07 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Andy Stinton, the president of News Minute Network. They discuss the tragedy that unfolded at Travis Scott's "Astroworld" concert that left many injured and 8 dead. Alex and Andy discuss what could have went wrong, who may carry majority of the blame, and what needs to happen so something like this never happens again.

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Why Is The World Ignoring Nuclear Energy as Clean?

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:25:10 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They discuss the recent pledge by the Canadian government to overhaul the Canadian energy sector, but the lack of desire to use Nuclear technology. They discuss why environmentalists and governments are against Nuclear energy, how it is misconstrued by many, and what other options Canada has pledged to use instead of clean, renewable Nuclear energy.

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Canada Stops Funding Fossil Fuel Abroad, Silenced for "Tar and Feathered" & The Military Won't Police Themselves

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Stewart Muir, the founder of ResourceWorks, as well as an environmental historian and Co-Founder of Mining Tech start up Tersa Earth. They discuss the announcement by the Trudeau government to cap gas and oil next year, and why this seems to be a direct attack at Western Canada.
Next, Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a professor of Law & Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and also a trained Immunologist. They discuss why Amir recently was banned for life from twitter for a political tweet they say was " an incitement of violence" even though it was simply political metaphor.
And finally, Alex speaks with Col. Michel Drapeau, Principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Dreapeu Law Offices. They discuss the recent announcement from newly appointed Minister of Defence Anita Annand accepting recommendations to have sexual abuse cases in the military to be handled by the civilian judicial system.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Documents from National Microbiology Lab, 277 Delegates at COP26 & Regulators Double Dipping

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:39:45 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about why Canada needed to send 277 delegates and 17 press aides to the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasglow, all on the taxpayers dollar. They also talk about the again rising call by opposition parties for the release of the documents pertaining to the firing of the two Chinese scientists from the National Microbiology Labratory, and how a regulator for Hydro One while still holding their position, and how they got the penalties waived.

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A Warning From China, The Death of Tip Culture & Impaired Driving

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:32:08 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Scott Simon, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a professor of social sciences at the University of Ottawa. They talk about a recent warning made by the Chinese government to current and former Canadian officials to stay out of the Taiwan Strait. They discuss why China see's Canadian vessels in the strait as a provocative move and what Canada's response to the warning was.
Next, Alex talks with Tony Elenis, the president and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association. They talk about the upcoming minimum wage hike promised by the province and what it could mean not only for restaurants, but also for tip culture.
And finally, Alex connects with Catherine McDonald, the crime reporter for Global News Toronto. They discuss a recent ruling in the Brady Robertson trial where a dangerous precedent might be set on impaired driving.

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Kyle Beach's Attorney, Expensive & Ineffective Healthcare & The Cost Of Cheese

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:18:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Dr. Susan Loggans, the owner of Susan E. Loggans & Associates, as well as attorney for Kyle Beach. Alex and Susan discuss what steps Kyle plans to take next, what they expect from the meeting with the NHL's commissioner, and why this case represents so much more than a one time mistake for the league.
Next, Alex talks with Bacchus Barua, the associate director for the Centre for Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute. They discuss a recent report Bacchus wrote that shows Canada's healthcare system is not only expensive, but also inefficient...and that was before the pandemic.
Finally, Alex speaks with John Keogh, the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, as well as professor of practice at McGill University's Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They discuss the expected skyrocketed price of all dairy products in Canada next year because of the global supply chain backlog.

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Sorry is A Start For the NHL, But Is It Enough For Kyle Beach?

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:20:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Susan Loggans, the Owner of Susan E. Loggans & Associates and Attorney for Kyle Beach. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Kyle, what is expected next, and what the next steps for Kyle could be.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Fully Vaccinated?, Billions Paid For Nothing & 60 Days to Settle

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:39:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom talk about the decision by the federal government to appeal the court ruling to pay indigenous children, and why they gave themselves 60 days to come to a settlement. They also talk about why over a billion dollars was spent on employees who were not working or sick, why the definition of "vaccinated" may change in a few months, and why a comedian's supreme court case was a big win for free speech.

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Trudeau's New Cap on Oil, Made in the U-S-A & Pandemic Exhaustion Has Only Gotten Worse

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:29:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Lorrie Goldstein, the Editor Emeritus, Columnist for Toronto Sun/Sun Media. They discuss the recent announcements and promises from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the COP26. They discuss the recent pledges to cap the gas and oil industry, what it could mean for Western Canada, and why Canada is keeping up these pledges when some of the largest contributors to climate change.
Next, Alex turns to Mark Warner, International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW LAW. They discuss the pledge by President Joe Biden's protectionist measure that could possibly cripple the Canadian auto industry. They discuss why Trudeau should not let this happen and why the move could mean a devastating blow to many within the country.
And finally, Alex speaks with Andrea Gonazlez, an associate professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in Family Health and Preventative Interventions. They discuss a new study that shows the impact on the families during the pandemic has led to worse anxiety and depression this year rather than the first. As the lead as the lead researcher on the study, Alex and Andrea discuss why this is so prevalent this year, what the long-term effects will look like, and what into the study.

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The Federal Government is Appealing A Court Ruling On Indigenous Child Welfard

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 21:22:29 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, the President of Daisy Group, and a former political strategist for former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Alex and Warren discuss why the Trudeau liberals would choose to appeal the decision to pay Indigenous children who were displaced due to Residential Schools, what this could mean for Reconciliation, and why Patty Hadju has paused the appeal to negotiate with Indigenous communities.

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Minimum Wage Increase for Who? The Fight for Rogers & Sexual Assault in the NHL

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:48:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex start off talking with Ben Eisen, a Sr. Fellow in Fiscal and Provincial Properity Studies and Former Director of Provincial Prosperity studies at the fraser institute. They talk about the coming minimum wage hike, and why it won't be very helpful to those living in the lower income brackets.
Next, Alex talks with Robert Brehl, the founder and principal of abc2 Communications and author of 'Relentless: The True Story of The Man Behind Rogers Communication. They discuss the ongoing in-fighting for power within Rogers, and what Ted Rogers had planned to avoid this.
And finally, Alex speaks with Former Calgary Flame, motivational speaker, and author of "Playing with Fire", Theo Fleury. Alex and Theo discuss the ongoing scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks video coach sexually assaulting Kyle Beach when he was just a young prospect. They talk about the dangerous and toxic culture within the NHL, what the league will need to do to make sure nothing like this happens again, and how the culture will be addressed and hopefully broken in the near future.

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Does the NHL Have A Problem With Sexual Abuse?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:34:46 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Former Calgary Flame, motivational speaker, and author of "Playing with Fire", Theo Fleury. Alex and Theo discuss the ongoing scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks video coach sexually assaulting Kyle Beach when he was just a young prospect. They talk about the dangerous and toxic culture within the NHL, what the league will need to do to make sure nothing like this happens again, and how the culture will be addressed and hopefully broken in the near future.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Bill C-10 With A New Voice and Green Crusade Now Canada's Crusade Thanks To New Minister

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:11:42 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
They talk about why Steven Guilbeault is pushing Canadians to "go faster" on climate change, and what this could mean for the Energy Industry. They also talk about why Bill C-10 is going to come back very soon.

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Capacity Limits For Restaurants & Bars Will Finally Lift Monday

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:11:39 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Charles Khabouth, the CEO of Ink Entertainment. They discuss the recent announcement from the Ford government regarding raising capacity limits for restaurants and bars, as well as many other industries come Monday, October 25th. They talk about what this finally means for Charles' businesses, if people will be willing to eat in a full restaurant again, and what would happen if case numbers start to rise again.

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Lack of Data to Make Covid Decisions, Inflation Frustration: How It Affects You, and Freedom of Speech has a Cost

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. Today, Alex speaks to Julie Kweicinski about how the closure of businesses for over 400 days has hurt them. Why did they allow the big venues to open up fully while businesses are struggling, especially given that the government supports in place are running out? Alex also speaks to Dr. Ian Lee from the Sprott School of Business to discuss inflation and how the Bank of Canada got it wrong. Finally, Global News Radio legal expert, Lorne Honickman, joins us to discuss a judge's ruling in a defamation case that left two women's lives destroyed and the orders that the individual responsible has been given.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check In: CMHC Data Scoop Had No Oversight, Unvaccinated MPs Are Okay to Work, and Federal Employees Can Now "Chill Out"

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:31:00 -0000

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Pandemic Schooling May Hurt Future Economy, Hypersonic Nuclear Missile Launch & Compelled Speech

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:15:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Bruce Hein, a franchise owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Sarnia. They discuss how the constant disruption Ontario students are facing with school closures due to the pandemic are going to hurt their chances at gainful employment in the future. Alex and Bruce talk about what this could mean for future generations, what can be done to avert this, and how this could effect the long-term economy of the province.
Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a journalist for DisInfo. They discuss the Chinese government secretly testing a nuclear hypersonic missile that flew around the world and missed its target by less than 20 km. They talk about why China would say it was a space vehicle and not a missile launch, what this could mean for the West, and why the U.S. and Canada are especially worried about this type of missile.
And finally, Alex talks with Ryan O'Connor, a Partner at the Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the controversial ruling handing down by an Alberta judge to three anti-vaxxers who must now say a disclaimer before the speak on vaccines anymore. Alex and Ryan talk about how this decision is not only rare in Canada, but also possibly a dangerous lean towards compelled speech, why the judge may have decided to add on that stipulation, and what dangers it could mean as a precedent.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: PHAC Head Leaves Position, Billions in Office Maintenance & Losing Representation

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:19:44 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom start off talking about the recent departure of the head of Public Health Agency of Canada Ian Stewart, and what this could mean for the investigation into the National Microbiology Lab controversy.
Next, they discuss why the Federal management of Office buildings is so problematic that taxpayers could be facing billions a year in maintenance costs.
And finally, they discuss why Quebec is facing a diminishing representation in the Commons for the first time in 50 years.

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Military Can't Police Itself, An Update in the Trial of Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin & Drone Organ Deliveries

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:25:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Kathryn Marshall, a lawyer who specializes in litigation of sexual harassment with Milburn & Assoc. They discuss the ongoing problems with the Canadian Military and sexual misconduct. Alex and Kathryn talk about why the military seems to struggle policing itself midst these allegations, if the leadership needs a complete overhaul, and what needs to be done to improve trust with the Canadian public.
Next, Alex talks with Natalia Rodriguez, A Partner with Conway Litigation and lawyer for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin. They discuss the recent blow delivered by the courts that states Fortin will have to go through the Military to get his name cleared, and why he believes he was the target of political interference.
And finally, Alex speaks with Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, the director of the Toronto Lung Transplant Program at the University Health Network. They talk about a world-changing method of organ delivery: the use of drones. Alex and Dr. Keshavjee talk about the process involved in actually flying the organs across town, how this could change the medical community the world over, and when we might expect to see more drones delivering life-saving organs.

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The Supreme Court Reverses an Appeal, Poisoned Water & Persistent Inflation

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:16:08 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Joseph Neuberger, a criminal justice attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP. They talk about the Supreme Court reversing its previous ruling for a man who was found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder. They talk about why the appeal was reversed, what the initial crime was, and how often things like this happen.
Next, Alex talks with Dashan Maharaja, a local political blogger who recently wrote an article on how First Nations issues are perceived by newcomers in Canada. Specifically the water crisis with the Grassy Narrows First Nations. Alex and Dashan talk about how the handling of this issue looks to newcomers, what his research was able to find out, and how many people pass the buck to not be responsible.
And finally, Alex talks with Dr. Ian Lee, an associate professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about the warning from RBC CEO saying that persistent inflation is building, why the Band of Canada believes the opposite, and how will be effected most by high inflation.

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A High School in Hamilton Had Some Poor Timing When They Changed The Dress Code Policy

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:52:43 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Cari Gangaram, a fitness instructor and a mother of a student at Waterdown District High School. The high changed the dress code policy, but only for women...and shortly after there were multiple instances of sexual harassment. Alex and Cari discuss why the high school would do this when they did, how the students feel about it, and what needs to be done.

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Extreme Intoxication Defence, Should Canada Do More Business in China & The Butterfly Queen

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:30:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Lorne Honickman, Legal Expert for Global News Radio, and Defamation Law expert & Partner with Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Supreme Court of Canada weighing in if the legal defence of "extreme intoxication akin to automatism" if viable, or if the existing ban on the defence should be upheld.
Next, Alex speaks with Professor Scott Simon, a Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and professor of social sciences at the University of Ottawa. They discuss the recent urge from Canadian Ambassador Dominic Barton for Canadian businesses to take advantage of the business opportunities in China, the growing conflict between Beijing and Taipei over the applications for the CPTPP, and the role Canada should play in these negotiations.
And finally, Alex talk with Barbara Fanson, an author, graphic designer, retired professor and "Butterfly Queen". They discuss what sparked the passion to protect and research the Monarch Butterflies, how her books can help educate on them, and what she plans to learn from her 123 Monarchs that are tagged.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Problems with the Post, Personal Choice & Breaching Charter Rights

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:24:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
They start off discussing why Canada Post will allow unvaccinated employees continue to work and take daily free COVID tests.
Next, they talk about why Canada's deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo can still tell Canadians to get vaccinated, even when he says he allows his friends to be unvaccinated because he sees it as their personal choice.
And finally they speak about why the Senate is hiring independent lawyers, and why a former legislator is alleging the Charter of Rights has been breached.

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Rocket Man, Capacity Limits in Restaurants & The "Death of Oil"

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:35:00 -0000

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On today's episode Alex starts off speaking with Canadian Icon, legend and superstar Col. Chris Hadfield, former CSA Astronaut, engineer, singer former fighter pilot and all around Canadian icon. They discuss William Shatner getting the opportunity to travel into space, how the 90-year-old should fare, and how should he best try and enjoy the experience.
Next, Alex talks with our friend Charles Khabouth, the CEO and owner if INK Entertainment. Alex and Charles discuss the capacity limit raise to large stadiums, theatres and areas, but have not changed for small businesses, restaurants, bars & clubs. They discuss the state of Charles's businesses after so long in the pandemic, the fear of shutting down, and what needs to be done to stay open.
And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, the Editor Emeritus for the Toronto Sun and Sun Media. They discuss the idea that "death of oil" was greatly exaggerated and used as a political tool, even though the gas and oil industry is still alive and active.

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Not An Apology, Consider Early Christmas Shopping & Vaccine Mandates For Federal Employees

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:10:00 -0000

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On this episode, Alex talks with Melissa MBarki, a policy analyst and outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a member of the Treaty 4 nation in Saskatchewan. They discuss the "apology" by the Prime Minister that never actually apologized, and what this could mean to the struggle for reconciliation.
Next, Alex talks with John Keogh, the founder and CEO Shantalla & Professor of Practise at the McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They discuss how Christmas shopping may be a little difficult this year due to the pre-existing strain on Global supply chains, and why it might be wise to get it started a little earlier.
And finally, Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the announcement from the Prime Minster regarding the mandatory vaccine for all federal employees as well as all who wish to travel via train, plane or boat.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Investigation Revivals, "Last Resort" Secret Deals & Flying for Global Warming

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:09:42 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about what the future of the investigations into the firing of the two Chinese scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory, why the Department of Public Works is refusing to disclose the terms of a contract to a Quebec supplier of "last resort" mask sterilizing machines, and Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna traveled almost 23,000 km flying across Canada in 10 days to make speeches on global warming.

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Canada Knew About the Taliban Months Ago, China vs. Taiwan & Sexual Abuse in the Church

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 03:27:00 -0000

Missed the Show? No worries we got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On today's episode, Alex starts off talk with Senator Salma Attaullahjan of Ontario. They discuss the warnings the Canadian government received months ago regarding the human rights violations, and pleas for help regarding the Taliban in Afghanistan, and still failed to act until last minute.
Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Mcdonald-Laurier Institute, and journalist for DisInfo. They talk about the rising tension in the Indo-Pacific region of the globe, specifically between China and Taiwan.
And finally, Alex talks with Michael McDonnell, Communications manager for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP). They discuss the report that found over 200,000 children were sexually abused by the French clergy since the 1950's alone.

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Pandora Papers, Facebook Whistleblower & Throne Speeches

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:06:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.

On this episode Alex starts off talking Toby Sanger, the executive director of the Canadians for Tax Fairness. They talk about the Pandora Papers leak, and how trillions of dollars can be hidden away in tax havens.
Next, Alex talks with Paul Davies, a social network safety expert and founder of Social Network Safety. They talk about the Facebook employee turned whistleblower who exposed a lot of unethical practices at the company.
And finally, Alex talks with Catherine Swift, Spokesperson for Working Canadians Former President and CEO of Canadian Federation of Independent Business. They talk about the Throne Speech delivered by the Lt.-Gov. even while legislature is prorogued.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Massive Vaccine Push, Exposing Scandals, & Censorship

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:16:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss the astronomical push to get all 300,540 federal employees vaccinated by months end, Why the former chief clerk of the federal public service Michael Wernick has issues with the merciless exposing of scandals by the media and opposition, and why the CBC has decided to censor hurtful internet content.

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Interest Rates are Rising, A Business On The Cusp of Shutting Down, and the PMO Lied to Us... Again

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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There's a Canadian in China That We're Forgetting About, Trudeau is Surfing Instead of Reflecting, and the Government Has to Pay Up

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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Election Meddling, The Release of the Michaels Wasn't a Hostage Swap, and Food Prices Are Inflating

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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Blacklock's Reporter Check In: PM Gets Rid of Vaccination Deadline, The Mismanagement of Canada's PPE Stockpile, and Covid Kills Retirement

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:15:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how the Prime Minister has omitted the deadline for federal employees to be vaccinated, how emails are showing the frustration with the complete mismanagement of Canada's PPE stockpile, how the cost of Covid will destroy all retirement plans for the future, and more.

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The Return of the Michaels and What That Means for Canada-China Diplomacy Moving Forward

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Québecois Preference, No Racism Here, and Lost Ballots

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:30:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how the federal government showed preference to Québec when it came to PPE deliveries, Marco Mendocino made no comment on allegations of racism within his own department, and Elections Canada can't account for lost mail in ballots.

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Doorbell Cameras, Alleged Cop Killer on Bail & Ontario's Vaccine Passports

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:45:00 -0000

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Tesla Contracts, Spreading Misinformation & Low Voter Turnouts

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why the Prime Minister's Office offered a contract to Tesla via text message worth over $125 million, why a CBC reporter is in trouble for spreading misinformation, and what lead to this election being the second lowest turnout in Canadian history.

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Conservative Loss Into A Win, An NDP Led Coalition & Defaulting On A $300 Billion Debt

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:58:22 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On this episode Alex starts off talking with Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-chief of the Toronto Sun. They discuss the recent loss for the conservative party, and why Erin O'Toole is trying to turn the loss into a win.
Next, Alex speaks with Kris Sims, the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They talk about how the liberal government winning another minority means is actually good news for Jagmeet Singh and the NDP, and why Canadians need to be more aware of Bill C-10 more than ever.
And finally, Alex speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, the associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about Evergrande, the Chinese property development company that has the global financial markets in a panic because they might default on a $300 billon debt.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: We Charity, Anti-Semitism in NDP & Thornhill Medical

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:59:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss how WE Charity spent almost $20,000 hosting Sophie Gregoire Trudeau at an event in London. The same one she contracted COVID, and just days before they began negotiating a $43.5 million grant.
They also discuss the issue of anti-Semitism in the NDP, and what Jagmeet Singh plans to do about it. And finally why Minister's Anand and Freeland keep boasting about Thornhill Medical and the ventilators they made during the pandemic...even though they are the same ventilators that ended up in a warehouse unused.

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Politicians And Mandates, Vaccine Certificate Exemptions & Bill C-10

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:19:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On todays episode, Alex start off talking with professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra, A professor of microbiology at York University. They talk about how the issue of mandatory vaccines is only getting more divisive as politicians continue to use it as a platform.
Next, Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They talk about the possible legal and civil issues that revolve around the new provincial vaccine passports, and how it could bring a lot of issues in the near future.
And finally, Alex talks Kris Sims, the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They talk about why Bill C-10 will become an issue again if the liberals do win a majority government, and why it won't be good for Canada at all.

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Could The California Recall Vote Could Put A Republican In Office?

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:17:00 -0000

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in the fight for his political life as he faces a recall vote that could have him removed from his office and replaced with a republican.
Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Taube, a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, a contributor to the National Post and the Washington Times, and former speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They discuss how recall votes work in the U.S., why this recall means so much to the political landscape & would we want recall legislation in Ontario?

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Politicians and Vaccine Mandates

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:55:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Dasantila Golemi-Kotra, A professor of microbiology at York University. They talk about how the issue of mandatory vaccines is only getting more divisive as politicians continue to use it as a platform. They discuss why this is is a cheap political tactic, why it effects the medical community so much & is terrible for the Canadian people.

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Voting Locations, China Threatens if Tories Win, & Protests Outside Hospitals

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:48:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On todays episode, Alex start off talking with Duff Conacher, the co-founder of Democracy Watch and the Democracy Education Network. They discuss how voting this year has been altered because of the pandemic and the snap election, and what voters should expect.
Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and journalist for Disinfo. They talk about the thinly veiled threat the Chinese government has made against Canada if the Conservatives win the election, and why this level of foreign state interference is not unexpected but should not be tolerated.
Finally, Alex speaks with Andrea Cavin, a Registered Emergency Room Nurse who operates within the GTA. They talk about the protests that happened outside of hospitals across Canada, and why it is ultimately a fruitless idea to protest the vaccine mandates at the hospitals.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Jody Wilson-Raybould, Vaccine Passports, & VIP Service in Pandemic Deals

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:31:38 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss Jody Wilson-Raybould's new book that is being released on the 14th, "Indian" In The Cabinet: Speaking Truth To Power, and what it could mean for the Liberal party, specifically its leader, Justin Trudeau. They also discuss how liberal high-ups and celebrity VIP's were given special treatment when it came to bidding for contracts related to pandemic response, and why there is no proof that the vaccine passports work according to Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam.

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Last Year, Health-Care Workers Were Considered Heroes, So Why Are People Protesting Hospitals Now?

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:37:00 -0000

A year ago, the general population of Canada was praising all healthcare workers as heroes for their extraordinary work during the pandemic. But today, we saw protests across Canada outside major hospitals. What are the people protesting? Mandatory vaccines. What does that have to do with hospitals? Absolutely nothing.
Alex Pierson speaks with a Registered Emergency Room Nurse who works in Toronto, Andrea Cavan. Andrea and Alex discuss why protesting mandatory vaccinations outside of hospitals is not only a misguided gesture, but also dangerous to employees and patients in the hospital. They talk about why this protest group is detrimental to the Nurse industry, why it's a selfish and dangerous move to protest outside hospitals, and the mental strain many healthcare workers have added onto their lives due to these protests.

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The Taliban Allowed A Flight to Leave Kabul With 200 People, & Over 40 Were Canadians

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:41:00 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with the Co-Founder of the Canadian Heroes Foundation, Chris Ecklund. They discuss how Chris and other members of the Foundation are working around the clock to try and keep people safe, pressure the government to due more to get our people out, and how Canadians can get involved and help.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: No Updates from PHAC, Women in the DND & The Federal Debates

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:03:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the ongoing debates and why Maxime Bernier was excluded, the home equity tax, why Department of National Defence is launching a women's empowerment campaign, and why have Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada stopped giving COVID updates until after the election.

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It's Time For The Debates, Which Leader Looks The Most Confident?

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 03:35:35 -0000

The week of the debates is upon us. Federal leaders from five parties will bring it all to the stage and try and convince the Canadian people that they and their party are the best for Canada. But what aren't they saying?
Alex Pierson speaks with Communications Specialist, writer & public speaker Robyn Brayley. Robyn talks with Alex about how body language is an important facet in these debates. They breakdown the body language of all the leaders, who looks the most confident and comfortable, and who has the best chance of presenting a strong face for their party.

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The Peoples Party, A Check-In With Blacklock's & Foreign Policy

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 03:29:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast.
ON this episode we talk with John Wright, the executive Vice-President at Maru Public Opinion at the Maru Group. They talk about the rising trend of people leaning towards the PPC, especially those who are opposed to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. They discuss the demographics that make up the party, how much support it is gaining, and what the rise of a new right leaning party could mean for the future of Canada's political landscape.
Next, Alex checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the ongoing debates and why Maxime Bernier was excluded, the home equity tax, why Department of National Defence is launching a women's empowerment campaign, and why have Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada stopped giving COVID updates until after the election.
And finally, Alex talks with Shuvaloy Majumdar, a Munk Sr. Fellow for Foreign Policy at Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Former Director of Policy to Canada's Foreign Minister. Somehow, foreign policy has been avoided in the all the major debates. And to some of the leaders, that may be a saving grace. Alex and Shuvaloy discuss why foreign policy is not a major topic in the debates, and which parties could benefit from it, and why its important.

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The Delta Variant Is Spreading, & It's Disrupting Global Supply Chains...Again

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:31:00 -0000

Global supply lines have been stretched thin over the course the pandemic. Now, with Delta variant fueling a fourth wave, supply chains are feeling it even more.
Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with John Keogh, the founder and managing principal with Shantalla Inc. & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. John and Arlene discuss how far reaching this strain will be, what is causing all these disruptions, and how long these effects could be felt.

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Far-Right Extremism & Terrorism In Canada

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Far-right extremist groups have always been present in Canada, and throughout North America. Within Canada, there has not been a serious violence problems with these groups until recently, but all perceptions of domestic terror were changed after the January 6th riots on the US Capital. Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Dr. Lorne Dawson, a professor in the department of Religious Studies and the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies with the University of Waterloo, & Co-founder & co-director of the Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security & Society. They discuss how the definition of terrorism has evolved in Canada, how it differs from the U.S., and what this could mean for the future.

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Wellness Check with Yonah Budd: How To Cope In This Day

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 03:05:16 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Yonah Budd, the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. They talk about how the stresses and pressure of the world we now live in may be overwhelming for many. With the pandemic, vaccines and passports, and now an election, Arlene and Yonah discuss some good coping practices and ways to adjust to the new norm.

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Salons Don't Need Vaccine Passports, So Why Did They Have To Close At All?

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:43:19 -0000

In Ontario, salons and barbershops had to close shop for most of the pandemic because they were seen as too unsafe. Now that the province has released its plan for vaccine passports, and salons are exempt.
Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Francesca Rocchetti, the owner of Francesca Salon & Spa. They discuss what has happened to the industry after all these months of being shut down, why salons are exempt from the vaccine passports, and what the future of the industry is looking like.

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Provincial Vaccine Passports & Cybersecurity

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:18:33 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Ed Dubrovsky, a managing partner of Cytelligence Canada & Executive Cyber Advisor to the CEO and Board of Qnext Corp. With the Premier announcing the new provincial passport, Arlene asks Ed about the security of the passports, how easy they will be to hack or manipulate, and if a simple QR code provides enough privacy.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Small Businesses In Debt, Billion's In Water, & Afghanistan

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:12:50 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how small businesses across Canada are in debt over $139 billon according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. They also discuss how the Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller spent billons of dollars installing water treatment plants before ensuring the first nations communities had trained managers to run them, and what is going to be the fate of the 1,250 Canadians who are still trapped in Afghanistan now that Canada and the U.S. are both out now.

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We Are Out of Afghanistan, But Over 1,200 Canadians Are Still Trapped There

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:02:49 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Richard Shimooka, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They discuss the still degrading situation in Afghanistan now that US forces have completely withdrawn. There are still over 1,200 Canadians left in Afghanistan, and many more interpreters. They discuss Canada accepting assurances from the Taliban that any who wish to leave will be able to, the new agreement with the US to take 5,000 US rescued Afghans as refugees in Canada, and what can still be done to get our people out.

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International Overdose Awareness Day & The Ongoing Epidemic of the Opioid Crisis

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:58:00 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto & Head of the Mood Disorders Pharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. With it being International Overdose Awareness Day, Alex and Roger discuss how the ever-growing opoid crisis has progressed throughout the pandemic, who is being effected the worse, and why street drugs are not only getting stronger, but a lot more dangerous.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Aid To Afghanistan, Friendly Indigenous, & High-Risk Missions

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:50:52 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how the Canadian Embassy knew about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan four months before they evacuated, an internal email from the PMO that shows the libs were playing favourites with Indigenous nations, and a final audit that shows aid to Afghanistan was spent unwisely.

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The Families Of The Victims on Flight PS752 Still Want Justice

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 03:28:28 -0000

The surviving families of those lost when Flight PS752 was shot down by Iran are still fighting for answers and justice. The Canadian government and the RCMP are stonewalling, and not investigating the matter as a Criminal instance, and say the plane was shot down in "Human Error". But that is not enough, and not what was promised.
Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with one of those complainants, Shahin Moghaddam, a member of the coalition for Criminal Accountability for Flight PS752, who also lost his wife and son when the plane was shot down. Arlene and Shahin discuss what the Coalition plans to do as their next steps, how he feels about being let down by the Canadian government, and how him and other coalition members plan to get justice.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Corruption in Immigration, Residential Schools, & No Masks

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:05:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about a senior manager in the Department of Immigration who was being investigated for allegations of corruption, why the Department of Justice spent over $15K per week in ongoing litigation with former students of Residential Schools, and why the Department of Health completely failed in procuring PPE in the start of the pandemic.

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The Liberals Have Revealed Their Affordable Housing Plan...But Is It Enough?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:38:00 -0000

The Prime Minister has announced the Liberal Party's plan to tackle affordable housing within the country. So guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Realty Group. They discuss the current state of the market, the many promises from the Prime Minister to tackle the housing, and what steps need to be taken to actually help.

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Pulling Water Out Of Air Has Become A Reality

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:27:47 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon sits down and speaks with Co-Founder and CEO of GoSun, Patrick Sherwin.
They discuss the growing water crisis in California, and how with droughts spreading throughout the world, new technology will be needed to help sustain our growing demand for water. Patrick tells Arlene about a new technology that will literally pull the water out of thin air, and how it's already helping a small community in California.

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Canada Says It Will Support G7 Sanctions on The Taliban, But Is That Enough?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:21:46 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shuvaloy Majumdar, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Former Director of Policy to Canada's Foreign Minister. They discuss the still deteriorating situation in Afghanistan since all the borders are sealed and thousands are still trying to escape through Kabul Airport. Arlene and Shuvaloy talk about what Canada is still doing to get people out, and what could happen if the U.S. withdraw their troops from the region.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Canadians in Kabul, We Charity, & 2 Billion Trees

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:05:37 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the Canadians who are still trapped in Afghanistan, and why the government wont specify how many. Arlene and Tom also talk about why We Charity served Canadaland with a libel notice, why the Prime Minister's office wants the Public Health Agency to take down a webpage, and where are the 2 billion trees the Liberal party promised.

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Do Canadian Racketeering Laws Need Updating?

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:35:51 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, the Online investigative journalist for Global National, and author of "Willful Blindness: How a network of Narcos, Tycoons & the CCP Infiltrated the West." They discuss the ever growing need in Canada for updates to our legal system regarding racketeering, and organized crime. Sam tells Alex how we need a more aggressive system like is in place in the US if we want to combat rising organized crime within the country.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: CERB Amnsety, Defund the Police, & Air Quality

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:03:56 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss why Canadians oppose amnesty for CERB abusers, new data that shows majority of Canadians don't want the police defunded but instead have their funding increased, and air quality has improved greatly since 2006.

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An Afghan Interpreter is Safe in Canada, But His Family Still Isn't

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson spoke with one of the few Afghan Interpreters and Cultural guides who was able to escape Afghanistan before the Taliban completely overthrew the country and sealed the borders.
For the safety of his family still in Afghanistan, and fear of Taliban retaliation, we are withholding this his name. Alex and this now safe interpreter talk about the terrifying situation in Afghanistan now, the Taliban hunting for any they consider an enemy, and how he feels the Canadian government's response has been so far.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Tyrants, Mandatory Vaccinations, & 990K Secret Documents

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:20:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss why the Prime Minister may have called himself a tyrant in an attempt to comment on another MP, how the government is going to mandate vaccines for all who wish to travel across Canada, & what has happened to over 990K documents the House had ordered revealed now that parliament is disolved.

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The Taliban Are Closing in & The Window To Save the Afghan Interpreters Is Closing

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:09:00 -0000

Alex Pierson checks in with Robin Rickards, a retired corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces and Member of the grassroots organization "Not Left Behind". They discuss the ever deteriorating situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban retake more and more of the country with every given hour. And as they retake more of the country, the window of opportunity to get the Afghan interpreters and their families out closes.

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$200 Million On Ventilators We Never Used...& That Are Still In A Warehouse

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:59:00 -0000

Alex Pierson sits down and talks with Tom Korski, the managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter. They talk about a story that Blacklock's broke regarding a $200 million dollar contract that was quietly awarded to a contractor to provide Covid ventilators...that were never used and are still sitting in a warehouse in Ottawa.

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Unused Ventilators, The Travel Industry, & The 4th Wave Election

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:55:00 -0000

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ON this episode we talk with Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter about his new article that uncovered Covid ventilators that were never used...and still cost $138K a piece.
Next, Alex speaks with Brenda Slater, the co-founder of the Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors & a travel concierge with Beyond The Beach. They discuss the recently announced and vaguely defined federal vaccine certificate, and why it ultimately is redundant and 16 months too late.
And finally, Alex talks with Shachi Kurl, the President of Angus Reid. They talk about a new poll performed by Angus Reid that shows the confirmation of a 4th wave may be a saving grace for the liberal party in this coming snap election.

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Will The Vaccine Certificates Help The Tourism Industry?

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 01:54:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Brenda Slater, the co-founder of the Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors & a travel concierge with Beyond The Beach. They discuss the recently announced and vaguely defined federal vaccine certificate, and why it ultimately is redundant and 16 months too late.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: WE Charity, Emergency Relief Funds, & The Debt Ceiling

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:47:36 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why the WE Charity & the Kielburgers are back in the news, why the Heritage Minister is refusing to disclose the names of publishers that were awarded nearly $61 million in emergency relief, & why Jagmeet Singh is ringing alarm bells about the Federal debt ceiling.

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Office Space & Office Culture: The New Age

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:34:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Daniel Tisch, the president & CEO of Argyle Public Relations. They discuss the fact that many employers are starting to consider what they should do with the offices. It costs a lot to rent, and many employees don't need to work from the office. They also discuss the importance of Office Culture, and how it can be easily lost if remote work is still kept the norm.

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What Would It Be Like In A Chinese Prison For Two Years?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:57:00 -0000

Both Michael's Spavor & Kovrig have been imprisoned in a China for almost 1000 days, and have had very little contact with the outside world. And with Michael Spavor being sentenced, we wanted a perspective from someone who would know what it would be like. So Alex talks with Kevin Garratt, who with his wife were arrested and thrown in a Chinese prison for 2 years after being accused of espionage. Just like the two Michaels.
Alex and Kevin discuss what it was like to go through the Chinese judicial system, how he was treated while being interrogated & held, and how similar the two Michaels situation is to his.

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Afghan Interpreters Update, Michael Spavor, & Two Years In A Chinese Prison

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:45:00 -0000

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ON this episode we check back in with our contact person on the situation in Afghanistan and relocating the interpreters, Corey Shelson. Alex and Corey discuss updates on the ground situation, and why red-tape and poor planning is actually killing people.
Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & founder of Dis-info Watch. They talk about the sentencing of Michael Spavor and Robert Schellenberg, and if Canada is likely to give up Meng Wanzhou.
and finally, both Michael's Spavor & Kovrig have been imprisoned in a China for almost 1000 days, and have had very little contact with the outside world. And with Michael Spavor being sentenced, we wanted a perspective from someone who would know what it would be like. So Alex talks with Kevin Garratt, who with his wife were arrested and thrown in a Chinese prison for 2 years after being accused of espionage. Just like the two Michaels.
Alex and Kevin discuss what it was like to go through the Chinese judicial system, how he was treated while being interrogated & held, and how similar the two Michaels situation is to his.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Secret Meetings, The Supreme Court & Flying Taxi's

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:57:08 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the Liberal Party having confidential campaign meetins, why the Supreme Court would say one of their Justice's shouldn't have recused herself from her husbands appeal, and the possible future of flying taxi's.

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Could We See A Home Equity & Capital Gains Tax in Canada?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:46:28 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Kris Sims, the Executive Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association. They discuss why the federal government has been quietly trying to discuss the possibility of bringing in a one-time capital gains and home equity tax to help off-set the deficit. Alex and Kris talk about why the federal government would even look into this, how it could affect home owners, and what could happen if they institute the taxes.

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Trudeau wants all Federal & Federally Regulated Employees to be Vaccinated

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Alex talks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at the Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the recent and unexpected calls from the Prime Minister to mandate all federal and federally regulated employees to be fully vaccinated. They discuss what professions are going to be affected by this mandate if allowed, how and if it is in violation of our charter rights, and why Trudeau would even push for something like this.

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Michael & Luna - A Rewilding Story - Progress Check Pt.1

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 23:55:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Michael Yellowlees, A Scottish native who decided to walk from British Columbia to Newfoundland & Labrador with his trusty sidekick, his husky Luna. This walk is not only to raise funds for the Tree's of Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, but also to help raise awareness to the beauty that is the Canadian Wilderness.
They talk about why Michael decided to do this incredibly long walk, how he has fared so far, and what he plans to do with the money that he has raised.

As Michael & Luna make their way across Ontario, we plan to check in with him every so often and see how he is faring.

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Update on the Afghan Interpreters, The Border, & The Trial of Meng Wanzhou

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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ON this episode we first check back in with Corey Shelson, a retired Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, President of 44 North Digital Marketing & Member of the grassroots organization "Not Left Behind". They talk about the recent Afghanis who were flown to Canada, and why the Canadian government not only chose to save just the embassy staff, but also why the plane was less than 80% full when it landed. The Afghan interpreters are running out of time, and the Canadian government is still fumbling.
Next, Alex Pierson talks with Mark A. Warner, an International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW Law. They discuss the possibility of the Canadian Border Service Agency going on strike Friday, just before the border is supposed to open to U.S. tourists & citizens. Alex and Mark discuss how this strike was able to happen, why Canadians still cannot cross the border, & what Trudeau & Biden discussed on a recent call.
Finally, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Journalist for Disinfo. They examine the ongoing extradition trial of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, and what it could mean if the Judge rules that she should be extradited to the U.S...Especially for Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor.

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Wellness Check with Yonah Budd: Sobriety

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:30:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look at mental health and the collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex Pierson checks-in with Co-Founder and Clinical Director at The Farm in Stouffville, and host of Road to Recovery on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, Yonah Budd. They talk about the importance, and possible difficulty of sobriety. Yonah tells Alex some tips to keep a good support group, what to expect after sobriety is reached and held, and how to overcome relapses.

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The CAN/U.S. Border: Strikes, Vaccines, & Politics

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:03:08 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Mark A. Warner, an International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW Law. They discuss the possibility of the Canadian Border Service Agency going on strike Friday, just before the border is supposed to open to U.S. tourists & citizens. Alex and Mark discuss how this strike was able to happen, why Canadians still cannot cross the border, & what Trudeau & Biden discussed on a recent call.

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Hungarian Punk, Should Vaccines be Mandatory In Schools, & Dr. Nathan Stall

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:30:00 -0000

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ON this episode we first go across the globe to Budapest. Alex Pierson talks with Balazs Sarkadi, A.K.A Rocco, bassist and lead vocals in the Hungarian Punk band Bankrupt, and former band mate to Michael Kovrig. Its been just shy of 1000 days since Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor were arrested in China for "espionage", and Bankrupt has just released a song of support for Kovrig called "The Plane To Toronto".
Alex talks with Balazs about Kovrig helping to start the band, what they hope to accomplish with there new song, and how else Bankrupt is planning to raise awareness and support for Kovrig.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician & former head of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss why Education Minister Lecce would not make COVID vaccines mandatory, and how safe schools should be in the coming new semester.
And finally, Alex checks in with Anthony Furey, Columnist for the Toronto Sun & Postmedia as well as the National Comment Editor. They discuss Dr. Nathan Stall's announcement to run for the Provincial Liberals, and that he plans to keep his seat on the Ontario Science Table.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Threats to Rights, Billions in Loans, & Payroll Errors

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:15:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why 59% of Canadians rate the pandemic as a threat to rights and freedoms, why the taxpayers are on the hook for over a billion dollars in bank loans, and how over 175,000 federal employees were able receive compensation in payroll errors that adds up to almost a billion dollars.

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Should COVID Vaccines Be Mandatory in Schools?

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:04:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician & former head of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss why Education Minister Lecce would not make COVID vaccines mandatory, and how safe schools should be in the coming new semester.

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A Hungarian Punk Band is Trying to Bring Michael Kovrig Home

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:20:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Balazs Sarkadi, A.K.A Rocco, bassist and lead vocals in the Hungarian Punk band Bankrupt, and former band mate to Michael Kovrig. Its been just shy of 1000 days since Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor were arrested in China for "espionage", and Bankrupt has just released a song of support for Kovrig called "The Plane To Toronto".
Alex talks with Balazs about Kovrig helping to start the band, what they hope to accomplish with there new song, and how else Bankrupt is planning to raise awareness and support for Kovrig.

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Ontario Has Finally Released Its Back-To-School Plan

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:14:00 -0000

The province has finally released its long-awaited back-to-school plan, and there is just over 4 weeks left until the new school year.
Alex talks with Dr. Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They examine the plan, and discuss its pros and its cons. They also talk about Dr. Kieran Moore's press conference, and how he believes that schools are not only safe but shouldn't have to close down again.

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Sexual Harassment, The Kafkaesque Trial of Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, & Hong Kong

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:02:00 -0000

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ON this episode we first check-in on our southern neighbours, the U.S.
Alex talks with Gloria Allred, a founding partner at Allred, Maroko, & Goldberg & legal counsel for one of the alleged victims of sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Alex and Gloria discuss the sexual harassment scandal that has grown around the governor, how the President has publicly asked him to step down, and about Cuomo's explanation as to what happened.
Next, Alex speak with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau of Michel Drapeau Law Office, the first established private law firm to practice military law. They discuss the ongoing legal battle for Major-General Dany Fortin to not only clear his name, but also find out what he has been charged with. Fortin's entire, promising, career has been derailed and possibly ended all due to charges that he has not ever seen. Alex and Col. Drapeau discuss the not only the absurdity of the trail, but also the ominous repercussions this misuse of the legal system could bear.
And finally, Alex talks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada & Queens University, as well as a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They examine what it means for Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverly McLachlin to renew her seat as a foreign judge on the Court of Final Appeal, the highest level of court in Hong Kong. Christian and Alex discuss what has happened to Hong Kong's democracy and freedoms in the past 3 years, and what it means to have a Canadian judge involved in that system.

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Nearly 58,000 Canadians Were Investigated By The RCMP For Breaching Quarantine

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:11:17 -0000

Alex Pierson checks in with the good folks at Blacklock's Reporter, and talks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor. They discuss how over the pandemic, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police personally investigated just under 58,000 Canadians who were suspected to be breaching the Quarantine Act. But why did our national police service have to do this, and not the many bylaw officers we have.

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While The Canadian Government Fumbles, More Lives are Put On The Line

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:56:52 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Corey Shelson, a retired Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, President of 44 North Digital Marketing & Member of the grassroots organization "Not Left Behind". They discuss the chaotic operation to save the Afghan Interpreters who aided the CAF from the Taliban, and why every moment the government fumbles, is a moment someone's life is left on the line.

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Toronto To Get Its First In-Person Music Festival in 16 Months

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:53:07 -0000

Alex Pierson checks in with Charles Khabouth, The Owner of INK Entertainment.
They talk about how Charles is putting on the first in-person music festival in the city in over 16 months, as well as check in on his other restaurants and clubs throughout the city.

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Voters Are Over COVID, What Could That Mean for Trudeau

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:54:04 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator Ltd., Public Policy Analyst, & Columnist for the National Post. They discuss a new IPSOS poll that shows voters are over COVID as an election issue, and are worried about the economy, climate & other issues that were prevelant before the pandemic. They discuss what this could mean for not only the Liberals, but also the Conservatives & NDP.

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An Israeli Spyware Firm Might Get Blacklisted

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:30:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Ed Dubrovsky, A managing partner of Cytelligence Canada & Executive Cyber Advisor to the CEO and Board of Qnext Corp.They talk the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm that has been caught spying on politicians, journalists, business execs and activists. And now a group of US democrats are pushing to have the company blacklisted. Alex and Ed how these hacks could have happened, who would've used it, and why this should be taken seriously.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: International Flights, Housing Initiatives, & WE Charity

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:20:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why the Liberals took 10 weeks to ban international flights from Wuhan and didn't want to alarm Canadians. Why the Trudeau government is refusing to comment on why a $120 million loan was given to one of Canada's wealthiest developers, and what happened to Craig Kielburger of the WE Charity.

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We Are Seeing a Spike in Allergy Rates & The Pandemic Might Be To Blame

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:20:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Dr. Amiirah Aujnarain, a pediatric allergist & immunologist. They talk about why we are seeing an unusual spike in allergy rates in our youth, especially within urban areas. Alex and Dr. Aujnarain discuss why our excessive use of sanitizers, and social isolation may be some of the main culprits, and why it may be better to allow children to get a little dirty.

