On Point With Alex Pierson

Alex is joined by Dennis Matthews, political pundit, VP of Communications, Enterprise Canada, and Katie Heelis, former advisor to several Ontario cabinet ministers, for his edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: Say goodbye to income tax if you make less than $30,000/year, the Ontario government makes changes to the province's rent control, administrators at a Toronto school are coming under scrutiny following an alleged group assault incident, Patrick Brown isn't getting the reviews he wanted...on his book, millions of litres in raw sewage will flow along the St. Lawrence River and Monica Lewinsky talks about a new documentary detailing her relationship with former U.S president Bill Clinton.

Alex is joined by Vic Fideli, Ontario Minister of Finance, to take a closer look at the at the province's latest fiscal review and what it means for the province.

Tonight's top talkers are: Drex - Heard nightly on Global News Radio & Mike Stubbs - Global News Radio London Topics include: The administration of a Toronto school is being helf for answers after an alleged group assault involving several students and Patrick Brown is back in the sights of the Ontario PC party, but for the wrong reason.

Parents expect that when their children are within the walls of a school, they are educated but more importantly, are protected. For two young boys however, that protection was not given nor was the proper or timely punishment to those responsible for an act described as horrific.

Alex is joined by Zac Trolly, Engineer, space exploration, short-listed for trip to Mars to discuss NASA's plan to have Canadian boots on the moon. 

Registered Psychologist Oren Amitay joins Alex to discuss whether video games make people more violent

Alex is joined by Chad Rogers, Political Commentator, partner at Crestview Strategies to discuss Patrick Brown's book in a no punches pulled interview!

Toronto police are investigating an alleged group assault at St. Michael's College School. In a statement to Global News on Wednesday, police said that after receiving information from the media, “officers from 13 Division and the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) began an investigation into an alleged assault involving students at St. Mike’s.”

Alex is joined by John Mraz and Bill Hutchison. Topics Include: Scrapping labour reforms, derogatory comments made to Jewish teens, Toronto police investigating alleged group assault at St.Michaels College, Canada Post issues new offer to employees, and more. 

Alex Pierson takes you through some of the anecdotes in Patrick Brown's new tell all book, with the help of an exclusive interview Brown did with Global's Alan Carter

Alex is joined by Douglas Century, co-author of Hunting El Chapo, to talk about the upcoming criminal trial of one of the world's most notorious criminals. But why is Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman being tried in a federal district court in Brooklyn, NY?

Alex is joined by Lorne Honickman, Toronto-based lawyer, for this edition of Case and Point. Topics include: Is the mother of Luka Magnotta attempting to profit off a crime after co-writing a book detailing her side of the story? Also, CNN is suing Donald Trump and top White House aides after barring correspondent Jim Acosta and a move by Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff could cost taxpayers $500K.

Alex is joined by Steve McDonald, Director, Policy and Strategic Communications for the Centre of Israel and Jewish Affairs to look at a hate crime investgation after 4 Jewish teenagers were allegedly targeted on the street and were both verbally and physically confronted.

Alex is joined by Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer, broadcaster, and Jon Dwyer, Vice Chairman and Director at Aereus Technologies for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: The mother of Luka Magnotta has co-wrote a book sharing her side of the story, the Ontario PC's have increased the number of seats needed to gain official party status, Vic Fedeli raises eyebrows after calling an NDP member an idiot, a recent report by the TDSB says kids need to put down their cell phones and an Alberta tourist is counting her lucky stars after avoiding jail time in Thailand following vandalism charges.

Alex is joined by Anna Yourkin, the mother of Luka Magnotta, to discuss her book 'My Son, The Killer" in which she details what it was like to go through such an ordeal as the mother of one of the country's most recognized murderers. Also, Yourkin explains that for her, it is not about forgiveness but unconditional love towards her son.

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Scott Thompson - Global News Radio Hamilton & Craig Needles - Global News Radio London Topics include: Decorum at Queen's Park is being called into question after Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli, called an NDP member an idiot, and the mother of convicted murderer Luka Magnotta, has co-wrote a book detailing the experience of living through such an ordeal.

Regardless of what network you belong to, the news industry, here in Toronto, is a small world and everyone knows everyone. Despite the constant battle of trying to best each other, there are times that bring us all together. The sudden passing of City News cameraman Brad Caplan, at the young age of 42, did just that. 10-42, Brad. So long. 

Alex is joined by pop culture expert, Vicky Sparks to discuss the death of legendary comic book creator, Stan Lee. 

Alex is joined by Dr Peta Nankivel to discuss Rachel McKinnon whos is a transgender woman who won gold in the 2018 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships. She has sinced faced a fierce backlash including death threats since her victory a month ago.

Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business Man and Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus PR Topic Include: UN Migration compact is concerning, Trump's twitter tirade, waste managemnet in the city of Toronto, and more.