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Olivia Chow Sparks Controversy With Meeting Aligned With China May 15, 2023

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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 May 15, 2023

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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? May 11, 2023

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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 May 11, 2023

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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 May 11, 2023

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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 May 11, 2023

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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 May 10, 2023

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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 May 10, 2023

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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? May 10, 2023

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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 May 09, 2023

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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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