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Tax Breaks for Small Business, the UN Climate Target, & Mercury Poisoning

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:20:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Kris Sims, the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They talk about the proposed Tax Break for small businesses, and why Municipalities don't want it to happen...and what this could mean for small businesses.
Next, Alex speaks with Ross Mckitrick, A Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute & Canadian Economist specializing in Environmental Economics and Policy Analyst. They discuss why the United Nations target on Climate Change is actually detrimental to our economy and society, and if its even worth pursuing anymore.
And finally, Alex speaks with Melissa Mbarki, A Policy analyst and Outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Member of the Treaty 4 Nation in Saskatchewan. They discuss the announcement from the Prime Minister regarding the $90 Million treatment centre to help those who are suffering from Mercury Poisoning...and why this is just another PR stunt by the PM.

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Grandfather and Grandson Pull An "Explosive" Find Out of Port Bruce

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:32:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Steve Posthumus & Brandon Bastien, A grandfather and his grandson who spent the afternoon magnet fishing....only to pull up an old still intact mortar shell!
They talk about what happened that day, how Steve and Brandon feel about their find, and if they will be able to keep the Mortar.

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The Montreal Canadiens, International Espionage, & Mary Simon

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:30:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert & Partner at Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Montreal Canadiens drafting Logan Mailloux to the team, despite his sexual misconduct controversy, and what this could mean for the Habs.
Next, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada & Queens University, as well as Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute & Author of Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft. They discuss the recent warning from CSIS to Canadian Universities about international espionage, and what bad actor states are likely involved.
And finally, Alex speaks with David Onley, who was the 28th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (2007-2014). They discuss the new Governor-General Mary Simon being sworn into office today. They talk about her speech at the ceremony, what she can bring to the table, and if she will do a better job than her predecssor.

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Ontario is Almost Fully Opened, But Small Businesses Are Still Suffering

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:15:45 -0000

Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). They talk about Ontario being almost fully reopened, but how small and independent businesses are still struggling to stay afloat. They discuss why cutting support for these businesses would be a kill shot, why many businesses are still struggling to hire essential staff, & what these businesses need to be able to remain open.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: National Security, Election Ballots, & the CBC

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:15:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about Canadians see China as the largest threat to our National Security, even more than Russia and North Korea. Next ,they discuss why Federal parties have placed rush orders on election ballots, and finally, they discuss why the CBC feels as though it is under immense financial pressure.

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Eating Disorders, The Fighting Greens, & Our Labour Laws Need Updating

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:46:43 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Yonah Budd, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays at 10:00 pm. They talk about the dangerous rise in eating disorders, and why we are lacking facilities to treat them.
Next, Alex talks with Stephen Carter, President of Decide Campaigns. They talk about the legal battle the Greens are waging against Annamie Paul, and why she would deny there is any fighting.
Finally, Alex talks with Jason Clemons, Executive Vice-President Fraser Institute. They discuss why our labour laws will need to be updated in this post COVID world.

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A Young Girl Was Saved From a Coyote By Her Pet Yorkie

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:36:20 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Dorothy and Lily Kwan, a mother and her daughter who were attacked in broad daylight in the middle of a suburb in Scarborough, but were saved by their little Yorkie Macy. They talk about what might have prompted the attack, how Lily is doing, and Macy's recovery.

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Mohawk Institute, Dangerous Boaters & Kevin O'Leary

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:42:02 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting & Author of "The State of the System". They talk about the history behind the residential school, what could be found there, and why there is a better chance for justice with this location.
Next, Alex talks with Miles Smit, Honorary Director with Toronto Search and Rescue Marine. They talk about the wave of new boaters that are enjoying the waters around Ontario, but how a disturbing amount are very inexperienced. This has led to a wave of collisions, damages, and even deaths. Miles tells Alex some easy and safe ways to be responsible, and to still have a great time on the water.
Finally, Alex talks with Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Justice Attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP & Global News Radio legal expert. They talk about Kevin O'Leary testifying, and defending his wife in her boating related charge.

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An Influx of Inexperienced Boaters Are On The Lakes around Ontario

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:36:27 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Miles Smit, Honorary Director with Toronto Search and Rescue Marine. They talk about the wave of new boaters that are enjoying the waters around Ontario, but how a disturbing amount are very inexperienced. This has led to a wave of collisions, damages, and even deaths. Miles tells Alex some easy and safe ways to be responsible, and to still have a great time on the water.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Hotel Stays, Slaves, & Censorship Bills

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:31:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minster Chrystia Freeland was resistant to a legal tax cut for farmers and small businesses, why the Prime Minister spent over $100,000 on a YouTube video about slavery, why the Language Czar is investigating complaints against new Governor General Mary Simon, and why the RMCP find Bill C-36 extremely useful.

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Afghan Interpreters, Virtue-Signalling & Tornado Aftermath

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:07:09 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Robin Rickards, a Retired Corporal & Member of ‘Not left behind’. They talk about why the Canadian government has been dragging its feet giving an exact timeline for extracting Afgan interpreters.
Next, Alex talks with Melissa Mbarki, a Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator, Indigenous Policy Program, at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They discuss why Prime Minister Trudeau's virtue-signalling to indigenous peoples is meaningless and disingenuous.
Finally, Alex talks with Natalie Harris, a City Councillor for Ward 6 in Barrie. They talk about what Natalie went through when the Tornado ripped through her neighbourhood and took the second floor completely off her house.

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How is Barrie Recovering From The Tornado

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:59:02 -0000

Alex talks with Natalie Harris, a City Councillor for Ward 6 in Barrie. They talk about what Natalie went through when the Tornado ripped through her neighbourhood and took the second floor completely off her house.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in: Quarantine Rules, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages & Bill C-10

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:30:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why Cabinet quietly tried to rewrite quarantine rules affecting cross-border travellers, and why they spent 6 months to find a New Commissioner of Indigenous languages who also spoke french, and why that failed. And finally, they talk about the Bill that just won't die; Bill C-10.

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Government Stance on Cuba, a Parents' Plea & More on Jonathan Vance

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Colonel MIchel Drapeau, with Michel Drapeau Law Office, who practices military law. They talk about former Chief of the Defence Staff, Jonathan Vance, being charged with obstruction of justice, and the potential backlash for the federal government.
Alex also talks with two parents whose three-year-old daughter has a life-threatening disease. Shonna and Marco Fallico are searching around the world for a donor to save their daughter, Leia.

Finally, Alex talks to John Robson, a columnist with the National Post, about Trudeau's changing stance when it comes to dealing with Cuba.

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Alleged Obstruction of Justice, COVID Olympics & A Failed Kidnapping

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0000

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ON this episode, Alex talks with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief at Global News. They talk about former Chief of the Defence Staff, Jonathan Vance, being charged with obstruction of justice, and what that could mean if an election is called.
Alex also talks with a former Olympic medal winner, Alexander Kopackz, about what might be going through the minds of athletes in the midst opf another wave of COVID in Japan.

Finally, what is going on with Iran, and why are critics being stopped from speaking out? Alex talks to Kaveh Shahrooz about a failed kidnapping of Canadians and other allies.

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Wellness Check with Yonah Budd

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:45:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look at mental health and the collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex Pierson checks-in with Co-Founder and Clinical Director at The Farm in Stouffville, and host of Road to Recovery on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, Yonah Budd. They talk about how a new report shows that using alcohol can actually be linked to a higher risk of cancer, and how this could impact those who found themselves drinking more frequently during the pandemic.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - COVID deaths, Defence is paying for golf, and Cabinet announces new subsidies

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 01:33:33 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how a new report shows that 94% of pandemic deaths were over 65, why the Department of National Defence is paying millions for golf and curling clubs, and why cabinet has created a new $19 million subsidy.

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Coffin For A Flowerbed? Maybe Unusual But Not Illegal

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 01:28:15 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Christina Calbury, a mother, hairdresser, horror aficionado, and casket owner. They talk about why the City of St. Catharine's told Christina she had to remove the coffin flowerbed, and how she fought back...and won.

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Cuba Wants Freedom, Recycling Is In the Dumps, & Opioid & Alcohol Deaths

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:41:17 -0000

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The Green Party is Tearing Itself Apart, Can They Survive the Election?

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:55:19 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Dr. Trevor Hancock, a public health physician and was the first leader of the Green Party of Canada in the 1980s, running in the 1984 election that established the Greens as a party in Canada. They discuss why the Green party is fighting over issues like anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism when Climate Change and Green Energy need to be their focus.

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Quarantine Hotels & Why An Elderly Couple Had To Pay $12K in Fines

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:48:50 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Thelma Perry, who with her husband Glen, were fined over $12,000 for returning from Missionary work in Jamaica 2 hours before the law surrounding the quarantine hotels expired. They talk about the options the Perry's were left with, why they weren't able to wait in the airport for the law to expire, and what they plan to do.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould Not Going For Re-Election, & New AFN Chief Elected

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:35:08 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Ken Coates, Munk senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Canadian Historian. They talk about Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould announcing publicly that she is fed up with parliament, and will not be running for re-election. They also discuss the newly elected chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

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It Got So Hot The Shellfish Boiled Alive On The West Coast

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:31:52 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Chris Harley, renowned marine biologist and professor in the department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia. They talk about mussels, clams, and other shellfish of the west coast that literally were boiled and cooked alive in the extreme heatwave that plagued the coast, and what this means for the ecosystem.

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Bill Cosby Announces Plans to Go On A Comedy Tour

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:39:17 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon talks with Nicki Weisensee Egan, Author of Chasing Cosby: The Downfall of America’s Dad, Host & Executive Producer of the Chasing Cosby podcast & Investigative journalist. They talk about the recent announcement from Bill Cosby to go back on comedy tour, and a docu-series on his life.

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Canada Blood Services Needs Donors, But Won't Let A Group Donate

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:35:00 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shaun Proulx, Journalist, Broadcaster and Publisher of TheGayGuideNetwork.com. They talk about the desperate need for blood donors in Canada, but the discriminatory and archaic policies that stand in the way of an entire eligible group of possible donors.

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China is Dominating the Tech And Science Patents in Canada

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:26:58 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad, and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. They discuss how Canada has allowed foreign interests dominate patents in the tech and science industries. Countries such as China, and some of those patents came from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg.

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Lecce Announces A Program To Combat Sex-Trafficking in Schools

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 03:52:58 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Julie Neubauer, the Manger of Anti-Human Trafficking Services for the Covenant House Toronto. They talk about the announcement from education Minister Stephen Lecce's announcement to create a program to combat the terrible rise in sex trafficking in Ontario, especially in the school system.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Bill C-10, Privacy, and Transparency

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:42:48 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest Host Arlene Bynon checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how One in six Canadian's don't trust government news, due to a recent study from the Privy Council, why Cabinets refusal to disclose documents might be tied to this growing distrust, and why Bill C-10 is still sturring up fears.

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A New Governor General, & A New Report on Indigenous Issues in Canada

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:30:28 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Senator Patrick Brazeau, Former National Chief for the Congress of Aboriginal People (CAP). They talk about the appointment of Mary Simon as Governor General, as well as a recently released report by the Senator and his Office about the history of conflicts, issues, and politics surrounding Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government.

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When China Didn't Hold Their End Of The Deal, Canada Said Nothing

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:58:00 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon talks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute . They talk about why Canada failed to invoke any dispute clause when China failed to follow through with a vaccine deal, and why the two Michaels may be a reason.

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A Heatwave is Hitting Ontario, and some LTC's Are At Risk

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:54:00 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon talks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President & Chief Executive Officer of CanAge, a national seniors' advocacy organization. They talk about how Ontario has still failed to have suitable air-conditioning in some long-term care facilities. And with a heatwave on the way, some may be at risk.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Jets, Planes & Judges

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:46:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest Host Arlene Bynon checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how the airlines were able to get away with not having to repay customers who weren't able to fly, why multiple senators were able to jet around the country at $1400 an hour while on taxpayers dime, and how 4 liberal donors were appointed as judges.

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Search & Rescue in Miami, & Thousands Died When Surgeries Were Delayed

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:14:19 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we got all the some of the highlights for you, on the ON point podcast:

Alex talks with John Davidson, TFS Divisional Chief of Technical Operations and Team Coordinator for Toronto H.U.S.A.R (Heavy Urban Search and Rescue). They talk about the building collapse in Miami, and the work and effort involved in the search and rescue.

Next, Alex talks with Colin Craig, President of secondstreet.org. They discuss a new report that shows over 10,000 patients died while waiting for surgery, a procedure, diagnostic scan or appointment with a specialist between April 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020. Included in that total are 2,367 patients who passed away while waiting for surgery during calendar year 2020, which covers eight months of the pandemic period.

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Key Inventor of mRNA Vaccines Voices his Concerns over Vaccinating Youth

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:49:13 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Robert Malone, Inventor of mRNA vaccines and RNA as a drug. They talk about the unhealthy culture of silence that the scientific and medical community has sprouted up during this pandemic, why we should be questioning if the youth really need to be vaccinated, and finally, why Dr. Bridle was right.

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751 bodies were discovered at former Residential School in Saskatchewan

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:46:00 -0000

Alex talks with Vice Chief Heather Bear, Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations & Survivor of the Marieval Residential School. They discuss what this find means for the community, why Chief Cadmus Delorme and Chief Bobby Cameron are treating the site as a crime scene, and what it's like to go through the residential school system.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:53:31 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how Justin Trudeau doesnt like the fact the opposition keeps asking for the PHAC files on the two scientists that were fired. Then they talk about how an MP was censured for nepotism yesterday.

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A New Mass Burial Site Was Discovered in Saskatchewan

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:48:55 -0000

Alex talks with Ken Coates, Canadian historian focused on the history of the Canadian North and Aboriginal rights and indigenous claims MLI's Senior Fellow in Aboriginal and Northern Canadian Issues. They discuss the discovery of a mass burial site at the former Marieval Indian Residential School.

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In a New Misery Index, Canada Gets a B, two C's, & a big fat F

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:52:11 -0000

Alex talks with Richard Audas, Professor of Health Statistics and Economics, in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Richard is the lead methodologist on the MLI Justice Report Card. They talk about the new Misery Index released by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and how Canada faired overall...spoiler alert, we got a lot of work to do.

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A Survivor of Residential Schools Says to Not Tear Down the Statues of Canadian Forefathers

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:43:00 -0000

Alex talks with Chris Sankey, a prominent Indigenous business leader, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former elected Councilor for the Lax Kw’alaams Band. They talk about Chris's experiences at a residential school growing up, and how he feels the statues of Canada's forefathers need to stay up as a reminder, and more indigenous statues have to go up also.

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Schools are safe, Politics in Canada's Military , & Trudeau vs. China

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:33:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, we got all the highlights on the ON point podcast:

Alex talks with Dr. Pascal Lavoie, an investigator at BC Children’s Hospital, a pediatrician and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UBC. Dr. Lavoie is also the principal investigator on a new study that finds schools are not at a higher risk for COVID-19. So Alex and the good doctor dive into the study and discuss its findings.

Next, Alex talks with an expert in all things Military law, Michel W. Drapeau, Colonel-Maitre, Senior Counsel, and Founder of the Michel Drapeau Law Office. They talk about the scathing report delivered by the Military Ombudsman on how vested political interests have been found to impede the office, and what this means for the Trudeau government, and Canada's Military.

And finally, Alex talks with John Robson, Columnist for the National Post, and the Executive Director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about Trudeau's recent comments directed at the Chinese government for their inhumane treatment of the Uyghur Muslims, and how China got a coalition to stand against Canada.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-in

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:43:08 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how Iain Stewart, the President of PHAC was found in contempt by the House of Commons, and how the same agency completely underestimated the devastation of the pandemic. And finally, why the CBC failed to disclose financial interest of another pundit for the 3rd time this year.

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A Survivor of Residential Schools, A Doctor's Concerns on Vaccinating the Youth, & PHAC in Contempt

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:32:00 -0000

Missed the show? No worries, today on the ON point podcast:

Alex talks with Dr. Marty Makary, Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Bloomberg School of Public Health , Editor of Medpage Today, Author of the NY Times bestseller “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Healthcare - and How To Fix It”. They talk about concerns Dr. Makary has about youth receiving two doses of any vaccines (i.e. AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna) before more testing has been done. And Why the CDC and NACI may not be seeing eye to eye on vaccines.

Next, Alex talks with Chris Sankey, a prominent Indigenous business leader, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former elected Councilor for the Lax Kw’alaams Band. They talk about Chris's experiences at a residential school growing up, and how he feels the statues of Canada's forefathers need to stay up as a reminder, and more indigenous statues have to go up also.

Finally, Alex talks with Sam Cooper, Global Nationals Online Investigative Journalist and Author of "Willful Blindness, How a Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West". They talk about how the Public Health Agency of Canada was found in Contempt for withholding documents from Parliament pertaining to the two Chinese scientists who were fired from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.

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Introducing... China Rising

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Introducing Episode 1 of China Rising - Hostage Diplomacy

On the first episode of China Rising, we examine the Chinese government's practice of detaining political prisoners, by hearing directly from Canadians who've become caught in the crossfire. Christian aid workers Julia and Kevin Garratt lived in China for 30 years before their arrest in 2014, when they were suddenly cast as pawns in a geopolitical chess match. The Garratts’ traumatic experience is eerily similar to the case of the 'Two Michaels,' Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, detained in China since December 2018. Using their stories and others as a guide, we'll investigate how Western countries, including Canada, should respond to China's so-called 'Hostage Diplomacy.'

You can listen to more episodes here: https://link.chtbl.com/china-rising

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A Personal Support Worker has posted videos to tiktok of her mocking, and insulting LTC patients with dementia

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 02:33:56 -0000

Alex talks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy group. Alex and Laura discuss why a PSW would even think to post these video's, the response from the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association, and how the community is reacting to it.

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Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet around with a year left in his term, is this him prepping his election cabinet?

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 02:24:31 -0000

Alex talks with Kelly Harris, Principal at Harris Public Affairs, Columnist, Former director of Legislative affairs for the Ontario PC party. With his expertise in provincial politics, Alex and Kelly dissect the decisions and changes made in the Ford cabinet, and why they were made.

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The FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimer's, and its the first one in nearly two decades!

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:16:28 -0000

Alex talk with Dr. Sharon Cohen, the Head Medical Director at Toronto Memory Program about a new medication that could help actually treat Alzheimer's. And its the first one since 2003.

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An Ontario judge has placed a publication ban on naming the school where a teen was sexually assaulted

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:46:25 -0000

Alex talks with Joseph Neuberger, a Criminal justice attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP. They discuss why an Ontario judge has deemed a publication ban was necessary in a case where a teen was sexually assualted by classmates.

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Paul Bennett - Education Watch - June 16th, 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:44:01 -0000

Today we have another installment of our Education Watch Series with Alex Pierson and Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting. In this series Alex and Paul dive into the education system and examine the real issues that need to be addressed, especially during this pandemic. Today, Alex and Paul discuss why there are rumors and talks circulation that kids wont be returning to school in September, and why this is considered the 'lost year of education'...especially for the students nearing the end of high school.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:36:15 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how the Public Health Agency spent over $19K on an executive Washroom for the president of the Agency, why cabinet cannot release uncensored files from an RCMP raid on a federal lab, and why a former liberal MP censured for nepotism argued that since her sister is adopted, she broke no rules.

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The Canadian, millennial Bonnie and Clyde have been arrested in Budapest after 4 months on the run

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:28:04 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Christopher Jano, a International criminal lawyer operating in Budapest for the past 25 years. They talk about the infamy the couple attainded in their exploits, and how authorities were able to track them down to a district in Budapest, and what will come for the two next.

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The Green Party is tearing itself apart from the inside, and Leader Annamie Paul may not be able to hold it together

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:28:35 -0000

Alex talks with John Robson, National Post Columnist and Executive Director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They discuss the infighting within the Federal Green Party of Canada, and why Elizabeth May can't seem to get out of the way and let Annamie Paul actually lead.

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The Ford government has committed $10 Million over the next 3 years in the search of former residential schools...is that enough?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:21:15 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Kisha Supernant, the Director o the University of Alberta's Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology. Dr. Supernant is one of Canada's foremost experts in Ground Penetrating Radar, and other techniques used to hunt for unmarked burial sites. Alex and Kisha discuss how expensive these searches can be, and how much work needs to go into it.

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The Westminster Dog Show has awarded this years best working dog...and its from Toronto!

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:58:00 -0000

Alex talks with Marc Ralksy, one of the owners and trainers of Striker, the Samoyed. And the No. 1 ranked dog in the Working group. They talk about this beautiful and immaculate dog, and what went into training it to get its big win.

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The Trudeau Liberals have shut up the conversation around Bill C-10, and are now pushing it through

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 01:45:06 -0000

Alex talks with Michael Geist, the Canada Research Chair in Internet ad E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. They talk about the way the Liberals, Bloc and NDP unite to close off discussions and debates surrounding the Bill, and why this is a terrible decision that could be bad for Canadians.

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The Supreme Court has ruled to unseal files related to the murder of Barry and Honey Sherman

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 01:41:30 -0000

Alex talks with Kevin Donovan, the Chief Investigative Reporter for the Toronto Star about the mass amount of files that have been unsealed by the Supreme Court regarding the Sherman murder case. So finally after over 3.5 years, we may finally get some answers.

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Counterpoint - John Mraz & John Robson - Wednesday, June 10th, 2021

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:21:43 -0000

Its time for our Wednesday Counterpoint panel where we talk about the topics that deserve the attention. Alex has John Robson, National Post Columnist and Executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus, and John Mraz, former Liberal War room director.

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400 doctors penned a letter to Premier Ford, Minister Lecce and Minister Elliot

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:52:36 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Jane Liddle, Lecturer for Department of Pediatrics at Ottawa University and Community Pediatrician about a letter that over 400 doctors have signed to Premier Ford, Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliot. The letter demands transparency surrounding medical and scientific decisions made my the province, to guarantee schools stay opened in September, and to allow in-person summer school.

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Restaurants and bars are finally allowed to open patios, but is it too little too late?

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:35:36 -0000

Alex checks back in with our good friend Charles Khabouth, the CEO of INK Entertainment. The hospitality industry has taken a massive hit during this pandemic, and Charles is no exception. He tells Alex he has lost about half of his staff in all restaurants due to the pandemic, and hopes that this time we stay open for sure. They talk about what Charles has to do to be ready for the reopening, and if it will be enough to help re-coup losses.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-In - Wednesday, June 9th, 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:28:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the internal emails that the Scientific Director of the National Microbiology Labratory in Winnipeg was uneasy with the close ties with the researchers from China. They also talk about how the Cabinet defied the House by refusing to release uncensored accounts of an RCMP raid at a federal lab. They also talk about how homeowners nationwide must embrace high density housing for the sake of climate change.

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Camps are finally going to be allowed to open...but the province didn't give them enough time to prepare.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:11:27 -0000

Alex talks with Nino Mattarollo, a retired Ontario Certified Special Eduation Teacher and founder of The Laird House Eco Sports Educational School Camp. They talk about the announcement that the province will enter phase 1 on Friday, Nino needs to rush and hire on staff and find volunteers. The camp is a non-profit which means he also now has to rush to find private and corporate sponsors. The camp was supposed to open last year, but the pandemic put the opening on hold. Registration is also low as many weren’t sure when the province would reopen and if it would be safe for their children. Nino says that if he can’t get his camp fully up and running this summer, then it will have to permanently close its doors.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Monday, June 7th, 2021

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:08:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about a research contract that was awarded to a controversial that endorsed china for its 'environmental leadership', and why the Liberals and the Bloc attempted to gag debate on the controversial Bill C-10.

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A group of lawyers have submitted a complaint to the International Criminal Court accusing Canada of Crimes against Humanity.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:01:27 -0000

Alex talks with Jonathan Denis, the founding partner and Chief Financial Officer of Guardian Law Group, and the former Attorney General of Alberta. They talk about a group of over 100 lawyers who have signed onto a complaint submitted to the International Criminal Court accusing Canada of committing Crimes against Humanity in regards to the use and handling of residential schools.

*UPDATE: The ICC has officially accepted the complaint for consideration & The University of Windsor's Dean of Law has also joined the complaint.

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The federal government has called for cabinet confidentiality on its debates on quarantine hotels.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:00:58 -0000

Alex talks with Jeffrey Rath, Barrister and Constitutional Law Expert @ Rath & Company about the federal government's choice to invoke cabinet confidentiality over the discussions surrounding the mandatory quarantine hotels. They talk about why the government would do this, what this will mean for the people who want answers, and how it will affect Rath's own case.

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One of Canada's most heinous and hated serial killers and rapists is facing the parole board soon

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:36:51 -0000

Alex talks with Tim Danson, Trial and Appellate lawyer with Danson Recht LLP, as Tim represents both of the French and Mahaffy families in this parole hearing. They talk about how these hearings are just a game to Bernardo, and how the families are forced to suffer again to make sure he doesn't get out.

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Domestic abuse and Femicide are on the rise during this pandemic and lockdowns

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:31:26 -0000

Alex talks with Nneka MacGregor, Co-founder and Executive Director of Women's Centre for Social Justice about the scary and dangerous rise of Femicide and domestic abuse during this pandemic. They talk about why men may turn to this violence instead of healthy outlets, what groups have been effected harder, and how we could hopefully change this disturbing trend.

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SNC-Lavalin was given a $150 Million contract by the Trudeau Liberals to build Mobile Field Hospitals...that have never been used and were not asked for

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:23:25 -0000

Alex talks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter about why Public Health Authorities never asked for the $150 million filed hospitals, and yet still paid for them. They talk about whose decision was it to allow this to happen, and why the liberals failed to answer that question.

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Prime Minister Trudeau says "Canada failed in its duty" to its citizens, but we need more action. Can we stop pointing the blame and start working on a solution?

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:25:00 -0000

Alex talks with Senator Patrick Brazeau, Former National Chief for the Congress of Aboriginal People about the 215 bodies of children found in an unmarked burial site outside of the former residential school in Kamloops. They talk about why both sides of the government are failing the indigenous people of Canada, and what needs to happen next.

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Paul Bennett - Education Watch - June 2nd, 2021

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 01:59:07 -0000

Today we have another installment of our Education Watch Series with Alex Pierson and Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting. In this series Alex and Paul dive into the education system and examine the real issues that need to be addressed, especially during this pandemic. Today, Alex and Paul discuss the decision by the Ford government to keep schools closed until September, and what this means for the students who basically lost a year.

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Small buisnesses continue to suffer as the province still will not allow them to reopen, and some may not last much longer

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 01:47:44 -0000

Alex talks with Francesca Rocchetti, Owner of Francesca Salon and Spa. They talk again about how Francesca is beyond frustrated with this government and how after over 20 years of being operational, she isn't sure how much longer she can hold out.

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Tom Korski - Blacklock's Reporter Check-in - Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 01:21:35 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about how Auditor General Karen Hogan says she didn't want to dwell on "why things were as bad as they were' at the Public Health Agency of Canada, That Commons is expected to pass a motion to disclosure of uncensored records of an RCMP raid, and an update on the progress of Bill C-10.

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She lost her leg, and her child while in service to this Country, and now 15 years later she won a long running battle with the Military over disability compensation

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:53:43 -0000

Alex talks with Air Force Captain Kimberly Fawcett about her 15 year battle with the Canadian Military over disability compensation after she lost her leg and her 9-mont-old son in a terrible car accident.

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Depression, anxiety, and suicide are dangerously on the rise in our youth, and it could only be getting worse

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:12:00 -0000

Alex talks with Lianne Phillipson, Registered Nutritionist at Sproutright.com, and parent to a teenage daughter suffering from the darkness of depression. Alex and Lianne talk about how it feels watching her daughter slip deeper into depression, and what we need to do as a society to address this issue and tackle it head on.

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Tom Korski - Blacklocks Reporter Check-in - Monday, May 31, 2021

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:24:00 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about why the Ethics Commissioner said Trudeau broke no laws, but also said he never interviewed the PM on his WE Charity investigation, why Natural Resource Minister Seamus O'Regan says he was unaware his own government listed plastic manufacturing as toxic, and why the Privy Council is still trying to conceal their 992,000 pandemic records.

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The Trudeau Foundation is trying to silence sexual harassment allegation

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:14:01 -0000

Alex talks with Mackenzie Irwin, a Labour & Employment Lawyer at Samfiru & Tumarkin about a $1.25 Million lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, where the victim alleges she was sexually harassed by her mentor.

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There has been a dangerous rise in anti-Semitism in Canada, and nobody is talking about it!

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:58:18 -0000

Alex talks with Shuvaloy Majumdar, Foreign Policy Director and Munk Senior Fellow at the Munk Centre. They talk about the dangerous and disturbing rise in anti-semitism in recent weeks, and how the media is not giving it the attention it needs, and how socially it is not being addressed.

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Vladimir Putin has his eye's set on the Arctic North, what can Canada do about it?

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:50:47 -0000

Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, journalist for DisInfo, and all-around expert on all things Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia.
They talk about Putin's recent and aggressive claims to the arctic circle, and what this would mean for not only Canada, but the world.

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New peer reviewed study on COVID-19 vaccines suggests why heart inflammation, blood clots and other dangerous side effects occur

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:49:00 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, an Associate Professor on Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about new peer-reviewed studies that suggests there may be a reason side effects such as heart inflammation, VITT, and other serious issues may occur in some who have been vaccinated.

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Tom Korski - Blacklocks Reporter Check-In - Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 01:08:25 -0000

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex checks-in with Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about Tom's scathing question directed to the Auditor General at her press conference, why the Department of Health has no idea how many opioids are reported stolen from pharmacies across Canada, and why Via Rail says it's business is down 93%.

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Are we creating a generation of problems by keeping our children out of school?

Wed, 26 May 2021 02:52:27 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng, Palliative Care Physician at the Ottawa Hospital, and Professor at University of Ottawa, he is also the host of the podcast "Solving Healthcare". They talk about how much the children and youth are falling behind socially, mentally, and physically right now because of all the time they are missing in school, and how this problem will only get worse if we don't get them back in soon.

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Belarus forced a jet to land in State-Sponsored Hijacking to arrest 26 year-old journalist

Wed, 26 May 2021 02:40:00 -0000

Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the leading Canadian expert on Russian, Central, and Eastern European Issues. They talk about how Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko forced a jet to divert and land in order to arrest a 26-year-old opposition journalist Roman Pratasevich, and what this means to democracy and freedom of the press.

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We still don't know where COVID-19 came from, so why we're we so quick to discount the 'Lab Leak' Theory?

Wed, 26 May 2021 02:27:00 -0000

Alex talks with Charles Burton, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, professor at Brock University specializing in Canada-Sino Relations and Human Rights, and Former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Bejjing. They talk about the recently disclosed reports from US intelligence agencies that point to fresh evidence that there was a leak a few months before China officially revealed the virus, and how it could help contribute to the theory that the virus was leaked from a lab in Wuhan.

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Why the Privy Council tried to conceal 992,000 records on pandemic mismanagement

Tue, 25 May 2021 20:43:00 -0000

Alex talks with the Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski. They break from their usual weekly discussions to talk about why the Privy Council tried to hide almost 1 milliion records on pandemic mismanagement. The good folks at Blacklocks have got their hands on about 8,000 of them, and Tom and Alex look into them.

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Sam Cooper: Wilful Blindness: How a Criminal Network of Narcos, Tycoons, and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West

Fri, 21 May 2021 01:04:58 -0000

Alex talks with Sam Cooper, National investigative reporter for Global News, and author of the new book Willful Blindness: How a Criminal Network of Narcos, Tycoons, and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West. Alex and Sam discuss the book, and how the criminal underworld has manifested itself in the Canadian west.

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Paul Bennett - Education Watch Series - May 19, 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:48:43 -0000

Alex speaks with the Director of Schoolhouse Consulting, Paul Bennett in another installment of their Education Watch series. In this interview, Alex and Paul discuss the serious concerns of "learning loss" that are surfacing, particularly in Ontario and other provinces where schools were disrupted for stretches of online and hybrid learning.

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#CODEPINK The Children are not okay, and hospitals have declared a mental health crisis

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:45:48 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Jane Liddle, Lecturer for Department of Pediatrics at Ottawa University and Community Pediatrician about the new awareness campaign #codepink, and why children's hospitals across Canada are coming together to raise awareness to the disturbingly huge surge in mental health issues in children and youth.

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Tom Korski - ON Point with Alex Pierson - May 19, 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:42:00 -0000

Its that time of the week where Alex talks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor at Blacklocks Reporter about the stories taking place in Ottawa that don't get the attention they need.

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Bill C-10 looks like its going to pass, but will it be fixed?

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:42:19 -0000

Alex brings on Bill C-10 expert Michael Geist, Canada Research Cair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. They talk about the legality and possible charter violations of the Bill, and if it will be pushed forward into law.

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Justin Trudeau says Quebec is allowed to unilaterally change the constitution, Experts say otherwise.

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:33:00 -0000

Alex talks with Joanna Baron, the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about the proposed changes to the constitution that Quebec wants, why the Prime Minister would even say its a possibility, and why no province is allowed to just change the constitution when it wants.

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Shai DeLuca - Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Canada

Wed, 19 May 2021 01:57:22 -0000

Alex Pierson spoke with Shai DeLuca, A retired IDF Sergent and TV and Media Personality about the disturbing rise of antisemitism around the world, especially within Canada over the past few years. They talk about how it relates to the growing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and how propaganda is playing a big part in this conflict.

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Tom Korski - ON Point with Alex Pierson - May 17

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:11:29 -0000

It's that time of the week where Alex speaks with Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, Mr. Tom Korski. They go behind the scenes in Ottawa and shine a light on the stories that don't get the attention they deserve.

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Chris Moore_ The fight still continues for the families who lost loved ones in Flight 302

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:59:00 -0000

Alex talks again with Chris Moore, and they discuss how his battle for justice has progressed.

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Terry Glavin - The situation in Israel, and how Hamas is using the conflict to sow disinformation

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:22:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Terry Glavin, Columnist for the Ottawa Citizen, National Post, Maclean's Magazine and Sr. Fellow at the Raul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. They talk about the escalating conflict in Israel, and how Hamas is monopolizing in the chaos to sow dissent and further divide the two people.

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Bacchus Barua - Why is Canada so far behind in manufacturing life saving drugs?

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:18:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Bacchus Barua, the associate director at the Centre for Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute. They talk about why Canada is so woefully lagging in the manufacturing of life-saving and essential drugs that people desperately need.

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Michelle Rempel Garner - Conservative MP & Shadow Minister for Health

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:16:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP and the Shadow Minister for Health. They discuss what the next steps for Canadians should be now that AstraZeneca is being paused in more and more provinces, and there is only a limited supply left.

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Dr. Byram Bridle - Ontario has paused first shot of AstraZeneca...but what about those who already got one?

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:38:03 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, an associate professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about the provincial government pausing the first shot of AstraZeneca. But what about those who already got the shot? There are not enough doses left to give them all their second shot, how will they decide? Will a mixing of vaccines be the only option? Alex and Dr. Bridle tackle these topics and more in the interview.

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A shot of summer camp will be as important as a vaccine shot for Ontario kids

Fri, 07 May 2021 00:19:58 -0000

Jack Goodman is the owner and director of Camp New Moon. He talks to Alex about plans to reopen summer camps.

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Francesca Grosso - The Auditor Generals report on Long-Term Care homes was released, and big surprise, the province was not prepared.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:05:07 -0000

Alex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the Auditor Generals damning report on the handling of LTCs during the pandemic...and how the province let down some of its most vulnerable.

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Tom Korski - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:03:07 -0000

Alex speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about why the Department of Health rated a failed Spartan Bioscience Inc. as "solid", how Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna will do better explaining where billions in public spending went, and why YouTube has been voter to be regulated by The Department of Heritage.

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Dr. Jane Liddle - The kids are not okay, and we can't ignore it anymore

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:27:00 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Dr. Jane Liddle, Lecturer for Department of Pediatrics at Ottawa University and a community Pediatrician about the disturbing rise of young children suffering from mental health issues during this pandemic, and what needs to be done in order to save our truly most vulnerable.

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'Today is a great day': Ticats CEO

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:44:23 -0000

Scott Mitchell joins Alex Pierson to talk about news the start of the CFL season is being delayed.

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'The demeanour tonight has been celebration'

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:13:38 -0000

Reporter Sloane Martin joins Alex from the streets of Minneapolis in the wake of a jury finding Derek Chauvin guilty.

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'Kids are going to be scared now, because what if the cops come?'

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:47:28 -0000

Brodie O'Hare talks to Alex Pierson about a video captured in a skateboard park in Gravenhurst. In the video a police officer is seen aggressively shoving a young person.

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Frank Seglenieks - Why is the water in Lake Ontario so low this year?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:30:43 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Frank Seglenieks, Canadian Secretary for the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board. They talk about why the water levels are so low in Lake Ontario this year, and if this will last all year.

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Roger McIntyre - What is Brain fog, how does it alter your brain, and is it permanent?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:11:33 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, Prof. of Psychiatry and Pharmacology and UofT. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. They talk about the becoming more commonplace term "Brain Fog." What it really means, who it affects, and how to clear the fog.

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Dr. Kirk Atkinson - What are Small Modular Reactors, and why should you know about them

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:39:40 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Director of the Centre for Small Modular Reactors, Associate Professor and Industrial Research Chair in Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science at Ontario Tech University. They talk about what Small Modular Reactors are, and why 4 provinces that opposed the carbon tax are looking to utilize them in the near future.

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Sarah Bontrager - A city in California has found a unique way to clean up homeless encampments, and build relations with the people in the community

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:23:09 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Manager for the City of Elk Grove. Sarah helped to design a way to pay the homeless to clean up their camps within the city, and how effective it has been.

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Vanessa Vakharia - Online learning is here to stay in Ontario, are you and your kids ready?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Vanessa Vakharia, owner of The Math Guru, a Toronto math and science tutoring studio, and author of "Math Hacks: Cool Tips + Less Stress = Better Marks". They talk about tips and tricks to improve students experience with remote learning, and some issues that still need to be smoothed out.

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Shaun Proulx - Systemic discrimination notable factor in Bruce McArthur investigation

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:54:02 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shaun Proulx, Journalist, Broadcaster and PUblisher of TheGayGuideNetwork.com. They talk about the recent watchdog review into the investigation of Bruce McArthur and other missing persons cases, and how the Toronto Police Service needs to improve in order to reconcile relations with the LGBTQ community.

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Roger McIntyre - What does our fear response have to do with Protests

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:52:42 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Roger McIntyre, a Prof. of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network. They discuss the rise of protests and rallies during this 3rd wave, and how the human brain is wired to handle the stress.

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Mark Weiss - Airlines hiring pilots with zero flying experience

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:21:31 -0000

Alex Pierson talks with Mark Weiss, a retired airline pilot who became an expert in the field of plane crash investigation. They talk about a new initiative being used by airlines to help diversify their pilot roster...hire pilots and then train them yourselves...

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Jean Hammond - How to spend time with the family during April Break

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:17:49 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Jean Hammond, A Family Partnership Speacialist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and mother of a child with a disability. Jean tells Arlene some creative and healthy ways for family to spend time together during this April Break and Stay-at-home order, and the importance of Family time.

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Doris Grinspun - Delayed announcing Stay-At-Home order so ICU numbers to rise

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:12:05 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon spoke with the CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Doris Grinpsun. They talk about why the Solicitor General wanted to delay announcing the stay-at-home order, and how this has affected hospitals and people's lives.

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Naila Shaikh - An inside look at Intensive Care Units through a Nurse's eyes

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:51:43 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Naila Shaikh, an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse about what the ICUs are like behind the scenes, as they reach over 500 patients, and how the staff are able to hold up.

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Harry Hanson - Virtual Cocktail Class

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:24:23 -0000

Alex talks with award-winning bartender Harry Hanson. They talk about how Harry had to pivot after the first lockdown and he was laid off of work, and how he came up with hosting Virtual Cocktail Class, remote bartending lessons for parties and groups.

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Alicia Bacon - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:13:44 -0000

Alex talks with Alicia Bacon, a recently engaged woman who has lost her engagement ring in Cambridge. They talk about how it happened, and what Alicia is doing to try and get it back...including a cash reward.

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Dr. Byram Bridle on NACI saying delay between doses to be less than 4 months as supply increases.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:54:09 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, an Associate Professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) acknowledging that with Canada's vaccine supply growing, not everyone will have to wait four months between doses.

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Julia Hanigsberg - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:47:11 -0000

Alex talks with Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Member of the Children’s Health Coalition about the school closures in Toronto, and how it is negatively effecting the children and not helping to stop the spread of COVID-19

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Lt. - Col. David Redman - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:09:56 -0000

Alex talks with David Redman, a retired Lieutenant-Colonel with 27 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and the former head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency about why lockdowns are not the best option for handling the pandemic.

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Lori Oschefski - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:01:26 -0000

Alex speaks with Lori Oschefski, CEO & Founder of the British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association. They talk about how Lori almost didn't get a mammogram that caught a tumour developing, and ultimately saved her life. They talk about how the pandemic has pushed cancer screening to the back burner, and why it needs to be brought back to the front.

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Spring break is on, and kids might be out of school again! Should we trust the WHO report on the origins of COVID-19, and a doctor from Hawkesbury is charged with First-Degree murder

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Alex talks with Dr. Martha Fulford, an Infectious disease physician and associate professor of Medicine at McMaster University about why students might have to resort to e-learning (again) because of lockdowns, and why that could be a bad idea.
Next, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, an expert on Sino relations, professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institue about the WHO report claiming the virus most likely did NOT come from a lab leak in Wuhan, and if we should believe it.
Finally, Alex talks with Jim Van Allen, Certified criminal profiler and Threat Assessment Specialist about the doctor from Hawkesbury who is being charged with at least one count of First-Degree murder.

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China lays sanctions on a Conservative Canadian MP, High ranking female LT. speaks about the two sets of rules in the Military, and how do businesses plan to open if another shutdown is already in the horizon?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:41:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Conservative MP Michael Chong, and the new sanctions that China has levelled against him.
Next, Alex talks with Adrienne Batra, Editor-In-Chief of the Toronto Sun and former Lt. in the Canadian Armed Forces about the culture of sexual misconduct that exists in the military, and how there are two sets of rules for those in charge, and everyone else.
And finally, Alex speaks with Beni Sicilia, Artistic Director of The Blowdry Lounge about how he plans to reopen his salon, especially if the province is already threatening another lockdown.

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The Suez Canal may remain blocked for at least a week, The Chinese government has turned on clothing brands, and why should we let the youth play outdoor sports

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:01:30 -0000

Alex speaks with John Keough, President & managing principal at Shantalla about the tanker that is blocking the Suez Canal, and how it will affect global shipping routes for at least a week.
Next, Alex talks with Sarah Teich, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, International Human Rights Lawyer, and Legal Advisor to the Canadian Coalition Against Terror about why the Chinese government turned on H&M, Nike, and Adidas.
Finally, Alex speaks with Johnny Misley, CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association about why he feels there is no scientific justification to not allow children to participate in outdoor sports, and Why he penned a letter to Dr. David Williams about it.

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What did an activist do to get on the Kremlins Kill list? The Supreme Court of Canada ruled the Carbon Tax is Constitutional, and vaccines are safe but misinformation is making it confusing.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:49:45 -0000

Alex talks with Bill Browder, University of Chicago Alumnus and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management about why the Kremlin has him literally on a kill list.
Next, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun about the Carbon Tax, and why the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that it was constitutional.
Finally, Alex talks with Dr. Byram Bridle, Associate professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about vaccines, and why AstraZeneca may be setting itself up for failure.

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Dr. Byram Bridle - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:44:30 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Byram Bridle, Associate Professor of Viral Immunology at the University of Guelph about vaccine hesitancy, and how AstraZeneca could be setting itself up for failure

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Canada lays sanctions on 9 Russian officals, Ontario released its second budget during the pandemic, and how a house fire stole 4 lives

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:07:40 -0000

Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about why Canada laid sanctions on 9 Russian officials, and why one of the most important was left off the list.
Next, Alex speaks with Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about Ontario's budget, and how will the spending help us get out of the pandemic.
And finally, Alex talks with Dave Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network and Global News Radio Crime and Security Analyst about the tragic house fire in Oshawa that took the lives of 4 people.

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Are the lockdown measures just as deadly as the virus itself? Why can't Erin O'Toole get on the same page as his Conservatives, and Canada finally stands up to China

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:37:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Intensive and Palliative Care physician in Ottawa about how lockdown measures can be just as fatal as COVID-19, especially for those who have or had cancer.
Next, Alex talks with Jason Lietaer, the President of Enterprise Canada about why Erin O'Toole and his Conservative party can't get on the same page when it comes to climate change.
And finally, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Sr. Fellow from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Canada finally standing up to China and laying down 4 sanctions.

