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**The Alex Pierson Show**

The Alex Pierson show is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has more than 20 years in the field and behind an anchor desk, and is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. Join the daily conversation with the Alex Pierson Show, and never miss an important story again.

Latest Episodes:

Blacklocks Check-in: MPs Push Contracting Probe Jan 19, 2023

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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 Jan 19, 2023

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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 Jan 18, 2023

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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 Jan 18, 2023

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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 Jan 18, 2023

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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 Jan 17, 2023

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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? Jan 17, 2023

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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 Jan 17, 2023

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Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage

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Airline loses custom-made wheelchair, offers $300 in compensation Jan 17, 2023

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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 Jan 16, 2023

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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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