ON Point with Alex Pierson

640 Toronto / Curiouscast

ON Point with Alex Pierson is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has 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 ON Point with Alex Pierson and never miss an important story again.

  • 11 minutes 23 seconds
    ''Our concern goes out to Pleterski's victims,'' Durham Police speak on ''Crypto King''

    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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    17 May 2024, 4:46 pm
  • 9 minutes 55 seconds
    ''Summer break on gas tax.'' One on one with Pierre Poilievre

    ''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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    17 May 2024, 4:37 pm
  • 11 minutes 4 seconds
    Canada's "Crypto King" Arrested...But What About The Victims?

    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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    16 May 2024, 5:59 pm
  • 11 minutes 45 seconds
    Train Daddy Has Solutions For The TTC

    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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    16 May 2024, 5:23 pm
  • 12 minutes 16 seconds
    A Chat With Toronto's Top Doctor: Retirement, Decriminalization & Lockdowns

    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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    16 May 2024, 5:14 pm
  • 11 minutes 9 seconds
    Blacklocks Check: $9.00 ''racism and sexism'' tour by Park Canada

    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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    16 May 2024, 5:07 pm
  • 10 minutes 17 seconds
    A New EV Plant Coming To Ontario, But Will The Jobs Stay?

    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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    15 May 2024, 5:50 pm
  • 10 minutes 24 seconds
    Ontario Introduces New Impaired Driving Laws...What Are Your Rights?

    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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    15 May 2024, 5:42 pm
  • 10 minutes 5 seconds
    Chow No-Show For Flag Raising Ceremony

    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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    14 May 2024, 5:15 pm
  • 8 minutes 50 seconds
    A Big Win For Taxi's Could Mean Changes Coming To Rideshare Programs

    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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    14 May 2024, 5:11 pm
  • 9 minutes 36 seconds
    New Driving Laws and Uber Costs

    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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    14 May 2024, 5:04 pm
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