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What are the two Michaels actually dealing with in China? There is a rising demand in Commercial real estate in the city, and Salons and Spa's are still not allowed to open during this Pandemic

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Peter Humphrey, journalist and private detective operating out of the United Kingdom about his 2 years spent in a Chinese prison, and what he believes the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) are going through with there imprisonment in China.
Next, Alex talks with Diana Hoang, Associate Vice-President of Colliers about the rising demand of commercial real estate, land and warehouses in the city, and if it is a sign of rising industry in the city.
And finally, Alex talks with Francesca Rocchetti, Owner of Francesca Salon and Spa about her frustration over not being allowed to open her salon...again

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Peter Humphrey - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:46:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Peter Humphrey, a Journalist and private detective operating out the UK about his 2 years spent in Chinese prisons, and what the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) are going through.

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Families of those murdered on Flight 752 want Iran held accountable, the two Michael's trial date has been set in China, and is there a new Canadian made vaccine on the way?

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:26:57 -0000

Alex talks with Shahin Moghaddam, a man who lost his wife and son when the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down over Iran in 2020, about a new report released by Iran, and what the families need to feel justice has been served.
Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, Journalist for DisInfo and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about the two Michaels (Spavor and Kovrig) going to trial in China, and if we will ever see them again.
And finally, Alex speaks with Nathalie Landry, Executive Vice President of Medicago about their new vaccine that's produced in Canada, and when we should expect it as an option.

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Top female officer quits the military in disgust, Why facts matter in the tragic shooting spree in Atlanta, and the two Michaels court date in China is set.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Alex talks with retired Col. Michel Drapeau, founder of Michel Drapeau Law Office, about the recent resignation of Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor, and what that means for the military as a whole.
Next, Alex talks with Tamara Cherry, Founder of Pickup Communications and Author of "All The Bumpy Pebbles" about the recent and tragic shooting in Atlanta that left 8 women dead. They discuss why it's important to know all the facts before throwing labels like "racist" around.
And finally, Alex speaks with Charles Burton, a professor of Political Science at Brock University and former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China about Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who both will be going to trial in China within the next few days.

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Why do Canadians find the British Monarchy obsolete? What to do if you lost your job during the pandemic, and how does compassion come into play with quarantine hotels?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with David Onley, the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario about a new poll that shows half of Canadians believe the British Monarchy to be obsolete and archaic, and if Canada should separate from the British Royal Family.
Next, Alex talks with Craig Colby, founder of Career ReCourse about what Canadians should do if they have lost their job during the pandemic, and what his website can do to help those who recently lost their job.
And finally, Alex talks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about a court challenge dealing with the Quarantine hotels is set to appear before the courts within the week, and how compassion comes into play.

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Krisya Meeldyk - ON Point with Alex Pierson

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:04:00 -0000

Alex talks with Krisya Meeldyk, godmother to Rori Hache. As Adam Strong was convicted of first-degree murder of Rori Hache, and manslaughter of Kandis Fitzpatrick, Alex and Krisya looked into the beauty of Rori's life, and how the family plans to move forward.

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The Kielberger brothers testify, Youth mental health has deteriorated even further, and what is going on with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Ethics Michael Barrett about why the Kielberger brothers were testifying again, and why their relationship with Trudeau may be all but over.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at U of T. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology unit at University Health Network about the scary rise of mental health issues within the youth of the country, and why politicians don't seem to care.
And finally, Alex talks with Dr. David Jacobs of the Ontario Specialists Association, Chair of the Coalition of Ontario Doctors and President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists about the issues that surround the AstraZeneca vaccine, and why we are letting politics and not science dictate how we administer vaccines.

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Why are mental health experts telling all levels of government Everything is Not Ok? Will China ever be held accountable for lies surrounding Covid, and Ontario's provincial budget is being released in just a few weeks.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex talks with Catherine Zahn, CEO and President of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about why experts have launched the Everything is Not OK campaign, and why all three levels of government are being called to act on it immediately.
Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow MacDonald-Laurier Institute and founder of Disinforwatch.org about the two Michaels (Kovrig and Spavor) in China, and why they might be on trial shortly, as well as when is the world going to confront China about lying when it comes to COVID-19.
And finally, Alex speaks with Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business about the new budget Ontario is set to release in a few weeks, and what it could mean for all Ontarians.

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Kids around the world have missed a full year of school, how will they catch up? Why is there a field hospital being set up at Sunnybrook now, and why are men's brains the predominant source for data and not women's?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:10:06 -0000

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting about children and students the world over have essentially missed an entire year of education, and how they could have to make it all up somehow.
Next, Alex speaks with David Redman, a retired Lt.-Col and former Executive Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency about why a field hospital is being set up in the parking lot of Sunnybrook hospital, and what is has to do with SNC-Lavalin.
And finally, Alex speaks with the founder of the Women's Brain Health Initiative Lynn Posluns about why most data about the human brain comes from studies done on men, and not women. And why this old method needs to be adjusted.

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A Car salesman who is lucky to be alive, why have 11 senior scientists spoken out against delaying the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines? And why have worries grown in the Tories over O'Toole's leadership

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Moe Al-Kaissy, a car salesman at Sports Motors dealership about his harrowing ordeal when thieves stole a car from his lot...with Moe holding onto the hood for dear life.
Next Alex speaks with Pamela Ohashi, Director of Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center & Prof. at U of T Department of Immunology about why her and 10 of her fellow scientists have penned a letter criticizing the delay of the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines.
And finally Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, of Jenny Byrne and Associates about why the Conservative party is growing worried about the decisions and actions of Leader Erin O'Toole

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Meghan and Harry tell-all with Oprah, Why has politics taken over Vaccine delivery, and why did Canada place so low on a Misery Index?

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Angela Levin, Royal Biographer and journalist about the recent tell-all interview between Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and Oprah, and the possible blowback that will come.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Brad Wouters, Sr. Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Executive VP of Science and Research at Toronto's University Health Network about why the vaccine rollout is being muddled by politics.
Finally, Alex speaks with Richard Audas, Professor of Health Statistics and Economics about why Canda has ranked worse than most countries on the COVID-19 Misery Index

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The investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against General Jonathan Vance deepens. The Kielburger Brothers refuse to testify on WE scandal, and what's happening with the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline?

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex Speaks with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block about the still developing investigation into sexual allegations laid against former Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance.
Then Conservative MP Michael Barrett speaks with Alex about the recent developments in the WE Charity scandal, and why the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify in two House of Commons committees.
And finally, Alex speaks with Lawrence Herman, Sr. Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute and counsel at Herman and Associates about the many issues surrounding the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline, and why Canada shouldn't let America kill it.

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Long-term-care is broken and doesn't seem to be improving, Bars and Restaurants won't be able to last through another lockdown, and changes to hate speech laws in Canada

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the crumbling Long-Term-Care system in Canada, and how it will only get worse soon unless we re-examine how we deal with our elderly.
Then, Alex speaks with Regan Irvine, owner of the Irv Gastro Pub about how his pub won't be able to survive another 14 days in lockdown, and why restaurants and bars deserve to have a second chance.
And finally, Alex speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation about new changes to the definition of hate speech in Canada, and why it seems dangerously close to censorship

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The verdict of Alex Minassian has been laid, Why are 9 year olds joining Incel groups, and will Erin O'Toole embrace the Carbon Tax?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Colin Clarke, Sr. Research Fellow at the Soufan Centre about the rise of hate-groups as Incel, and why young children are joining their ranks.
Next, Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Legal Expert about the verdict of the Alex Minassian case, and why the judge chose to withhold his name in her verdict.
And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Sun media about what's going on with the federal conservative party, and why Erin O'Toole might be looking to embrace the Carbon Tax.

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How broken is the prison system in Canada, are Torontonians ready to get back to work in person? And why are the courts refusing to say where a judge is

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Guest Host Arlene Bynon

Arlene speaks with Justin Ling, A Freelance investigative reporter about the current state of the Canadian Prison system, and its many failings.

Next Arlene speaks with Dan Kelly, CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about a new survey that shows, unsurprisingly, majority of Torontonians are rearing and ready to return to work.

And finally, Arlene speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa about an unusual situation in which an Ontario Court refuses to say if one its Judges has been presiding remotely from the Caribbean.

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Former donor to the WE Charity is calling for the RCMP and IRS to investigate the charity. How has all the pandemic fear mongering effected those suffering from mental health issues? And Caledonia has been fighting the same issue for 15 years!

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Kate Behan, the Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada about allegations being made my former WE Charity donor and investigative reporter Reed Cowan, and why the RCMP and IRS may soon be involved.
Then, Dr. Mark Berber, a practicing psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital talks with Alex about how those with mental health issues are reacting to all the fear mongering being thrown around during the pandemic.
Finally, Alex speaks with Toby Barrett, Progressive-Conservative MPP of Caledonia about the on-going protests between Indigenous communities and a subdivision developer that has been going on for the past 15 years.

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Small businesses are in crisis mode, why it may not be a good idea to skip the quarantine hotels, and why you should read between the lines with the new vaccine announcement

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Francesca Roccheti, owner of Francesca Salon & Spa about the massive debt that small businesses have had to take on in order to survive.
Next, Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks with Alex about people opting to take a fine instead of staying a Quarantine Hotel, and why people may not want to do that.
Finally Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist about the new vaccine approved in Canada, the AstraZeneca Vaccine.

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Another of Canada's top soldiers steps down due to a military police investigation, the rise of violence against women during the pandemic, and Ontario's Chief Medical Officer waited way to long to act in Long-Term-Care homes

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex talks with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau, Principal & Sr. lawyer of Michel Drapeau Law Office about the Military Police Investigation into Admiral Art Mcdonald. The man who replaced Gen. Jonathan Vance when he was dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Then Alex speaks with Nneka MacGregor, Executive director at WomenattheCentrE about femicide, and how its on the rise during the pandemic.
Finally Alex speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge about the recently released LTC Commission report that shows Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams may have waited too long to act in LTC's

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Systemic secrecy in Education, The Opioid Crisis, and the Mafia got away

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting about the culture of systemic secrecy has been plaguing the Canadian education system, and why it even exists.
Then Alex speaks with Jeremy Devine, a Psychiatry Resident at McMaster University about the opiod crisis, and how COVID fatigue has pushed it to the back of everyones mind.
Finally Alex speaks with Stephen Metelsky, Criminal Psychology Professor at Mohawk College about the largest anti-Mafia operation in York Region's history, and how it completely collapsed before it was able to reach a trial.

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Canada's top soldier is facing an unprecidented investigation into inappropriate sexual relationships, two hikers were rescued from a broken hunk of ice in Georgian Bay, and Facebook buckles to Australia

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resident tech expert Adam Oldfield about Facebook ending the news blackout in Australia, and what that means for Canada.

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A former military officer comes forward about a relationship with Canada's top Soldier, why Conservative led vote may anger China, And why do public health officials have so much power

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex visits an interview on The West Block between Mercedes Stephenson and Kelly Brennan, former lover to General Jonathan Vance. Then Alex speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurie institute-- Prof Brock University in Canada-China Relations and Human Rights about why a Conservative led vote to officially accuse the Chinese government of genocide had Trudeau hiding, and China angry. And finally Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Zayouna Law Firm about why public health officials need to be held more accountable for their decisions.

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Whats going on with the Ontario vaccine rollout, why do 71% of Canadians feel angry about the Trudeau government, and cold-stunned turtles in Texas

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex Speaks with retired General Rick Hillier about the provincial vaccination rollout, and when we can expect to mass vaccinate Ontarians. Then Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs tells Alex all about a recent IPSOS poll that shows seven out of ten Canadians feel anger towards the Federal government for falling so far behind in vaccination efforts. Finally Alex speaks with Lizzy Hamilton, one of many Texans who are volunteering to help save thousands of sea turtles who are dying because the snowstorm.

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A secretive and conflicted federal vaccine task force, a new bill that could see reduced penalties for drug offenses, and the destructive snow storm that's hitting Texas

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Joel Lexchin, a former York U health policy professor & current drug-industry watchdog about a secretive task force behind Canada's procurement of vaccines, and the many issues behind it. Then Joseph Neuberger, a Senior partner and Owner of Neuberger & Partners LLP speaks with Alex about the new bill introduced by the Liberals that plans to relax penalties for drug related offenses. And finally, Alex speaks with Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, a non-profit network of food banks about the troubles and devastation in Texas due to the massive snow storm.

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A mother has had to wait over 18 months for her sons surgery, Why build a 6 billion dollar highway to save 30 seconds, and why won't Trudeau hold China responsible for Genocide

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Marla Klug, a mother who has been waiting for her child to receive a very necessary surgery for over 18 months. Next Alex speaks with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie about the newly proposed Highway 413 and why this highway was cancelled years ago...and why its being proposed by the Ford government again. And finally Alex speaks with Michael Chong, an MP for the Wellington-Halton Hills region over the hesitation of Prime Minister Trudeau to accuse China for acts of Genocide, and why the Prime Minister is taking such a relaxed position when it comes to the Communist power.

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A change to the assisted-death laws could open the program up to the mentally ill, a new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government & Huawei is allowed to fund University research in Canada...why?

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Andray Domaise, a Contributing editor to Macleans Magazine about the recent proposed changes to the Assisted-Death laws and how they will effect the mentally ill. Then Alex speaks with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadians Shooting Sports Association about the new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government and how (if) it will help with the rising gun violence in the country. And finally Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow of the Macdonald-Lauier Institute about Huawei being allowed to fund research in Canadian Universities....even though they present a security threat.

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There is a huge spike in eating disorders all because of the Pandemic, an LTC in Courtice, Ontario removed the handles from patients doors to help stop the spread of COVID, and the Trudeau government has been server a lawsuit for violating Charter Rights.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Kaitlyn Axlerod, Program Director at Sheena's Place about the rise of eating disorders due to COVID-19 and possible solutions and help for those suffering. Then Laura Tablyn Watts speaks with Alex about the abhorrent treatment of residents in White Cliffe Terrace, as a whistleblower revealed door handles had been removed to keep residents in their rooms. And finally Alex speaks with Jeffrey Rath, Barrister and Constitutional Law expert at Rath and Company about a CEO who is suing the Trudeau government for violation of Charter Rights.

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Justice for Amanda Todd starts tomorrow, should those who are mentally ill be able to have access to assisted suicide, we pull back the veil on the underworld, and is there a Canadian vaccine solution in the horizon?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd who was cyberbullied into suicide about the start of the trial with the man responsible. Then Alex speaks with Senator Denise Batters about assisted suicide, and why the senator believes those who are mentally ill should not be able to access assisted suicide. Stephen Metalsky, Author of "Undercover", about gives Alex a peak behind the veil at the operatives who bring down the worst criminals of our time. And CEO of Providence Therapeutics Brad Sorenson returns to the show and talks with Alex about his new plan to bring us a Canadian vaccine solution.

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Is March Break going to be canceled in Ontario for students? A new secret recording out of Iran may reveal more truths about Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and Canada's spy chief call China a strategic threat

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting about Ontario considering canceling or postponing March Break, and if its better to help exhausted teachers, or students who have fallen behind. Then, Paul Miller, a Partner at Howie Sacks and Henry LL about a class action lawsuit for the families of the victims on Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and how a secret recording out of Iran may reveal more. Finally Alex speaks with Christian Luprecht, a Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about CSIS Director David Vigneault publicly calling China a strategic threat to Canada

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Some people who were ineligable for CERB won't have to repay it, the 2nd impeachment trial for Donald Trump is underway, and how are some of the most successful clubs and hotels holding up during this pandemic

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Charles Khabouth, Owner of Ink Entertainment about how his clubs, restaurants and hotels are holding up now that we are in a controlled & slow "return to normal "in the GTA. Then Aaron Wudrick, the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation talks with Alex about Trudeau's announcement that would allow the people who did not qualify for CERB to not have to repay the benefit. Alex then speaks with Michael Taube, a Troy Media syndicated columnist about the start of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.

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Is Canada ignoring its own Pandemic Playbooks? With Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, how will this affect 3rd World Nations, and why doesn't Canada produce its own vaccines?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with former Lt. Col David Redman, the Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency about Canada's Pandemic Playbooks - and why the country seems to be avoiding using them.

Then, Jason Nickerson the Humanitarian Affairs Advisor for Doctors Without Borders speaks with Alex about Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, and how it negatively affects 3rd world nations.

Then Alex speaks with Richard Owens, Professor of Law at University of Toronto and Munk Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Canada's lack of vaccine production in the country

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'You have to break the cycle of fear in the public': Redman

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:13:43 -0000

Lt.-Col. David Redman, Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency is urging Premiers across Canada to walk away from lockdowns.

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A new defemation lawsuit has been launched against Rudy Giuliani by a Canadian company, is the Trudeau government violating Charter Rights with the new Quarantine facilities, and parents are looking into independent schooling more than ever

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio's legal expert about Dominion Voting system suing Rudy Giuliani for defamation for spreading disinformation about the voting system. John Carpay, the President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom speaks with Alex about a building lawsuit against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's liberals over the unlawful confinement of returning Canadian travelers. And finally Alex speaks with Paige McPherson, an affiliate scholar with the Fraser Institute about how parents are re-examining public schools.

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Small businesses are planning to re-open regardless of what the provincial government says, more issues surrounding the dwindling vaccination supply, and the Prime Minister has decided to not weigh in on if Canada will participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Vladislav Sobolev, founder of the We Are All Essential movement, and why over 400 small businesses have agreed to open up this coming Saturday. Then John Robson, Executive Director of Climate Change Nexus speaks on why every COVID-19 vaccine maker all said no to producing the Vaccine in Canada. And finally Alex speaks with Charles Lueprechet, an all around security and defense expert about the decision by the Trudeau liberals to stay out of the decision if Canada will participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:53:38 -0000

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Tom korski...ON Point with Alex Pierson

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:52:00 -0000

Alex speaks with show regular Tom Korski, the editing manager at Blacklocks about the issues surrounding vaccine deliveries.

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Education Minister Lecce wants to re-open all schools in the GTA by February 16, and doctors agree. An inside look at Quarantine facilities used to hold Canadians landing at Pearson Airport, and the "Proud Boys" have officially been classified as a Terrorist organization in Canada

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Michelle Sorenson, a clinical psychologist about the long-term ramifications of students not learning in class, and how parents are also dealing with it. Steven Duesing was returning home from a flight, and was forced into a quarantine facility. He tells Alex his first-hand experience of what happened, and what the facility was like from the inside. And finally Alex speaks with Mubin Sheikh, former sercurity intelligence and counter terrorism operative about the Proud Boys being officially classified as a terror organization within Canada.

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Working naked from home day is coming up, and its exactly what you think it is. A Canadian bio-manufacturing company was passed over when it comes to producing a Vaccine, but they say they can still produce it, why aren't we? And Kamala Harris and Justin Trudeau spoke about a united Canada, and promises to help get the two Michaels back from China.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Stephane Deschanes, owner of Bare Oaks Family Naturists Park about National Working Naked From Home Day which is on Friday February 5th. Then Justin Ling, Freelance Journalist and author of Missing from the Village, speaks on a bio-manufacturing company that was passed over for producing the COVID-19 vaccine, and they are a Canadian company. Did Trudeau do the right thing? And finally Alex speaks with Charles Burton, former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China about Trudeau and Kamala Harris' new pledge to have both Michael Korvig and Michael Spavor returned to Canada.

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Civil liberties are being sacrificed to help curb the spread of COVID-19, but to what end? And a new book by a former liberal MP that Trudeau might not want you to read.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:03:57 -0000

Alex speaks with Anthony Furey, a columnist for the Toronto Sun about civil liberties that Canadians are sacrificing in order to fight off COVID-19 and if the trade is worth it. Then, Alex speaks with former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her new book " Can You Hear Me Now" and why Prime Minister Trudeau may not want you to read it.

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A teacher who supported lockdowns is now urging to get kids back in the class, is Canada’s economic growth stalling? And Canadians are starting to lose faith in the federal government over vaccines

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:26:22 -0000

Alex speaks with Adam Sanderson, Vice-Principal at St. Julia Billiart Catholic Elementary School about why he changed his position on kids being in classrooms. Then, Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary joins to talk about why Canada’s per capita economic growth is stalling. Finally, Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid President explains why Canadians are losing faith in the federal government as vaccine roll-out slows.

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What consequences should the Canadians who cheated indigenous folks out of vaccines? U.S. looks to shut down another cross-border pipeline, and what happened on Wall St today?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 03:18:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Janet Vander Meer, White River First Nation’s COVID-19 community lead to talk about the two Canadians who posed as hotel workers in a remote community to cheat their way to early vaccinations. She also speaks with economist Ross McKitrick about the Line 5 cross-border pipeline project the U.S. is cancelling, and business expert Ian Lee about the wild day on Wall St. that started with a Reddit post and led to hedge funds losing billions.

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At what point is another school year lost? Canadian vaccine looking to Ottawa for support, and looking into Toronto’s underground banks

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:49:28 -0000

Alex is joined by Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting to discuss the point where the school year will be lost, and how we will catch our kids up. Then, Brad Sorenson from Providence Therapeutics explains why the Canadian COVID-19 vaccine needs more support from the federal government, and Sam Cooper, Global News Investigative Reporter dives into the calls for crackdowns on Toronto’s underground banks.

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Ontario long-term care homes failing again, mental health experts give stark warning, Biden signs Buy American executive Order

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:24:24 -0000

Alex speaks with CEO of CanAge, Laura Tamblyn-Watts about the continued failures of long-term care homes with the new variants. She also speaks with Dr. Mark Berber about mental health as lockdowns see no end, and international trade lawyer Mark Warner about how President Biden’s Buy American executive order will affect trade with Canada.

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Poll shows Canadians willing to give up personal freedoms to curb disinformation, will the UK variant change modelling predictions? An Putin’s biggest critic incites protests in Russia

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:58:26 -0000

Alex speaks with Jim Turk, Director of the Centre for Free Expression Faculty of Communications and Design at Ryerson University about what Canadians are willing to give up in order to stop misinformation from spreading online. She also speaks with a mathematical epidemiologist about how the more contagious UK COVID-19 variant will alter our current predictions for spread, and Marcus Kolga, an expert on Russian issues about protests in support of Putin’s critic, Alexei Navalny.

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Erin O’Toole on why he booted an MP, do we need a Governor General? And how VR is helping seniors

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:54:52 -0000

Alex is joined by Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to talk about why he expelled Derek Sloan from caucus. Former Lieutenant David Onley also joins to discuss if a Governor-General is needed in Canada as Julie Payette steps down. And, Dr. Ginah Kim, co-founder of Express Service Society explains how and why her non-profit is bringing VR to seniors.

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The Governor-General resigns, President of SickKids says get kids back to school, and business struggling to see a future

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:44:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Jason Lietaer, the President of Enterprise Canada to talk about the sudden resignation of the Governor-General. She is also joined by the President of SickKids amid his calls to get kids back to school and Francesca Rocchetti to talk about her the future of her small business as lockdowns continue.

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The 737 Max flies again but the scars of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash remain

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:39:00 -0000

It's been nearly two years since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and with that, nearly two years since the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Now after all that time, the 737 Max will fly again with WestJet being one of the first Canadian airliners to use the aircraft since the fatal crashes that grounded them in the first place.

For Chris Moore, this is a time where he remembers his daughter who was one of the 189 people who lost their lives on the Ethiopian Airlines flight when it crashed in March of 2019. With the 737 Max getting airborne again, he's not so confident that the planes are safe to use.

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A doctor against the lockdowns, Boeing plane in Ethiopian crash back in the air, and what Pfizer wants from Canada

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:27:00 -0000

Alex speaks with an anti-lockdown doctor to explain his position. Then she speaks with a man who lost his child in the Ethiopian air crash about why he is upset the Boeing plane is back in the air. Also, Pfizer is pushing for tax-breaks in Canada, should they get it?

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Pfizer vaccine delay causing shortfalls, children’s art is showing signs of mental health struggles, and MP Derek Sloane to be booted from Conservative caucus

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:24:24 -0000

Alex speaks with John Keough, Founder & Managing Principal and expert in global supply chains about how delays in the Pfizer vaccine is impacting Canada’s distribution, Dr. Nikki Martyn about how children’s art is highlighting the mental health struggles they face as a consequence of COVID-19, and Adrienne Batra about the politics behind the to-be-ousted Conservative MP after financial ties to neo-nazis were discovered.

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Biden looks to cancel Keystone, where is Erin O'Toole? And Kremlin critic jailed in Russia

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:30:57 -0000

Alex is joined by Stewart Muir, the Executive Director of Resource Works to talk about how Biden canceling the Keystone XL pipeline would affect Canada. Then she speaks with Semhar Tekeste, Enterprise Canada Senior Public Affairs Consultant about why Erin O'Toole is staying so quiet despite the turbulent political atmosphere, and also by Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier to explain what's happening in the arrest of a Kremlin critic in Russia.

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Pfizer vaccine production slowing, pharmacists want to be a part of the roll-out, and your rights in shut-down

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:23:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Amir Attaran from the University of Ottawa to talk about the production issues in the vaccine and how it will impact Canada, as well as Justin Bates, CEO of the Pharmacists Association about pharmacists taking on a role in distributing vaccines. Also, lawyer Ryan O'Connor joins to talk about your rights in shut-down as police seem to have much of the discretion.

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How lockdowns will impact kids futures, the RCMP mole, and why Australia is nearly COVID-free

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:16:00 -0000

Alex speaks to Mikko Packalen, a University of Waterloo Economics Professor about how the shutdowns will impact kids futures, then she speaks to Global's National Online Journalist Sam Cooper about the chilling new details in the story involving a mole at the RCMP. Also, Nancy Baxter MD PhD, Head of Melbourne School of Population & Global Health joins to discuss how has Australia been so effective at dealing with COVID-19.

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What are the implications of the screen time our kids are getting? Long-term care homes will see military help again, and what you need to know about new Ontario rules

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:11:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Paul Davis, Social Networking Safety expert about how the increase in screen time will affect our kids as they return to online learning. Then, the military is being sent back to long-term care homes, can this save our elderly? And, Alex Vezina, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. and has a graduate degree in Disaster and Emergency Management breaks down the new restrictions in Ontario.

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More lockdown measures, how small businesses will be impacted, and Trudeau cabinet minister retires from politics

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:26:16 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Matt Straus to analyze the new lockdown measures and how effective they will be. As well, she speaks to Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation for Independent Business about how the new measures will impact already struggling businesses. Then, political analyst Jenni Byrne joins to discuss the federal cabinet shuffle as a Trudeau Cabinet Minister retires from politics.

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Conservatives need to get rid of Trumpism, Canada looks at designating Proud Boys a terrorist organiaztion

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:44:29 -0000

Alex is joined by Andrew MacDougall to talk about what conservatives can gain from this moment in American history. Then, Alex speaks with David Harris, Director of international intelligence program Insignis strategic program about designating the Proud Boys a terrorist organization.

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Kids will not return to school, Trump goes down in flames

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:32:26 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Neil Rau about his professional take on keeping children home from schools, as well as employment lawyer Kathryn Marshall about what employees should expect from employers now that they will once again balance work and watching their children full time. Also, Steve Deace, a conservative commentor from America speaks out about Trump's firey downfall.

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A look at the most historic day in modern day American history

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:02:02 -0000

Alex recaps the day that will become infamous in American and world history. The day Trumpism stormed the Capitol.

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Burlington opens a field hospital for COVID-19 patients. Are people in prisons being left behind? And how tech is adapting to the pandemic

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:46:24 -0000

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex speaking to Eric Vandewall, President and CEO of Joseph Brant Hospital about the field hospital that has opened in Burlington to treat COVID-19 patients. She then speaks to investigative journalist Justin Ling about how people in prisons are being left behind during the pandemic. Also, tech expert Adam Oldfield about the ways technology is adapting to dealing with the pandemic, one such item being a “mask” for your car.

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One-third of Ontario's long-term care homes have COVID-19 outbreaks, parents are back to keeping up with remote learning, and how disinformation and conspiracies fueled the Nashville bomber

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:31:00 -0000

Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge joins Arlene Bynon to talk about why long-term care homes are in such a dire state and what needs to be done. Arlene is also joined by reporter Dave McGinn to discuss his experience interview parents on their anxiety as remote learning returns, and Professor Tim Caulfield about the real world dangers of online disinformation.

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Is Canada falling behind the rest of the world in vaccine distribution? Should you be avoiding all travel plans? And an update on Carrot the deer.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 01:29:24 -0000

Alex is joined by Amir Attaran, Professor of Law & Medicine, University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist to talk about Canada’s slow roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines. Then, travel writer Jim Byers explains why you should be avoiding large travel plans, and what to do instead. Also, an update on the deer that was found with an arrow through his head.

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An important Pakistani human rights fighter dies mysteriously, China is working to censor negative reports of their COVID-19 response, and Ontario ski resorts face a difficult season

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 01:51:47 -0000

Alex is joined by Tarek Fatah, columnist at the Toronto Sun to talk about the death of a Pakistani activist. Jonathan Berkshire Miller joins to discuss leaked documents that suggest China is using paid internet trolls to censor bad coverage of their coronavirus response.

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A 20 year old was tased after a dispute with cops over pond hockey, do we need to rethink our strategy as we await mass vaccine distribution? And who will carbon pricing hit the hardest?

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 23:55:00 -0000

Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation joins Alex to discuss an incident where a 20-year old man was tased by police in Alberta while playing pond hockey. Does he have a case? Then, Alex Vezina, CEO of Prepared Canada Corporation talks about our plan to combat COVID-19 as we await more vaccines. Are we doing enough? Also, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter joins to talk about who carbon pricing will affect most.

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An ER doctor says the measures against COVID are too extreme, are your religious freedoms being infringed on? And the deer found with an arrow stuck in its head lives

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 01:10:00 -0000

Emergency Physician Dr. Gil Nimni joins to give his take and first-hand view on the COVID-19 response, Christine Van Geyn from the Canadian Constitution Foundation joins to give an update in a legal challenge to the Ontario lockdown, and Alex (not Pierson) joins to talk about his deer friend Carrot who is still alive and well after being found with an arrow through his head

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How the carbon tax will affect farmers, will the families of flight 752 victims get justice? And

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:39:45 -0000

Alex is joined by Keitch Currie from the Canadian Farmers Association to talk about how the carbon tax will affect farmers. She is also joined by Shahin Moghaddam who lost his wife of 14 years, Shakiba Feghahati, and their 10-year-old son Rosstin Moghaddam on Flight 752 to discuss the report into the downed airplane. Then, Tamara Cherry from Pick Up Communications joins to talk about the dangers of sex-trafficking amid the crackdown on Pornhub.

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Is loneliness changing our brains? A look at Peter Nygard's dark life, what even is our COVID-19 strategy?

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:51:41 -0000

Alex speaks with Danilo Bzdok, an associate biomedical engineering professor at McGill about loneliness in isolation is changing our brains. Then author Melissa Cronin joins to talk about her book "Predator King Peter Nygard's Dark Life of Rape, Drugs, and Blackmail" in light of Nygard's high profile arrest. And she takes a look at our COID-19 long game with the CEO of Prepared Canada Corporation.

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A woman’s story about escaping a cult, is religious freedom under attack? And after a business owner successfully adapted to COVID-19, he was robbed.

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:23:00 -0000

Alex speaks with her long-time friend about her new book on escaping a cult, Christine Van Geyn from the Canadian Constitution Foundation joins to talk about a legal challenge to the Ontario lockdown, and the owner of Old Sod Pub tells his story of how his business was robbed after they adapted to COVID-19 by selling Christmas Trees. You can contribute to his GoFundMe here.

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Is Trudeau’s carbon tax the right move for the economy? Dogs may be able to sniff out COVID-19, and an opinion from Toronto Sun writer on Trudeau’s carbon tax plan.

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:35:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Kris Simms from the BC Canadian Taxpayers Federation about Trudeau’s carbon tax, as well as a professor from the University of Montreal to explain how dogs may be able to sniff out COVID-19.

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Trudeau announces increase to the carbon tax, does Trudeau’s popularity rely on the vaccines? And a father goes through thirty hours of tattooing in support of his son

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 01:36:45 -0000

Alex is joined by Dan McTeauge, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy after Trudeau announces a carbon tax increase, Darrell Bricker from Ipsos Polling joins to talk about how Truduea’s approval is tied to the vaccine performance, and a father who went through 30 hours of tattooing to support his son with a large birthmark talks about his story.

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Why did Trudeau invite the Chinese military to see our military secrets? Why don’t we have rapid testing in place yet? And a conversation with Trudeau’s half brother

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:39:58 -0000

Charles Burton, Associate Professor at Brock University joins to discuss Canada’s controversial relationship with China as we mark the two year anniversary of the arrests of the two Canadian citizens detained in China. Alex is also joined by Dr. Prabhat Jha to talk about rap

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Trudeau invited the Chinese military to train with Canada, Toronto 18 mastermind released from jail, and a follow up on a past guest that was looking for a kidney

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:22:35 -0000

Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute joins the show to discuss why Global Affairs Canada objected to the Canadian military’s decision to cancel training with China’s People’s Liberation Army. Alex also speaks to Mubin Shaikh from Seneca College about the member of the Toronto 18 terrorist plot that won parole, and Alex gets an update from a previous guest that was looking for a kidney.

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Your grocery bill is about to go up, looking ahead at the vaccine plan with Vice Admiral Norman, and is Chrystia Freeland asking for your savings?

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 01:11:00 -0000

Grocery bills are about to go up for Canadians, but COVID isn't the only factor to blame, John Keough joins to explain. Alex is also joined by Vice Admiral Mark Norman to talk about the vaccine roll-out plans, and Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to talk about an odd call from Chrystia Freeland about your savings.

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An Ontario judge says shutdowns are unfair, Meng Wanzhou looking at a deal, and making sure the vaccines are safe

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:21:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundati onto talk about the legal opposition to shutdowns. She also speaks to Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute to talk about what a deal for Meng Wanzhou may mean for the two Canadians stuck in China, and Lorne Small, Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control Vaccine hesitancy about worry over the coming vaccines.

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Is populism destroying conservative politics? New TDSB rules are going to keep a lot more kids home, and how can we properly take care of long-term care employees?

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0000

Conservative Ken Boessenkool discusses his article about why the populist right is dangerous to conservatism. Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health joins Alex to explain the new screening rules for students in the TDSB that will keep a lot of kids at home, and in the final part of Global’s Care Gone Wrong special, we focus on how to take care of long-term care employees.

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Why is it so hard to shut a long-term care home down? The US is reportedly looking at sending Meng Wanzhou back to China, and a diamond and gold deposit found in Nunavut similar to the richest gold mine in the world.

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:32:09 -0000

NDP MP Sandy Shaw joins Alex Pierson to talk about the recent long-term care homes that lost their license, and why it took so long. International competition and trade lawyer Mark Warner joins to explain what the US sending Meg Wanzhou back to China could mean for Canada’s two Michaels that have been detained in China for nearly two years, and Graham Pearson, researcher in the Faculty of Science and Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate in Arctic Resources joins to talk about a fascinating new find for gold and diamond in Nunavut.

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A former American journalist explains why she left the business, an update in the St. Michael’s trial, and a look at the struggle for the front line workers in LTC homes

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:13:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Sharyl Attkisson, American writer and host of the TV show Full Measure with Sharyl Attkissonabout what made her leave her post as a journalist after years in the business. She also speaks with Tamara Cherry about the trial in the horrific broomstick sexual assault at St. Michael’s College. And, in part eight of the investigation into Long Term Care homes, Global’s Lisa Polewski looks at the struggle for the front line workers in LTC homes.

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The star witness in the Minassian murder trial testified today, are the feds giving a truthful timeline for vaccines? And looking to other cultures for late-life care.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:13:00 -0000

Global News Crime Reporter Catherine McDonald joined to recap today’s crucial testimony in the Toronto Van Attack trial. Amir Attaran, Prof. of Law & Medicine, University of Ottawa explains when vaccines are likely to get to Canadians, and why the government is sending confusing messages, and part seven of Global News Radio’s in-depth look at long term care homes.

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Canada’s financial update was full of good news, is that leaving out important sobering stats? A Toronto restaurant’s viral post about COVID regulations, and Care Gone Wrong part 6.

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:38:00 -0000

Aaron Wudrick gives his review of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s speech to Canadians about the country’s financial position. Alex is joined by restaurateur Scott Fraser of Hogtown Smoke to talk about his viral Facebook post about unfair COVID-19 regulations, and she speaks with the Litigation Director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation about Canadians protesting COVID rules. And today is part 6 of Global News Radio’s Care Gone Wrong series. Today, Are Canadians thinking differently about putting their loved ones in a nursing home?

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Erin O’Toole comments on Trudeau’s vaccine preparations, has COVID changed Black Friday forever? And was the “iron ring” around LTC homes ever effective?

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 01:48:00 -0000

Federal Convsverative leader Erin O’Toole joins Alex to talk about Justin Trudeau’s lack of preparedness in distributing vaccines to Canadians. She also speaks with Robert Levy, the Founder and President of BrandSpark International about how COVID-19 has changed Canadians shopping habits on this Black Friday, and if it will ever be the same again.

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Is Canada going to be able to distribute vaccines any time soon? Adam Skelly doesn't represent all small business owners, and stopping the spread at LTC homes

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:58:05 -0000

Alex speaks with the doctor who warned months ago that Canada was not quick enough to act on vaccines to start distributing them in a timely fashion. She also speaks with a small business owner about the controversial protests started by the owner of Adamson BBQ who says Adam doesn't represent all small businesses. And, Care Gone Wrong Part 4: How we can stop spread in long-term care homes.

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What’s holding Canada’s vaccines up? An easy tool to shop online while still supporting local, and a look at staffing shortages in long-term care homes

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:32:44 -0000

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel joins to talk about the delay in the Canadian government administering COVID-19 vaccines. Ali Haberstroh joins to talk about her project www.not-amazon.ca to make it easier for Canadians to shop online from local businesses. And in part three in Global News Radio’s investigation into long-term care homes, why do homes have such major staffing shortages?

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A Toronto business is defying shutdown orders, kids mental health is deteriorating, MPs attend a “Free Meng” event, and a look at private vs public long-term care homes

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:06:04 -0000

Alex speaks with a restaurant owner who drove three hours to support a Toronto business defying closure orders as a protest, a mental health expert about how the pandemic is causing kids’ mental health to deteriorate, as well as the Green Party MP speaking at a virtual “Free Meng” event. We also run part two of Global News Radio’s investigation into what went wrong in the long-term care homes this past spring.

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Minassian’s psychiatrist makes demands to judge in trial, small businesses react to the shutdown blow, and what happened in long-term care homes this past spring?

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:17:13 -0000

Alex is joined by Global News Radio’s criminal law expert to talk about the unique situation the star witness for the Van Attack murder trial has put the judge in. George Bozikis, President and CEO of Unique Hospitality joins to talk about the struggles small businesses face during the second shutdown as large businesses are allowed to keep their doors open. And, day one of Global News Radio’s investigation into long-term care homes, what exactly happened last spring?

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A man pranked Google Earth with a phallic view of his field, the feds are rushing the senate to pass a business aid bill, and a baby owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree is now at a wildlife centre

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:09:17 -0000

Senator Leo Housakos joins to talk about the business aid bill the feds are rushing through the senate, why has it taken so long? The P.E.I man who pranked Google Earth by creating a phallic image in his field joins Alex to explain why and how he pulled it off. And, the baby owl who was found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree after three days of no food or water is now at a wildlife rehab centre. Alex spoke to Ellen Kalish from the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center.

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The autism community speaks against Minassian trial defense, Boeing 737 still grounded in Canada, opioid deaths

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 01:33:32 -0000

Alex speaks with an expert from Autism Ontario and a parent of a teenager with autism about the Toronto Van Attack suspect’s trial defense that he is not criminally responsible for his actions due to his autism. She also speaks with an aviation expert about why Canada has continued to ground the Boeing 737 Max despite America giving it the ok to fly. And, opioid deaths are on the rise but seem to be left out of the conversation due to COVID-19.

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COVID-19 is delaying surgeries for children at SickKids, a man donated his liver to a 9-month-old he didn’t know, and a new law takes another step closer to protecting your data online

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:22:05 -0000

Alex is joined by the mother of a child waiting for a surgery that has been delayed because of COVID-19. She also speaks to a man who donated his liver to save the life of a 9-month-old baby he didn’t know, and a data and privacy expert about a new law that would penalize companies for abusing Canadian’s data.

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Long term care still not protected, a surprising defense in the Minassian trial, and could light stop COVID-19 transmission?

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:37:14 -0000

Jane Meadus, a lawyer who specializes in long-term care joins to talk about why long term care homes are still being left behind despite being eight months into the pandemic. Criminal law expert, Lorne Honickman discusses the difficult defense Alek Minassian is using in his trial for the Toronto Van Attack. She also speaks with guests about Michigan looking to shut-down a pipeline that would affect Ontarians, and a possible new COVID-19 preventative measure.

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Long Term care workers ringing warning bells, the mental health impacts of a second shutdown, and a travel writer is stuck on a cruise with a COVID outbreak

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 01:25:43 -0000

Alex speaks with Doris Grinspun, the CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario about the dangerous situation long term care homes are in yet again. She also speaks with Renee Raymond, a Registered Psychotherapist at Renu Counselling about the mental health impacts of a second shutdown, and a travel writer who boarded the first cruise to launch since the pandemic started, which now has 5 COVID-19 cases.

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The 12-year shot in a brazen daylight Toronto shooting has died, the pandemic is causing kids to fall behind in school, and Doug Ford under fire for ignoring health professionals

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 01:33:23 -0000

Alex is joined by Louis Marche, a community & youth development facilitator, the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement and youth mentor about the tragic daylight shooting that took the life of an innocent 12-year-old boy in Toronto. She also speaks to researcher and education critic Kelly Ghallager Mackay about how children are falling behind in school as a result of the pandemic. Finally, Liberal Party of Ontario leader Steven Del Duca joins to share his criticisms of Doug Ford ignoring health professionals and now leading Ontario into a massive COVID-19 wave.

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Ticketmaster wants access to COVID-19 test results for future concerts, we speak to a test subject of the promising Pfizer vaccine, and why we remember on Remembrance Day.

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:51:05 -0000

Former Ontario Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian joins to talk about the privacy concerns with Ticketmaster looking for data from your COVID-19 test results for attending future concerts. Alex speaks with a test subject for the Pfizer vaccine, and Sean Bruyea, one of Canada’s leading advocates for the fair and just treatment of veterans and their families to talk about Remembrance Day and giving our veterans the respect and support they deserve.

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Alek Minassian’s trial began today, what you need to know about the incel movement. Could a Biden presidency help bring back the two Michaels from China? And a critical look at wait-times in Canadian healthcare.

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:40:53 -0000

Alex is joined by Mike Arntfield, a criminologist at Western University about the incel movement that inspired the 2018 Toronto Van Attack that killed 10 as the suspect begins his trial. Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier talks to Alex about what a Biden presidency could mean for the two Canadians still detained in China, and Bacchus Barua, Associate Director, Health Policy Studies Fraser Institute joins for a critical look at wait-times and doctor availability in Canada.

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America is looking at a new leader, but the country is still divided. What if Alek Minassian claims he is not criminally responsible for the van attack? And essential WE documents have vanished.

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:24:41 -0000

Alex speaks with American journalist Teodrose Fikremariam from Ghion journal about the divided state of the country going into a new Presidential era, then she speaks with Global News Radio’s Criminal Law Expert, Lorne Honickman about what it would mean for Alek Minassian’s sentencing should he plead not criminally responsible for the Toronto van attack, and MP and Ethics Critic Michael Barret joins to talk about the WE documents that seem to have disappeared.

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Whole Foods reverse decision to ban employees from wearing poppies, does Trump have any legal rights? And why Trump supporters aren't going anywhere

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:46:00 -0000

Alex speaks with employment lawyer Kathryn Stewart about employees' legal rights after Whole Foods tried to ban workers from wearing poppies at work. Jack Siegel, partner at Blaney McMurtry joined to talk about Trump's legal challenges in his fight to overturn election results, and she also speaks with journalist John Robson about why Trump supporters aren't going anywhere.

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Union brings GM jobs back to Oshawa, Toronto cop sentenced to 9 months jail for Dafonte Miller assault, and reviewing the Ontario Budget

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:20:15 -0000

Alex speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association about the big win in Oshawa for GM manufacturing jobs. Then she is joined by Daniel Brown, a criminal defense lawyer at Daniel Brown law about the sentencing for Michael Theriault in the Dafonte Miller beating. Aaron Wudrick from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation also joins to review the Ontario budget released today.

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How did the polls get the US Election so wrong again? Health Canada will have to explain why they threw out their PPE, and the Ontario budget is coming tomorrow, what will it look like in a pandemic?

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:58:10 -0000

Alex speaks with Dr. Balkan Devlen, a Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute and expert on foreign policy, international security, and international affairs about why the US polls vastly overestimated the Biden vote in the election. She also speaks to Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock’s Reporter about holding Health Canada to account on the PPE they threw out prior to the pandemic, and she’ll also speak to Jasmine Moulton, the Director of the Ontario Taxpayers Federation about the coming Ontario budget tomorrow.

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Why is the Canadian military working to establish a propaganda organization? What does free speech mean to Justin Trudeau? And why social media is a new platform for gang warfare.

