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