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:24:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College of Canada to get some details on the propaganda organization the Canadian military is working to establish. She also speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock’s Reporter about the controversial statement Trudeau made about free speech in response to the attack in France, as well a conversation with an Expert from Star Quality Private Investigations and retired police detective with 30 years of experience in the GTA police service with a focus on cybercrime investigations about gang warfare on social media.

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Cadillac Fairview secretly collected images of 5 million shoppers in Canada, what to watch for in the final weekend of the American election, and an inside look at the take-down of Toronto gang “Eglinton West Crips”

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:43:04 -0000

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex Pierson on the Friday edition of the show. She starts with getting some insight on your rights and liberties as it comes out that Cadillac Fairview secretly collected the images of 5 million shoppers across the country. Then she speaks with John Le Boutillier, Former Republican Congressman, co-host of Revolution The Podcast about the final projections for the American election as it enters the final weekend of campaigning. Also, Dave Perry, 640 Toronto Crime expert and CEO of Investigative Solutions Network joins to give an inside look at the takedown of the Toronto gang Eglinton West Crips.

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13 years for man charged in 2018 Toronto playground shooting, Twitter under fire for not banning Holocaust denial posts, suspected terrorist attack kills 3 in Paris

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:24:09 -0000

Global News Crime Specialist Catherine McDonald joins Alex to talk about the sentencing for the man charged in Toronto’s brazen 2018 daylight playground shooting, then she’s joined by The National Post’s John Robson about the controversy involving Twitter’s post banning criteria. Also, an expert joins to break down what's happening in France after a gruesome beheading and two other murders in a suspected terrorist attack.

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The Bank of Canada wants you to spend more money to help the economy, we get an insight on the legal side of the Caledonia disputes, and Canadians have more trust in their government than they did last year

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:55:42 -0000

Alex is joined by Ian Lee from Carlton’s sprott school of business to talk about the projections from the Bank of Canada for Canada’s fourth fiscal quarter, and what it means for you. Then she speaks with a lawyer from the are to talk about the land claim debates in Caledonia, and Dr. Mike Morden, Interim Executive Director of the Samara Centre for Democracy and lead author of a report that found Canadians have more trust in the government than they did last year.

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Two-thirds of Canadians say systemic racism is a serious issue in the RCMP, Liberals defend their seats in Toronto, and a Murder Hornet hive was taken down in Washington

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:26:45 -0000

Alex starts off the show speaking with Shachi Kurl, President of Angus Reid Institute about the survey results that show Canadians thought on dealing with racism in policing. She then speaks with Stephen Taylor, a former senior political advisor to the former leader of the opposition about what the results in the Toronto by-election mean for Liberal support in the province, and then she speaks with a Washington state entomologist about the murder hornet hive captured near the Canadian border.

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Is there a connection between the Markham mansion that was allegedly running an illegal casino and some politicians? How food supply fees will affect your choice, and the complexity of the situation in Caledonia

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:03:00 -0000

Global News National Online Journalist Sam Cooper joins the show to talk about the connection between alleged illegal mansion casino, a pro-Beijing umbrella group, and Canadian politicians. Then she speaks with an expert in food supply chains to talk about how changes for suppliers may affect your purchases. Also, Anne Harding, Owner of Forum Community Relations joins to talk about the complexity of coming to an agreement in the ongoing disputes in Caledonia.

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Toronto Police launch a new initiative to stop gang violence. Russia and Iran are interfering in the American election, why Canadians should be on guard. What’s going on in Caledonia? And a look at the saving grace from 2020, the new Borat film.

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 02:18:29 -0000

Alex is joined by Aarron Grieves, a man who turned his life around and now works for the HOPE program at the Yonge Street Mission about the new program Toronto Police are launching to go directly to gang members in an attempt to reduce gang crime. Then she speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad about the Russian disinformation plan already targeting Canada. She’ll also speak with MPP Toby Barret about the blockades in Caledonia, and the National Post’s chief film critic about the new Borat movie where Justin Trudeau’s blackface photo makes a cameo.

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Why are the liberals blocking a health committee? Can a 4-day work week be done? Toronto is getting a winterized patio at Cabana

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 02:15:07 -0000

Conservative MP and Shadow Health Minister Michelle Rempel joins Alex to talk about the proposed health committee and why the liberals shut it down. She’s also joined by Jack Mintz from the Fraser Institute to talk about how we can afford a 4-day work week in Canada. Travis O’Rourke from Hays Recruiting talks about why half of Canadians are ready to leave their jobs, and Charles Khabouth of Ink Entertainment explains Toronto’s first winterized patio at Cabana.

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The province introduces legislation to protect long-term care homes for lawsuits over COVID, was today the Liberal's best shot at getting a majority? And shut-downs are becoming the lesser option in the battle against COVID

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:10:54 -0000

Alex is joined by a woman who was involved in a lawsuit after her father died of COVID in a long-term care home and the lawyer she's working with to talk about the new legislation from the Ford government protecting long-term care homes from lawsuits. Then she'll speak to pollster Darrell Bricker about the election that could have been today, was this Trudeau's best chance to get a majority? And another doctor is coming out against shut-downs, is it becoming the lesser option in the fight to contain COVID?

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The Liberals are signaling an election over proposed investigations, long-term care homes are being gouged by insurance, and Ontario lets dance studios open but not gyms

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:37:31 -0000

Alex speaks with Don Drummond about the liberal spending and the debt that will come with it. Then she speaks with the CEO of CanAge about why insurance companies are gouging long-term care homes. Finally, she's joined by a gym owner to discuss the Ontario government's decision to allow dance studios to remain open while gyms have to close.

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More RCMP have been deployed to Nova Scotia over fishing dispute, criminals are using CERB to purchase guns, and new changes are coming to the blue bin program

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:39:00 -0000

Canadian historian Ken Coates joins to explain the context in the escalating dispute between fishers and the indigenous community in Nova Scotia. Alex shares her thoughts on the claim that criminals are using CERB to purchase guns. And, Parker Gallant from Energy Perspectives joins to review the Ford government's proposed changes to the Ontario recycling program.

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Would the genealogy evidence in the Christine Jessop case hold up in court? An open letter to the Premiere to save pubs, and reports say China is “preparing to go to war”.

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:37:36 -0000

Alex speaks with criminal lawyer Joseph Neuberger about the genealogy that has identified Christopher Hoover as the murder in the 1984 case of Christine Jessop, would that kind of new technology hold up in court? She also speaks to a pub owner about an open letter to the Premiere begging the province to save pubs and eateries. Then, global tensions with China only continue down the wrong path. As Canada accepts Hong Kong refugees, is there a proper way for Canada to navigate the relationship to keep ex-pats safe?

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The decades old Christine Jessop cold case is solved, the opposition is still fighting to reopen the WE investigation, and has Big Tech taken censorship too far?

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:02:22 -0000

The lawyer of the wrongfully accused man in the Christine Jessop murder joins Alex to talk about the announcement from the police of the identification of the real killer. MP Michael Barret talks about the Liberal filibuster while the opposition continues to push for the WE scandal investigation to be reopened. And the American right is angry at Twitter and Facebook for limiting a story from the New York Post about Hunter Biden, should we all be worried about censorship?

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COVID restrictions are separating loved ones in their final moments, does a racist yearbook alteration qualify as a hate crime? And Ontario hydro prices are going up again.

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:13:33 -0000

Today Alex starts the show with a conversation with a bereavement educator about COVID restrictions keeping family members and loved ones from saying goodbye. Then she speaks with a criminal lawyer to find out if a racist alteration in a high school yearbook qualifies for criminal charges. Also, hydro prices in Ontario are going up November 1st.

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Is the pandemic the perfect time to fix the education system? An RCMP Montreal raid leads to China, and the Canadian man who tracked down Jon Cryer’s lost wedding ring.

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of the Schoolhouse Consulting about using the pandemic to fix the issues in our education system. Then she speaks to Global News Investigative Journalist Sam Cooper about why the Canadian government is trying to keep details from an RCMP raid linked to China in Montreal secret. Then, she speaks to the professional ring finder who managed to track down Jon Cryer’s lost wedding ring in Vancouver.

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The feds invest in Ford Motors’ electric overhaul, an AI pollster shows Trump leading in key areas, and some doctors urge and end to COVID-19 lockdowns

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:25:53 -0000

Alex begins with a conversation with Aaron Wudrick, the Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to talk about the federal government’s announcement to invest in Ford Motors’ electric vehicle overhaul, are the jobs worth the money? Then, an AI poll is showing a different situation for the American election than regular polls, could we see a repeat of 2016? And to finish off, Alex speaks with one of the doctors urging an end to COVID-19 lockdowns.

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A new era for the Green Party, no more single-use plastics, and the halted WE investigation

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:29:06 -0000

Today on the podcast Alex has her first conversation with the new Green Party of Canada Leader, Annamie Paul about where she wants to take the party. Then she speaks with Dan McTeague about the coming single-use plastic ban that made moves today, and then she speaks with Tom Korski of Blacklock’s Reporting about why the NDPs voted against a further WE Charity investigation.

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Is the "she-cession" real? Children with autism are being left behind, a new rent relief program, and looking back at Eddie Van Halen's career

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:28:36 -0000

Today Alex is joined by Philip Cross, Senior fellow at McDonald Laurier institute to talk about the reality of the "she-cession", then she speaks to a father of two children with autism about how they are being left behind in the pandemic. She also speaks with Laura Jones from the CFIB to discuss the new rent relief program for small businesses, and music expert Alan Cross to look back on Eddie Van Halen's life after his loss to cancer.

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Why we need to focus on living with COVID, the politics of school closures, and the price tag on pandemic loans

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 22:56:40 -0000

Alex starts with a conversation with a top Toronto doctor who says its time to focus on living with the virus instead of shutting down, then she speaks with journalist Alec MacGillis about the politics of school closures and how the kids are being left behind. And to finish the podcast, the Parliamentary Budget Officer joins to talk about the price tag on the pandemic loans.

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Ontario starts pulling back as cases soar, Donald Trump is sent to the hospital after COVID diagnosis

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 01:01:05 -0000

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex again on an incredibly busy news day. She starts with a conversation about the COVID situation in Ontario as Toronto calls for restrictions. Then she speaks with a journalist about the historic impact of Trump's COVID diagnosis. Plus, a conversation with a local author and medical student about her book "Patty and the Pandemic" that helps children understand the virus.

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The feds invest $10 billion in infrastructure, can outdoor patios keep the restaurant industry afloat this winter? And has COVID changed our healthcare system for the better?

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:04:22 -0000

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex tonight speaking first with the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure about the $10 billion announcement from the federal government. She's also joined by Restaurants Canada to talk about winterizing patios to help save the industry, and the president of the Ontario Medical Association to talk about how COVID has impacted the way we look at our healthcare system.

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The generation being left behind in the pandemic, police are abusing COVID data, and Erin O'Toole reacts to the Liberal's plans

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:58:50 -0000

Alex is joined by journalist Alec MacGillis to discuss his story about the generation of children that are being left behind as COVID continues to disrupt schools. Then she speaks about how the police are misusing COVID-19 data and why we should put a stop to it. And finally, the new Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole joins to react to the Liberal's plans and spending as we get into the second wave.

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Is a fifteen minute COVID test coming to Canada? A man was fired from him job for his tattoos, and can businesses survive a second wave?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:30:48 -0000

Alex speaks with Michelle Rempel Garner, the Shadow Minister for Industry and Economic Development about these new COVID tests that could give results in just 15 minutes. It sounds great but can Canada get them into action in any reasonable amount of time? It doesn’t look like it. Then she speaks to @freakyhoody a kindergarten teacher from France who lost his job over his tattoos. The man is covered from head to toe and has even surgically blackened his eyes, but should he have lost his job? Plus, Charles Kabouth joins to talk about the impact a second wave will have on the entertainment industry.

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Cases are up, is it time to shut down? How changes from the heritage ministry will affect your streaming services, and Trump's tax information is public the day before the first debate

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:04:00 -0000

Ontario set a record for COVID-19 cases today. Alex speaks to Dr. David Jacobs, Chair of the Coalition of Ontario Doctors to talk about what that means for Ontarians. She also speaks with Michael Taube, a columnist at Troy Media and Loonie Politics about the massive news week in American politics on the heels of the first presidential debate. And more!

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China is collecting people's pictures posted online, bankruptcies are on the rise, and a woman battling cancer is fighting to bring her fiancé into the country

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:44:10 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 25th, 2020.

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The CERB is changing, what you need to know. Small business faces a tough recovery, and can the federal government afford the Throne Speech promises?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:33:03 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 24th, 2020.

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What was in the Throne Speech and how it will affect you, and response from the opposition

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:05:40 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020.

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What Canadians want from the throne speech according to the polls, Van Morrison's controversial new protest song, and the tragic death of a 14-year-old horseback rider

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:03:44 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020.

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Why the head of the Public Health Agency actually resigned, aer electric vehicles as environmentally friendly as promised? And the poisoned letter sent to Trump came from Canada

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:30:04 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 21st, 2020.

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TikTok is officially banned in the US, a lawyer says his client contracted COVID after appearing at a hearing, and how and why do COVID conspiracy theories spread?

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:24:45 -0000

This is the ON Point with guest host Arlene Bynon podcast.

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A grieving mother speaks at the funeral for husband and three kids, and how the Liberal spending plan will affect your wallet

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:40:00 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 17th, 2020.

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COVID tests are coming to pharmacies, a possible lawsuit alleges NHL, junior hockey are exploiting teens, and how a fugitive suspected of Ontario mob murders wound up dead in Mexico.

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:56:03 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 16th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: The US drops tariffs on Canada, Toronto police say the city may have another serial killer, and can we pay for Trudeau's upcoming Throne Speech promises?

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:33:38 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 15th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Did Canada also downplay COVID? Why the new federal internet regulations are being kept secret, and why the Bahrain-Israel peace deal is good for the world

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:16:56 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Monday, September 14th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: The federal government moves to regulate online giants to add CanCon, an artists story from COVID denial to art honouring the heroes, and why women are leaving their jobs more in the pandemic

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 22:55:13 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, September 11th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: The WE scandal continues to unfold as the charity pulls out of Canada, a survivor speaks about World Suicide Day, and the women who created gender reveal parties has a message for parents

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:29:57 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Thursday, September 10th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: An internal government memo talks about the lack of pandemic preparedness, how sewage can help us track COVID, and the economic impact a second shutdown could have

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:46:47 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday, September 9th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Bringing school choice to Ontario, the lasting impact COVID will have on our kids, and a horrifying video circulating on TikTok

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:23:19 -0000

This is the ON Point with Alex Pierson podcast Tuesday, September 8rh, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Are we about to see a massive financial and social overhaul in Canada? The CNE may not come back, what does that mean for Canadian music? And, an iconic Toronto restaurant closes due to COVID

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:35:00 -0000

This is the ON Point podcast with guest host Arlene Bynon Thursday, September 3rd, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Is there enough custodial staff at schools to keep up with COVID measures? Ontario is doubling the approvals for pot shops, and Putin's opposition was poisoned

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:31:03 -0000

This is the On Point podcast with guest host Arlene Bynon Wednesday September 2nd 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Why it's time to think about new commemorative statues in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns in Kenosha

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:32:46 -0000

This is the On Point podcast, guest hosted by Arlene Bynon for Tuesday, September 1st.

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Today on the podcast: Teachers unions are filing a complaint with the labour board, is now the time for basic income? And, why plastic surgeries are on the rise in COVID

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:40:03 -0000

This is the On Point podcast with guest host Arlene Bynon Monday August 31st 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Canada’s GDP falls nearly 40% between April and June, the fight between Canadian food suppliers and grocery stores, and supporting Canadian small businesses online

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:13:53 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast Friday, August 28th 2020.

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Today on the podcast: How to turn symbolism into action against racism, and why are wealthy Canadians taking so much in COVID aid?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:16:00 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson Podcast Thursday, August 27, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Hundreds of millions for a former Liberal MP to develop ventilators hasn't resulted in anything yet, the federal government has still yet to secure any vaccines, and major sports players are boycotting games in solidarity with BLM

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:34:46 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast Wednesday August 26 2020.

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Today on the podcast: The scary truth about human trafficking in Ontario, a former pro hockey player's fight for justice in son's stabbing death, and inside the Chinese military attack on Nortel

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:15:15 -0000

This is the On Point podcast Tuesday, August 25th 2020.

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Today on the podcast: What does O'Toole need to do that Scheer couldn't? Canada's green economy, and why COVID has court cases being thrown out

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:45:49 -0000

This is the On Point podcast Monday August 24th 2020.

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AUG 21-ON POINT PODCAST with guest host Arlene Bynon

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:44:03 -0000

Arlene Bynon in for Alex Pierson, with ON POINT, In the podcast today we talk about…. A good news announcement about PPE procurement with the Premier and the federal government, the impact of CERB and EI for Canadians and businesses, and USA voting for Americans living in Canada.

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ON POINT PODCAST - THU AUG 20

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:48:00 -0000

Today with Alex Pierson, in the ON POINT podcast we talk about….The youngest man in Canada to be put on ventilator for COVID-19, addiction, drug policy, and safe supply sites in Toronto, as well as the Conservative leadership race that will wrap up this weekend.

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Today on the podcast: Why the Prime Minister prorogued parliament

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:45:45 -0000

This the On Point podcast with Alex Pierson for Wednesday, August 19th.

Alex is joined by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre to discuss why his party thinks bureaucrats were nudged by political staffers to pick the WE charity for the now cancelled multi million dollar student program after documents were released today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has prorogued parliament in what Poilievre is calling a cover up after Trudeau and now former finance minister Bill Morneau failed to recuse themselves from the deal after it was discovered they both had family ties to the organization.

Alex is also joined by Dr. David Jacobs of the Ontario Specialists Association, to discuss ongoing concerns of parents as kids prepare to return to school in two weeks.

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Today on the podcast: Why Chrystia Freeland was named Finance Minister

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:58:29 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast for Tuesday, August 18th:

Alex is joined by former chief of staff for Stephen Harper, Jeni Byrne, and Dr. David Jacobs of the Ontario Specialists Association.

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Today on the podcast: Why Bill Morneau resigned as Finance Minister

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 02:21:00 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast for Monday, August 17th:

Alex is joined by former MP for York-Simcoe and government house leader and strategist Peter Van Loan, and former Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition, Bob Richardson, to discuss the resignation of now former Finance Minister Bill Morneau.

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Today on the podcast: The Education Minister joins to talk about back to school, WE can lobby now apparently, and how Fortnite is taking on Apple and Google

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:49:06 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Friday, August 14th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Toronto-registered websites of al-Qaeda were taken offline, an historic deal between Israel and UAE, and Phil Collins is back on the charts thanks to a YouTube react video

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:35:28 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Thursday, August 13th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: The ombudsman is investigating federal finances, who is Mark Carney and what does he want to do with our economy, and is tipping over?

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:52:00 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Wednesday, August 12th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: More vile attacks on Catherine McKenna, WE scandal updates, and Canadian prank YouTubers are ignoring COVID restrictions

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:41:42 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Tuesday, August 11th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: A Quebec company contracted to make PPE still hasn't made anything, a pro-democracy media tycoon in Hong Kong has been arrested, and the Lebanese PM steps down

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:53:00 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Monday, August 10th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: The July job numbers show more progress bouncing back, should we pay for former Governors General expenses? And Canada’s retaliation to Trump’s new tariffs

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 01:29:33 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Friday, August 7th, 2020.

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Today on the podcast: Keeping the Lebanese government away from Beirut foreign aid, Saudi Arabian hit men sent to Canada, and the Trump announces new aluminum tariffs on Canada

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:14:46 -0000

This is the On Point with Alex Pierson podcast, Thursday, August 6th, 2020.

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Aid for Beirut must not go through the Lebanese government

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:57:52 -0000

"Help us topple them." Carmen Geha is an activist and associate professor of public administration at the American University of Beirut. She joins Alex to explain the situation in Lebanon, and how the world can help the citizens recover, and rebuild without corruption.

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On Point with Alex Pierson: The Podcast

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:36:15 -0000

Today on the podcast today, Canada has announced they have locked down deals on the coronavirus vaccines, SNC is building a factory to make PPE in Canada, and a new study that suggests Canadians could face huge increases in mental health issues in the years post-COVID-19.

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Trudeau speaks before the finance committee about the WE scandal

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:21:39 -0000

Pierre Poilievre is the Shadow Minister of Finance, he questioned the Prime Minister today about WE.

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NASA launched its next Mars rover today

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:16:18 -0000

Zac Trolley joins Alex to talk about the historic launch of Perseverance.

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Why are people receiving mysterious seeds from china?

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:11:08 -0000

John Keough is the founder and managing principal Shantalla. He joins Alex to talk about the mysterious seeds and what their source could be.

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Inside Parliament: The Trudeau's WE trip and speaking expenses higher than first thought

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:04:00 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor at Blacklock's Reporting. He joins to dive in on some of the stories from Ottawa that you may have missed.

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Kielburgers respond to big questions from finance committee

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:03:54 -0000

Alex is joined by Greg Thomson from Charity Intelligence to get his take on the questioning of the Kielburgers in front of the finance committee Tuesday.

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Inside Parliament: Tax payers paid the bill for Health Minister Patricia Hajdu to fly home on weekends while Canadians were told to avoid travel

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:01:00 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor at Blacklock's Reporting. He joins to dive in on some of the stories from Ottawa that you may have missed.

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A former WE employee speaks out about his time at the organization

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:57:00 -0000

James Powell joined Alex for an extended interview about his time at WE.

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What is QAnon? The evolution of a dangerous conspiracy.

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:24:28 -0000

Alex is joined by Joseph Uscinski, a political-science professor at the University of Miami to talk about the fast growing conspiracy theory with real-world consequences.

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The cottage country market is booming. Are city-dwellers leaving the urban cores?

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:30:44 -0000

Alex welcomes Davelle Morrison, Sales Representative at Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage to talk about the trends, and what they mean.

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Opposition parties call on ethics watchdog to open investigation into Morneau over WE

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:28:00 -0000

Simon Jefferies is the senior vice president at Jenni Byrne and Associates. He joined Alex to give some insight on the implications.

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Inside Parliament: The Commons health committee yesterday voted to censor release of all records on the Public Health Agency’s management of the pandemic.

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:25:00 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor at Blacklock's Reporting. He joins to dive in on some of the stories from Ottawa that you may have missed.

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Morneau's involvement in the WE scandal just got much worse

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:56:54 -0000

The Finance Minister answered questions today in front of the Finance Committee about his interactions with the charity organization. Michael Barret is the Shadow Minister for Ethics, he joins the show to recap the session.

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Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement unconstitutional: Federal Court

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:54:11 -0000

Immigration lawyer, Guidy Mamann joins the show to talk about the historic ruling, and what it means.

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The story behind mysterious "numbers" ghost radio stations

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:54:00 -0000

Alan Cross is a host on 102.1 The Edge, and radio industry veteran an expert. He joins the show to talk about the mysterious numbers radio frequency that no one claims to run.

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Inside Parliament: Liberals deny CMHC research project on home equity tax

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:50:54 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor at Blacklock's Reporting. He joined to clear up the information around a controversial study commissioned by the federal Liberals.

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The floodgates are open. WE has been a controversial charity among industry professionals for a while.

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:05:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Charity Intelligence's managing director Kate Bahen to get a better idea of why industry experts have been concerned about the WE Charity for a while.

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Environmentalist Michael Shellenberger apologizes for the "climate scare"

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:26:39 -0000

Prominent environmentalist Michael Shellenberger wrote a controversial piece that has upset some of his colleagues where he apologizes for a "climate scare". He joins Alex to talk about the piece, and the response it has received.

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Inside Parliament: Federally funded research says the WHO was too quick to praise China for COVID-19 response

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0000

Alex gets an inside look at the goings-on in Ottawa from the managing editor at Blacklocks Reporting, Tom Korski.

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Hamilton born star Nick Cordero loses battle with COVID-19

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:48:00 -0000

The Canadian theatre star has passed away after his months-long battle with the coronavirus. Alex speaks with his old friend and co-worker Kristen Peace about his life.

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Notable Oregon mental health response unit model could make its way to Toronto

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:27:00 -0000

Ben Brubaker is an executive director at White Bird Clinic CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets). He joins Alex to talk about the model and its successes so far.

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Ethics commissioner investigating Trudeau, $900M WE Charity contract

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 01:37:00 -0000

Global News BC Correspondent Robin Gill joins Global News Radio's Alex Pierson.

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Did the Chinese government take down Canada's greatest tech company?

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:20:00 -0000

Did the Chinese government kill Canada’s greatest tech company Nortel? A new bombshell report shows the death of the company may have been the Chinese paving the way for Huawei. Alex is joined by Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute for the details.

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Toronto's patios have been open for over a week now, how has it been going?

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0000

Alex gets an update from one Charles Khabouth, the CEO of Ink Entertainment, one of the country's largest entertainment companies with multiple businesses in Toronto.

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We charity $900-million grant from Trudeau government raising red flags

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Duff Conacher from Democracy Watch joins Alex to talk about the ethics issues being raised about the grant given Trudeau's ties to the charity.

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Peel police investigating after a black woman was tasered and then shot at her home on Mother's Day. Here's her story.

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:36:00 -0000

Arlene Bynon fills in for Alex interview Chantelle Krupka a black woman from Mississauga who shot by police at her home on Mother's Day.

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CEBA expansion for small businesses is delayed

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:03:47 -0000

Alex is joined by Dan Kelly, the president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to talk about the delay of the program that was supposed to launch today, and what it means for businesses.

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Her father died of COVID-19 at a long-term care home, now she's part of a lawsuit looking for justice.

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:26:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Cathy Parkes who lost her father to COVID-19 at the Pickering’s Orchard Villa long-term care home, and her lawyer, Melissa Miller to talk about the lawsuit they've opened against the home.

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What the RCMP did wrong in the Nova Scotia shooting

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:21:48 -0000

Alex speaks with Stephen Maher, a contributing editor at Maclean's to talk about the Nova Scotia killer, and the red flags police missed.

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Inside Parliament: Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says she doesn't know what bonuses or severance pay were awarded to a former CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 01:08:01 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention.

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Family members of the Ukraine Airlines crash victims are still looking for justice

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:49:00 -0000

Shahin Meghaddam lost his wife and son in Iran’s accidental shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. Six months later, he and other family members of victims are still looking for answers. He joined Alex to share his story.

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Can the restaurant industry pull through? More close their doors forever with no direction from the government

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:28:22 -0000

The pandemic has had a devastating impact on restaurants in the province, but as closures continue and the government gives no definite direction about reopening, can the industry survive? Charles Khabouthis the CEO of INK Entertainment, he joins Alex to talk about the dire situation most restaurants are currently in.

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Call-out culture needs a call-out

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:20:00 -0000

Loretta Ross is an expert on women’s issues, racism, and human rights, and is a founder of the reproductive justice theory. She joins Alex to discuss call-out culture, and how we should really be addressing issues in media and society.

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We need fiscal transparency from the fed

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:16:00 -0000

Wednesday the opposition parties will get a look at the fiscal situation from the federal government. The parties will have just four hours. Yves Giroux is the Parliamentary Budget Officer, he's asking for more transparency from Trudeau.

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What's going on with the Seattle autonomous zone?

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 01:39:09 -0000

Protestors have claimed a neighbourhood in Seattle as an autonomous zone without police presence. What are they asking for? And what's it like on the inside? Robert Evans is an investigative journalist at Bellingcat who has been to the zone. He joined Alex today.

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Let the grill open again

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:01:51 -0000

Nadeem Malik is the operator of the Mongolian Grill in Whitby. Here's his conversation with Alex.

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Can Loblaw legally take back the wage premiums they gave to workers?

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:31:29 -0000

Loblaw announced they will be ended the pandemic pay they offered front line workers, but can they legally retract a raise? Alex speaks with Employment lawyer Gregory Sills, associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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Here's what its like to be open as a hair salon right now

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:16:38 -0000

As parts of the province move into phase two, hair salons are now among the businesses allowed to reopen. Angela Gagie is one of the owners of Essense Salon in London, she joins Alex to talk about how reopening has gone for her.

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With borders closed, he was stuck in Canada while his child was in America

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:57:00 -0000

John Keogh joins Alex to talk about his experience being stuck on opposite sides of the Canadian border.

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Tornado sighted in Belmont, On.

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:53:50 -0000

Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell joins Alex to give an update on the severe weather systems moving through southern Ontario.

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Inside Parliament: Finance committee demanding audits for federal spending

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention.

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"It just doesn't work" Norfolk County mayor backs up her protest haircut

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Kristal Chopp, the Mayor of Norfolk County who protested the province's regional reopening plan by getting a haircut. She backs up her issue with the plan.

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We need to rethink how emergency services respond to mental health calls

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:31:00 -0000

Following the two recent cases where Black folks died following police calls due to mental health crises, advocates are asking for more attention to how emergency services respond to mental health calls. Dr. Notisha Massaquoi has been working on recommendations since the death of Andrew Loku in 2015. She joined Alex to talk about what needs to be done, and why it hasn't been done yet.

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Searching for a liver in a pandemic

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:27:00 -0000

John Size and Wendy McCann are searching for a liver donor to save John's life, but the pandemic is making their search nearly impossible. This is their story. For more details or if you think you may be able to help, visit their website.

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Small businesses in Ontario are safe from eviction for now

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:41:00 -0000

With Premiere Ford announcing a ban on commercial evictions for landlords who qualify for the federal commercial rent assistance, many small businesses are breathing a sigh of relief for the first time in months. But it is enough to save our small businesses? Alex spoke with Julie Kwiecinski, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's director of provincial affairs to discuss.

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Pam's Roti Shop was nearly evicted until the community pooled together rent money

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:37:00 -0000

Pam's Roti Shop is a beloved restaurant that has been open to Torontonians for 35 years, but the impacts of COVID-19 nearly closed them down for good. Lucky for them, the community raised enough money to pay their rent after their landlord refused to apply for rent assistance. Now their safe from eviction for the foreseeable future. Pam's sister Hassena joined Alex to share their story.

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Most of Ontario will move onto phase 2 but some areas will have to wait

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:28:53 -0000

Alex speaks with the Minister of Health, Christine Elliot about the plan to move ahead into phase 2.

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Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announces resignation

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:27:00 -0000

Dave Perry is 640's Toronto Crime expert and CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc. He joined Alex to talk about Saunder's term, and who may fill the position.

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Inside Parliament: False CERB could now result in jail time

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:23:00 -0000

Tom Korski is the managing editor Blacklock's Reporter. He joins Alex to discuss some of the stories from Ottawa dug up by Blacklock's that deserve more attention.

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Surely to God our hospitals can figure this out

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:42:21 -0000

Jacqui Delaney laid her father to rest this week. Because of COVID-19, she wasn't able to visit him once he was admitted to hospital. Delaney believes her dad passed from a broken heart. She's calling on government to change the rules so that family members and friends can once again make hospital visits. Here's her conversation with Alex.

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What if I wasn't that Grey Cup Champion: Henry Burris

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:02:27 -0000

HENRY BURRIS IS A THREE-TIME GREY CUP CHAMPION WITH THE OTTAWA REDBLACKS AND THE CALGARY STAMPEDERS, HE’S ALSO A BROADCASTER AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. BURRIS PUBLISHED A NUMBER OF TWEETS IN THE WAKE OF PROTESTS SOUTH OF THE BORDER. HERE'S HIS CONVERSATION WITH ALEX.

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Sharleen Stewart, Pres, SEIU Healthcare on long term care in ON.

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:24:27 -0000

Sharleen Stewart, President SEIU Healthcare talks about the overdue need for change in long term care homes in Ontario and protecting our most vulnerable

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Martin Firestone, Travel Insurance Specialist on Covid and coverage

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:57:22 -0000

Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure, Travel Insurance Specialist talks about Covid 19 and coverage for possible future travel plans

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Karl Littler of The Retail Council of Canada on shopping at malls

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:39:43 -0000

Karl Littler, Senior Vice-President, Public Affairs, Retail Council of Canada talks about shopping at malls as stores reopen in Ontario

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Marika Vida, Sommelier, "The Mom Somm” on Covid 19 and wine

Sat, 30 May 2020 01:17:00 -0000

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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Dr. David Jacobs talks about the latest news on Covid 19 in Ontario

Sat, 30 May 2020 00:52:23 -0000

Dr. David Jacobs, Ontario Specialists Association, Chair, Coalition of Ontario Doctors talks about the latest news on Covid 19 in Ontario

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If you're a teenager in Hong Kong, you're always in danager

Thu, 28 May 2020 12:36:32 -0000

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.

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Hong Kong residents in Toronto express deep concern

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:52:00 -0000

JANE LEE IS WITH A GROUP OF TORONTONIANS, STAND WITH HONG KONG. HERE IS HER CONVERSATION WITH ALEX.

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ODA hopeful dentist offices will be able to open in June

Wed, 27 May 2020 00:24:54 -0000

Ontario Dentist Association Past President, Dr. David Stevenson talked to Alex about how dentist offices will reopen.

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Four Day Work Week?

Tue, 26 May 2020 23:49:59 -0000

JOHN TRAUGAKOS IS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO’S ROTMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT. HERE'S HIS CONVERSATION WITH ALEX.

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Police asked to investigate Pickering long-term care home

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:50:55 -0000

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.

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HELP NEEDED: Ending the economic cocoon

Tue, 19 May 2020 13:03:24 -0000

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.

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Marking seventy-five years of liberation

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:28:25 -0000

John Hetherington is a retired history teacher and leads groups of Canadians to the battlefields of Europe each year. This month marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian First Army in 1945.

Sadly due to the current worldwide COVID pandemic the ceremonies to mark this historic event throughout the Netherlands have all been cancelled. Thousands of Canadians who were planning on making the pilgrimage to honour their relatives who participated in this final epoch struggle of World War 2 have now also had to cancel their travel plans. Despite the cancellations of all of these ceremonies, Still, Mr. Hetherington writes this is still a time for all of us to remember the story of the Canadian struggle to liberate the Netherlands. He also joined Alex to talk more about this.

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Supporting vulnerable children during this pandemic

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:22:50 -0000

With schools gradually re-opening in Quebec, Susan Mintzberg writes, it’s crucial to plan how schools will be able to pursue their mission of supporting vulnerable children and their families psychologically, socially and academically. Here's that conversation.

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HELP NEEDED: Putting the glow back in Glow Zone 360

Thu, 14 May 2020 23:22:46 -0000

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 Ryan Vande Vooren, Owner of GlowZone 360 in Brampton and Mississauga.

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HELP NEEDED: Fun halted at Bingemans

Thu, 14 May 2020 23:17:30 -0000

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HELP NEEDED: GO Tours Canada season derailed

Wed, 13 May 2020 15:20:29 -0000

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 Jason Rizzuti, Managing Partner of GO Tours Canada.

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HELP NEEDED: Haunted Walks faces scary future

Wed, 13 May 2020 15:10:47 -0000

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 my conversation with Glen Shackleton, the owner of 'Haunted Walks.'

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It's a 'societal problem': Canadian IndyCar driver

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:17:35 -0000

After a 19-year old was caught going 308km/h on the QEW, we wanted to get a sense of how dangerous something like this is. We reached to Canadian IndyCar driver, James Hinchcliffe. Here's that conversation.

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Pivoting to greet cottage country visitors

Mon, 11 May 2020 14:44:58 -0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Christine Kropp is pivoting to greet cottage country visitors. The owner of the Whimsical Bakery in Huntsville is facing backlash from some for even reaching out to cottage country visitors. Here's her conversation with Alex.

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Cottage country attractions adapting to accomodate tourists

Mon, 11 May 2020 14:32:00 -0000

As politicians bicker over who should and shouldn't visit cottage country this summer, business owners are adapting. Here's Alex Pierson in conversation with Leah Leslie. She's the Director of Sales & Marketing for the JW Marriott on Lake Rosseau and Chair of the Muskoka Tourism Board of Directors.

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Can you die from a lonely heart?

Fri, 08 May 2020 17:38:00 -0000

Susan Mintzberg is a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work at McGill University. She recently penned an editorial for the Montreal Gazette. Here is here conversation with Alex.

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Heartbroken Mother Pleads For Help To Solve Son's 2016 Murder

Fri, 01 May 2020 00:28:49 -0000

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.

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How thieves are targeting Ontario's elderly during a pandemic

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:03:15 -0000

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.

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Can jury trials resume in Ontario?

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0000

Ontario's Attorney General, Doug Downey in conversation with Alex Pierson.

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Will Canadian malls survive the pandemic?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:36:00 -0000

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.

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Elementary schools could reopen: Epidemiologist

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:32:30 -0000

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.

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Parole Board of Canada Make Changes Amid COVID-19

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:50:51 -0000

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.

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'If you don't want to wear a mask, we'll miss you': Longo's CEO

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:26:00 -0000

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.

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FORD: Some restrictions could be lifted mid-May

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:58:10 -0000

Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford talks to Alex Pierson about when COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted.

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John Keough - Global Food Supply

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:46:42 -0000

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Dr. Roger MacIntyre on Social Media and Covid-19

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:38:00 -0000

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The National Post's John Robson

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:25:01 -0000

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Professor Timothy Caulfield

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:46:53 -0000

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Claire Newton on the Pros and Cons of her father in LTC

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:20:01 -0000

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COVID-19: Where's the Beef? John Keogh explains

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:57:00 -0000

John Keogh is the founder and managing principal with Shantalla, and he talks with Alex about how the coronavirus is causing disruption to the pork and beef supply chains

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COVID-19: Anxiety, Depression & Stress

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:02:00 -0000

Doctor Roger MacIntyre is a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. He joins Alex to elaborate just how severely social media has amplified negative emotions during this global pandemic.

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COVID-19: How is the Toronto restaurant industry holding up?

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:58:39 -0000

Alex speaks with Charles Khabouth, CEO Ink Entertainment to get an idea of how the restaurants and night club industry in Toronto is handling the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Domestic abuse on the rise during social distancing

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:19:19 -0000

Alex speaks with Petra Molnar, Acting Director of the International Human Rights Program at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law about the worrying stats on domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: Raising a child with autism during social distancing

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:12:00 -0000

Laura Kirby-McIntosh is the President of the Ontario Autism Coalition. She joins Alex to give parents advice on how to raise children with autism during this difficult time.

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COVID-19: Christine Elliot makes a call out for all qualified health care workers

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:26:00 -0000

The Ontario Health Minister joins Alex to talk about the government's call for qualified health care workers of all backgrounds to join in the fight against COVID-19.

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COVID-19: "It's the Worst Sickness You'll Ever Have"

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 03:37:01 -0000

May Warren contracted COVID-19 and survived. She joins Alex to talk about the ordeal and characterize the severity of the virus.

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COVID-19: Can Donald Trump really order 3M to stop selling N95 respirators to Canada

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 23:52:54 -0000

Alex brings on Cyndee Todgham Cherniak, an international trade law expert to react to Donald Trump's shocking move.

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COVID-19: China needs to shut down their wet markets

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:05:52 -0000

Camille Labchuk from Animal Justice joins Alex to discuss the practices that lead to virus outbreaks and why we should shut them down at the source.

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COVID-19: 85% of Canadian troops are being prepped for emergency COVID-19 duties

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:49:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Matthew Fisher, a Global news commentator and a resident visiting scholar in defence and foreign policy at Massey College for the details.

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COVID-19: You could be fined up to $100,000 for not obeying emergency orders

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:30:00 -0000

Criminal law expert Joseph Neuberger joins Alex to give a rundown on the new laws, and what you could be fined.

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COVID-19: Pride Toronto weekend festival cancelled

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:23:48 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Hooper, an LGBTQ Historian to discuss the impact of the devastating and historic cancellation.

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COVID-19: Last Resort Guidelines

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:15:04 -0000

What happens if Ontario's hospitals become overwhelmed and begin to buckle under the stress of COVID-19? What exactly is a "last-resort guideline"? Doctor Alison Fox-Robichaud is the past president and spokesperson for the Critical Care Society of Canada and she joins Alex to explain.

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COVID-19: Preventing Jailhouse Spread

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:03:46 -0000

Reid Rusonik is a Managing Partner at Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross, Gorham and Angelini LLP. He joins Alex to talk about an initiative designed to stop the spread of COVID-19 within the penal system.

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COVID-19: Help From the Military

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:32:45 -0000

Matthew Fisher is with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and provides analysis of foreign and security issues for Global News. He joins Alex to talk about what role the military is poised to play to help Canadians

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COVID-19: Stranded in Honduras

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:47:58 -0000

At present there are twenty-six Canadians trapped in Honduras. Carina Bianca is one of those people. She has a lung condition and needs return to her home in Burlington. Carina tells Alex about the hardship she's facing trying to come home.

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Italy in Lockdown

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:21:28 -0000

Roberto Condello is a hotel owner in Bologna and he joins Alex to explain the hardship faced by Italians whose country is being ravaged by COVID-19.

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Mike Leon on our Covid-19 Special

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:22:28 -0000

Brand Specialist Mike Leon joins Alex to discuss how Covid-19 is forcing brands to step back and slow down.

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, March 4th 2020

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:56:00 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, March 4th 2020

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My Point on Point - Monday, March 2nd 2020

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:58:32 -0000

My Point on Point - Monday, March 2nd 2020

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You're Going the Wrong Way

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 03:14:00 -0000

Global News Radio's Mike Major recounts a harrowing experience driving on the 401.

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, February 12th 2020

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 03:07:13 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, February 12th 2020

In memory of Christie Blatchford 1951-2020

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My Point on Point - Monday, February 10th 2020

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:01:13 -0000

My Point on Point - Monday, February 10th 2020

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My Point on Point - Thursday, February 6th 2020

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:30:31 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, February 6th 2020

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, February 5th 2020

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 02:10:15 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, February 5th 2020

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My Point on Point - Tuesday, February 4th 2020

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:14:34 -0000

My Point on Point - Tuesday, February 4th 2020

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My Point on Point - Monday, January 3rd 2020

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:43:25 -0000

My Point on Point - Monday, January 3rd 2020

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, January 29th 2020

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:22:00 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, January 29th 2020

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My Point on Point - Tuesday, January 21st 2019

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:00:57 -0000

My Point on Point - Tuesday, January 21st 2019

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My Point on Point - Monday, January 20th 2020

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:32:44 -0000

My Point on Point - Monday, January 20th 2020

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Pit Bull Starts News Life with New Jersey Fire Dept.

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:07:37 -0000

After being rescued from a dog-fighting ring in Ontario, a pit bull by the name of Hansel is making history as he becomes the first K9 arson investigator in New Jersey, and perhaps even the entire United States.

Carol Skaziak is the founder of an organization known as the Throw Away Dogs Project. Tyler Van Leer is a firefighter with the Millville Fire Department in New Jersey. Together, they join Alex to explain Hansel's unique journey from victim to hero.

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My Point on Point - Thursday, January 16th 2020

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:14:03 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, January 16th 2020

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, January 15th 2019

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:33:05 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, January 15th 2019

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Australian Wildlife Needs Your Help

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 03:05:54 -0000

Untold scores of wildlife have been displaced and orphaned by the wildfires in Australia. Shielah Lee Restall is the founder of the Winnipeg Animal Rescue Craft Group. She tells Alex about how you can help provide home crafted items to help these animals.

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Repatriating Plane Crash Victims

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:42:00 -0000

Dan McTeague is a former Liberal M-P and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs tasked with protecting Canadians abroad. He tells Alex about the logistical fiasco in repatriating the bodies of Canadian plane crash victims from a country like Iran, with whom we do not currently have an embassy.

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My Point on Point - January 6th, 2019

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:30:05 -0000

My Point on Point - January 6th, 2019

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Lifelabs Leak

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:41:10 -0000

Ann Cavoukian is the former privacy commissioner for Ontario and executive director and founder of Privacy by Design, and she talks to Alex about how the data leak by Lifelabs that could impact roughly fifteen million Canadians.

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My Point on Point - Tuesday, December 17th 2019

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:24:03 -0000

My Point on Point - Tuesday, December 17th 2019

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Internal FAA Review Saw High Risk of 737 MAX Crashes

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:43:31 -0000

Former Fighter pilot Jock Williams weighs in on a recent report that states a possible high risk for Boeing 737 Max crashes.

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Exclusive Details on why Andrew Scheer Resigned

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:28:55 -0000

Here is Ottawa Bureau Chief, Mercedes Stephenson in conversation with Alex Pierson.

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Eaton Centre shooter gets a life sentence with parole coming soon, is that enough?

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 22:34:54 -0000

Was justice served for the victims of Christopher Husband's 2012 shooting spree? Did the courts get it right? Joseph Neuberger, 640 Toronto Criminal Law Expert joins to discuss.

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Hamilton man found not guilty of second-degree murder with controversial reasoning

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 21:40:48 -0000

A 19-year Brock University student was found not guilty in the murder of Yosif Al-Hasnawi, and some are claiming it has to do with his aboriginal background. Alex speaks with 640 Toronto's criminal law expert Joseph Neuberger to get some clarity on the ruling.

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My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 26th 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:39:17 -0000

My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 26th 2019

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Return of the Fastest Bunny in the World

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:44:12 -0000

Jim Maginnis says the search is over for 'Bunny' – a sentimental stuffed toy bunny that flew out of a Second World War-era Lancaster bomber over Burlington in early November.

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My Point on Point - Friday, November 22nd 2019

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 23:54:38 -0000

My Point on Point - Friday, November 22nd 2019

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My Point on Point - Thursday, November 21st 2019

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:40:57 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, November 21st 2019

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, November 20th 2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:16:15 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, November 20th 2019

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The Fastest Bunny in the World

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 02:10:35 -0000

Somewhere in Southern Ontario there's a missing stuffed animal that means the world to one family. Jim Maginnis joins Alex to share the story of why this bunny is different from the rest, and why they're praying for its safe return.

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My Point on Point - Thursday, November 14th 2019

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:58:17 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, November 14th 2019

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My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 12th 2019

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:19:15 -0000

My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 12th 2019

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The Night of Broken Glass

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:08:48 -0000

Avi Benlolo is the President of the Friend of Simon Wiesenthal Centre. He joins Alex to talk about the rise of anti-antisemitism the dangers posed by a society forgetting the lessons of the past.

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Curbed Enthusiasm

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 04:14:32 -0000

It's been nearly 27 years since Calvin Hawley came home one day only to discover his curb obliterated by St. Vital town snowplows. Ever since that day, he's been petitioning the town to fix what they broke. He talks to Alex Pierson about the town's pledge to repair his curb by 2037.

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Trench Program

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 00:56:35 -0000

Bob McGall is a history teacher with Hillfield Strathallan College and he tells Alex about the annual exercise of bringing students out to a farm field to dig trenches to demonstrate what it was like for young soldiers who fought on the battlefields of Europe in the early twentieth century.

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My Point on Point - Friday, November 8th 2019

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 00:53:02 -0000

My Point on Point - Friday, November 8th 2019

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The Victim Cult

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:13:39 -0000

Mark Milke is the author of "The Victim Cult: How the Culture of Blame Hurts Everyone and Wrecks Civilizations."

He joins Alex to explain how the growing trend of lionizing one's own misfortunes and misidentifying oneself as a victim is having a deleterious effect on society.

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My Point on Point - Thursday, November 7th 2019

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:28:51 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, November 7th 2019

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Displaced From the Oilsands

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 02:32:10 -0000

Teddy Smith spent more than twenty years as a worker on an oil-rig in Alberta before moving to London, Ontario. Smith tells Alex that he cannot believe the lack of sympathy by Ontarians toward Albertans and the economic hardship they presently face.

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, November 6th 2019

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 02:12:09 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, November 6th 2019

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My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 5th 2019

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:31:29 -0000

My Point on Point - Tuesday, November 5th 2019

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Violins of Hope

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:10:23 -0000

Sarah Fogg is with the Montreal Holocaust Museum and she tells Alex the extraordinary story of the Jewish musicians doomed in the holocaust and how their legacy has been preserved through the instruments they left behind.

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False Ticket to Freedom

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:35:54 -0000

Of the 39 bodies found in a truck in the UK, it is believed that 24 of them are Vietnamese. John Keogh is the founder & managing principal with Shantalla. He's also spent the past six years living in Vietnam. He tells Alex about the grave alignment of circumstances that exert economic pressure on young people in Vietnam.

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My Point on Point - Monday, October 28th 2019

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 03:17:55 -0000

My Point on Point - Monday, October 28th 2019

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Over A Barrel

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 02:55:59 -0000

Vivan Krause is the author of the Fair Questions Blog; Following the Money Behind Environmental and Political Activism. Her new documentary, Over a Barrel seeks to expose a network of foreign influence systemically maim the Albertan economy. She joins Alex to talk about the new film.

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My Point on Point - Thursday, October 24th 2019

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 02:45:16 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, October 24th 2019

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My Point on Point - Wednesday, October 23rd 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 02:03:52 -0000

My Point on Point - Wednesday, October 23rd 2019

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#whatsyourexcuse

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:31:00 -0000

Eighteen year old Maddison Yetman says that despite having only days left to live, she found time to cast a ballot in the federal election. Her uncle and Global News Winnipeg news director and station manager Brent Williamson tells Alex about her niece's life and message.

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My Point On Point - Wednesday, October 16th 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:27:56 -0000

My Point On Point - Wednesday, October 16th 2019

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My Point on Point - Friday, October 11th, 2019

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:24:01 -0000

My Point on Point - Friday, October 11th, 2019

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My Point on Point - Thursday, October 10th 2019

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:47:21 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, October 10th 2019

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Robot Tax?

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 01:40:46 -0000

What's a robot tax? Seth Benzell is postdoctoral associate with the M.I.T. initiative on the digital economy. He explains what this would like like if it were made into law.

Originally aired on October 1st 2019

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My Point on Point - Friday, October 4th 2019

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:36:54 -0000

My Point on Point - Friday, October 4th 2019

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My Point on Point - Thursday, October 3rd 2019

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 03:21:00 -0000

My Point on Point - Thursday, October 3rd 2019

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My Point On Point - Wednesday October 2nd 2019

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 02:33:55 -0000

My Point On Point - Wednesday October 2nd 2019

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My Point On Point - Tuesday, October 1st 2019

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:44:35 -0000

My Point On Point - Tuesday, October 1st 2019

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"Conquer the Clutter"

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 23:27:01 -0000

Alex is joined by Elaine Birchall, author of "Conquer the Clutter"

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Tackling the Great Wall of China for Cystic Fibrosis

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 23:15:27 -0000

Maddie was born with cystic fibrosis and spent her life in and out of hospitals and requiring a double-lung transplant. She still needs support, but in an effort to raise money and awareness for the illness, Maddie climbed the Great Wall of China.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday September 17th 2019

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:06:23 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex Pierson is joined by:

KIM WRIGHT,

PRINCIPAL AT WRIGHT STRATEGIES

STEPHEN LeDREW

LAWYER … BROADCASTER …FORMERLY THE PRESIDENT OF THE LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA

Topics Include:

The Liberal Party will not disclose independent costing of its campaign promises, the Green Party wants to regulate social media platforms allowing only certain people to publish on those platforms, NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh said his party's happy to welcome Quebec sovereigntists into its ranks, Patrick Brown is picking a fight with Toronto tweeting about the recent gun violence and more.

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Can We Trust The RCMP?

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:50:54 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by David Harris, a lawyer with decades of experience in National Security and Intelligence Affairs as well as Director of the International Intelligence Program of Insignis Strategic Research.

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The Theme Of This Election Is...Affordability.

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:14:31 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University in the Sprott School of Management. They discuss affordability in this election, bankruptcy rates, and people being forced to put their own needs on the line to take care of both kids and parents. People are drowning in debt and numbers are not going down.

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My Point ON Point - Tuesday September 17th, 2019

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 22:52:53 -0000

The CBC already gets enough gravy, and now we know it's guaranteed should Justin Trudeau stay in office. While on a campaign stop on Monday Justin tried to 'yuck' it up for the crowd posing at a poutine shop, he dished up a serving a gooey gravy delight and then handed it to the CBC reporter traveling with the Liberal Party.

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The Concern Of Canadian Wild Pigs Crossing The Border

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:26:01 -0000

Stephen LeDrew guest hosts for Alex Pierson tonight. Stephen is joined by Dr. Ryan Brook. They discuss the reasoning behind as to why feral pigs are crossing the border.

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Counterpoint - Thursday September 12th 2019

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:19:57 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Stephen LeDrew is joined by:

Anthony Furey,

SUN - POSTMEDIA COLUMNIST AND NATIONAL COMMENT EDITOR

Dan McTeague

FORMER LIBERAL M-P AND ENERGY EXPERT

Topics Include:

All about the Canadian Election and talk about the campaign's, and more.

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Talk On The Election Campaign

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:55:28 -0000

Stephen LeDrew guest hosts for Alex Pierson tonight. Stephen is joined by Robin V. Sears, who is with the Earnscliffe Group in Ottawa, one of the best in the country. Robin speaks out about on how the leaders did yesterday with their campaign's just starting up.

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Stolen Wheels

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:23:46 -0000

Stephen LeDrew guest hosts for Alex Pierson tonight. Stephen is joined by Greg Carrasco to discuss the recent pick up truck wheel theft that happened at Aldershot Go Station.

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Counterpoint - Thursday September 5th 2019

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:20:45 -0000

Alex is joined by

Kim Fawcett - Former Air Force Captain

Dan McTeague - Energy expert and former Liberal MP

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"The Missing Millionaire

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:10:18 -0000

Ambrose Small was an Ontario theatre tycoon who went missing in 1919. Alex is joined by Katie Daubs, columnist with the Toronto Star and author of the book about his disappearance entitled "The Missing Millionaire"

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Campus Speaker Part of Terrorist Group

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:18:16 -0000

Ilan Orzy is the director of advocacy and issues management for Hillel Ontario which is an affiliate of the United Jewish Appeal. He tells Alex why it's so troublesome that a man presently under deportation order for links to a terrorist organization is an invited speaker at the University of Toronto campus.

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California Boat Fire

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 03:36:53 -0000

Captain Paul Amaral is with TowBoat-US - Vessel Assist Ventur. He was one of the first people to answer the distress call and arrive at the scene of the grisly boat fire off the coast of California that claimed the lives of 34 people. He tells Alex what it was like to answer such a grave call.

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Pigeons Roll in Essex County

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 23:48:19 -0000

Luke Korcok is the President of the Harrow Fair in Essex County as well as the man who oversees the pigeon-rolling contest. Online video of the friendly competition has sparked umbrage from some, but Luke joins Alex to explain that no harm is being done to the birds.

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Dude...Where's My Party Leader?

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:28:06 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise Canada, to discuss the looming federal election and the concerns about a certain party's 'light bench'.

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Back to School...Amid Budget Cuts and Bacteria

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:54:49 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Doretta Wilson, former Executive Director of SQECanada and Education Policy Consultant, to discuss the concerns surrounding kids going back to school amid budget cuts.

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Keeping an Eye on Dorian

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:23:35 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Mark Robinson, Canadian Television Meteorologist and Storm Chaser, to discuss the most recent developments with Hurricane Dorian.

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My Point ON Point - Tuesday September 3rd, 2019

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:54:46 -0000

Politicians must think we're pretty dumb...and maybe we are. How else do you explain the idiocy being debated and cobbled up as key election issues right now?

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Sex Robots: A 3D Version of an Unrealistic Body Image

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:52:42 -0000

Could sex robots create the potential for an increase in the rate of gender-based violence? Guest host Peter Shurman is joined by Glenn Geher, a Professor of Psychology as well as Founding Director of Evolutionary Studies at the State University of New York.

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Hazards of Vaping

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:18:11 -0000

Guest host Peter Shurman is joined by David Hammond, a Professor at the University of Waterloo and Chair in Applied Public Health

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Counterpoint- August 23rd 2019.

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 01:13:36 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Peter Shurman is joined by:

Anthony Furey,

SUN - POSTMEDIA COLUMNIST AND NATIONAL COMMENT EDITOR

Bob Richardson

SENIOR COUNSEL AT NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS

Topics Include:

Singh says NDP wouldn't prop up Scheer minority government due to ''disgusting'' gay marriage speech, police to double number of cctv cameras in Toronto amid the spike to shootings, parents of Jack Letts say Andrew Scheer is 'passing the buck' on their son's fate and more.

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Girls Need Not Apply; Field Notes From The Forces

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:28:46 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by Kelly S Thompson, a former Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces and Author of ''Girls Need Not Apply.'' She still encourages women to serve despite experiencing sexism . She worries about the attitude towards women in the military. Now, Kelly has written a memoir in hopes of making a change towards women when it comes to being in the military.

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Is There More Of A Connection Between The Pro-Beijing Event & The Liberals Than We Know?

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 23:33:28 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by Erin O'Toole, a Conservative MP, former Veteran's affair minister and currently a foreign affairs critic. He goes on to explain how the Rally in Markham on August 11th was a side show. Always be mindful on rights and human law. How do we move forward?

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Counterpoint - August 22nd 2019.

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:13:20 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Peter Shurman is joined by:

Kim Wright,

PRINCIPAL AT WRIGHT STRATEGIES

Kelly Harris

PRINCIPAL AT HARRIS PUBLIC AFFAIRS AS WELL AS A COLUMNIST AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS FOR THE ONTARIO P-C PARTY

Topics Include:

Is Doug Ford in the process of doing a reset or doing anything other than announcing the autism issue, Andrew Scheer saying gay couples lack ''inherent'' quality of marriage, male babysitter claims gender discrimination after Alberta father doesn't hire him and more.

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A Mother & Blind Son May Be Separated After The Government Denied Her Refugee Claim

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:42:16 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by Guidy Mamann, an immigration lawyer. He explains how the board denied the mother's case and not her sons. She could have applied for the refugee option or the humanitarian option but not both.

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Are We Diagnosing Austism More Often, Or Is Something Changing In Our Environment?

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:32:26 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by Isabelle Soulieres, Professor at the Universite Du Quebec a Montreal and co-investigator on the study. She goes on to explain that we are diagnosing more and more people with autism but we don't know if the real incidences of austism are rising or not.

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Jihadi Jack Still a Canadian Citizen

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 03:16:51 -0000

The UK has stripped "Jihadi Jack" of his British citizenship, leaving the former dual-citizen with only a single passport; a Canadian one. David Harris is a lawyer with decades of experience in national security and intelligence affairs as well as Director of the international intelligence program of INSIGNIS Strategic Research. He says it raises profound questions about how Canada has managed its immigration system.

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Counterpoint - Monday, August 19th 2019

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 03:12:43 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton - The Small Businessman

Michael Diamond - Upstream

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"We've Actually Been in Danger From the Beginning"

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 01:52:03 -0000

From Tuesday, August 13th 2019

John Robson is a contributor in the National Post as well as the Executive Director with the Climate Discussion Nexus. As things unravel in Hong Kong, Robson tells Alex that tyrannies might be tough, but they also tend to be brittle.

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California Lawmakers Mistaken as Criminals

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 03:46:58 -0000

According to the ACLU, a test revealed that facial recognition software mistook 20% of California lawmakers as criminals. Democratic State Assemblyman Phil Ting represents the state's 19th district, which includes part of San Francisco. He tells Alex why he's working to keep this software from being used in conjunction with police body cameras.

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My Point On Point - Wednesday August 14th 2019

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:55:24 -0000

Justin Trudeau makes history for all the wrong reasons.

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"It's Just Very Annoying"

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:20:14 -0000

University of Windsor professor Doctor Colin Novak explains that the acoustic phenomenon known as the Windsor Hum is abjectly upsetting for those forced to endure its presence.

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Counterpoint - Monday August 12th 2019

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:43:03 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Michael Diamond: Upstream Strategy Group

Saron Gebresellassi: Human Rights Lawyer & Former Mayoral Candidate in Toronto

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“Today, Colonel Knight is coming home to Dallas”

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:35:54 -0000

Col. Roy Knight Jr. was shot down in combat during the Vietnam war in 1967. Guest host Arlene Bynon hears from Jackson Proskow who was at the airport in Dallas when the remains of the American airman were returned to home soil.

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Counterpoint - Thursday August 8th 2019

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:31:03 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by

Liana Kerzner : You-Tuber, as well as video game and tech expert. @redlianak

David Tarrant : Vice President of National Strategic Communications with Enterprise Canada @davidptarrant

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"Boys 'n Guns: Masculinity in a Culture of Violence"

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:23:14 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon talks with Siavash Zohoori, founder of Boys 'n Guns: Masculinity in a Culture of Violence

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Trump not welcome at the sites of weekend shootings, Transgender activist says she was arrested for brandishing a taser, RCMP searches the home of transgender Jessican Yaniv

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:43:42 -0000

Mark Steyn, International best selling author and host of The Mark Steyn Show joins Alex to discuss.

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Evelyn Fox , a mother of a murdered son begs for better gun control

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:39:34 -0000

Alex speaks with Evelyn Fox, a mother who lost her son Kiesingar Gunn 2 years ago after he was shot.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, August 7th 2019

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 02:14:33 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by ...

John Mraz : Former Liberal war room director

Bill Hutchison: Former broadcaster, longtime journalist, and professor at Seneca College.

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What Is 8chan?

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:31:30 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Entrepreneurial Tech Expert, to discuss the controversy surrounding 8chan.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday August 6th, 2019

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:10:47 -0000

On this special edition of Counterpoint, guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by:

Saron Gebresellassi

Human Rights Lawyer and former Mayoral Candidate in Toronto

and

Stephen LeDrew

Lawyer - Broadcaster - formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

Topics include:

Same CAMH patient goes missing for the second time in a month. CAMH is having an internal review over the next six months, but this needs to be fixed pronto. This news comes on a day where Christopher Husbands lawyers are trying to prove he was in a dissociative state and should be held non-criminally responsible. If they win the verdict are we putting Husbands right back on the street with CAMH?

U.S. has two mass shootings over the weekend, while Toronto has fourteen shootings over the long weekend. Many are quick to jump on the United States for their gun laws, but Toronto has had this problem consistently, and nothing has been done except a gun buy-back program.

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Manhunt: Personal Items Found

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:40:21 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Jim Van Allen, Retired OPP Detective Sargent with the Behavioural Science Unit and Criminal Profiler, to discuss the recent findings in connection to the two teens at the center of a nationwide manhunt.

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Is There A Doctor In The Auto Body Shop?

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:15:36 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Dr. Carl Allamby, to discuss his transition from auto mechanic to doctor...at age 47.

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A House Built For Two...Families

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:28:40 -0000

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined Erin Corrigan, to discuss her unconventional solution to a growing housing problem.

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Counterpoint - Thursday August 1st, 2019

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 01:49:08 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

LIANA KERZNER - YouTuber as well as Video Game and Tech Advocate

and

ANTHONY FUREY - Sun/Postmedia Columnist and National Comment EditorTopics include:

The issue of insulin is making big headlines, namely because Americans, can’t afford to buy it in their country so they are coming here. And health experts are sounding the alarm bells saying we need a plan or surging american drug shoppers could wipe out our supply.

Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs is being criticized for wearing a bulletproof vest in his own riding and for saying that residents want “our city back” from “transient folks” who don’t obey the law.

The annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival, long known for the revealing costumes, will be taking that tradition a step further during this Saturday's parade. For the first time in the event's 52-year history, some of the dancers will be topless.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won’t use divisive issues to score votes in this year’s election. He says he doesn’t want to insult voters, cause division and well, polarize people.

India is not all that happy. John Ivison released an excerpt from his new political book : the education of a politician. And in the book-- Gerald Butts said about the India boondoggle “We walked into a buzzsaw — (Narendra) Modi and his government were out to screw us and were throwing tacks under our tires to help Canadian conservatives, who did a good job of embarrassing us."

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MAKE IT STOP!

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 01:40:46 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Dr. Ira Hyman, Professor of Psychology at Western Washington University, to discuss the mystery of the dreaded 'ear worm'.

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Don't Kid Around With Credentials

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:49:28 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Novalea Jarvis, who runs a family law firm in the Halton region, to discuss the controversy surrounding an Ontario psychologist who misrepresented her credentials...with devastating results.

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If You Can't Stand The Heat

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:34:07 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Thomas Tenkate, Director of Ryerson's School of Occupational and Public Health, to discuss the laws...or lack thereof...governing working outdoors in the heat.

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My Point ON Point - Thursday August 1st, 2019

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:10:20 -0000

If the A-list crowd plans to save the planet, well maybe they should park their pricey pollution makers?

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Counterpoint - Weds July 31st 2019

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:41:40 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by . . .

John Mraz : Former Liberal war room director

Bill Hutchison: Longtime broadcaster & journalist, as well as a professor at Seneca College.

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Manhunt: Unconfirmed Sighting in Kapuskasing

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 23:39:45 -0000

Police say they're investigating a sighting of what they call two suspicious men after someone reported an interaction with what he believes to be the two teens at the center of a nationwide manhunt. Retired OPP Detective Sergeant Jim Van Allen with the behavioural science unit and criminal profiler talks to Alex about this.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday July 30th 2019

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 04:52:25 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by . . .

Steven Kerzner
A broadcaster for over 30 years, primarily through his creation Canadian icon Ed the Sock.
Host of the No BullPen and the Kerzner Expedition on the F-U-Network, available on iTunes, google podcasts, and every other podcast service in the known universe.
https://www.funetwork.tv/

Jason LaChapelle
Press secretary for the Green Party of Ontario
https://gpo.ca/

Topics Include:

A Prime Minister walks into a gay bar. That's not the beginning of a joke. He did. And became the first Prime Minister we know to do so.

Is texting at work a fireable offence?

And Many More!

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My Point on Point - Tuesday July 30th 2019

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 04:50:09 -0000

Nobody is asking the RCMP to give out sensitive information, but the public deserves and expects law enforcement to more forthright during the manhunt for Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky

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Counterpoint - Monday July 29th 2019

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:43:59 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by . . .

Andy Stinton
The Small Business Man

Michael Diamond
Upstream Strategy Group

Topics Include . . .

We're learning more and more about the young man who bragged about his culpability for the scene of a grisly mass murder in Markham.

The largest ongoing manhunt in this country is into it's second week as police go over York Landing, Manitoba with a fine tooth comb.

A Toronto woman is heartbroken by the city's order to rip up the artificial turf she calls a front lawn.

And Many More!

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My Point on Point - Monday July 29th 2019

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:41:28 -0000

When did the demanding of female Estheticians to touch male genitalia become a human right befitting of a tribunal hearing?

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Manhunt: What is the Bear Clan Patrol?

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:29:59 -0000

We're hearing about how the Bear Clan Patrol in Manitoba tipped investigators to the presence of two teens at squarely at the center of the country's largest ongoing manhunt.
James Favel is the executive director for, and founder of, the Bear Clan Patrol, and he joins Alex to explain the nature of the organization, and its involvement in the manhunt.

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Life Is Short, Steal A Walrus

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 23:34:47 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Phil Demers, former Marineland animal trainer turned whistleblower. They discuss a harmless tweet he put out saying ''Life is short, steal a walrus,' and the police showed up at his door. The cops didn't for the moment think that was the case. They were just fulfilling what they call their duty. Can nobody think outside the box anymore? Not in 2019!

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My Point on Point - Friday July 26th 2019

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:58:19 -0000

If things are so peachy, why are Canadians so angry? Simple. Politics...and the politicians stink in this country. Nano's polling asked Canadians how they feel about the about the Federal Government and well, they don't think much.

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North York General OBGYN secretly forced women over 30 years for financial gain - And he's yet to be charged

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 20:30:31 -0000

Toronto based investigative journalist, Michael Lista joins to discuss his findings from his recent Toronto Life article.

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Nanos survey shows the 2019 federal election will be full of pessimistic voters

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 20:18:44 -0000

Brett James from Sussex Strategy Group joins Alex to talk about the recent Nanos poll, and what it may mean for the campaign season.

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Mantracker, Terry Grant explains the difficulty the BC murder suspects face in the Canadian wilderness

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:58:25 -0000

As the search continues for the teen BC murder suspects, police believe they are hiding in the thick Canadian wilderness. Terry Grant, Mantracker joins to talk about how difficult this will be for police, and the suspects themselves.

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Counterpoint - Thursday July 25th 2019

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 03:43:41 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint Alex is joined by . . .

SARON GEBRESELLASSI
Human rights lawyer and former mayoral candidate in Toronto

STEPHEN SPARLING
Worked at every level of government and now the president of Halton Government Relations

Subject Matter Includes:

The nationwide manhunt continues for two teens accused of murder. People who know the boys allege they demonstrated anti-social and menacing behavior, which begs the question of why no flags were raised long ago?

Maxime Bernier promises that, should he be elected Prime Minister, he'll strengthen the borders, and trim the number of refugees and immigrants allowed into Canada.

And Many More!

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Taking the "Flat-Earthers" to the Edge

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 03:42:12 -0000

There's a man in Florida who is attempting to orchestrate the greatest event in the history of reality TV. That man's name is Richard Miller and he is crowd-funding the capital necessary to finance the journey of a "Flat-Earther" to the edge of our oblong spheroid of a planet. He unpacks the premise of the program and his vision of how it would unfold.

You have to admit you would be glued to this show if it ever got made. You can help Richard's dream by making a donation to:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/send-a-flat-earth-believer-off-the-edge

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My Point on Point - Thursday July 25th 2019

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 03:39:53 -0000

Is the Trudeau government muzzling former diplomats whose opinions on China may prove unflattering to the Liberals months before an election?

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Damning Evidence or A Damn Witch Hunt?

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:53:29 -0000

Robert Mueller testified in front of congress. Did the former special prosecutor's testimony lend credence to the allegations that Donald Trump has committed a crime, or did it prove that Democratic demands for impeachment is nothing but a dog that won't hunt? Michael Taube is a columnist with Troy Media, a contributor to the Washington Times, and former speech writer for Stephen Harper. He gives a detailed analysis of the five hour testimony.

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My Point On Point - Wednesday July 24th, 2019

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:49:55 -0000

The manhunt continues for two teenagers wanted in connection with the deaths of several people in B.C. Parents of the accused are as emotionally decimated as those of the victims.

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Smashing Atoms and Looking for Dark Matter in Tennessee

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:56:14 -0000

Despite decades of research, scientists are still just scratching the surface in the journey to understand what "dark matter" really is. It might be important since eighty-five percent of the universe is made up of the mystery substance.

Doctor Leah Broussard is a physicist with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and she tells Alex about the experiment she is about to carry out.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday July 23rd 2019

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:54:23 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

STEVEN KERZNER
A BROADCASTER … CANADIAN ICON ED THE SOCK. YOU CAN CATCH HIM ON F-U-NETWORK-DOT-T-V WHERE STEVEN HOSTS TWO POLITICAL SHOWS … THE NO BULLPEN AND THE KERZNER EXPEDITION … AVAILABLE ON ITUNES …. GOOGLE PODCASTS AND EVERY OTHER PODCAST SERVICE IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE.
@stevenjkerzner--

PETER SHURMAN
LONGTIME BROADCASTER FREQUENTLY HEARD HERE ON GLOBAL NEWS RADIO 640 TORONTO AS WELL AS BUSINESSMAN AND FORMER CONSERVATIVE M-P-P
@shurmanator

Topics Include:

A manhunt is now udnerway for two teens in Northern BC in connection with a series of murders. We might have a couple of spree killers on the loose.

Dangerous people are wandering away from CAMH. Is it time to revisit the discussion about where to house those found not criminally responsible for heinous crimes?

A new report shows that an alarming number of firearms belonging to myriad Canadian law enforcement agenies have gone missing or have been stolen.

And many more!

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My Point On Point -Tuesday July 23rd, 2019

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:52:43 -0000

Don't trust the statistics pointing to a downturn in hate crimes in Canada. The data is less reliable than you would think.

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Counterpoint - Monday July 22nd 2019

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:10:03 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton
The Small Businessman

David Tarrant
Vice President of National Strategic Communications with Enterprise Canada.

Topics Include
Months ago in the wake of the SNC Lavalin Scandal, Gerald Butts resigned from his role as top political adviser in the Prime Minister's Office. Why the heck would the Liberal Party bring him back into the mix?

Despite the fact that two Canadians are rotting in a Chinese jail for no apparent reason, a Chinese telecommunications company just got the green light from the federal government on a partnership with two Canadian companies.

What kind of loser calls 911 because they're displeased by the presence of an ice-cream truck in their neighbourhood?

And much more!

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The Svengali of the Prime Minister's Office Returns

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:08:59 -0000

Gerald Butts is back. Brett James, Partner & Principal of Sussex Strategy Group, believes that the Liberals perceive Butts as the party's best hope in the upcoming election, and they're counting not only on the public to not recall who he is or why he resigned in the first place.

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My Point ON Point - Monday July 22nd, 2019

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:06:37 -0000

Gerald Butts, the Svengali of the Prime Minister's Office is back.

Did he ever leave, in the first place?

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Counterpoint - Friday, July 19th, 2019

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 01:08:34 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

BOB RICHARDSON - Senior Counsel at National Public Relations

and

ANTHONY FUREY - Sun/Postmedia Columnist and National Comment Editor

Topics include:

LCBO? More like LCB-NO!

There is a human rights tribunal under way in BC. involving a transgender complainant who is well known for her activism. This is her 12th complaint against a woman's salon, this one is against a home-based salon she accuses of discriminating against her by denying her a Brazilian wax.

The day before he resigned as Premier Doug Ford’s chief of staff amid a cronyism scandal, Dean French orchestrated the dismissal of the chair of a $60-billion public pension's board and appointed three new members.

Justin Trudeau has sharpened his criticism of Donald Trump. Over those “send her back” chants at a rally. And yet, he hasn’t said a peep about a Quebec upper court upholding the Religious symbol ban.

Toronto cops have moved in to shut down some of the bigger and more established illegal pot shop. They are using a new technique which us putting huge cinder blocks to block the front. A heavy handed and expensive process. And the pot shop simply got its own fork lift and moved them.

In a blunder which undermined the seriousness of their announcement, the RCMP accidentally had the cat ears filter on for their live-stream of a press conference on the double homicide of a couple in northern British Columbia.

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There's a Troubling Case Unfolding in a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 00:37:35 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Dr. Peta Nankivell to discuss the controversy surrounding Jessica Yaniv, a transgender woman who has lodged several complaints that home-based salons discriminated against her by denying her a Brazilian wax.

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For All The Criticism We Hear Leveled At Donald Trump...Who Are We To Talk?

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:53:24 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Michael Bryant, Executive Director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to discuss the controversy surrounding Bill 21.

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The Bottom Line Is The Legal Pot Market Can't Keep Up With Demand

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:39:45 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Jodie Emery, cannabis rights activist and politician, to discuss the seemingly backwards and upside-down way in which the government has chosen to blaze the trail of legal weed.

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My Point ON Point - Friday July 19th, 2019

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:01:14 -0000

It's about time those in charge are called out for the empty spin they think they can get away with.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:52:53 -0000

On this special edition of Counterpoint, guest host Ed Keenan is joined by:

ELISSA FREEMAN - Public Relations and Pop Culture Expert

and

LIANA KERZNER - YouTuber as well as Video Game and Tech Advocate

and

MADDIE DI MUCCIO - CEO of Society for Quality Education and President of the York Region Taxpayers Association

Topics include:

A possible limited series about Paul Bernardo, the Very Big Kaboom heard in the city, the SEND HER BACK scandal, CAMH and a killer on the loose.

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Leanne Yagrines Needs a Live Liver Donor

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:36:35 -0000

Guest host Ed Keenan is joined by Leanne Yagrines, to discuss her desperate search for a live liver donor.

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More Than $35 Million Seized and 27 People Arrested

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:28:22 -0000

Guest host Ed Keenan is joined by Dave Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network and Global News Radio Crime Expert, to discuss the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network, known as the Figliomeni Crime Family.

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It's Not Like He Was Keeping His Getaway Plan a Secret

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:52:55 -0000

Guest host Ed Keenan is joined by John Muise, retired Detective Sergeant who spent 30 years with the Toronto Police Service, Board Member to the Parole Board of Canada from 2009 to 2014 and volunteer Director of Public Safety for Abuse Hurts, to discuss the controversy around fugitive killer Zhebin Cong's escape to China.

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The Taxing Business of Bitcoin

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:32:48 -0000

Guest host Ed Keenan is joined by Carmine Perrelli, Deputy Mayor of the City of Richmond Hill, to discuss the city's trailblazing move to accept Bitcoin currency for property tax payments.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 01:12:58 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience

and

Bill Hutchison - Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca

Topics include:

For a guy who loves to be the centre of attention, apparently Mayor Tory doesn’t have much to say about the high risk 'Cleaver Killer' who waltzed out of a downtown hospital and jumped on a plane. But neither do the Toronto Police nor those at the CAMH.

How far should taxpayer-funded first-responder organizations such as police, fire services and paramedics go when it comes to trying to protect staff from witnessing trauma?

Doug Ford cancels cellphone after too many calls from 'special interest groups'

Andrew Scheer says U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tweets about how certain Democratic congresswomen should “go back” to their home countries are “offensive,” but the Conservative Party of Canada Leader stopped short of condemning the comments as racist.

Stats Canada says 1 in 3 mothers keep their babies in bed with them. Another 1 in 4 say their baby sleeps with them occasionally. That's despite medical studies showing the risk of SIDS is much higher for babies who share a bed with a parent.

A $445-million loan made to automaker Chrysler during the financial crisis has been written off by the Ontario government because it can’t legally recover the debt, and that’s because the Feds forgave their share last year.

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It Only Took CAMH Two Weeks To Come Up With How To Spin a Killer On The Loose

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:48:18 -0000

Alex is joined by Aline Vlasceanu, interim Executive Director of the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime, to discuss CAMH's lack of action when extremely violent patients are on the loose.

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My Point ON Point - Wednesday July 17th, 2019

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:23:45 -0000

Did we mention the tool he used to kill was a meat cleaver?

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:54:27 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Stephen LeDrew

Lawyer - Broadcaster - formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

and

Steven Kerzner

Award winning writer and producer and best known as the creator of Canadian icon Ed the Sock

Topics include:

Residents sound alarm after CAMH patients with criminal backgrounds go missing.

Apparently loud vehicles is now a massive issue for the City of Toronto...never mind the shootings in the streets.

Like her or loathe her, free speech activist Lindsay Shepherd has been banned from Twitter. She is one of a number of outspoken free speech advocates to be silenced.

The Federal Liberals aren’t even pretending not to buy the next election. They are handing Davie Shipping 100’s of million in new contracts mere weeks before the writ drops.

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Not Criminally Responsible...But Shouldn't Somebody Be?

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:34:45 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Dave Perry, Global News' Crime and Security Analyst, to discuss the shocking news that CAMH patients with criminal backgrounds go missing.

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Well, This Can't Be Good...For Canada

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:31:26 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Cyndee Todgham Cherniak, founding lawyer of LexSage, a boutique international trade law and sales tax firm, to discuss the concerns surrounding Donald Trump's signing of an executive order Monday, requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components.

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My Point ON Point - Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:03:31 -0000

If it's not how we do things in Canada...then how do you explain the blatant racism unfolding in Quebec?

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COUNTERPOINT - Monday July 15th, 2019

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:34:15 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton - The Small Business Man

and

Michael Diamond - With Upstream Strategy Group

Topics include:

Ontario's top court has upheld a decision allowing a man found not criminally responsible in a knife attack at a Toronto military recruitment centre to take college classes on his own. Ayanle Hassan Ali can now attend Mohawk College unaccompanied while he continues to be held at a secure Hamilton psychiatric hospital across the street.

Justin Trudeau was asked to respond to a series of tweets that Donald Trump put out over the weekend attacking four congress women.

Trump to end asylum protections for migrants passing through other countries... how should this policy change affect Canada’s relationship with the United States?

If Trudeau is a feminist Prime Minister, shouldn’t he come out stronger against the Trump Tweets?

Up to 21% of Toronto’s Catholic and 15% of public elementary teachers were off sick the last few Fridays before school ended last month, absenteeism figures obtained by the Toronto Sun show.

Some MPs are warning the high-stress, high-stakes environment of politics coupled with relentless work schedules and bouts of politically motivated marathon voting and debating sessions are one day going to kill someone.

Are fake breasts now a given right? The Nova Scotia provincial government agreed to start paying for breast implants for transgender women, thanks in large part to Serina Slaunwhite. She has been transitioning for 6 yrs. The last step was breasts, but she was told she’d have to pay for them.

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The 2019 Calgary Stampede Drew Huge Crowds...But At What Cost?

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:13:13 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Ryan Jespersen, host of The Ryan Jespersen Show on Edmonton’s 630 CHED, to discuss the recent controversy surrounding the Calgary Stampede's chuckwagon races.

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What Will Trump's New Immigration Plans Mean For Us?

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:18:14 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Guidy Mamann, Toronto immigration lawyer and policy analyst, to discuss Trump's plans to end asylum protections for migrants and concerns over reports of random ID checks from immigration officers in Toronto.

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My Point ON Point - Monday July 15th, 2019

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:15:05 -0000

Justin Trudeau says he won't quit Alberta...but Alberta sure has quit him.

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Counterpoint - Friday July 12th 2019

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 01:20:29 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at National Public Relations

Peter Shurman, Broadcaster, Business Man & Former Conservative M.P.P

Topics Include:

The Liberals are maintaining a lead in their ''Fortress Toronto'' and how Forum Research found the 46 per cent intend to vote liberal and 26 per cent are Conservatives, the dry spell in getting booze onto shelves has been blamed on a new distribution management system, a 3rd horse has been killed in connection to the chuck wagon races and more.

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The Secret Behind Food Trends & The Dangers Of Additives

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:54:24 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Joseph Brown. He has decades in the food and fitness industry, food bizz entrepreneur and self-declared food aware dad. They discuss food trends, what is most healthy, and the truth behind the beyond meat burger.

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Is CannTrust In Jeopardy After Growing Pot In Unlicensed Areas?

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:32:52 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Brad Poulus, pot expert and professor at Ryerson's Ted Rogers School of Business. Since the legal growers can't follow the rules, then how are they any better than the Black Market?

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My Point On Point - Friday July 12th 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:53:29 -0000

What happens when the legal growers start pulling black market tricks? An Ontario pot grower has been caught growing pot in up to five unlicensed rooms tucked away out of the sights of Health Canada inspectors.

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Way Too High on Edibles? This Pill Might Help

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:30:13 -0000

His name is Steve Goldner and he's the man credited with developing liquid methadone in the 1970's. Now he's the CEO of Pure Green and the mind behind a pill called Parachute. He talks with Alex about how this pill can rescue people who've gotten themselves way, way, way too stoned.

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Counterpoint - Thursday July 11th 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:28:20 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Liana Kerzner
YouTuber as well as videogame and tech advocate
@redlianak

Jason LaChapelle
Press Secretary for the Green Party of Ontario
@OntarioGreens

Topics Include:

If the Liberals find conversion therapy to be an issue so important that they're attacking the Conservatives over it, then why did not do anything about it during the last four years?

We're learning that the Toronto was the victim of two incidents in which city services were compromised by ransomware.

Does Canada need a National Cycling Strategy?

And more!

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My Point On Point - Thursday July 11th 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:25:26 -0000

The Liberals don't really care about conversion therapy. They're just using it as a wedge issue during an election year.

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Bombardier Layoffs Ignites the Blame Game

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:09:10 -0000

Catherine Swift is the former CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business as well as the current spokesperson for Working Canadians. She joins Alex to talk about the subsidies that governments give to companies like Bombardier without asking much in return.

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The Political Connections of Jeffrey Epstein

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:08:15 -0000

Charles Ortel is a financial and geopolitical analyst, whistle-blower, and host of the podcast "Sunday With Charles." He joins Alex to describe the political web in which accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is seemingly inextricably connected

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Counterpoint - Wednesday July 10th, 2019

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:06:59 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz
Former Liberal war room director

Bill Hutchison
Former broadcaster, longtime journalist, and currently a professor at Seneca

Topics Include
Thousands of Bombardier workers are about to lose their jobs. Cue the finger pointing.

Tensions are worsening between Canada and the former ambassador to China has decided that now would be a good time to open his big mouth and tell the Chinese that any further damage to trade relations might result in a change in Canadian federal government that China may find unfavourable.

The country's second highest rank in command of Canada's military, Lt.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk, is resigning abruptly after he said Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance told him he was being replaced by Vice-Admiral Mark Norman

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My Point On Point - Wednesday July 10th, 2019

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:05:22 -0000

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:32:12 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Stephen LeDrew

Lawyer, broadcaster and formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

and

Jamie Ellerton - Principal at Conaptus P-R and Conservative Strategist

Topics include:

Learning tonight that Bombardier has announced it will lay off 500 employees from their Thunder Bay plant. This is a company that has hoovered $4 billion in corporate welfare from the public trough. Will this Quebec company be getting yet another bail out?

There is a fuel fight gearing up! Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says if he wins the election he will scrap what he has dubbed a "secret fuel tax" — a plan by the Liberal government to improve fuel standards through regulatory changes.

The shelves at some GTA LCBO stores are a little bare these days, leading to concerns about inventory shortage. Not to worry, say those in charge - the LCBO says deliveries are behind schedule because they have “recently implemented a new Warehouse Management System (WMS), an updated technology for handling product intake and outbound orders. How does a liquor store run out of booze when that’s all they do?

Last week Catherine McKenna tweeted out a photo praising Ottawa’s clean drinking water - and showed her filling her water bottle. Well, that prompted an angry response from those living on Attawapiskat.

On news that Quebec is now adding its name to the fight against the Federal Liberals carbon tax, the liberals are now urging premiers gathering this week to abandon any legal challenges against Ottawa.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he would continue Canada’s campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council if he becomes Prime Minister. Scheer said he would not “sell out” Canadian principles, including democracy, the rule of law and fundamental human rights, in an effort to secure votes from other countries for a seat on the UN’s most powerful branch. WHY????

Elections Canada has announced that they will not reschedule the October 21st election which happens to fall on a Jewish holiday. The high holiday when observant Jews aren’t allowed to work - let alone vote. And the three of four days of advance polling - also happen to fall on the holiday. Jewish groups have been requesting a date change for months - and Elections Canada hasn’t budged. So it’s now heading to court. Should there be a religious accommodation?

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Is Our Economy On Thin Ice?

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:12:15 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Norman Levine, Managing Director at Portfolio Management Corp, to discuss the recent words of caution from Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman.

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But Think of the Exposure!

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:23:44 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Frankie Lowe, with Betrothed and Company Wedding Photo and Video, to discuss the not-so-great deal the business was recently offered.

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Seems Like its Not Just the Money That's Dirty

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:43:28 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Sam Cooper, Global News National Investigative Journalist, to discuss the enormous amounts of Chinese drug money that has...and still is...being laundered throughout Canada, and what's being done about it...or not.

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Apparently You CAN Stand Up to an Authoritarian Government

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:21:48 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by John Robson, contributor to the National Post and the Executive Director at the Climate Discussion Nexus, to discuss the recent protests in Hong Kong.

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My Point ON Point - Tuesday July 9th, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:00:31 -0000

Quebec has delivered Justin Trudeau a very inconvenient truth and that is...his federal carbon tax is dead.

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Counterpoint - Monday, July 8th, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 01:09:25 -0000

Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton - The Small Business Man

and

Michael Diamond - With Upstream Strategy Group

Topics include:

The anti-abortion film Unplanned has Liberals all hot and bothered calling it a sign of hidden agenda by the Conservatives to back door abortion rights in this country. Theatre owners who are playing the film say they are facing threats, protests and calls to shut it down.

The Justice Department had to clarify a weekend tweet reminding people that they can be charged two hours AFTER driving and arriving at your destination. It caused all sorts of confusion as folks wake up to the reality that this law is so badly written the onus is on YOU to prove you didn’t drink and drive two hours after the fact.

An Ottawa professor finds himself under attack for a weekend tweet that called Conservatives “ the party of the uneducated” It was a “ basket of deplorables” moment. Amir Attaran stated “ Conservatives have a strong lead among those who have not attended college or university while the Liberals have a lead among those with university education.”

Quebec Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge is under fire after tweeting a picture of himself with Nobel Prize-winning human rights activist Malala Yousafzai.

Michael De Adder, the cartoonist who claims to have been fired because of his cartoon on Donald Trump? Well, now he’s under fire for a cartoon he did of Lisa MacLeod.

Quebec, namely Premier Francois LeGault seems to have had a change of mind about supporting the Federal Carbon tax. Quebec will intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada as part of Saskatchewan's appeal against the federal government regarding the constitutional validity of the Canadian carbon tax.

Starbucks is apologizing after an employee reportedly asked six police officers to leave or change their location in one of the company’s shops in a Phoenix suburb because another customer reported feeling unsafe. the officers had just bought their drinks and were standing together before their shift started when a barista made the request for a customer

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An American-made Pro-Life Movie is Ruffling Feathers on This Side of the Border

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:44:28 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Abby Johnson, Anti-abortion Activist and Former Clinic Director for Planned Parenthood, to discuss her 2010 memoir which has just been adapted into a new film...'Unplanned'.

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Just How Badly Does the Prime Minister Want to Get Energy to Market?

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:30:33 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Calvin Helin, President of Eagle Spirit Energy and best-selling author, to discuss the perplexing pipeline problems.

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We Got a Reminder of Just How Confusing The New Impaired Driving Rules Are

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:49:28 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert, to discuss the new - and very confusing - impaired driving laws.

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My Point ON Point - Monday July 8th, 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:19:40 -0000

From sunny ways to fear and division...the Trudeau government are whipping out the corrosive rhetoric they promised they'd rise above, and a new U.S. anti-abortion film is their newest weapon of choice.

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Counterpoint - Friday, July 5th, 2019

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 01:21:05 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

KIM WRIGHT

Principal at Wright Strategies

ANTHONY FUREY

Sun/Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor

Topics Include:

Canada's approach to dealing with China during the food exports being blocked and the two Canadians that are being tortured, Lisa MacLeod under fire again after unleashing a profanity attack on the owner of the Ottawa Senators during the Rolling Stones show, the fallout continues for Doug Ford on the French Patronage appointments and more.

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China Bans Canadian Meat And It's Classified As ''Food Terrorism.''

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 01:02:48 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by John Koegh, founding and managing principal global supply management. They discuss the ban China placed on Canadian meat products and John describes what ''Food Terrorism'' is.

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No Free Ice Cream for Self-Proclaimed "Influencers"

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:21:13 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Joe Nicchi, owner and operator of C-V-T Soft Serve in Los Angeles. They discuss how influencers should pay double.

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Watchdog Files Ethics Complaint Against Dominic LeBlanc Over Connections To Judicial Appointees

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 23:18:30 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Duff Conacher, with democracy watch and they are asking this to be investigated based on the fact that it looks very much like it could be a conflict of interest.

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My Point ON Point - Thursday July 5th, 2019

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 22:55:06 -0000

If you don't want to fight, don't pick one. The last thing Doug Ford needs is a top MPP acting like a goon and not a politician. Apparently, this is what happened with Lisa MacLeod during a recent Rolling Stones concert. The Toronto Sun reporting that the owner of the Ottawa Senators, Eugene Melnyk, was subjective to a bunch of trash talk from the Minister who he claims burst through the crowds and unleashed a tirade of verbal abuse at him.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, July 4th, 2019

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:35:56 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Zane Caplansky

Broadcaster and owner of Caplansky's Deli

and

Lorne Honickman

Former broadcaster, currently a lawyer and Global News Radio Legal Expert

Topics include:

Justin Trudeau was asked today about 5 judicial appointments made in New Brunswick...and those appointments are all linked personally to his top cabinet minister Domenic Leblanc.

Ontario firefighter Adam Knauff has launched a human rights complaint against his employer, alleging he was not provided with adequate vegan food while fighting a forest fire in B.C. two years ago.

The iconic Rogers Centre, formally known as the SkyDome, turned 30 one month ago and there is talk of replacing it. Toronto Mayor John Tory said it is up to Rogers on what to do with the building and the area.

The city of Denver apparently has a new motto: Geese are not friends. They're food. Fed up with its growing goose problem, the city has implemented an initiative to round up its Canada geese and process them into food for "needy families," There are an estimated 5,000 geese living in the city, which has been trying to manage its goose population for more than 15 years and they are aggressive, dirty and taking over. So they started rounding them up on Canada day and processing them for the poor.

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Anti-abortion Film 'Unplanned' Set to Hit Over 24 Canadian Theatres

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:23:57 -0000

Alex is joined by Joyce Arthur, Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, to discuss the controversy surrounding this American anti-abortion film that will be hitting Canadian theatres shortly.

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Just Because You Cannot See Your Creation, it Does Not Mean the Creation Cannot Be Seen

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:34:50 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by George Quarcoo, the event coordinator for a youth program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, to discuss how, as a blind DJ he taught himself to produce music and now is helping youths to so the same.

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Man Refuses to Wear Condom - Ontario Judge Rules Sexual Assault

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 23:25:11 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Naomi Sayers, indigenous lawyer and feminist with past experience in the sex trade, to discuss a recent ruling, wherein a judge found Anibal Rivera’s actions amounted to fraud and caused a significant risk of serious bodily harm.

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My Point ON Point - Thursday July 4th, 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 22:52:56 -0000

Being the Prime Minister is swell, when all you do is cut ribbons, kiss babies and cut cheques.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 01:14:50 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz

Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience

and

Bill Hutchison

Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca

Topics include:

Does Toronto have anything unique that it can offer Kawhi Leonard?

CSIS has identified foreign actors attempting to directly influence the upcoming federal election campaign, a Toronto Star and BuzzFeed News investigation has learned.

CBC has been doing pre-election polling on a wide array of voter issues... and immigration is the latest poll which reveals Canadians are divided on immigration, with clear limits on the kind of migration they find acceptable.

China has escalated its abuse against the two Canadians they have kidnapped and jailed. They’ve confiscated the glasses of Michael Kovrig. Yet another abuse in retaliation over Huawei exec Mung Wazou. China is openly mocking Justin Trudeau over his comments that he has lots of global support. He can’t say for sure President Trump talked to China.. Then, we see a tweet from Liberal MP of small business and export. Mary Ng writes. “When in Beijing, you dropped by @COWSICECREAM – a true Cdn #smallbiz success story from #PrinceEdwardIsland!"

Governor General Julie Payette won't be moving into Rideau Hall, the home and workplace of every viceregal going back to Confederation, because it’s not private enough.

Over the weekend in Portland there was yet another bloody confrontation between neo-nazi groups and antifa. This has been a pretty regular feature in the city in the last couple of years. But this weekend a Conservative reporter, Andy Ngo, whose beat is to cover these protests, was attacked and left with a brain bleed, ripped ear and burns from milkshakes thrown at him which were actually quick dry cement.

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Roxodus - The Concert That Never Was

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:43:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Andy Stinton, The Small Business Man as well as a concert and event promoter, to discuss the controversy surrounding the cancellation of the Roxodus music festival.

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The New Education Minister Wants a Contract in Place Sooner Than Later

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:22:57 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Education Minister Stephen Lecce, to discuss his plan to get a deal with the teachers hammered out before the August 31st deadline.

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My Point ON Point - Wednesday July 3rd, 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:02:09 -0000

When it comes to the Trudeau government, it clearly pays to have friends in ALL the right places. Literally.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:20:37 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex Pierson is joined by:

Craig Needles - Nine until noon at Global News London

and

Tasha Kheiriddin

Global News Contributor and Founder and CEO of Ellipsum Communications

Topics include:

New polling done for the Toronto sun with Dart polling reveals that Justin Trudeau is getting a bounce off of the angst created by the Ford government.

For all this outrage over Doug Ford’s patronage appointments, the silence is absolutely deafening on news that it really pays to be friends with Dominic Leblanc, currently minister of intergovernmental affairs, Northern affairs and internal trade.

A new CBC poll suggests nearly 80 per cent of Canadians either strongly or somewhat agree with the statement: "My country is divided between ordinary people and elites." But what exactly does it mean?

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Artist Claims He Lost Job After Trump Cartoon Went Viral

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:04:00 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by J.J. McCulloch, columnist for the Washington Post and a political cartoonist, to discuss the controversy surrounding a recent work by cartoonist Michael de Adder...and its perceived repercussions.

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The Election Polls Are Rolling In

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 23:34:26 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Brian Lilley, journalist with the Toronto Sun, to discuss the latest numbers from the DART/MARU Voice of Canada poll, regarding the upcoming federal election.

You can read Brian's article on the poll here.

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My Point ON Point - Tuesday July 2nd, 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 22:56:07 -0000

If you want a real vacation, turn yourself off!

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Chinese Jet Fighters Bully Canadian Vessel

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 02:03:32 -0000

We're learning that a Canadian vessel in the Taiwan Strait has been the subject of harassment by Chinese fighter jets. Longtime foreign correspondent and resident visiting scholar for over at Massey College, University of Toronto, Matthew Fisher is not only an expert on Canadian relations with China . . .

He was also on the ship when it happened. He tells guest host Tasha Kheiriddin was prompted this, and what happens next.

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Counterpoint, Friday June 28th 2019

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 01:58:12 -0000

GUEST HOST TASHA KHEIRIDDIN IS JOINED BY . . .

ANTHONY FUREY

SUN / POSTMEDIA COLUMNIST & NATIONAL COMMENT EDITOR

BOB RICHARDSON

SENIOR COUNSEL AT NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS

Topics Include:

Doug Ford is having a tough week

Two provincial courts rule that the federal government's carbon tax is indeed constitutional

Canada Day Parade in New Brunswick cancelled due to a lack of interest

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DeepNudes

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:52:41 -0000

Global News Radio Tech Expert Adam Oldfield joins guest host Peter Shurman to explain what the a heck a "DeepNude" is.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, June 27th 2019

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:51:11 -0000

GUEST HOST PETER SHURMAN IS JOINED BY :

KIM WRIGHT

PRINCIPAL AT WRIGHT STRATEGIES

ZANE CAPLANSKY
OWNER OF CAPLANSKY’S DELI

Topics Include:

The unions for emergency response personnel say that the severe crowding at the Raptors parade impeded their ability to reach a baby who suffered a fatal medical episode.

A top issue in the upcoming election may be the ethics of the candidates themselves.

Turbulence lead the Mayor of Hamilton to shut down a city council meeting

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Raptors Parade: A Child Dies

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:32:10 -0000

Leaders of first responder unions in Toronto are expressing concern with the lack of crowd management during the Raptors victory parade may have played a role in the death of a child. Chair the TCEU Local 416 Toronto Paramedics Mike Merriman tells guest host Peter Shurman that an inadequate amount of time was given to the planning of this event.

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China Puts the Kibosh on Canadian Meat Imports

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 22:32:50 -0000

National Post columnist and executive director at the Climate Discussion Nexus joins guest host Peter Shurman to elucidate China's seemingly capricious decision to halt the import of meat from Canada.

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A Chinese Ban on Canadian Meat Could Hit Over 20% of Pork Exports

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 01:19:37 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by John Robson, National Post Columnist and Executive Director of The Climate Discussion Nexus, to discuss the concerns and realities of the Chinese ban on Canadian meat.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 01:04:51 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by:

John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience

and

David Tarrant - Vice President of National Strategic Communications with Enterprise Canada

Topics include:

Liberals add far-right extremist groups to list of outlawed terror networks...are we seeing a Liberal amp-up of the white supremacy and hate criticism as a pre-election move to conflate Conservatism with hatred?

Twitter bans political ads during pre-campaign period ahead of federal vote.

A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports...data shows.

Wayfair is supplying beds to Texas detention centers for children — and its employees are protesting

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Acceptance Rates of LGBTQ2 People Declining Among U.S. Millennials

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:40:35 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by David Rayside, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto and former Director of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, to discuss a recent survey that found young people in the United States are feeling less comfortable around LGBTQ2 people than they were last year.

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We Hear a lot of Talk About Hate Being on the Rise

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 23:26:36 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by Richard Warman, Human Rights Lawyer and Member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, to discuss the alarming uptick in altercations fueled by hate.

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Counterpoint Tuesday 25 June 2019

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:49:38 -0000

Counterpoint - Tues, June 24th 2019

GUEST HOST PETER SHURMAN IS JOINED BY . . .

STEVEN KERZNER
AWARD WINNING TV WRITER AND PRODUCER AND BEST KNOWN AS THE CREATOR OF THE CANADIAN ICON ED THE SOCK

STEPHEN LeDREW
LAWYER, BROADCASTER, AND FORMERLY THE PRESIDENT OF THE LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA

Topics Include:
Sources allege that numerous people appointed to the premier's office by former chief of staff are still scattered about. The sources says that these people are friends, family, and other acquaintances.

Should you be able to text your doctor whenever you please?

A video has surfaced of a woman at the Pride Parade slapping a male cop on the rear end.

San Francisco has become the first city in American to completely prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes. That includes not only physical stores, but also online sales shipped to an address within San Francisco

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Angriest Pothead in Canada Still Angry

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:37:18 -0000

The Ontario ombudsman has released his annual report. What does it say? It says that in the last fiscal year, the much beleaguered Ontario Cannabis Store is now the single most complained about government organization. It recieved four times the number of complains regarding autism funding. Russell Barth, The Angriest Pot Head in Canada, is seriously displeased.

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What the Erosion of Privacy Does to the Mind of Celebrity

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:17:12 -0000

Peter Shurman is joined by Donna Rockwell who is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in celebrity mental health and professor at the Saybrook University in Pasadena California. Rockwell explains that for some like Kawhi Leonard, the sudden erosion of any privacy can have a deeply undesirable psychological impact.

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Counterpoint - Monday, June 24th 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:15:28 -0000

THIS WEEK PETER SHURMAN IS JOINED BY

ANDY STINTON: SMALL BUSINESS MAN
MICHAEL DIAMOND: WITH UPSTREAM STRATEGY GROUP

Topics Include:

Doug Ford's Chief of Staff is gone. Now what must the Ford government do to stem the tumult that seems to be roiling beneath the surface at Queen's Park?

The father of a boy who died due to lack of medical assistance is on trial and he says he genuinely didn't believe the boy was sick enough to go to the hospital.

Would you eat a stranger's leftovers in a restaurant? This is a thing, and it's called "Free-Range Mooching"

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The International Railroad for Queer Refugees

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:13:50 -0000

What is the International Railroad for Queer Refugees? In many countries in this world, homosexuality is not only not celebrated with a parade, it's often punished with brutality and murder. So the executive director of the International Railroad for Queer Refugees explains how they endeavour to save lives.

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A Whole Town Held Hostage

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:30:44 -0000

A town in Florida was shut down by hackers, and to restore city services they were forced to capitulate to the tune of $600,000. Tom Holt is a professor at the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Michigan and he explains the dangers of ransomware.

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Iran Pokes the Bear

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:29:31 -0000

How close to a war with Iran did America just come? Way too close, according to some. National Post columnist and executive director at the Climate Discussion Nexus Jon Robson joins Alex to explain this perilous situation

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My Point On Point - Friday June 21st, 2019

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 03:26:22 -0000

It's time for Doug Ford's Chief of Staff to walk the plank.

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Counterpoint - Thursday June 20th 2019

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:57:27 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

KIM WRIGHT

PRINCIPAL AT WRIGHT STRATEGIES

DAVID TARRANT

VICE PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH ENTERPRISE CANADA

Topics Include: A big day at Queen's Park as the Ford cabinet gets shuffled. Who and why?

Toronto City Council says it's broke. Can it afford not to open tendering process to to non-union labour in the name of protecting workers?

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Vape Pen Explodes Shattering a Teen's Face

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:52:36 -0000

DOCTOR MATTHEW ROSSHEIM IS AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY IN VIRGINIA AND LEAD AUTHOR OF A STUDY ON FREQUENCY OF E-CIGARETTE INJURIES. HE SAYS THAT THE NUMBER OF EXPLODING VAPE PENS IS STAGGERING AND THE PUBLIC IS WOEFULLY UNAWARE OF THIS GROWING DANGER.

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"Social Media and Sexuality Do Not Mix"

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:50:52 -0000

Alex is joined by social media expert Paul Davis who says that actions have consequences and there's no such thing as privacy when you're online.

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My Point on On Point - Thurs June 20th 2019

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:48:14 -0000

Keep your privates, private. Please.

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Van Attack Suspect's Trial to be Heard by Judge Alone

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:08:34 -0000

A man acquitted of a double murder charge in March is now back in police custody facing a new charge of attempted murder.

Remember the man alleged to be responsible for the unspeakable carnage of the Yonge Street van attack? His trial will be heard by judge alone.

Global News Radio Legal Expert Lorne Honickman gives his legal opinion on these matters

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Point ON Point - Weds, June 19th 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 02:36:11 -0000

If you don't want Kawhi "Fun Guy" Leonard to leave town, then leave him alone when he's out in public with his family.

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Introducing: Wait, There's More

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Wait, There’s More is a daily Global News podcast released every afternoon just in time for your commute home. On this episode, protests have erupted in Hong Kong as tens of thousands of people speak out against legislation that would allow the territory’s citizens to be extradited to Mainland China. Demonstrators tried to storm government buildings and police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.

Host Tamara Khandaker explores Hong Kong’s precarious relationship with China since the end of British governance in 1997 and what the implications of such a major change will mean for the safety of its citizens with the help of Crystal Yeung, a Canadian human rights lawyer living in Hong Kong; Grace Yeung, a Hong Kong resident, who has taken to the streets to protest; and BBC journalist Vincent Ni.

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Pipeline Approval Announcement is "Full of Ambiguities"

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:21:33 -0000

Alex is joined by Stewart Muir, the executive director of Resource Works Society, who gives an in-depth analysis of the federal government's choice to approve the Trans Mountain Pipeline project and direct the profits to green energy projects.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, June 18th 2019

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:20:02 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

STEPHEN LeDREW

LAWYER … BROADCASTER …

FORMERLY THE PRESIDENT OF THE LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA

MIKE VAN SOELEN

MANAGING PRINCIPAL AT NAVIGATOR … A PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM

Topics Include: The outburst of violence and the Raptors' parade. Can you have a celebratory event without a commensurate security details?

The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been approved by the federal government and the proceeds destined for clean energy projects. Is this just lip service or is this thing ever going to get built?

Two thirds of Canadians are deeply concerned about climate change but are unwilling to shell out more than one-hundred dollars a year. That's nine dollars a month. That's less than a Netflix subscription.

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An Unimaginable Sum of Money to Made in Sports Marketing

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 03:19:30 -0000

Bob Stellick of Stellick Marketing Communications joins Alex and explains the astronomical amount of money that can be made from the marketing of products and apparel endorsed by members of the Toronto Raptors.

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Counterpoint - Monday June 17th 2019

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:34:31 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

ANDY STINTON

SMALL BUSINESS MAN

MICHAEL DIAMOND

WITH UPSTREAM STRATEGY GROUP.

Topics Include: The unbelievable turnout for the Raptors' celebration and parade, and the gunplay and injuries that sullied the mood

Aren't we tired of seeing and hearing from politicians? Raptors' fans did not wait around for hours just to have to listen to politicians hog the limelight.

Justin Trudeau issues an apology ... again. This time to the Italian community for the unfair treatment to which they were subjected during the Second World War.

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CounterPoint - Friday, June 14th, 2019

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 01:34:37 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Bob Richardson - Senior Counsel at National Public Relations

Peter Shurman - Broadcaster, businessman, former Conservative MPP

Topics Include:

Masai Ujiri's supposed "scuffle", Doug Ford not attending the Raptors' victory parade, and Trudeau's low poll numbers.

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A Town Council In Virginia Votes To Move Slave Auction Block To Museum

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 00:56:13 -0000

Fredericksburg councillor Matt Kelly joins Alex to explain why he voted against removing this historic symbol.

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Point ON Point - Friday, June 14th, 2019

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:53:19 -0000

Kawhi Leonard does smile--and brings a nation together in the process.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, June 13th, 2019

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:25:02 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Kim Wright - Principle of Wright Strategies

Anthony Furey - Sun/Post Media Columnist & National Comment Editor

Topics Include:

Tim Horton's tapping into the NBA finals and telling a story about a Raptor fan who came with nothing but built a dream, Trudeau government having to levy an additional carbon tax worth at least $50 a tonne on greenhouse gas emissions, Toronto based organization suspended by charities and got fined $550.000 over concerns it may have funded armed militants in Pakistan's been awarded a federal summer jobs grant and more.

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The Raptors Have Awakened Many Lives Of All Young Basketball Players

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:39:14 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Ryan Sidhoo, director and producer of the documentary series ''True North: Inside The Rise Of Toronto Basketball.'' They speak about ''Raptor Fever'' and how Ryan's documentary digs into the roots of basketball and the future stars of the sport.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, June 13th, 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:03:03 -0000

Sometimes teachers really are their own worst enemy. For the first time in the Toronto Catholic School Boards history, they will be charging teachers ten bucks a day to park on school property.

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Joshua Boyle's lawyers allowed to introduce his wife's sexual history as evidence.

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:56:27 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Kristin Raworth, a sexual violence survivor and now advocate, to discuss the issues surrounding this controversial court ruling.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:34:47 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience

and

Bill Hutchison - Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca

Topics include:

Confirmed tonight that Kevin Durrant blew out his achilles...he has had surgery, but he is going to be recovering for a long time.

The premier is expected to shake up his executive council after seven public-opinion surveys in the past month have highlighted problems for the Progressive Conservative government due to program cuts in the budget.

A new public opinion poll by Forum Research shows Canadians are divided in support for the Liberal government’s carbon tax.

Catholic high school and elementary teachers will soon have to pay for parking.

The U.S. women's soccer team crushed Thailand 13-0 in Tuesday's World Cup opener, and while the highlight reels were aplenty, so was the backlash arguing that the Americans throttling of a lesser opponent — and celebrations after each goal — was either unnecessary or unsportsmanlike.

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The Prime Minister is asking Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer to condemn a letter asking for a reversal on Bill C-48 and 69.....is that going to happen?

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:09:01 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative Party, to discuss national unity.

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We keep hearing about children being exploited when they go into a system that is supposed to care...why is this still happening?

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:58:14 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Nicolas Bala, Queen's University law professor and an expert on issues related to children, youth and families in the justice system, to discuss the sexual exploitation of children within the foster care system.

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Point ON Point - Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:15:23 -0000

Games are being played with our national unity...and it’s by the guy at the top.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:15 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Jamie Ellerton

Principal at Conaptus and a former staffer to Jason Kenney and Tim Hudak

and

Stephen LeDrew

Lawyer - Broadcaster - formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

Topics include:

Fans cheered the fall of Kevin Durrant - but when it became clear this was a possible career ending injury they gave him a standing ovation on his way out. Was this a classless moment?

Monster Energy takes Raptors to court over claw marks in logo. Does Monster Energy have a point or should this lawsuit be shamed to the curb with extreme energy?

Ontario government wants anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers on display by end of summer.

Last night with millions of eyes on the Raptors, political ads were front and centre as we head into an election campaign. Some of the political ads were launched by 3rd party groups.

A federal government crown corporation is the principal sponsor of a Canada-Day-themed gala in Beijing later this month, even as two Canadians remain jailed in China over what the Trudeau government has called “political reasons.”

Six premiers wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to bury two pieces of federal legislation that critics of both bills say could hurt Canada’s energy and natural resources sectors.The two bills are C-69 and C-48.

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Legislation passed on Monday ensures that keeping dolphins and whales in captivity will no longer be allowed across Canada.

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:37:43 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Camille Labchuck, lawyer and Executive Director of Animal Justice, to discuss Bill S-203, also known as the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act.

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Raptors telecast peppered with political advertising as dueling groups attack Trudeau and Scheer.

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 23:30:53 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise Canada, to discuss the 'attack ads' aimed at both Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer.

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Point ON Point - Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:57:40 -0000

Even without an environment plan, Scheer is beating Trudeau on the environment. That’s why he is making up a plastic ban.

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Some pretty shocking numbers coming out of an investigation by Global News.

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:54:02 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio 640 Toronto Legal Expert, to discuss the number of cases that are now being thrown out because of a Supreme Court ruling called the Jordan Decision.

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Counterpoint - Monday, June 10th, 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:39:47 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton - Small Business Man

and

Michael Diamond - With Upstream Strategy Group

Topics include:

Kyle Lowry was asked a very straight forward question by a 6-year old junior reporter that should be fairly easy to answer unless you are a Raptor. Then you are humble.

After almost 4 years in power, The Trudeau government have now decided it will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021.

The latest poll from Campaign Research shows support for Elizabeth May and the Green Party on the rise, helping split the progressive vote three ways.

Tommy Douglas’s famous grandson says it is “offensive” for Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives to compare themselves to the social democratic icon. Kiefer Sutherland must be between acting gigs because he fired off a tweet to the Ford government for likening themselves to the late NDP premier of Saskatchewan, who was once named “the greatest Canadian” for creating universal health care.

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Okay...it's a catchy tune!

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:23:56 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Adam Jesin, of Adam Jesin and the Kawhi Not's!?, to discuss the Raptors...and the recording of 'Stay' - a parody plea to Kawhi.

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Point ON Point - Monday, June 10th, 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:01:37 -0000

Win or lose - we win either way, being exposed to a team full of role models.

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Counterpoint - Friday, June 7th, 2019

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 01:29:42 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Anthony Furey - Sun/Post Media Columnist & National Comment Editor

Bob Richardson - Senior Counsel at National Public Relations

Topics Include: Following the Kyle Lowry shove, the Warriors may force Stevens to sell his stake in the team ahead of next season, Doug Ford is marking one year of his election, City of Toronto bylaw enforcement officers blocking a storefront with huge cinder blocks in hopes of dealing with people who open up illegal pot shops and more.

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Why Is South-Western Ontario The Hot Spot For Opiate Overdoses?

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:36:30 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Shaya Dhinsa, manager of sex health. They discuss the alarming spike of opiate overdoses and death in Ontario. One of the hardest hit regions is South-Western Ontario by 35% in the first few months of this year. What is the solution long term? Why is that region of Ontario the hot spot?

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Canadian Deli In Oakland Has Become A Ground Zero For Fans

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:30:12 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Lex Gopnik-Lewinski, owner of Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley, the only Canadian restaurant in North California. They speak about the Toronto Raptors and how fans are flocking to a Canadian Deli in Oakland. A nice little story has been created in the history of sports.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, June 7th, 2019

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:00:07 -0000

Are we better off in Ontario today than we were a year ago? Doug Ford opponents will make a lot of noise but that noise does not tell the full story. Ford, who swept into power winning 40% of the popular vote on an austerity mandate. Austerity is much easier in theory than in reality.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, June 6th, 2019

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:37:55 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Zane Caplansky

Owner of Caplansky's Deli

Tasha Kheiriddin

Global News Contributor and Founder and CEO of Ellipsum Communications

Topics include: Warriors’ co-owner Mark Stevens removed from Game 3 after shoving Kyle Lowry and is fined half a million dollars; and yes, we won Game 3 of the NBA finals, but lost when it came to our anthem...country singer Tenille Arts, from Saskatchewan sang the anthem with a bit of her own spin...and well, Canadians did not love the new mix; Angus Reid did polling on the Raptor effect and Canada is in love with this team; as we reflect on this 75th anniversary of D-Day...numbers reveal three to five thousand Canadian veterans are homeless; in relaxing the dress code, The Toronto District School Board is making wearing a hat/cap during the national anthem optional; Elections Canada is launching a campaign that will pay YouTubers, musicians and other social-media stars to promote voter participation in this year’s federal election; the Ford government for taking a longer summer break until after the Fed election.

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On a day like today, when we are paying honour and tribute to those who put their lives on the line to give us freedom, it is almost impossible to think that Canadian soldiers - to this day - are living on the streets.

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:58:59 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Suzanne Le, Executive Director of Multifaith Housing Initiative, to discuss the story of Diane Claveau - a homeless veteran - and the shocking indifference with which Canada's thousands of those have vowed to defend our freedoms are being treated.

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What do you do when the pusher of a player happens to owns a piece of the action?

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 23:24:47 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Sean FitzGerald, managing editor of The Athletic Toronto, to discuss the issues surrounding Kyle Lowry having been pushed and cursed at during Game 3 of the Finals, by Mark Stevens...a co-owner of the Warriors.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, June 6th, 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 22:51:28 -0000

Lest we forget? With up to 5,000 Canadian vets now homeless, clearly we HAVE forgotten.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, June 5th, 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 01:45:50 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience

Bill Hutchison - Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca

Topics include: the Ford government taking a break, the Ford government announces the core public sector in Ontario will be capped at 1% annually for the next three years, the Trudeau government is promising to spend $15 million to save a tree-planting program in Ontario after the Ford government cancelled the 50 million trees program for budget cuts, the Toronto Raptors are the most valuable sports franchise in Canada, and the use of the word “genocide” to describe the findings in the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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What we are seeing with the expunging of language at this committee meeting is nothing short of censorship.

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 01:13:44 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by John Robson, documentarian and National Post contributor, to discuss the fact that the name and words of the man accused of killing 51 people in the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attacks are being struck from the records of the House of Commons justice committee.

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The Raptors are worth more than ever and have become the most valuable sports franchise in Canada, surpassing the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays in franchise value.

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:52:36 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Laurel Walzak, assistant professor at Ryerson with close to twenty years of experience serving the sports, health & fitness, and consumer goods industries, to discuss the most valuable sports franchise in the country.

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Point ON Point - Wednesday, June 05th, 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:19:09 -0000

Words matter...and throwing around the term genocide is simply reckless.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:55:10 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Kim Wright - Principal at Wright Strategies

Mike Van Soelen - Managing Principal at Navigator, a public relations firm

Topics include: the Toronto District School Board is modernizing its student dress code, relaxing rules around wearing spaghetti straps, tube tops, crop tops and more; the Toronto Sun revealing more insane education spending, this time by the Ottawa and Hamilton school boards; an Ottawa man tells the Toronto Sun that he was loaded when he walked onto live T.V. and told State champ Steph Curry how he’d like to violate his wife; gender equality is under attack - according to our Prime Feminist Trudeau who spoke Monday at the opening address of Women Deliver 2019; and then right on cue, the day after opening the Women Deliver Conference in Vancouver, Justin Trudeau announced that “if”re-elected, his government is raising its funding to $1.4-billion annually to support women and girls’ health in Canada and around the world; the NBA may be backing down from using the word “owner” due to racial insensitivity.

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On Thursday, we mark the anniversary of D-Day, which claimed the lives of thousands...but ultimately turned the tide of World War Two.

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:08:36 -0000

Alex is joined by Martin Maxwell...formerly Max Meisels, to discuss his experience as a Jewish soldier in the British army during D-Day, and his personal crusade to ensure that we never forget.

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Is the Ford government actually minding our pennies? Not according to the Fraser Institute.

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:38:08 -0000

Alex is joined by Ben Eisen, a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute and author of this particular report, which suggests that we might be in trouble...deep!

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Point ON Point - Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:50:40 -0000

Actions have consequences and they will prove costly for one Raptors fan.

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Counterpoint - Monday, June 3rd, 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:35:21 -0000

Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton - Small Business Man

and

Michael Diamond - with Upstream Strategy Group

Topics include:

Premier Ford says he won’t go to Pride. This is not news. He made it clear that as long as cop’s were out so was he. But Pride is nothing but politics these days, used by politicians to pander for votes. If a politician isn’t sincere for their reasons to march how is that not worse?

After months of hysteria that there are no savings and teachers will be fired. Toronto Sun exposes millions in spending on things like high-end iPhones, contracts, iPads, top line technology that can be purchased for way less.

Peter Gilgan Foundation donates $100 million – largest single gift ever to SickKids. A massive news event was held for this donation. But, are you okay Gilgan made such a public display of this donation? How about bringing out 50-families of sick children for the announcement?

What role will you take? Can individuals really bring about this change?
All Canadians have a role to play in ending MMIW genocide report says

When the Canadian Society for the Study of Education meets in Vancouver, a trio of education theorists will argue that dodge-ball is not only problematic, in the modern sense of displaying hierarchies of privilege based on athletic skill, but that it is outright “miseducative.”An unethical tool of oppression they called it.Dodge-ball isn't just problematic, it's an unethical tool of 'oppression': researchers

The Swiss supreme court has ordered track’s governing body to suspend its testosterone regulations on Caster Semenya. The International Association of Athletics Federations ruled that Semenya’s natural testosterone levels give her an unfair advantage over other female athletes and if she is to compete fairly, she must take medication to reduce those levels, or be excluded from international competition. The two-time Olympic 800-meter champion can now run in her favoured event without suppressing her natural testosterone level. How is this fair?

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Premier Doug Ford will not attend the Toronto Pride parade.

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:42:07 -0000

Alex is joined by Shawn Proulx, creator of Thought Revolution and publisher of https://thegayguidenetwork.com/Canada's original LGBTQ digital magazine, to discuss the hubbub about Doug Ford choosing not to attend the Toronto Pride parade.

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An alcohol adviser says there is a 'huge economic upside' to the end of the Beer Store deal for Ontario craft brewers.

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:46:12 -0000

Alex is joined by Chris Schryer, Toronto-based beer writer and educator, to discuss this sudsy situation.

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Point on Point - Monday June 3rd, 2019

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:15:20 -0000

Always follow the dollar…especially when those minding them say there are none to be found.

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Point On Point - Thursday, May 31st, 2019

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:35:33 -0000

Hate is hate and yet we are very selective with our outrage. On Sunday, the hateful Iranian Al quds rally will take to Toronto streets. Past events include Hezbollah of Flags over Anti-Semitic rederick including Israeli's should be shot and the predictable calls for Israel's destruction.

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Counterpoint - Friday, May 31st, 2019

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:35:19 -0000

Alex is joined by:

ANTHONY FUREY

SUN/POST MEDIA COLUMNIST & NATIONAL COMMENT EDITOR

BOB RICHARDSON

SENIOR COUNSEL AT NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS

Topics include:

The Toronto Raptors winning the 1st game of the NBA finals and all the love they are getting from all across the board, Al quds rally will take to the streets of Toronto which is the annual anti-semetic hate fest, Doug ford is responding to the Beeropoly comment that the Premier is just bluffing, and more.

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Al Quds Day March To Take Place In Toronto

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:52:09 -0000

Alex is joined by Imam Mohammed Tawhidi, religious leader and self declared Islamic reformer. They speak about the Al quds day march that will take place in Toronto, targeting Jews and Israelis. Imam is here this weekend to get the march shut down and to stop hate.

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Raptors Win Game 1 Of NBA Finals And Take Us On A Wild Ride

Fri, 31 May 2019 23:39:57 -0000

Alex is joined by Sean Fitzgerald, managing editor with The Athletic. They discuss the dawning of the new age for the Raptors, expanding into a new business and how everything will change moving forward.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, May 30th, 2019

Fri, 31 May 2019 01:39:29 -0000

Alex is joined by:

Tasha Kheiriddin

Global News Contributor and Founder and CEO of Ellipsum Communications

and

Joe Mihevic

Former Toronto City Councillor

Topics include:

VP Pence came to talk trade--- and he and our PM exchanged celebratory jabs, but while Pence is behind the Warriors, there is one trade he wants more than any other….. SB: Are the Raptors now Canada’s team?

The NBA announced today that multi-platinum selling recording artists The Tenors will perform the Canadian national anthem tonight ahead of Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Seriously, couldn’t we do better than this??? The Tenors??!!

Bill 66 passed in April. This is a piece of legislation that allows municipalities and school boards etc to break the decades long practice of giving the same construction companies being awarded big contracts because of their affiliation with certain trade unions. In Toronto alone--allowing competition would free up to 400 million in one year.

Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli will not commit to legislating an end to the -doing-nothing-will-they controversial Hwy. 407 lease, despite defending that tactic to break a contract with The Beer Store. Fedeli was asked if his government would be prepared to use legislation to back out of the 407 contract which sold the highway in 1999 for $3.1 billion. Doug Ford hates this deal. It is an awful deal--Should they look at getting out of it?

Despite the Liberal government's vow to crack down on ultra wealthy tax cheats, the CBC learns that the CRA has been making deals with a number of tax dodgers who used the now-infamous Isle of Man scheme to hide their money.. The scheme enabled clients to dodge tens of millions of dollars in taxes in Canada by making it look as if multimillionaires had given away their fortunes to anonymous overseas shell companies and get their investment income back as tax-free gifts.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted VP Pence today and raised concerns about what he called a “backsliding” on women’s rights in the United States. Pence is one of the most prominent American abortion opponents. And when the question about abortion was asked it was 50 shades of awkward. This was nothing more than a stunt to play politics to his base? But embarrassing Pence isn’t in our best interest?

Meanwhile, Disney is weighing in… is this something a private company should concern itself with? Disney likely to stop filming in Georgia if abortion law takes effect.

We learn that the Privy Council Office disclosed it conducted confidential polling related to an out-of-court settlement with SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. months before Liberal aides sought a deal with the company. Ipsos washired to do the polling for one million dollars...and the issue polled very badly--- most participants felt like corporate criminals could buy their way out of prosecution, that it was an issue fairness of the justice system when dealing with the rich and powerful. And yet,the Trudeau gov tried to quietly ram it through anyway.

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Toronto and its school board can save millions by doing nothing...will they?

Fri, 31 May 2019 00:55:39 -0000

Alex is joined by Catherine Swift, former Chair of the Board of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and current spokeswoman for Working Canadians, to discuss Bill 66.

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There were some pretty significant things discussed in Ottawa today.

Fri, 31 May 2019 00:30:05 -0000

Alex is joined by Cyndee Todgham Cherniak, founding lawyer of boutique international trade law and sales tax firm LexSage, to discuss the meeting of PM Justin Trudeau and U.S. VP Mike Pence.

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A Kawhi Leonard look-a-like is getting MVP treatment from Raps fans.

Thu, 30 May 2019 23:13:06 -0000

Alex is joined by Royce Lando, who really does look like Leonard!

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point on point - thursday, may 30th, 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 22:49:49 -0000

If Toronto wants to save 100’s of millions all they have to do is nothing.

What is Bill 66 and why the labour unions don’t want officials to stay silent.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 01:21:26 -0000

Alex is joined by:

John Mraz - Former liberal war room director with several dozen elections worth of experience

Bill Hutchison - Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca

Topics include:

Andrea Horwath is blaming the Ford government for scrapping a section of the Ticket Sales Actin April, which capped resale prices at 50 per cent of original face value. Raptor tickets are going for thousands of dollars. Sure it’s not fair-- but are professional sporting events now supposed to be fair?
As NBA Finals tickets surpass $60k, Ontario consumer services minister rejects implementing price caps

As a panel of international politicians grilled two Facebook executives in Ottawa, representatives for the social media giant said it won’t remove misleading content from the platform during Canada’s upcoming federal election campaign. Robert Mueller made it very clear today that there were multiple systematic attempts to interfere in the US election.

A Quebec Judge has ruled there’s enough evidence against SNC-Lavalin for the engineering corporation to be tried on fraud and bribery charges. This not only validates Jodi Wilson-Raybould, but the Liberal gov can still issue a DPA right up until a verdict comes out. Can they? Will they?

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says vaccination "can't be optional" and that more public education about immunization is needed.His comments come amid a measles outbreak in the Saint John area, a whooping cough outbreak in the Fredericton area and a province-wide gonorrhea outbreak.Does the NB Premier have it right? Vaccination 'can't be optional,' Higgs says amid measles outbreak.

The family of a Hamilton girl who lost her leg when a train rolled over it last year is suing Canadian Pacific Railway and the owners of a piece of land that allowed easy access to the tracks. Khelyse Crowe-Kasule and some friends were playing on a section of rail near Cumberland and Gage avenues when the stopped CP train rolled forward. But isn’t it up to the parents to say stay away?

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Facebook says it won’t remove misleading content during Canada’s federal election.

Thu, 30 May 2019 00:38:09 -0000

Alex is joined by David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security and Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Technology Analyst, to discuss the Facebook fiasco facing our federal election.

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THE RAPS!

Wed, 29 May 2019 23:45:44 -0000

Alex is joined by Michael 'Pinball' Clemons, an American-Canadian sports executive who serves as vice-chairman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, to discuss the Raps!

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Point on Point - Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

Wed, 29 May 2019 23:12:19 -0000

How can you get actual reconciliation-- if all the Trudeau government offers is tokenism and talk?

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

Wed, 29 May 2019 01:55:09 -0000

Alex is joined by:

Mike Van Soelen - managing principal at Navigator...a public relations firm

and

Stephen LeDrew - lawyer...broadcaster...former president of the Liberal Party of Canada...currently, a homemaker

Topics include:

This is a travesty… how should Canada respond??
'We are going to send this back': Malaysia returning unwanted Canadian plastic

Andrew Scheer, immigration and racism.

In Ottawa, execs of twitter, Facebook and google were testifying at a committee that’s trying to figure out what should be done to protect Canadian citizens' privacy online and curb the spread of disinformation. A former Facebook adviser is urging governments around the world to shut down social media platforms until they can be reformed. Venture capitalist Roger McNamee told the committee "If your goals are to protect democracy and personal liberty, you have to be bold. You have to force a radical transformation of the business model of internet platforms At the end of the day, though, the most effective path to reform would be to shut down the platforms at least temporarily … The time has come to call their bluff."

Dream big baby. Who do you think will step up to the plate and offer to develop Ontario Place? Disney? Also, is it dumb for the province to take a casino off the table?Ford government looking for global partners to redevelop Ontario Place, casino off the table.

Toronto police have been using facial recognition technology for more than a year — a tool police say increases the speed and efficiency of criminal investigations and has led to arrests in major crimes including homicides. This Artificial intelligence has since been banned in San Francisco.

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Malaysia is returning unwanted Canadian plastic...lots of it.

Wed, 29 May 2019 01:48:33 -0000

Alex is joined by Usman Valiante, a senior environmental policy analyst with Cardwell Grove, to discuss the issues surrounding Canada's current challenges...and poor optics...on the international stage concerning plastics and the environment.

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Alan Carter suggests the cancelled Beer Store contract is going to be the PC’s version of a gas plant scandal!

Tue, 28 May 2019 23:34:42 -0000

Alex is joined by Alan Carter, host of the Alan Carter Show and the anchor of Global News Toronto, to discuss the Beer Store contract conundrum.

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Point on Point - Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

Tue, 28 May 2019 23:05:52 -0000

While kissing the cod...Catherine McKenna sticks both feet in her mouth.

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Counterpoint - Monday, May 27th, 2019

Tue, 28 May 2019 00:59:04 -0000

Arlene Bynon guest hosts for Alex Pierson and is joined by:

ANDY STINTON - SMALL BUSINESS MAN

MICHAEL DIAMOND - WITH UPSTREAM STRATEGY GROUP

Topics include:

Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says the current system is a monopoly, and that brewers are more interested in protecting profits than providing convenience or choice, Can Canadian courts force you to reveal your password? The jury is still out. Ontario Liberal MPs eye 'soda tax' idea for October election campaign, and much more!

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Premier Ford announces government will cancel retroactive cuts to municipalities

Tue, 28 May 2019 00:30:06 -0000

Arlene Bynon is in for Alex Pierson and is joined by Toronto City Councillor, Kristyn Wong-Tam to dicuss how Premier Doug Ford announced Monday the provincial government has cancelled retroactive funding cuts to municipalities.

Ford, along with Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, made the announcement at Queen’s Park just after 10 a.m.

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Ford government to terminate contract with The Beer Store; pave way for corner store sales

Mon, 27 May 2019 23:15:55 -0000

Arlene Bynon is in for Alex Pierson and she is joined by Ontario’s Finance Minister, Vic Fedeli to discuss the Progressive Conservative government plans to rip up an agreement with The Beer Store in order to allow the sale of beer and wine in corner stores, but employees with the alcohol retailer are warning the move will come with a steep cost.

The government tabled legislation Monday that would terminate a 10-year contract with The Beer Store that was signed by the previous Liberal government. The deal permitted an expansion of beer and wine sales to hundreds of grocery stores.

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Supreme Court Orders New Trial For Manslaughter In Cindy Gladue Edmonton Motel Death

Sat, 25 May 2019 01:41:40 -0000

Arlene Bynon guest hosts for Alex Pierson. She is joined by Jennifer Quaid, Associate Professor of Civil Law.

Jennifer speaks about the new trial, and how the high court says evidence about how the sexual history was mishandled at the original trial that led to Barton’s acquittal on a charge of first-degree murder.

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Counterpoint - Friday, May 24th, 2019.

Sat, 25 May 2019 01:30:06 -0000

Arlene Bynon guest hosts for Alex Pierson and is joined by:

ANTHONY FUREY - Sun/Post Media Columnist & National Comment Editor

BOB RICHARDSON - Senior Counsel at National Public Relations

Topics include:

The Ontario Liberals, Progressive Conservatives and NDP are locked in a three way tie according to an exclusive Ipsos poll released on Friday, Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott say they will make announcements on their political futures on Monday, Premiere slashing the deficit and conservatives saying Doug isn't cutting enough and more...

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Minister Of Transport Announces New Rules Protecting Canadian Air Travellers

Sat, 25 May 2019 00:34:58 -0000

Arlene Bynon guest hosts for Alex Pierson. She is joined by Sean O'Shea, Global News' Consumer Investigative Reporter.

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Where Are The Health Care Services That We Need?

Sat, 25 May 2019 00:32:56 -0000

Arlene Bynon guest hosts for Alex Pierson. She is joined by Wendy Glauser, writes on health and science in Canada and around the world.

Wendy speaks about ''Health Care Deserts'' in some areas of Toronto and why they happen. People who need health care the most unfortunately have little to no access to it.

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Drought hitting Afghanistan hard as conflict continues to rage.

Fri, 24 May 2019 01:37:43 -0000

Alex is joined by Michael Messenger, CEO of World Vision Canada, to discuss the current hardships and challenges that Afghanistan is facing.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

Fri, 24 May 2019 01:25:53 -0000

Alex is joined by:

KIM WRIGHT - Principal at Wright Strategies

ELISSA FREEMAN - Public relations and pop culture expert

Topics include:

No real explanation needed. Is this a path we should go down, and re-write the laws to allow this to happen? Or, does this cross a line?
Euthanasia by organ donation: Should we allow doctors to retrieve people's organs while they're still alive?

Health has been in the news a lot lately. This hospital is essentially hiding behind a bunch of red tape. Burlington women say dads are dying from shocking bedsores, blame Jo Brant Hospital

10 former Ontario health ministers have written letters to Premier Ford calling on the province to reverse cuts to health. And while this is being sold as a bi partisan stunt-- 6 were libs. Three NDP and one VERY red tory from the Davis years.

The front-runner, also known as the only runner, so far, for for the leadership of Ontario’s Liberal Party says he’d upload responsibility for the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway to the province and introduce half-price TTC and GO Transit fares at off-peak hours. This guy was the transportation min.. If this was such a no-brainer why wasn’t it done when he was in gov? Old ideas. Old blood.

Another day- Another apology for our PM Justin Trudeau who was in Saskatchewan today to formally apologize and exonerate Chief Poundmaker who was convicted and jailed in 1885. He and other First Nations leaders were accused of instigating violence in the Northwest Rebellion. This is the 6th formal and historical apology Trudeau has made. Is this not over kill?

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The question is, should a convicted double-killer be given leniency because at some point in his ancestry he had an indigenous grandmother?

Fri, 24 May 2019 00:42:33 -0000

Alex is joined by Joseph Neuberger, Global News Radio Legal Expert, to discuss the issue of possible leniency being granted to a man who shot and killed two people...who had simply asked him for directions.

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For the second time in mere weeks, we are hearing yet again a most shocking headline that speaks to the state of our health care.

Thu, 23 May 2019 23:27:54 -0000

Alex is joined by Jane Meadus, staff lawyer and the Institutional Advocate at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, to discuss the current state of care for the elderly.

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Point on Point - Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019 22:52:11 -0000

Millennials can’t buy nice things because they waste all their money on stuff that turns out to be waste in landfills.

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There is a competition for everything in the world.

Thu, 23 May 2019 01:22:55 -0000

Alex is joined by Andy Baryer, a B.C. man competing in the 2019 World Whistling Championships.

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COUNTERPOINT - Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019 01:12:15 -0000

Alex is joined by:

JOHN MRAZ

Former Liberal war room director, with several dozen elections worth of experience

and

BILL HUTCHISON

Former broadcaster...longtime journalist...professor at Seneca

Topics include:

Doug Ford tells Alex "only an irresponsible weak leader would sit back and say let's continue spending money." Direct shot aimed at John Tory after Toronto launches petition demanding Ford government reverse funding cuts Is it okay for the Premier to use this sort of language??

So, what should happen when this trash arrives back off the coast of Canada?
Duterte loses patience, Philippines president orders trash shipped back to Canada.

The reality is, immigrants don't take jobs away from Canadians. What will it take to fully change this attitude? Is it important to change this perception?
37% in Ipsos poll say immigration is a 'threat' to white Canadians.

The federal government has named the eight Canadian organizations that will sit on a special advisory panel tasked with recommending news operations for participation in a $600 million media support fund. The 8 listed are hardly independent. The Liberals have chosen special interest lobbyists and unions and given them the power to pick winners and losers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the federal government is buying two more Arctic patrol ships on top of the six it has already ordered from Halifax-based Irving Shipbuilding. We are talking many billions to spent on a sole sourced contract, which, according to the government is to avoid lay-off's. What's with all these Liberal friendly companies being fed non stop corporate welfare.

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There's a lot of noise going on, and of course the biggest news in the last few days is this announcement that Doug Ford's government will pay for municipalities to have audits done.

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:40:08 -0000

Alex is joined by Premier Doug Ford, to discuss this announcement, and the fact that the municipalities by and large are saying that they don't need the province to do their audits for them.

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Having been left out of a low-key Afghanistan memorial event, families of dead soldiers are offended

Wed, 22 May 2019 23:38:28 -0000

Alex is joined by Retired Captain Wayne Johnston to discuss how families who have lost loved ones in Afghanistan were left out of a memorial event.

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Point on Point - Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

Wed, 22 May 2019 23:16:39 -0000

Built for dead soldiers by Canadian Soldiers yet they were not invited to their own war memorial.

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Premier on municipal leaders: 'They're asleep at the switch'

Wed, 22 May 2019 16:06:48 -0000

Ontario Premier, Doug Ford sat down with Alex Pierson to talk about recent criticism leveled against his government by Ontario mayors. The mayors are upset provincial transfer payments are being cut. Ford is suggesting 'only a irresponsible weak leader would sit back and continue spending money.'

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counterpoint - tuesday, may 21st, 2019

Wed, 22 May 2019 01:24:23 -0000

Alex is joined by:

MIKE VAN SOELEN

Managing Principal at Navigator - a public relations firm

and

STEPHEN LeDREW

Lawyer - Broadcaster

Formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

Currently - a homemaker

Topics include:

Nearly 50% of Canadians think racist thoughts are normal: Ipsos poll. Does this polling tell us we’re awful human beings? If not, what does it say about Canadians? The poll found more than three-quarters of respondents said they were not racist, but many acknowledged having racist thoughts they did not share with others.

Canadian tourism strategy promo fail

CUPE poll - 75% believe Doug Ford's government is on the wrong track

Vice Admiral Marc Norman / General Vance - How to get a $50k raise

The election

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What the hell is TikTok? Apparently it’s huge, and about to get even bigger….

Wed, 22 May 2019 00:36:05 -0000

Alex is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Entrepreneurial Tech Expert, to discuss TikTok - a music service poised to challenge Spotify and Apple.

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Do you want choice? Convenience? Or none of the above?

Tue, 21 May 2019 23:40:00 -0000

Alex is joined by Smokey Thomas, President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, who says that Ontarians should be very concerned about a media report that the Ford government is going forward with privatizing alcohol distribution.

They also discuss OPSEU calling on Doug Ford to kick Niagara MPP Sam Oosterhoff out of his caucus.

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point on point - tuesday, may 21st, 2019

Tue, 21 May 2019 22:52:25 -0000

Marc Norman speaks out and JT is counting on you not hearing his story.

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Counterpoint - Friday May 17th 2019.

Sat, 18 May 2019 01:36:02 -0000

Guest Host Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by:

ANTHONY FUREY

Columnist/Oped Editor for Sun/Post Media

BOB RICHARDSON

Public Affairs Advisor

Topics include: The public inquiry needed into the Mark Norman affair, development of Canada's refugee policy, Beer store launching ad campaigns against the Ford Government and more.

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WestJet Buyout, Air Transat-Air Canada Talks — How They Could Impact Prices And Travel

Sat, 18 May 2019 00:53:47 -0000

Tasha Kheiriddin guest hosts for Alex Pierson. She is joined by Gabor Lukacs, air passenger rights expert.

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counterpoint - thursday, may 16th, 2019

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:56:46 -0000

Alex is joined by:

STEPHEN SPARLING

Worked at every level of government and is now the President of Halton Government Relations

and

KIM WRIGHT

Principal at Wright Strategies

Topics include:

Trudeau, in France today, has signed on to this 'Christ church call' – this is a pledge to take action against on-line hate, extremism and what government/social media companies deem fake news. But there are no details on what is being called the Digital charter. The US isn’t joining this effort citing free speech concerns—and while this may be well intentioned this is a slippery slope to censorship. One liberal MP today proposed setting up a separate judicial body to deal with offenders.

Team Trudeau are using the abortion fight in the US to play politics here at home. Even though Doug Ford, and Andrew Scheer have made it clear that this issue is closed. Trudeau is now fundraising off of it. Global news got a copy of this email and in it, it names 12 Conservatives who attended an anti-abortion rally on Parliament Hill last week and warns that an Andrew Scheer government will push to “reopen that debate.”

Canada’s airline industry has been as turbulent as ever with two massive airline sales. The action kicked off Monday, when Onyx Corp. struck an agreement to purchase WestJet Airlines Ltd. for $3.5-billion. Today Air Canada has entered exclusive talks to purchase Transat A.T. Inc. DO you see this announcement of shrinking competition, or the beginning of a duel that will serve customers well?

Clearly meatless burgers pose a threat to the beef industry, otherwise why would cattle producers be waging war? Canadian cattle producers are calling out a popular brand of veggie burgers for advertising its products as “plant-based meat,” They say that the term is inaccurate and breaks federal rules. The Quebec Cattle Producers Federation filed a complaint with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency against California-based company Beyond Meat. The crux of the complaint: the use of the term “plant-based meat”

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To save his life, Kurt Kaser sawed off his own leg with a pocket knife.

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:28:38 -0000

Alex is joined by Kurt Kaser, a Nebraska farmer and the man at the centre of this… horror story.

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We have quite a mess on our hands with China.

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:13:09 -0000

Alex is joined by John Robson, writer for the National Post and the Executive Director of Climate Discussion Nexus.

Two men now are facing the death squad, should they be found guilty of charges that are very political in nature, and a government that doesn’t seem to have a clue of what to do.

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point on point - thursday, may 16th, 2019

Thu, 16 May 2019 23:25:01 -0000

What is the real story John Tory - and why do you keep changing it?

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Counterpoint - Wednesday May 15 2019.

Thu, 16 May 2019 01:31:42 -0000

Alex is joined by

John Mraz, Former Liberal War Room Director

Stephen Holyday, Deputy Mayor & Councillor For Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre

Topics Include: A shocking RCMP interview with a young first nation's teen who was sexually abused, we learn the Federal Agencies will publish a A-list of newspapers and websites deemed reliable under a multi-million dollar subsidy program, the White House will not sign an international call to combat online extremism between French & New Zealand officials and top Social Media Companies, and more.

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RCMP Officer Asks Inappropriate Questions To Indigenous Sexual Assault Victim

Thu, 16 May 2019 01:02:30 -0000

Alex is joined by Michael Patterson, a B.C lawyer who represents several claimants in lawsuits against the Ministry of Children & Family Development.

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Point on Point - Wednesday May 15th 2019

Wed, 15 May 2019 22:55:08 -0000

Two men are accused of having a house full of bomb making material and once again, nothing to see here. On Tuesday, York Regions' cops arrested a father and son after police say they found explosive materials along with their device and detonator in their Richmond Hill home.

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counterpoint - tuesday, may 14th, 2019

Wed, 15 May 2019 01:43:02 -0000

Alex is joined by

Gillian Smith - Associate with Hill and Knowlton Strategies

Abhijeet Manay - Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Ontario

Topics include:

Terri-Lynne McClintic, serving a life sentence in the rape and murder of eight-year-old Tori Stafford, now wants compensation for her “unfair” treatment when intense public outrage forced her transfer from a healing lodge back into prison.She is seeking a review of the transfer and compensation for her ensuing loss of liberty. She is not happy with her new living arrangement.

Amber alert went off overnight. A 3-year old has been taken by a family member. And again police were inundated by calls from people angry they had been woken up. The child was found safe. But is it time to charge people for being so stupid?

Toronto District School Board says it’s 67 million short for its upcoming school yr budget. And there first go to is always to cut the most vulnerable. In this case bus service for special needs kids. In 2012- then McGuinty commissioned a report that would have saved the board 90 million over 2 yrs. It was ignored. But it zeroes in on the teacher absences. Out of control procurement costs. Land that could be sold off.

MP’s unanimously passed a motion Tuesday to recognize the decades of military service by Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and apologize to him and his family for the experience of the criminal case that ended last week.The motion was put forward by Conservative MP Lisa Raitt after question period, and received comprehensive backing from all parties, including the Liberals. This apology comes after several Cabinet Min refuse to. And Trudeau left before the vote. Does this close this chapter?

A report released by the BC government last week reveals that Canada would be in a recession without money laundering which now adds up 200 billion in Canada. Ontario is the 2nd highest when it comes to laundering. Over 8 billion has been washed through Ontario. And the money is washed through casino’s automobiles and homes. And it’s the reason housing is unaffordable. Realtors are now asking a land registry be set up. But why has no one in law enforcement or government done anything?

YES - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will cut Canada’s emissions almost in half over the next decade as he tries to stake out a claim to the climate change agenda in the looming federal election. Today the NDP leader called on the Trudeau gov to declare an environment and climate emergency. Cancel Trans Mountain. Cut all aid to fossil fuel.

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The job STINKS...but Gwen Marshall is up for it!

Wed, 15 May 2019 01:09:12 -0000

Alex is joined by Gwen Marshall - a Wildlife Conflict Specialist with the Red Deer based Medicine River Wildlife Centre....she's The Skunk Whisperer.

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BILLIONS of dollars in crime proceeds have been laundered in Canada through the real estate market.

Tue, 14 May 2019 23:35:48 -0000

Alex is joined by Sam Cooper, Global News National Investigative Journalist, to discuss the BILLIONS of dollars in criminal cash being laundered through the Canadian (Toronto!) real estate market every year.

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point on point - tuesday, may 14th, 2019

Tue, 14 May 2019 23:00:46 -0000

If the Toronto District School Board can't find anything to trim, then maybe it's time for them to go the way of the dodo bird.

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Counterpoint - Monday, 13th, 2019

Tue, 14 May 2019 02:11:56 -0000

Counterpoint - Monday May 13th, 2019

Alex is joined by:

ANDY STINTON - THE SMALL BUSINESS MAN
MICHAEL DIAMOND - WITH UPSTREAM STRATEGY GROUP

Topics Include:
Opposition MP’s are calling on the Trudeau government to have an emergency defence committee investigate the Vice Admiral Mark Norman issue.

The Toronto district school board needs to cut $56 million while the OPP is cuts $46 million.

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians oppose the ford government spending taxpayers’ dollars to battle the federal carbon tax, says a new poll released on the same day that the Ontario government launched a new television ad slamming it.

The Auditor general scolds the government for using tax dollars to make partisan ads.

A gun buyback program that has resulted in the collection of more than 1,200 firearms with one week to go will cost Toronto taxpayers up to $750,000.

Actress Alyssa Milano is calling for "sex-strike" to protest stringent anti-abortion legislation in Georgia.

Combat sport laws in Ontario are set to be overhauled in what the government says is an effort to draw more high profile events to the province and bolster athlete safety.

Jobandeep Sandhu is an international student from India who worked as a truck driver while going to school. He was arrested and could soon be deported for “working too hard,” his lawyers claim.

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Like Combat Sports? Ontario Aims to Modernize the Laws Governing it

Tue, 14 May 2019 01:47:26 -0000

The Ford government is overhauling the laws in Ontario that govern combat sports. In theory this would open the door to increased business from the combat sport industry. As of now the laws are strict, but the government is trying to change that. Alex talks to UFC Senior Vice President of International and Content about what this could means for sports-fans in this province.

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Point ON Point - Monday, May 13th, 2019

Mon, 13 May 2019 22:55:33 -0000

We learned on Friday that Canada's economy created over 100,00 jobs - 10 times more than predicted by analysts. That should be great news. It should mean that the economy is strengthening and heading on the right track... but it's not. It's a little suspicious that a flat-lined economy suddenly comes to life like a roaring dragon. All of this seems too convenient considering the election that's only a few months away.

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Counterpoint - Friday, May 10th, 2019

Sat, 11 May 2019 01:47:01 -0000

Alex is joined by:

PETER SHURMAN

BROADCASTER … BUSINESSMAN …. FORMER CONSERVATIVE M-P-P

BOB RICHARDSON

SENIOR COUNSEL AT NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS

Topics include:

Canada’s economy posted record job gains in April that, along with a pick-up in wages, analysts suggest it’s the strongest signal the country is coming out of a six-month stint of weakness.

Employment rose by 106,500 in April, blowing WAAAY past the prediction of 12 thousand jobs. It contradicts everything we are being told about a slowing economy. But if all is so great why are we seeing record use of food banks.. Increased bankruptcies. People are barely paying the bills. And why Justin Trudeau’s numbers are tanking. Well, according to this chief economist-- the numbers don't add up.

Three top, former Conservative Cabinet members, one of them Alberta Premier Jason Kenny have come forward to provide information and to testify for the defense in the breach-of-trust case against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. And yet none were called by the RCMP. The Crown didn’t seem to see the need to find out what they had-- heads should roll. Will they?

Former Peterborough Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro, who spent one months behind bars for electoral offences, is accusing Canada’s elections authority of having a personal vendetta against him. He’s calling for a parliamentary investigation. Del Mastro is coming forward at a time of renewed public discussion about the elections commissioner’s decision to strike a compliance agreement in 2016 with SNC-Lavalin. SNC was caught giving illegal donations to the Liberals and was never punished.

Veterans Affairs Canada quickly deleted an online video it posted — on Wednesday, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of VE-Day — upon realizing it showed images of the German Wehrmacht, the unified Nazi forces in the Second World War.On Twitter, the message said: "74 years ago, crowds celebrated Victory in Europe (V-E) Day across the Allied nations. Today, we remember the service and sacrifice of those who fought for peace and freedom during the Second World War."

An Ontario man is “fuming” after losing hundreds of thousands of Aeroplan miles that he was saving for his retirement. Chris French logged about one million miles on Air Canada flights during his career, which had him flying all over the world on a regular basis.When he retired, he had about 370,000 Aeroplan miles in his account. French booked a trip earlier this year, but when he checked his Aeroplan account, the miles were gone. He had missed the company’s deadline to use the miles by two weeks. The company says it send out warnings.

The day after March for life protests are held across the country, and where a handful of Conservative Mpp’s, And Mp’s went out to support the march, twitter is ablaze today with the new line of attack both Federally and here in Ontario--- is this insinuation of a hidden agenda and we must protect our rights. This is a very small fraction of the party. And frankly-- while i am pro-choice, i find the attacks on those who are against it to be troubling. Are those with opposing views not allowed to hold them??

The Union for the beer store employees have launched an aggressive blitz to attack the Ford government over the proposal to break up the beer oligarchy and fear monger the loss of 7 thousand jobs and one billion dollars.

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WOW!

Sat, 11 May 2019 01:25:01 -0000

Alex is joined by David Snead, President and CEO of the Hanlan-Hyden Society,

to discuss the matter of the 'WOW Boy'.

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Beer store union launches ad blitz attacking Premier Doug Ford for threatening 7000 jobs.

Sat, 11 May 2019 00:12:38 -0000

Alex is joined by Grant Dingwall, founder of Free-My-Booze, to discuss the matter of thousands of unionized employees at the Beer Store urging Premier Doug Ford not to squash the private retailers by expanding brew sales to corner stores.

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point on point - friday, may 10th, 2019

Fri, 10 May 2019 22:56:54 -0000

We are not serious about justice in this country, so why even pretend?

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Former neo-Nazi leader Marc Lemire has been on city of Hamilton's payroll for years.

Fri, 10 May 2019 02:03:53 -0000

Alex is joined by Richard Warman - human rights lawyer and member of the Canadian Anti-hate Network - to discuss how the City of Hamilton is now investigating how a former leader of one of Canada's most infamous neo-Nazi groups was hired, and has been employed in the IT dept for more than a decade.

A basic google check would have revealed his ties to the heritage front. Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel. And still has a hate blog operating that once got him hauled in front of the human rights tribunal. And yet-- he has access to some of the most sensitive and private info of city officials and business.

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Trump says he has excellent alternative to China deal.

Fri, 10 May 2019 01:52:42 -0000

Alex is joined by Ian Lee - Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University - to discuss the U.S., China, and a jittery stock market.

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counterpoint - thursday, may 9th, 2019

Fri, 10 May 2019 01:40:36 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

KIM WRIGHT - Principal at Wright Strategies

STEPHEN HOLYDAY - Deputy Mayor and Councillor

for Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre

Topics include:

The City of Hamilton is now investigating how a former leader of one of Canada's most infamous neo-Nazi groups was hired, and has been employed in the IT dept for more than a decade. A basic google check would have revealed his ties to the heritage front. Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel. And still has a hate blog operating that once got him hauled in front of the human rights tribunal. And yet-- he has access to some of the most sensitive and private info of city officials and business.

The fall out of the Norman affair begins. The dribs and drabs of details. And what is clear is that the RCMP didn’t do a full investigation. They didn’t question V-A Norman at all. Nor did they question anyone in the Harper gov that approved the shipping deal, and ultimately it was this info that forced the crown to stay the charges that cleared Norman.

Life is in no way life in this country. We learn today that the Toronto Neurosurgeon who killed his wife. Chopped her up and stuffed her in a suitcase got life and eligibility in 14 yrs. His being a neurosurgeon plays a factor. That the kids are left parentless plays a factor. But this sentence tells us we aren’t serious about murder in this country.

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point on point - thursday, may 9th, 2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 23:01:57 -0000

Should white supremacists get a second chance?

Sure.

If they deserve it.

Mark Lemire does not.

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Angry Grannies Taking Their Rage To The MPP Sam Oosterhoff's Office Protesting Cuts To Library Funding

Thu, 09 May 2019 01:51:35 -0000

Alex is joined by Janet Hodgkins, who worked at the local Library in Welland and was apart of the Read in Protest.

A group of women were apart of the Read in Protest in order to stop the cuts to library funding.

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Vice Admiral Mark Norman Vindicated As Crown Stays Breach Of Trust Charge Against Him

Thu, 09 May 2019 01:35:26 -0000

Alex is joined by Colonel Michelle Drapeau, who specializes in military and veteran law cases.

In a stunning reversal of position, the Crown stayed its charge of breach of trust against the former second-in-command of the Canadian military, admitting it did not have enough evidence to meet the standard of conviction required for the allegation in light of new evidence presented by the defence and third parties in a March 28 meeting between the Crown and Norman’s counsel.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday May 8th, 2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 01:11:11 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz

FORMER LIBERAL WAR ROOM DIRECTOR

ANTHONY FUREY

SUN / POSTMEDIA COLUMNIST & NATIONAL COMMENT EDITOR

Topics include: VA Marc Norman is a free man after 2 years of being dragged through the courts on a charge that was levelled at him for political reasons, the Unifor did not bring the Oshawa GM back to life, Health Canada lowering the deferral period for men, and more.

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Point on Point - Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

Wed, 08 May 2019 23:05:13 -0000

In Justin Trudeau's Canada corrupt companies shouldn't face justice but decorative officers get destroyed. So why should we care about what has happened to Vice Admiral Mike Norman? It's about someone who did the honourable thing and was thrown under the bus by a government that has zero honour or respect for our rule of law.

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counterpoint - tuesday, may 7th, 2019

Wed, 08 May 2019 01:55:45 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Stephen LeDrew

Lawyer, Broadcaster

Formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

Currently a Homemaker

Mike Van Soelen

Managing Principal at Navigator, a public relations firm

Topics include:

Federal government cutting back a program that employs those with disabilities who sort and shred government documents.

Prime Minister Trudeau is determined to be the world’s bestest feministist by making sure all women have free feminine products in all federal employees… And Max Bernier says it’s not the government’s job to subsidize this--- and no woman cares what any of these men think-- but frankly why is this a national priority?

AG- tables a report looking into 5 key areas of government performance and what it seems to confirm is that we have a government that loves the grand gestures but not the day to day governing. Two key findings- -The RCMP isn’t equipped or ready to deal with a big attack. And Canada’s refugee system is plagued with a backlog of asylum claims that is worse now than it has ever been. We can’t meet deadlines to process people. The current backlog of more than 75,000 claims, asylum-seekers could wait up to five years to learn whether they can remain in Canada.

Andrew Scheer has started to lay out what he will be running on in the fall election. Today he delivered the first of five speeches that will share his vision for Canada.

Ontario’s Integrity commissioner cites “insufficient grounds” to investigate allegations that Premier Ford violated ethics legislation. When he fired interim OPP boss Brad Blair. Blair was fired after revealing that the premier’s office had pushed the OPP to provide Ford with a van that had been customized with a leather reclining sofa and TV. To investigate this complaint would amount to a “fishing expedition.”

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A fight against the closure of a government work program for workers with developmental disabilities.

Wed, 08 May 2019 00:45:47 -0000

Alex is joined by Dave Ferguson - Executive Director of the Ottawa-Carleton Association of Persons with Developmental Disabilities.

The federal government is cutting back a program that employs those with disabilities who sort and shred government documents. Alex and Dave discuss the optics of this, and how it is affecting the employees.

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Counterpoint - Monday, May 6th, 2019

Tue, 07 May 2019 01:39:13 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton

THE SMALL BUSINESS MAN

Michael Diamond

WITH UPSTREAM STRATEGY GROUP

Topics include:

Two brothers are born with a life sentence… only one is able to get on a drug trial that can improve his life. His baby brother, just 6 can’t get access to a drug that costs 250 k a yr. And while the feds have 12 million to hand to Loblaws. We have subsidies to buy electric cars, money to get out of a beer contract, we have the parents of two brothers having to listen to one live and another suffer.
The Ford government announces 174 for mental health spending. It is one of a few announcements being made. This one is to expand mobile crisis intervention teams to help 1st responders—and mental health supports in schools. Mental health workers will be placed in secondary schools so students have access to early intervention. The former Liberal government had promised in its last budget to give every high school mental health supports by 2020.
Just in time for an election the Trudeau Liberals throw 24 billion a year we don’t have to boost the Canada child care benefit by as much as 12 to 30 dollars a month. Nothing that will actually change anyone’s life, but is designed to buy votes. You buying?
Toronto Marathon causing many headaches-- not just to motorists stuck behind the out of control road closures, but this is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. You have to run it in under 3:50. but now a number of runners who used GPS devices are complaining the course was longer. Instead of 42.2 kilometers, one runner says her watch determined she ran 43.14 kilometres. Another, says her watch clocked in at 43.44 kilometres. Meanwhile-- the street closures again wreak havoc on Toronto streets shut down for hours to allow those walking to make it
He’s a Toronto cop with a new title of Toronto’s million-dollar police officer. Const. Ioan-Florin Floria, has been off the job since he was nabbed in a big drug sweep in 2007. He earned over $300,000 in salary over the past three years and has been taking home a regular pay-cheque for the past 12 years, without even clocking in for a shift.
We have a new Royal baby, a little baby boy and a very proud poppa who came out to say thanks and do what first time dads do-- but does anyone care?

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Only one of two brothers gets potentially life-saving treatment for deadly disease.

Tue, 07 May 2019 01:10:18 -0000

Alex is joined by Sasha Lee Haughian, a mother of two young boys both struggling with Cystic Fibrosis, but only one of her sons is getting treatment.

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Point ON Point - Monday, May 6th, 2019

Mon, 06 May 2019 23:00:11 -0000

When in doubt- buy your way out which is what Trudeau plans to do by sticking it to the kids of the future.

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Counterpoint – Friday, May 3rd, 2019

Sat, 04 May 2019 01:22:58 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor

Bob Richardson - Senior Counsel at National Public Relations

Topics include: A CBC article on the flooding in a Quebec's North Shore shows that the community was built on a lake bed, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruling that the federal government has the constitutional power to implement the carbon tax, Facebook starting to kick people off who spew hatred and more.

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Federal Carbon Tax Is Constitutional: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal

Fri, 03 May 2019 23:48:17 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point tonight is John Robson, National Post Columnist and Executive Director at Climate Discussion Nexus, to talk about the ruling in Saskatchewan regarding the federal carbon tax. Catherine McKenna and the federal Liberals celebrated the decision as an overwhelming win but they only won the decision by a single vote. The longer this issue festers, the more likely it will be a crucial aspect of the upcoming election.

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Point ON Point - Friday, May 3rd, 2019

Fri, 03 May 2019 22:54:08 -0000

If you can't solve the problem, then maybe you are the problem. Toronto city officials declared a press conference because provincial funding may come short by $85 million. It's not that it is happening, its that it could happen, so the city decides to whip up hysteria. This is just another chapter in the book of conflicts between the city of Toronto and Queen's Park.

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Counterpoint – Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

Fri, 03 May 2019 01:10:53 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Kim Wright – Principal at Wright Strategies

Mike Van Soelen - Managing Principal at Navigator, a public relations firm

Topics include: Premier Doug Ford's cuts and changes to child care funding, a protest at Queen's Park turning nasty with a fake guillotine calling to behead the Premier, Canada offering to bring home containers full of garbage from the Philippines and more.

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2 Dead, Child Injured, In Domestic Stabbing At Brampton Home

Fri, 03 May 2019 00:06:42 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Isabel Grant, Law Professor with the University of British Columbia and expert on the issue of domestic violence against women by men. Domestic violence is in the news after a string of cases within the GTA in the past week. These headlines aren't new. Alex and Isabel discuss why domestic violence cases are still happening and what people can do about it.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

Thu, 02 May 2019 23:07:09 -0000

For all this talk of civility, it's just talk. There is simply nothing civil in politics today. There was another protest at Queen's Park about cuts in the Provincial budget that have not happened yet. The biggest cut of the day could be found right in the middle of the crowds where a guillotine sat with fake blood and calls for the Premier's beheading.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:55:14 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

JOHN MRAZ

FORMER LIBERAL WAR ROOM DIRECTOR WITH SEVERAL DOZEN ELECTIONS WORTH OF EXPERIENCE

BILL HUTCHISON

FORMER BROADCASTER, LONGTIME JOURNALIST, AND PROFESSOR AT SENECA

TOPICS INCLUDE: SUBSIDIZING CHILD CARE, LOBLAWS LOBBYISTS, RAISING SPEED LIMITS, AND MORE

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Air Force Captain taking on Bill Blair in Scarborough Southwest Riding

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:41:17 -0000

Alex is joined by Captain Kimberly Fawcett to speak about her battle for disability benefits and her plan to run as a Conservative candidate in this upcoming election.

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Point on Point - May 1st, 2019

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:10:24 -0000

If hiking minimum wage was so great, why did we need to subsidize it?

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Counterpoint - Tuesday April 30th, 2019

Wed, 01 May 2019 01:45:38 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

STEPHEN LeDREW

Lawyer, Broadcaster

Formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

Currently a Homemaker

JAMIE ELLERTON

Principal AT Connaptus … A Boutique Public Relations Agency

Topics include: Doug Ford making an appearance on Fox's business show 'Varney & Co'' in New York City to promote Ontario, the Toronto developer and PC Party Fundraiser who was just appointed chairman of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario is inviting potential political donors to a $1000 head event, the Canadian-themed episode of 'The Simpsons' is angering people for a joke, and more.

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Point on Point - April 30th, 2019

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 22:55:16 -0000

Until the Mayor can mind his own business, he has no business wagging his finger at the Province. John Tory has plenty of criticism for Premier Ford over the cuts the Province is making to Toronto's public health. Ford's Government is cutting spending by a billion dollars over 10 years.

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Canadian Jewish Advocacy Group Reports ‘Uptick’ In Anti-Semitism

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:48:10 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Steve McDonald, who is in charge of the Centre for Israel and Jewish affairs.

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Ontario Families Of Ethiopian Plane Crash Victims File Lawsuits Against Boeing

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:42:30 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Kevin Durkin, partner in Clifford Law Services in Chicago which specializes in Aviation Litigation.

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Counterpoint - Monday April 29th, 2019

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:32:57 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton

Small Business Man

PETER SHURMAN

Business Man, Broadcaster & Former Conservative M.P.P

Topics include: Justin Trudeau hosts the Japanese President this weekend & refers to his guest as China, Trudeau taking his boys to a sand-bagging stop in Ottawa, an investigation reveals that record rates of our recycling is ending up in landfills, and more.

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Point on Point - April 29th, 2019

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:04:00 -0000

There's nothing sincere about political opportunism during a time of crisis, so why do politicians do it? Over the weekend Justin Trudeau had a run in with a volunteer at a sandbagging station in Ottawa while trying to help with the flooding crisis.

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Counterpoint - Friday April 26th, 2019

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 02:13:21 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

ANTHONY FUREY

SUN / POSTMEDIA COLUMNIST & NATIONAL COMMENT EDITOR

JASON CHAPMAN

Executive Producer of Global News Radio

Topics include: Doug Ford believes climate change is the reason why Eastern Ontario home owners are trying to save their homes from flooding, Prime Minister hosted an International Nature Summit in Montreal, a mother in Nova Scotia living with stage 3 anal cancer, and more.

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Zero Gun Violence

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 02:01:41 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Louis March, founder and director of Zero gun violence. He works to get communities and organizations involved in order to help reduce gun violence.

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Point on Point - April 26th, 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:54:49 -0000

When you can't solve a problem, pretend to. John Tory has announced another anti-gun initiative. He very well knows will do absolutely nothing to solve Toronto's escalating gun crime but sure will make folks feel warm and fuzzy until the next gun murder. Tory, along with Toronto's Police chief have announced a gun by back program where people can turn in their guns.

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Counterpoint - Thursday April 25th, 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:56:04 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

MELISSA LANTSMAN-

HILL AND KNOWLTON STRATEGIES

STEPHEN SPARLING

WORKED AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT AND NOW THE PRESIDENT OF HALTON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Topics include: Canadians are going to get more from the climate change tax rebate than they are paying in carbon tax, Facebook failed to protect user privacy and is refusing to implement certain recommendations by the commissioner, Ontario will put $1.6 billion toward ensuring school boards don't have to lay off teachers, and more.

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Mobster, Pat Musitano is fighting for his life after shooting

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:18:53 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Stephen Metelsky, an organized crime expert who teaches at Mohawk College and also writes a column called ''Cold Case For Niagara This Week.''

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Point on Point - April 25th, 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:07:29 -0000

It's crystal clear as far as the Trudeau Liberals are concerned.Rules are for the little people, whether it's the rule of law or just rules in general. If there's a political game to be made, Trudeau will bend them. Robert Fife in the Globe & Mail that a U.S CEO who sells cannabis technology got an one on one meeting with our PM at a pricey little fundraiser last month.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday April 24th, 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:11:27 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

JOHN MRAZ - FORMER LIBERAL WAR ROOM DIRECTOR WITH SEVERAL DOZEN ELECTIONS WORTH OF EXPERIENCE

BILL HUTCHISON

FORMER BROADCASTER, LONGTIME JOURNALIST, PROFESSOR AT SENECA

Topics include: The Globe and Mail reveals that the Prime Minister’s Office is using a private party database called Liberalist to do background checks on candidates for judicial appointments. Board of Health Chair, Coun. Joe Cressy and Toronto’s medical officer of Health are sounding the alarm about the Ontario government’s proposed $1-billion cut to public health, Trudeau Liberals are eyeing a new plastic tac, and more.

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Mandy Manak - Addiction Physician

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:08:09 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Mandy Manak, an addiction physician who helps people overcome their opioid addiction. She's on the show to discuss how a B.C woman gets the first implant to help opioid addiciton.

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Point on Point - April 24th, 2019

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:31:06 -0000

Beer bluster BS and that's all it is. According to the Toronto Star, the Ford Government could pay up to one billion dollars to break up the beer monopoly. Not will, but could. Of course that little nugget comes from an industry source who is fighting the change and that's why none of it should be believed.

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Counterpoint – Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:02:38 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Mike Van Soelen – Managing Principle at Navigator

Stephen LeDrew - Formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

Topics include: The anniversary of the van attack which happened a year ago, Doug Ford speaks about the beer sale battle, 32 percent of Canadians cutting their cable by the end of the year and more.

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Looking Back At The Toronto Van Attack: How 7 Minutes Changed The City

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:28:55 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Tiffany Jefkins, a former CPR instructor who was enjoying a picnic with her daughter when the van attack happened and she jumped in to help. It's the anniversary of the Toronto van attack that happened last year. Tiffany and Alex reflect on the tragedy and remember those who were lost and those who helped.

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Point on Point - Tuesday April 23rd, 2019

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:23:30 -0000

A year ago today, seven minutes changed Toronto for good. What would at one time be seen an absolute absurdity became a reality for our world class city as Toronto became ground zero to its first and its worst mass killing. So today, we remember those lost and we reflect on those who stepped in to help.

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Sri Lanka Failed To Heed Warnings Of Bombings That Killed 290 People

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:57:09 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Matthew Fisher, long-time foreign and war correspondent - right now resident visiting scholar for foreign military policy at Massey College. Alex and Matthew talk about the Sri Lanka bombing. How did the government fail to respond to warnings of a bomb threat that they received months in advance? Complacency is at the root of it all.

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Counterpoint – Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:47:34 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton – Small Business Man

Michael Diamond - Upstream Strategy Group

Topics include: The terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, Omar Khadr being treated as a celebrity on the CBC radio show ''Toute Le Monde En Parle, and the Canadian revenue Agency writing off more than $133 million in taxes.

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Point on Point - Monday April 22nd 2019

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:19:52 -0000

It's one thing to see Omar Khadr is a victim of his upbringing, it's another thing to elevate him to a star status he does not deserve. That's exactly what the CBC did on Easter Sunday inviting the convicted terrorist to be a star guest on their French Canadian radio show, Toute Le Monde En Parle.

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Counterpoint – Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:40:05 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor

Jason Chapman - Executive Producer at global News Radio 640 Toronto

Topics include: The Mueller report is out and there is no collusion, but there might be obstruction of justice, Doug Ford's pledge to break beer monopoly, Ontario's government to allow pharmacists to diagnose, prescribe for minors and more.

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Takeaways From The Mueller Report

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:11:07 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Charles Ortel, Clinton whistle-blower and writer of economics, politics and history. The complete Mueller Report has been released. Despite the redactions, it still seems to prove there is no collusion with the Russian government. Alex and Charles discuss why this investigation should not have even happened in the first place.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 23:51:21 -0000

It's just so simple that we're truly stupid for not thinking of it sooner. The next time you've got a sore throat, skip the doctor and head to your pharmacist. The government is giving the powers to pharmacists who will soon be able to treat those ailments. Put partisan politics aside, this is a good move for Ontario.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:57:48 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

JOHN MRAZ

FORMER LIBERAL WAR ROOM DIRECTOR WITH SEVERAL DOZEN ELECTIONS WORTH OF EXPERIENCE.

BILL HUTCHISON

FORMER BROADCASTER, LONGTIME JOURNALIST, PROFESSOR AT SENECA

Topics include:

Jason Kenny is Alberta’s Premier but he is, without question, a very big problem for Justin Trudeau. They are not in anyway and love or even respect. He once compared Trudeau’s depth to a finger bowl- but he joins 4 other right leaning Premiers all unified and fighting a tax that will be a ballot box issue for Trudeau.

The Alberta election was without question one of the ugliest. Mud slinging, personal attacks and activist campaigning from 3rd party groups like lead now. And yet, like we saw with the Ontario election, the attacks and mudslinging was not just rejected, but tuned out. We know that the fear mongering is well under way with the Trudeau liberals who promised to remain positive and yet now calls its opposition “nazi’s”.. They can go law, but this election should serve as a warning. No?

War of words ramping up between Doug Ford and the Public sector unions. And if it is a fight they want, they will get it. But it can’t be understated how ugly this could get. And there is plenty of spin on all sides, but these reports coming out of peel that 200 teachers have been cut is disingenous. It’s not a cut. These are teachers that are called “surplus” teachers. And they are essentially contract workers who know every yr the board may not be able to bring them back on.

The Ford government is taking its fight against a federal carbon pricing plan to the court of public opinion with a new advertising spot that highlights added costs at the pump and the heating bill. The PC’s were against partisan ads when the Liberals did it. Now they are doing it.

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Leader of the United Conservative Party has a long Court Battle over the Constitutionality of Ottawa Carbon Tax

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:32:44 -0000

Following the election in Alberta this past Tuesday, Jason Kenney, Leader of the United Conservative Party has a long legal battle ahead of him regarding the constitutional precedent of Ottawa’s carbon tax.

Kenney will present against the federal carbon tax, which came into effect April 1 2019, which is likely to mirror the court challenges brought by Saskatchewan and Ontario,. They have questioned the constitutionality of the measure.

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How the Ontario 2019 budget will affect families across the province

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:12:25 -0000

Alex is joined by Chris Buckley, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour to discuss Premier Doug Ford’s first budget which contained few new spending surprises but promises significant investments in healthcare, a new childcare tax credit and major changes to the way alcohol is sold across the province.

The $163.4 billion budget – nearly $5 billion larger than the last Liberal budget – pegs current the deficit at $11.7 billion, and the Progressive Conservatives say the books won’t be balanced until 2023–24.

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Point ON Point – Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:06:06 -0000

Alberta is the latest to send a message--- are politicians picking up the message being put down?

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Sikh Indian minister slams Trudeau Liberals over ‘knee-jerk’ changes to terrorism report

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 01:22:32 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by former federal Liberal cabinet minister Ujjal Dosanjh to discuss the leader of India‘s Sikh-majority Punjab state has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party after the federal government removed direct references to Sikh extremism in a recent terrorism threat report.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 01:15:46 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Stephen LeDrew

Lawyer, broadcaster, formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada

John Dwyer

Director of Aereus Technologies

and last minute panelist

Doug Ford

Premier of Ontario

Topics include:

PM trudeau has watered down a CSIS report that warned of “sikh extremism” because he was told by a small group of sikh leaders declared he and other politicians would be banned from attending parades. And so he is rightfully being accused of undermining our national security for votes. But he isn’t the only one. When did it become acceptable to pander for votes at the expense of our well being? And alienating our allies and those killed in the air india bombing?
The Premier is telling teachers not to strike, saying they have a good deal with three months of holidays and the best benefits and pensions in the country. When asked today if Ford was preparing for the possibility of a strike, he said teachers have waged job action against Ontario governments of every stripe, and he says they have to get with the times. He appreciates them, but says their unions have declared war on the government. The Unions have said they will debate in good faith- while being very clear they are gearing up for a fight.
The federal government is investing $52.4 million in an innovation network that is expected to create 18,000 skilled jobs in Waterloo, Toronto and Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the funding for the new "Scale-up Platform" in Kitchener. BUT- during the Q and A, he went on the attack over the high speed link saying the Ford gov won’t work with them. Except that isn’t true. Back on Feb 7th then Cabinet Min Jane philpott tweeted out avery positive message saying meetings were going great. And of course that was the same day SNC broke.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it’s making good on its threat to sue all three orders of government over Google’s plans for a high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto that involves bringing affordable housing, heated sidewalks, and autonomous vehicle infrastructure to five hectares of the city’s waterfront. But it’s been mired in controversy, namely that both our “data” and “privacy” are totally being put at risk and no one can garantee that it won’t be.
2 decades and up to 8 billion dollars. That’s what insurance companies predict it will cost to rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral. And that was just as they told France- you are on the hook. And President Macron immediate called on donors. And a few billionaires have already ponied up hundreds of millions- And today he announced it will be rebuilt in 5 yrs. But the Catholic church has a few pennies to spare-- shouldn’t they help?
A new dollar coin designed to commemorate 50 years of homosexual rights has sparked a dual backlash — from both members of Canada's LGBT community and from a social conservative group. LGBT say it isn't a true reflection of when the community got rights and social cons say it is pandering to Trudeaus “gay agenda”

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Point ON Point - Tuesday April 16th, 2019

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 23:31:10 -0000

When National security takes a back seat to votes we are doomed as a nation.

The leader of India‘s Sikh-majority Punjab state has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party after the federal government removed direct references to Sikh extremism in a recent terrorism threat report.

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Ontario PCs want to make it next to impossible to sue the government

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:04:34 -0000

Alex is joined by Amir Attaran to discuss how Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are moving to make it harder to sue the Ontario government.

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Counterpoint Monday, April 15th, 2019

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:50:47 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

ANDY STINTON

SMALL BUSINESS MAN

MICHAEL DIAMOND

WITH UPSTREAM STRATEGY GROUP.

Topics include:

Alberta, which heads to the polls tomorrow, could be the final nail in the Trudeau carbon tax, but for now it is in a courtroom as Ontario, and four other provinces fight to stop a tax that will drive the price up on everything.

Ontario is pausing all capital funding for a proposed high-speed rail corridor from Toronto to Windsor. The previous Liberal government had planned to connect Toronto to London, Ont., by 2025 and extend the line to Windsor, Ont., by 2031.

We finger wag our children over almost everything. We spend decades terrifying them about the affects of smoking- and now record numbers of kids are vaping and no one seems to care, other than the tobacco companies who can’t wait to get them addicted.

A motion going to city council this week could make it a requirement for business owners to clean up cigarette butts outside their establishment. So they want businesses to have to put a receptacle outside the business.

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NDP bridging the gap, but not enough, as Alberta election campaign draws to a close

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:23:46 -0000

Alex is joined by Theo Flurry, Former NHL player and angry Albertan to discuss how a new poll suggests the majority of the Alberta's support remains with the United Conservative Party.

The Global News/Ipsos poll released Monday shows that while support for the NDP has continued to grow through the campaign, it’s not enough to bridge the now 10-point gap between the official opposition.

Of the 1,202 people polled — both online and by phone — UCP support is up three percentage points among the leaning and decided voters, reaching 50 per cent. Support for the NDP has also grown slightly, up one percentage point to 40 per cent.

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Notre Dame’s roof structure lost, but its towers are believed to be safe

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 23:27:39 -0000

Alex is joined by Cindy Pom, Multimedia European Correspondent to discuss the fire destroying Historic building, Notre Dame in Paris. The towers are believed to be safe, but its roof structure has been lost, the church’s rector said Tuesday.

Firefighters worked diligently to save the towers and to keep a bell from collapsing, but their efforts could not save a roof structure that dated to the year 1220, Msgr. Patrick Chauvet said.

“The framework from the 13th century is called a forest, because it required a forest of trees to build it,” Chauvet said.

The structure featured wood beams made from trees that were believed to have been cut down as early as the year 1160.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he’s going to launch an international fundraising campaign to restore the cathedral on Tuesday — he noted that the “worst has been avoided although the battle is not yet totally won.”

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Why wouldnt we fight paying a tax?

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 23:13:42 -0000

Why wouldnt we fight paying a tax?

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Counterpoint – Friday, April 12th, 2019

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 01:23:19 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor

Topics include: Trudeau trying to portray Doug Ford and Andrew Scheer as irresponsibly fueling division to gain political points, more fallout from the provincial budget, gas stations in Canada could be facing steep penalties and more.

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Canada's Next Golf Star: Corey Connors at the Masters

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 01:04:15 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Steve Connors, the uncle of Canadian golfer, Corey Connors, who is on the leaderboard at the Master Tournament right now. Steve Connors speaks to the success of his 27-year-old nephew and his chances of winning the Green Jacket. Corey Connors is from Listowel, Ontario where there will certainly be more than a few Masters viewing parties in his honour.

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Point ON Point - Friday, April 12th, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 23:53:12 -0000

If everyone needs a safe space then there won't be enough room for anyone, anywhere. A Winnipeg 'whiteout party' in support of the Winnipeg Jets playoff run is under scrutiny. A complaint by a non-profit group, Black Space Winnipeg, argues that promoting a 'whiteout' party in downtown Winnipeg can trigger people of colour. The street party has been going on since 1987 in response to the Calgary Flames' 'Sea of Red'. Not once has this 'whiteout' party been targeted to alienate communities, instead it's meant to celebrate the Winnipeg Jets.

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Counterpoint – Thursday, April 11th, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:59:16 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Melissa Lantsman – Hill & Knowlton Strategies

John Dwyer – Director of Aereus Technologies

Topics include: A big budget breakdown, looking at the strategy behind the politically-central budget, the comeback of happy hour and the spending on education. The new provincial budget brings criticism federally, how do Trudeau and Scheer think about the budget?

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Ontario Budget 2019: Fedeli Outlines Priorities For Government

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:39:07 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Ontario Finance Minister, Vic Fedeli, to help break down the Ontario budget. The budget wasn't a liberal budget, but it certainly wasn't a conservative one. It did not include the draconian cuts that many anticipated, instead it went for a slow and steady approach. The Finance Minister discusses the strategy of the budget and how it will help the people of Ontario.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, April 11th, 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:30:18 -0000

You know the Trudeau Liberals are nervous when they send their own MP's to spin doctor Doug Ford's first budget. Looking at this budget they should be nervous. While its not a liberal budget, it's certainly not a conservative one. The liberals are grasping at straws, attempting to blunt any good news and whip up as much fear on policy as they can.

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Waterloo researcher among global team who unveiled 1st photo of black hole

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:02:57 -0000

Alex is joined by Professor Charles Dyer to discuss how a global team of scientists that included a Canadian researcher allowed the world to “see the unseeable” on Wednesday, revealing the first ever captured image of a black hole.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:54:00 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz, Former Liberal War Room Director

Bill Hutchinson, Former Broadcaster, Journalist, and Seneca Professor.

Topics include: Ford's 28.5 billion dollar transit announcement, Advocates decry changes to law for refugees with claims in other countries, RCMP ‘fesses up 817 days later: Planning for Trudeau’s Bahamas trip began months in advance, and much more!

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Ford says Ontario could foot whole $28.5B bill for Greater Toronto Area transit plan

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:31:55 -0000

Alex is joined with Premier Doug Ford to how the province hopes the federal government, the City of Toronto and York Region will chip in more than half of a $28.5-billion transit project, Ontario is willing to foot the whole bill.

Ford and Transport Minister Jeff Yurek outlined the government’s $28.5 billion expansion of Ontario’s transit network in Etobicoke Wednesday morning.

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Advocates decry changes to law for refugees with claims in other countries

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:16:26 -0000

Alex is joined by Giudy Mamman, Global News Immigration Expert to discuss how refugee advocates are crying foul over proposed Liberal government changes to immigration laws that aim to keep would-be asylum seekers from entering Canada at unofficial border crossings.

The Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers says the changes would rob vulnerable refugee claimants of fundamental human-rights protections.

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When they go high-- Trudeau will call his opponents racist.

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:10:04 -0000

When they go high-- Trudeau will call his opponents racist.

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Why Is Loblaw Getting $12M To Install New Refrigerators?

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:27:45 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers' Association. After the Liberal government announced they are giving $12 million from the Climate Action Fund to Loblaws to install new refrigerators, small business owners are rightfully unhappy. The Carbon Tax was introduced to help the middle-class, but this tax seems to be giving handouts to one of Canada's richest companies.

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Point ON Point - Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:01:04 -0000

If you want to sell Canadians on a new tax, then don’t hand the money over to the richest people in the country who don't need it. We found out this week that Loblaws will get $12 million from the Trudeau government's Climate Action Fund. The fund is aimed at encouraging businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Why is a multi-billion dollar company getting government handouts? Isn't the whole point of a carbon tax to give incentive to companies like Loblaws to change their bad habits to avoid a penalty?

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David Saint-Jacques, Canadian astronaut completes his 1st spacewalk

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:03:01 -0000

Alex is joined with Zak Trolley, Engineer and Futurist to discuss how Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques has completed his first ever spacewalk.

Saint-Jacques and NASA astronaut Anne McClain accomplished the feat in six hours, 29 minutes, with no apparent issues.

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Facebook Will Ban Faith Goldy And Canadian White Nationalist Groups In Its Latest Crackdown

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 23:03:13 -0000

Alex is joined by Richard Warman, Human Rights Lawyer and Member of the Canadian Anti-hate Network to discuss how Facebook will ban Faith Goldy, Soldiers of Odin, the Canadian Nationalist Front, and other hate groups from across its platforms, the company said on Monday.

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If you want the fire to go out-- don’t poor gasoline on to it.

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:52:02 -0000

If you want the fire to go out-- don’t poor gasoline on to it.

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Investing with Big Billboard Names Not Always the Smartest Move

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:51:08 -0000

David Franklin is a real estate mortgage and security lawyer and explains why it is that so many Canadians are simply so trusting that they'll hand over big chunks of money and think that it's going to be secure because the name on the billboard is one they know.

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First Responders Cope with Heartache One Year After Humboldt Bus Crash

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:25:08 -0000

Alex speaks with Jessica Brost from North East EMS, a first responder at the Humboldt Bus Tragedy last April.

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Monologue: The Sky is Not Falling, Ontario

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:11:57 -0000

Stop falling for all the hysterical spin.

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Ontario government set to cut over 3,000 teaching positions over the next 4 years

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:19:04 -0000

Alex is joined by Catherine Swift, former president and C.E.O of Canadian Federation of Independent Business and current spokesperson for Working Canadians, to take a closer look at memo's obtained by the Toronto Star, from the Ministry of Education, that say more than 3,000 teaching positions will be cut over the next four years. According to the Ontario government, those cuts will mostly be through attrition and retirement. The expected cost-saving from this is estimated near $851 million.

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A simple apology could have contained the SNC-Lavalin affair

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:37:33 -0000

Alex is joined by Duff Conacher, Democracy Watch, to discuss comments made by former Treasury Board President and ousted Liberal MP Jane Philpott. After being kicked out of the federal Liberal caucus, alongside former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould, Philpott said she was stunned by her removal while stating the entire SNC-Lavalin scandal could have been contained. According to Philpott, all it would have taken was a clear apology from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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The Point: It’s great to see kids protest but where have they been for the past 15 years?

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:09:09 -0000

It seems that the young masses aren't all too pleased with Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Following several recent changes to the province's education system, students from over 700 schools walked out of their classrooms to show the provincial government that they are not happy with the changes. While that is all well and fair, where has this feeling of resistance been for the better part of the past 15 years?

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Daughter of the vote are hoping to change how women are represented in politics

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:25:17 -0000

Alex is joined by Deanna Allain, daughter of the vote to discuss how a few young women from Windsor-Essex want to see more females in the political sphere. They are headed to Parliament Hill to have their say.

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B.C. Indigenous leader slams Trudeau for booting Wilson-Raybould from caucus

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 23:04:33 -0000

Alex is joined by a prominent B.C. Indigenous leaderm Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. He is not mincing words when it comes to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s expulsion of Vancouver-Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould from the Liberal caucus.

“He’s toast, absolutely toast,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.

“Once again Mr. Trudeau has demonstrated his arrogance and did absolutely the worst thing he could possibly do. There’s going to be an enormous backlash across the country in terms of Indigenous people,” Phillip said.

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Jodi Wilson Raybould is not a Conservative, why would she join the party. She shouldn’t.

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 22:55:31 -0000

Jodi Wilson Raybould is not a Conservative, why would she join the party. She shouldn’t.

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Are We Heading Into A Global Trade War?

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:12:09 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Cyndee Todgham Cherniak, founding lawyer of Lexsage - a boutique international trade law firm, to discuss the possibilities of a global trade war. In the past few years global trade has been brought into question. Overseas, Brexit has more questions than answers, and things aren't much better here in North America. American and Chinese tariffs have been introduced on Canadian goods with no sign of being removed. At this point it seems like we're at a stalemate.

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Point ON Point - Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:24:16 -0000

What do you get for speaking your truth in Justin Trudeau's Liberal party - you get fired. Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott are now both out of the liberal caucus and will sit as independents. Both Wilson-Raybould and Philpott received minimal support from liberal party members who questioned their ethics. If ethics were of concern, then how come the liberals still support Justin Trudeau?

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Americans are having less sex than ever

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:01:46 -0000

Peter Sherman in for Alex Pierson is joined by Jean Twenege, Author of I-Gen, to discuss how Americans are having less sex then ever. U.S. adults reporting no sex in the past year reached an all-time high in 2018.

But among the 23 percent of adults — or nearly 1 in 4 — who spent the year in a celibate state, a much larger than expected number of them were 20-something men, according to the latest data from the General Social Survey.

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Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre begins solo filibuster of liberal budget motion

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:19:24 -0000

Peter Sherman is in for Alex Pierson and he is joined by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre to discuss how Conservatives are launching their fourth filibuster of the past year and their second over Liberal limits on the probe into the SNC-Lavalin scandal that has been engulfing the government for the past two months.

But this time, their filibustering member is flying solo.

In a press release Monday, the Conservative Party announced that finance critic Pierre Poilievre would kick off a “marathon speech” during debate on a motion asking the House of Commons to approve the federal budget in general: the motion is in effect a precursor to the introduction of a budget bill.

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Canada, U.S. move to redraft border treaty to cut flow of asylum seekers

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:29:40 -0000

Peter Sherman who is in for Alex Pierson is joined with Craig Damian Smith, Associate Director of the Global Migration Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. They discuss how Canada and the United States are closer to redrawing the Safe Third Country Agreement covering asylum seekers, as Ottawa looks to stem the flow of refugee claimants crossing between authorized points of entry.

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Response to Justin Trudeau's Mocking of Grassy Narrow Protesters

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 01:30:22 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson is Mark Calzavara from the Ontario Council of Canadians. Mark was with the Grassy Narrow Protesters at Wednesday night's event when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mocked the protesters. Trudeau built his political campaign on reconciliation, but those efforts were not reflected in his comments. Mark Calzavara speaks about Trudeau's comments as well as the Liberal government's reconciliation efforts.

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Point ON Point - Friday, March 29th, 2019

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:58:51 -0000

There are bombshells and then there are what we heard today. We knew we were getting an updated statement from Jody Wilson-Raybould, but what we are learning from the secret recording moves the SNC-Lav scam to a whole new level. The tape backs Wilson-Raybould's allegations that she was pressured to get a deal done for SNC Lavalin. It doesn't just back JWR's allegations, it proves that everything she stated in her initial testimony was factual.

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The Man Behind the GoFundMe Campaign for Vice-Admiral Mark Norman

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:18:34 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Colonel Lee Hammond, the man behind the GoFundMe page for Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Norman is facing a David vs. Goliath fight against the government to defend himself. To fight the seemingly endless funds of the government, Norman is dealing with massive legal fees. To help Vice-Admiral Norman, Colonel Hammond started a GoFundMe page to raise $500,000 to help pay for legal counsel.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, March 28th, 2019

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 23:56:23 -0000

First Nations people are drinking poisonous water, but apparently Trudeau can find a good punch line out of it. The very people that Prime Minister Trudeau built his political campaign around are the ones he's now mocking. If this is how he talks in his personal life, can we really trust what he says in his public life?

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Victim kidnapped from Markham parking garage found safe in Gravenhurst: police

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:18:46 -0000

Alex is joined by Dave Perry, Former Homicide Detective to discuss 22-year-old Chinese national who was kidnapped from a Markham parking garage has been found safe in Gravenhurst.

York Regional Police Const. Andy Pattenden told reporters Wanzhen Lu walked up to a home on Doe Lake Road before 9 p.m. on Tuesday to ask for help.

“He knocked on the door of the residence and a homeowner found him there and called police right away,” Pattenden said.

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‘Most appalling’: Manitoba Bar Association blasts reports about Wilson-Raybould’s Supreme Court pick

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:17:42 -0000

Alex is joined by Lisa Raitt, Deputy Minister of the Conservative Party to discuss The Manitoba Bar Association (MBA). It has has issued a blistering statement in support of a top judge after reports relayed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s concerns about him when Trudeau’s ex-attorney general recommended the judge be elevated to Canada’s highest court.

On Monday, leaks by anonymous sources to CTV News and The Canadian Press suggested that Jody Wilson-Raybould had recommended Glenn Joyal, chief justice of Manitoba’s highest trial court, be made chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), despite not holding a seat on that bench.

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I don’t talk about transit- because that’s all we do. Talk.

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:11:42 -0000

Amid ongoing talks between the Ontario government and the City of Toronto about uploading the TTC’s subway system, newly released documents from the province raise the possibility of major changes to several transit projects.

Toronto city council is set to vote during its meeting on Wednesday on whether to spend $2 million towards hiring additional staff and obtaining third-party advice as negotiations continue between the province and the city. However, on Tuesday, officials posted additional letters and reports relating to the upload discussions on the city’s website.

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In the information age, are we too dumb for democracy?

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:33:19 -0000

Alex is joined by David Moscrop, author, political theorist, contributor, Washington Post and MacLean's, to talk about his latest book "Too Dumb for Democracy". The book covers an array of topics, across several international political landscapes. From Brexit, to Donald Trump and even Ford Nation, the book asks why me make irrational political decisions and whether our stone-age brains can process democracy in the information age.

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Trudeau says Canada considering sending high-level delegation to China over canola dispute

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:38:20 -0000

Alex is joined by Matthew Fisher, long-time foreign and war correspondent, resident visiting scholar for foreign military policy at Massey College at the University of Toronto, to take a closer look at China's expanding ban on Canadian canola imports. Earlier this month, Winnipeg-based Richardson International Ltd. had its export permit revoked and now Regina-based Viterra Inc has also seen it's shipments banned as well.

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Decorum at Queens Park? When was that a thing?

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:29:36 -0000

It will come to the surprise of few that politicians are anything but nice to each other. Once inside the halls of the House of Commons or Queen's Park, in many cases, the gloves are off and decorum is usually tossed out with them. A recent interaction between PC MPP Roman Baber and former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has renewed calls for decorum inside the provincial legislature.

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‘Completely unacceptable’: Patrick Brown outraged over release of sex offender in Brampton

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:20:27 -0000

Alex is joined by Dave Perry, Former Homicide Detective and Global News Radio Crime Expert to discuss how Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said he demands answers from the federal government after Peel Regional Police announced that a woman with multiple sexual assault convictions will be living in the city.

Peel police said 36-year-old Madilyn Harks, formerly known as Matthew Harks, was moved to the area of Main Street and Queen Street by the Correctional Service of Canada earlier this week.

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Mueller report finds no collusion with Russia but ‘does not exonerate’ Trump

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:30:05 -0000

Alex is joined by Charles Ortel, Investor and writer specializing in economics to discuss that there was no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. According to the U.S. attorney general’s summary of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation — though Mueller stopped short of exonerating the president on obstruction allegations.

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A tanker ban that will further kill the oil sands and the Liberal led senate to cut Alberta out of the conversation

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:05:34 -0000

A tanker ban that will further kill the oil sands and the Liberal led senate to cut Alberta out of the conversation.

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Truck Driver In Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:03:45 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert, to talk about the Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentencing. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was given eight years in prison for killing 16 people in the bus crash last year. The sentencing was tough compared to past cases, but was it tough enough?

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Jody Wilson-Raybould To Offer More Details On Her Testimony In SNC-Lavalin Scandal

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:23:14 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Finance Critic, to talk about Jody Wilson-Raybould's letter to the Justice Committee. She has texts, emails and other written statements that would fill in the holes left by Gerry Butts and Michael Wernick. Wilson-Raybould's submission to the committee could be published to the public, but it may take a while.

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Point ON Point - Friday, March 22nd, 2019

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:04:04 -0000

When it comes to vehicular killings in this country, we aren't serious enough. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was given eight years for killing 16 people in the Humboldt bus crash last year. Six months per life taken. In legal circles this is considered a tough sentence, but considering he is eligible for parole after only three years, the sentence seems much too soft.

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Police raced to Brock University: freelance photojournalist

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:25:50 -0000

Freelance photojournalist, Andrew Collins joined ON Point to talk about a police investigation at Brock University.

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Point ON Point - Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:51:52 -0000

Every time you think the SNC Lavalin scam is fading out of the public eye, something new happens. Former Minister, Jane Philpott, broke her silence in a scathing new article in Maclean's. She states that there are many more things herself and Jody Wilson-Raybould have to say, but Prime Minister Trudeau is trying to shut them down.

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Homebuyers to get new mortgage incentive, Home Buyer’s Plan boost under 2019 budget

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:36:29 -0000

Alex is joined by Lou Berkovitz, Global News Radio Real Estate Expert to discuss the the new mortgage incentive, Home Buyer’s Plan boost under 2019 budget.

Can’t afford to buy a house? The government may take on part of the cost.

That is the gist of the boldest proposal that Budget 2019 puts forth to help more middle-income Canadians fulfill their homeownership dream.

Under the new CMHC First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation would use up to $1.25 billion over three years to help lower mortgage costs for eligible Canadians.

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Father won’t face charges after girl subject of Amber Alert found safe: York police

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:04:34 -0000

Alex is joined by Linsday Lobb who is a Police Liason with the Canadian Centre for Child protection and they discuss yesterday's Amber Alert.

A father sought by police after his five-year-old daughter became the subject of an Amber Alert will not be facing charges in the case, police said Wednesday.

York regional police Const. Andy Pattenden said the 25-year-old man was taken into custody when the girl was found safe Tuesday afternoon within about an hour of the alert being issued.

Pattenden said the man was released later the same evening without charges, and added that police do not currently anticipate laying any in the future.

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The devil will be in the detail….. And the details are pretty flimsy

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:54:28 -0000

The devil will be in the detail….. And the details are pretty flimsy

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Despite delays and protests, the 2019 federal budget has been presented

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:53:04 -0000

Alex is joined by Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carlton University, to take a closer look at the new budget and determine what the Trudeau Liberals got right, what they got wrong and how this latest budget will affect the everyday Canadian.

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Opposition MPs briefly storm out of committee meeting as Liberals end SNC-Lavalin investigation

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:41:52 -0000

Alex is joined by Murray Rankin, NDP MP for Victoria, British Columbia, former justice critic and justice committee member, to discuss Tuesday's Justice Committee meeting in Ottawa. Opposition MPs briefly stormed out of the the meeting, after reporters were given a document outlining a Liberal motion to discuss hate crimes the morning after publicly calling for an end to the SNC-Lavalin investigation.

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The Point On Point - Tuesday, March 19th, 2019

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:43:20 -0000

It's federal budget day and the Trudeau Liberals are using it as a tactic while playing identity politics, in an attempt to turn the page on the SNC-Lavalin affair. Adding onto it all is the Liberal-majority House of Commons Justice Committee, who says they've heard enough and do not feel it necessary to recall any further witnesses, including former A.G. Jody Wilson Raybould. The question now is if the former Attorney General is kept silent, how honest is her truth?

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Ignoring the Anti-Muslim Movement is nothing short of Dangerous

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:39:08 -0000

Ales is joined by Belgard, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network who has been has been studying the far-right and anti-Muslim movement and he says ignoring it is nothing short of dangerous.We know that these Neo-Nazi and white nationalist groups hate Jews but are they both devolving at the same time?

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Federal budget to include measures to ease burden of buying a home

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 23:36:38 -0000

Alex is joined by Norman Levine, Managing Director at Portfolio Managemnt Corporation to discuss how the Trudeau government will take steps in Tuesday’s federal budget to make home-buying more affordable with changes affecting supply, demand and regulation.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau has promised the budget will focus on ways to help improve housing affordability for Canadians, and particularly for millennials, who are now in their mid-20s to late-30s.

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Sure, point the finger of blame at Scheer, but all politicians play footsie with extremism

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 23:14:58 -0000

Sure, point the finger of blame at Scheer, but all politicians play footsie with extremism.

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Imam of Peace Sends Message of Love in Time of Hatred

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 01:18:36 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Imam Tawhidi, best-selling author who focuses on national security, militant Islamism and anti-semitism. Alex and the Imam talk about how the hatred is spread by identity politics, social media, and an increasingly polarized world. At the end of the day, the Imam believes these events need to unite us, bring us together and teach us to become people who love.

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Point ON Point - Friday, March 15th, 2019

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:48:13 -0000

There is no excuse or justification of the terror that happened in New Zealand. The politicians that play identity politics and pit one group against another only add fuel to the fire. It was Muslims at a mosque in New Zealand today, but a couple months ago it was Jews at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and in 2015 it was Christians at a church in Charlottesville. No matter the religion, there is no excuse for this hate-fueled terror.

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The Gaddafi condo: Redecorated at SNC-Lavalin’s expense, luxury Toronto suite sits unused amid UN inaction

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:35:40 -0000

The Gaddafis lost Libya in 2011, when rebel fighters captured and killed longtime dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. But the family still holds a small patch of territory in Canada’s largest city. Global News investigative reporter Stuart Bell dug deep into this story, and join's Alex to discuss.

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Point - On Point - March 14th, 2019

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:26:16 -0000

Budget 2019 will be like the Bachelor. A rose for every lady… and the same empty suit in the end.

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Trudeau is making Canada safe for corruption again with the SNC-Lavalin case

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:41:19 -0000

Alex is joined by Patricia Adams, an economist and the executive director of Probe International to discuss how Trudeau is making Canada safe for corruption again with the SNC-Lavalin case.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:31:38 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Stephen LeDrew – Lawyer, broadcaster and former President of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Mike Van Soelen – Managing Principal at Navigator, a public relations and crisis communications organization.

Topics include: Global News obtaining a letter sent by Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP, Randy Hillier, several countries banning the Boeing 737 plane, Omar Khadr spending $3 million of his settlement on a strip mall in Edmonton and more.

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Ontario Government Plans To Ban Devices In Classroom

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:44:01 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Paul Davis, expert on social media safety, to discuss the impending cellphone ban in classrooms. The Ontario government argues that devices in classrooms are distracting students from their studies. Will schools, teachers and principals be able to ban students from using cell phones in September?

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Point ON Point - Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:36:13 -0000

The only thing that's correct about our corrections system is that it's royally screwed up. How else can Canada's youngest serial killer be upgraded to a medium security prison. Cody Legebokoff killed four women by the age of 20, but somehow he's been upgraded just a few short years into his life sentence. This is the fourth time in the past few months that a serial killer has been upgraded from a maximum security prison, which shows just how correct our corrections system truly is.

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New federal government actions, and Bill C-76, won’t stop secret, fake online election ads

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:35:03 -0000

Alex is joined by Duff Conacher, Coordinator of Democracy Watch, an Independent an Non-Partisan Organization that advocates citizens participation in Public and Government Affairs. They discuss the new federal government actions, Bill C-76 and how it will not stop secret fake online election ads.

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Point ON Point: Monday March 11th, 2019

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:46:28 -0000

Alex discusses the ongoing controversy over allegations of attempted political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his senior officials in the case of SNC-Lavalin have anti-bribery officials from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development “concerned.”

And the anti-bribery officials there warned on Monday they have sent a letter to Canadian authorities noting they will be following the case closely.

“The OECD Working Group on Bribery is concerned by recent allegations of interference in the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin that are subject to proceedings in the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights,” said the OECD in a statement.

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New autism supports coming to Ontario schools due to therapy funding changes

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:04:11 -0000

Alex is joined by Bruce McIntosh, Activist and Advocate with the Ontario Autism Coalition to discuss how school boards will get additional money to support students with autism. Ontario’s education minister announced Monday that as hundreds of kids may soon enter school because they will get less funding for therapy.

Autism and education advocates said the announcement does little to address a problem of the government’s own making an attempts to turn teachers into therapists.

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Counterpoint - Friday, March 8th, 2019

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:01:51 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Bob Richardson – Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations

Peter Shurman – Broadcaster, businessman and former Conservative MPP

Topics include: Supreme Court turning down SNC Lavalin's bid for a judicial review of the case, Lisa Macleod, the Minister on the autism file, is now on 24/7 security following the arrest of a woman who has uttered threats towards her, American players for women's soccer team file a federal discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. soccer federation and more.

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Point ON Point - Friday, March 8th, 2019

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:26:23 -0000

Dalton McGuinty has come out of his hole to take more of your green. As McGuinty's buddy Gerry Butts took centre stage at the SNC Lavalin scam justice committee hearing, McGuinty was pushing another one of his green schemes, this time in the form of a book. He's touring the university scene promoting his new book titled, Climate Change: Can We Win This? Be Honest, attempting to gain as many social justice warriors on his side as he can.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:55:38 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz, Former Liberal War Room Director

Bill Hutchinson, Former Broadcaster, Journalist, and Seneca Professor

Topics include: Taverner out as OPP commissioner, Ontario to build new GO station at Woodbine Racetrack with private company, Scheer makes election promise to remove GST from home-heating bills, and more!

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Ron Taverner withdraws from consideration for OPP Commissioner

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:24:21 -0000

Alex is joined with Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President of Enterprise Canada to discuss Ron Taverner's decision to withdraw from consideration for OPP Commissioner. In a short letter sent Thursday afternoon to the Community Safety Minister, Sylvia Jones, Taverner said the decision to withdraw stemmed from the controversy surrounding his appointment and to protect the integrity of the rank.

The 72-year-old Toronto police superintendent is a family friend of Premier Doug Ford, and his appointment set off accusations of political interference in the hiring process for the province’s top policing job.

Taverner, who had been in law enforcement for 51 years, said in the letter that he was grateful to have the confidence of the government and believed his experience and skills would have served the public in the best possible way.

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We got the other side of the store but now we have even more questions and Jody Wilson cannot answer them

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:17:46 -0000

We got the other side of the store but now we have even more questions and Jody Wilson cannot answer them. Did Gerald Butts do the job that needed to be done today? Alex is joined by Melissa Lantsman, Conservative war-room strategist with Hill and Knowlton, a Global Public Relations Consulting Company.

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China cancels canola shipments from one of Canada's largest exporters

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 01:48:43 -0000

Alex is joined by Matthew Fisher, a former longtime foreign and war correspondent, Visiting Scholar in Defence and International Affairs at the University of Toronto's Massey College, to discuss the cancellation of Richardson International's registration, meaning it can no longer ship seeds to China. The Winnipeg-based agriculture handler contributed to the $5 Billion worth of canola that was shipped from Canada last year, with half of that directed towards the Asian marketplace.

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A closer look at Gerald Butts and how he shouldn't be underestimated

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:44:40 -0000

Alex is joined by Christina Blizzard, a former political columnist with over a decade's experience covering Queen's Park, to dive deeper into the man who allegedly pulled the strings inside the Trudeau government and what new details on the SNC-Lavalin affair could be revealed.

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The Point - Who is Gerry Butts? He's the reason you can't afford energy

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:37:05 -0000

Arguably the brains behind the Trudeau Government, former principal secretary Gerald Butts is set to testify Wednesday morning on all things SNC-Lavalin related. While the grandeur from this prominent figure taking the stand has faded following the announcement of Jane Philpott's resignation, the information Butts could share and the impact they may carry, will surely be felt across the country.

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Group of Indigenous senators says Wilson-Raybould resignation not a threat to reconciliation efforts

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:36:12 -0000

Alex is joined by Conservative Senetor Leo Housakos to discuss how Indigenous senators are saying that even though Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned, the loss of the prominent Indigenous cabinet minister is not a threat to reconciliation.

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Counterpoint - Monday, March 4th, 2019

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 01:52:07 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton, Small Business Man

Michael Diamond, campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Strategy Group

Topics include: Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet, China reveals case against two Canadians detained in wake of Huawei arrest,Ford government fires OPP deputy challenging Taverner hire, Shocking Michael Jackson ‘Leaving Neverland’ Doc, and more.

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Anti-Vax Unfortunately Making News Again As Measles Break Worldwide

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:51:23 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Christina Blizzard, political journalist and former Sun political writer, to share a personal story about her history with vaccination. Christina talks about her story as her sister Barbara died from measles when she was 3-years old in post-war Britain. With measles breakout out across the world, the issue is becoming increasingly concerning.

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Canada`s Health Care Under Microscope in Stephen Skyvington`s New Book

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:24:31 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for On Point is Stephen Skyvington, the author of This May Hurt A Bit: Reinventing Canada’s Health Care System. The Ford Government announced the beginnings of an overhaul to the healthcare system, but did they go far enoughÉ Stephen gives his thoughts and discusses his new book.

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Canada is Flatlining Way Beyond What Economists Predicted

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:02:58 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Rubina Ahmed Haq, Global News Personal Finance Expert, to talk about Canada’s flat lining economy. With declining oil prices and concerns over Canada`s trade relationship with the United States, consumer spending has dropped and its concerning. Canadians should be concerned that the GDP was expected to grow 2% but instead only grew 0.1%.

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Counterpoint – Friday, March 1st, 2019

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 01:50:16 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Bob Richardson – Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations

Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor

Topics include: The federal government’s 7th cabinet shuffle of Trudeau’s term, 5 attorney generals are asking for an RCMP investigation into the alleged political interference in the SNC Lavalin case, Jagmeet Singh being handed a Liberal dumpster fire and more.

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Trudeau Prioritizing Quebec Jobs Over Western Energy Jobs

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 01:22:51 -0000

Joining Alex for On Point is Rob Breakenridge, host at Global News Radio 770 Calgary, to talk about how Western Canada is reacting to the SNC Lavalin news. Justin Trudeau has not made many friends in Western Canada by ignoring the need for pipelines, but it’s the SNC Lavalin drama that has taken his credibility. Without his credibility, will Trudeau be able to hang on to his position?

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Global Top Talkers – Friday, March 1st, 2019

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:58:27 -0000

Tonight's Top Talkers are:

Mackay Taggart – News Director, Global News Toronto

Jason Chapman – Executive Producer, Global News Radio 640 Toronto

Topics include: The new Attorney General, David Lametti, saying that a deal with SNC could still be on the table, Statistics Canada said Friday that annualized Canadian spending on cannabis totalled $5.9 billion with $4.7 billion being black market sales and the Liberal government moving on plans to grant free pardons for Canadians convicted of pot possession before the drug was legalized.

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Focus Ontario Preview with Travis Dhanraj

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:38:55 -0000

Alex Pierson is joined by Travis Dhanraj, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News, to talk about the Ontario provincial government. With all of the attention on SNC, the provincial government has been overshadowed. Alex and Travis discuss what topics will be featured on Focus Ontario with Travis this weekend.

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Point on Point – Friday, March 1st, 2019

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:26:57 -0000

The Prime Minister is determined to find a solution for SNC Lavalin. Following the turmoil from Jody Wilson Raybould's testimony, reports indicate that a deal to allow SNC to avoid criminal punishment is still very much on the table. Despite allegations of political interference, the government is still pursuing a deal with SNC.

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Case and Point with Lorne Honickman - Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:58:07 -0000

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Partner at Brauti Thorning LLP and Global News Radio Legal Expert, for this edition of Case and Point.

Topics include: A letter sent to the RCMP stating political interference from the government regarding the prosecution of SNC Lavalin, the legal implications of Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony, Gerry Butts now wanting to testify to the justice committee and more.

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Holly Jones Case Retold in ‘The Lake Erie Murders’

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:26:20 -0000

Joining Alex Pierson for ON Point is Dave Perry, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc. A new television series, ‘The Lake Erie Murders’, will be re-telling the story of Holly Jones in an upcoming episode which airs on March 14th. Alex and Dave both worked on the Holly Jones case back in 2003, and they look back on the horrific investigation.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:55:24 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Kim Wright – Public Affairs Expert and Principal at Wright Strategies

Melissa Lantsman - Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Topics include: The emergency debate to debate the testimony of Jody Wilson-Raybould, Gerry Butts now wants to testify because he believes his evidence may provide assistance to justice committee, Justin Trudeau announcing that Canada is going to the moon and more.

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Sifting Through the Shrapnel of the Jody Wilson-Raybould Bomb

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:29:15 -0000

Alex is joined by Lisa Raitt, the conservative Deputy Leader of the Opposition, to discuss the aftermath of Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony. Alex and Lisa talk about the emergency debate to debate the testimony, the Liberal's plan to downplay the findings, Gerry Butts now wanting to testify and more

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Global Top Talkers - Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:00:17 -0000

Tonight's Top Talkers are:

Bill Kelly - Global News Radio Hamilton (9am-12pm ET)

Mike Stubbs - Global News Radio London (12pm-3pm ET)

Topics include: The aftermath of Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony - Has Justin Trudeau lost the moral mandate to govern, Gerry Butts now wants to testify to counter JWR's testimony and more.

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Point on Point – Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:41:29 -0000

If Jody Wilson-Raybould puts her name on the ballot, she would become our next Prime Minister. Canadians would vote for her whether they agree with her politics or not and that's because she has something that's rare in politics - integrity. She spoke out against injustice in spite of all the pressures against her. Wilson-Raybould stood up for Canadians and did the right thing. Isn't that what we want in our Prime Minister?

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Torontonians band against Sidewalk Labs

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:52:24 -0000

Alex is joined by Adam Oldfield, Global News Radio Tech Expert, to talk about a group of 30 toronto residents who have created Block Sidewalk, a campaign aimed at stopping the development of Google's high-tech neighbourhood that is slated for the city's eastern waterfront.

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Case and Point with Lorne Honickman

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:31:13 -0000

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Partner at BTZ Law and Global News Radio Legal Expert, for this edition of Case and Point.

Topics include: Despite Justin Trudeau waving client-solicitor privilege, Jody Wilson-Raybould still has concerns over what she can and cannot talk about regarding SNC-Lavalin, Ontario Provincial Police's deputy commissioner is threatening to sue Doug Ford over claims of alleged defamation and the owner of Cannabis & Coffee is suing the Ontario government over its decision to cap licenses.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:58:25 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Stephen Ledrew - Toronto-based lawyer and broadcaster.

Mike Van Soelen - Managing Principal, Navigator Limited

Topics include: Jody Wilson-Raybould will testify after Justin Trudeau waives client-solicitor privilege, a new Angus Reid poll shows people believe LAV-scam to be bigger than it seems, The Ford government announces massive changes to Ontario's healthcare system, Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wins the by-election for the B.C. riding of Burnaby South and Tim Horton's is set to open its first retail location in China with a salted egg yolk timbit on the menu.

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Ontario Health super agency to co-ordinate provincial health-care system

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:28:30 -0000

Alex is joined by Francesca Grosso, Co-author of Navigating Canada's Healthcare - A User Guide to Getting the Care You Need, to discuss the Ford government's plan to consolidate Ontario's local and provincial health networks, in order to create a central agency as part of a system overhaul. Legislation introduced Tuesday would create a new agency, called Ontario Health, to consolidate the 14 local health integration networks, Cancer Care Ontario, eHealth Ontario and several other agencies.

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Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:13:40 -0000

Tonight's Top Talkers are:

Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton (12pm - 3pm)

Craig Needles - Global News Radio London (9am - Noon)

Topics include: Justin Trudeau has waived client-solicitor privilege which clears the way for Jody Wilson-Raybould to testify in the ongoing SNC-Lavalin proceedings, recent polling by Angus Reid shows more than 66% of people believe LAV-scam is bigger than it seems and a massive overhaul of Ontario's healthcare system has been outlined by the Ford government.

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The Point: By-elections are boring but they tell a story, and that story is that mainstream politicians should be worried

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:51:25 -0000

On the heels of the by-election within British Columbia's riding of Burnaby South, a tale of two stories is being told. Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh secured a seat in the House of Commons, less than 2 years after winning his party's federal leadership. The other story being told is that of Maxime Bernier's People's Party of Canada. Despite it's maiden run, the party was able to garner 11% of the overall vote. Now, while that number doesn't seem all that big, it calls into question the bigger picture, that being could Bernier's party make things difficult for Andrew Scheer's Progressive Conservatives in the upcoming federal election?

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Oscars 2019 Highlights

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:53:20 -0000

Elissa Freeman, Public Relations strategist and PR and Pop Culture Media Expert to discuss the Oscars.

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Danforth shooting investigation complete, lone shooter a 'troubled man'

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:29:08 -0000

How can there be no motive to the Danforth Shooting? And since when do we have secretive police investigations? Alex is joine by Dave Perry, Global News Radio Crime and Security Analyst to discuss the Danforth Shooting investigation.

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Counterpoint - Monday, February 25th, 2019

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:03:04 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Andy Stinton, Small Business Man

Michael Diamond, campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Strategy Group

Topics include: Jody Wilson-Raybould will testify and how she holds Trudeau’s fate in her hands, Ontario Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair who had wanted the top job given instead to Ron Taverner, is now threatening to sue Premier ⁦@fordnation⁩ for defamation because Ford suggested the Commissioner may be breaking the rules by speaking out, tomorrow we are set to hear new details on Doug Ford’s overhaul of our health-care system, an Alberta woman who survived cancer, but has disabilities was told not to return to a popular no frills store because she was too slow packing her groceries, and much more.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould holds Trudeau’s fate in her hands

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:36:15 -0000

Alex is joined by Andrew Sheer, Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Official Opposition to discuss how Jody Wilson-Raybould will testify. She is however limited to certain areas. The PM has waived some restrictions But she did issue a statement today asking for a 30 minute to open up her testimony. Meaning she has 30 minutes to speak her truth. Which puts her in an incredibly powerful position because she holds Trudeau’s fate in her hands.

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Lavscam is about more than just one woman. It speaks to who we are as a country.

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:59:19 -0000

Lavscam is about more than just one woman. It speaks to who we are as a country.

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Empire actor Jussie Smollett freed on US$100K bond after charge laid in ‘hoax’ attack

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:52:17 -0000

Alex is joined by Teodrose Fikre, co-founder, editor and independent observer, the Ghion Journal, to take a closer look at the case involving Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with felony disorderly conduct Wednesday evening for allegedly lying to Chicago police on Jan. 29.

In the report, the actor, who is openly gay, said he was attacked by two masked men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him.

Chicago police said Thursday morning that Smollett paid $3,500 to stage the attack because he was dissatisfied with his Empire salary.

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Canada’s top civil servant fears ‘somebody’s going to be shot’ during next election campaign

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:23:10 -0000

Alex is joined by Jason Lietaer, President, Enterprise, to talk about Canada’s top public servant, Michael Wernick, who has expressed concerns that someone could be assassinated during the coming federal election campaign given the rise of disturbing political discourse. Speaking before a House of Commons justice committee to address the SNC-Lavalin affair, Wernick said he is “deeply concerned” about the state of the country and the direction in which politics are headed in Canada.

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Liberarl MP Kent Hehr's accusers demand results from a third-party sexual harassment investigation

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:15:04 -0000

Alex is joined by Kristin Raworth, Alberta civil servant and one of Hehr's accusers, to discuss the fact that after a year-and-a-half of bringing sexual harassment allegations against the Calgary Centre representative forward, the conclusive results of a third-party investigation have never been released. Raworth, alongside a second accuser, are willing to waive privacy in order to see the results, as a means of closure.

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Counterpoint - Thursday, February 21st, 2019

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:02:10 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Omar Khan - Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Melissa Lantsman - Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Topics include: Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick, Canada's top public servant, spoke before the justice committee and highlighted concerns over the possibility of an assassination attempt during the upcoming October federal election, Empire actor Jussie Smollet has been charged after allegedly lying to police about being the victim of a supposed racist and homophobic attack, the Ontario government has directed Hydro One to pay it's CEO no more than $1.5M a year, and the Ford government is using high-powered lobbying firms to sell tickets for an upcoming fundraising dinner, that are being listed at $1,250 a plate.

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Jody Wilson Raybould tells Liberal cabinet she would not intervene in SNC Lavalin case

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 01:35:58 -0000

Alex is joined by Michael Taube, Washington Post columnist and political commentator, to talk about the recent Liberal cabinet meeting in which, former Attorney General Jody Wilson Raybould, outlined her concerns over the handling of the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. One day later, Jody Wilson Raybould rose and spoke in the House of Commons saying she hopes to have her solicitor-client privilege waived in order to "speak her truth".

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Global Top Talkers - Thursday, February 21st, 2019

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 01:14:41 -0000

Tonight's Top Talkers are:

Bill Kelly - Global News Radio Hamilton (9am-12pm ET)

Drex - Host, The Shift with Drex, Corus Radio Network (1am-5am ET)

Topics include: Canada's top public servant testified before the justice committee and stated concerns over the possibility of an assassination attempt during the upcoming federal election and Empire actor Jussie Smollet has been criminally charged for lying to Chicago police after staging what he claimed to be a racist and homophobic attack on himself, all because he was dissatisfied with his salary.

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The Point: And the Oscar for best race baiter goes to Jussie Smollet and all the infamy that comes with it

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:53:17 -0000

He tried to push his name and his career forward but in the process, caused a media firestorm and potentially damaged the stories of assault survivors to boot. After appearing on seemingly any talk show that would take him and attempt to perpetuate the story that he had been the victim of a racially-charged attack, Empire actor Jussie Smollet was found guilty of criminal misconduct. Investigators discovered the story to be a hoax, devised and planned by Smollet himself.

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Trudeau apologizes to Jody Wilson-Raybould

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:44:14 -0000

Alex is joined by Jennifer Quaid to discuss how Trudeau apologized to Jody Wilson-Raybould.

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Ontario’s education minister Lisa Thompson defends $140K EQAO job for failed Tory candidate

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:10:58 -0000

Alex is joined by Doretta Wilson, Former Executive Dir. of SQECanada, education policy consultant, passionate education reformer. Ontario’s education minister is defending the $140,000 salary for a failed Tory candidate to lead a standardized testing organization – a job that was previously a part-time appointment.

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Counterpoint - Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:06:44 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

John Mraz

Bill Hutchison

Topics include: Suspended Ontario PC MPP says comments on autism weren’t directed at parents, B.C. measles outbreak, Jussie Smollett charged with filing a false report, and more.

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Ontario's new autism program could save the province up to $100 million

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:01:44 -0000

Alex is joined by Monique Taylor, MPP to discuss how the province announced its new “childhood budget” on Feb. 6. The new program will give a child diagnosed with autism who enters the program at the age of two as much as $140,000 by the time that child is 18.

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Buzzfeed is going to police fake news for the Canadian election. They should start policing themselves...

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:01:11 -0000

Buzzfeed is going to police fake news for the Canadian election. Alec believes they should start policing themselves first.

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Payless to close all 248 Canadian stores, liquidation sales expected

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:51:52 -0000

Alex is joined by Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert, to discuss Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc, who says it will soon file for creditor protection in Canada and close all 2,500 of its North American stores this spring. According to the company's chief restructuring officer Stephen Marotta, the closures are happening because a prior reorganization left the company “ill-equipped” for today’s retail environment with too much remaining debt and too large a store footprint.

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Case and Point with Lorne Honickman - Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:30:33 -0000

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert, for this edition of Case and Point.

Topics include - Justin Trudeau's right-hand-man resigns, Jody Wilson-Raybould turns heads on Parliament Hill after appearing at a cabinet meeting, a Montreal judge has thrown out the charges against a SNC executive, the man accused in the Eaton Centre shooting has been found guilty and a B.C. man has fentanyl charges against him tossed following an error made by a sniffer-dog.

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Large pro-pipeline truck convoy protests federal oil policies in Ottawa

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:11:57 -0000

Alex is joined by Glenn Carritt, Innisfail, Alberta Councillor and convoy organizer, to talk about the hundreds of semi-trailers, pickup trucks, cars and buses that rolled into Ottawa on Tuesday, to protest the federal government’s policies on the oil industry. The main portion of the United We Roll Convoy set out from Red Deer, Alta., last Thursday and made stops in Regina, Dryden, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie before mustering at Arnprior, Ont., just outside the capital.

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Counterpoint - Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:02:43 -0000

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:

Mike Van Soelen - Principal at Navigator, communications strategist and commentator

Stephen Ledrew - Toronto-based lawyer and broadcaster

Topics include: In a political double-whammy, Jody Wilson-Raybould makes an appearance at a cabinet meeting in Ottawa, despite resigning from said cabinet just days earlier and an SNC executive has charges against them thrown out. Plus, a group of angry college students make a loud impression on Doug Ford and Queens Park, Canadian taxpayers essentially payed $161,000 for photographers to take pictures of Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and actor Jussie Smollet could face felony charges after filing a false police report regarding an alleged attack back on January 29th.

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The Trudeau government is leaking political support as fallout from LAV-scam continues

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:28:26 -0000

Alex is joined by Alise Mills, Strategic Counsel & Crisis Communications, Media Commentator, to discuss the ever-developing story that is SNC Lavalin. While new information continues to come to light, a recent IPSOS poll, provided exclusively to Global News, shows the Trudeau government is losing political support, thus making a re-election bid in the incoming federal election, less than certain.

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Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:59:55 -0000

Tonight's Top Talkers are:

Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton (12pm-3pm)

Craig Needles - Global News Radio London (9am-Noon)

Topics include: Jody Wilson-Raybould confirms she is still a member of the Liberal caucus after appearing at a recent cabinet meeting in Ottawa, charges against a high-ranking SNC executive involved in the on-going investigation have been thrown out and Doug Ford acts like an adult as college students scream outage at Queens Park.

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