Synopsis
A new voice and a fresh perspective. Join the conversation, with ON Point with Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto.With 20 years in the field, and behind an anchor desk, Alex is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. An in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines.ON Point with Alex Pierson airs weeknights from 7 to 10 p.m. on 640 Toronto.
Episodes
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Trudeau mum on Saudi dispute apology, says Canada will speak out 'wherever we see the need'
09/08/2018 Duration: 13minDan McTeague, Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com and former Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Pickering—Scarborough East.
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Counterpoint: Wednesday August 8, 2018
09/08/2018 Duration: 19minJohn Mraz – Former liberal war room directorBill Hutchison - Journalism professor at Seneca. Former broadcaster CTV Our panelists were brought in through the side door today.
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Monologue: "Mentally ill" stabber may be allowed to attend Mohawk College
09/08/2018 Duration: 04min -
CASE AND POINT WITH Lorne Honickman
08/08/2018 Duration: 11minLorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert - BTZLaw.ca Tory asks Trudeau to end bail for repeat gun offenders. Health authorities can force-feed anorexic woman to save her life, says Quebec judge.
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Saudi Arabia expels Canada’s ambassador, freezes trade with Ottawa
08/08/2018 Duration: 10minChris Alexander, Canadian politician and former diplomat. He served as Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2013 to 2015.
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Counterpoint: Tuesday August 7, 2018
08/08/2018 Duration: 20minStephen LeDrew, Toronto based lawyer and broadcaster joins Mike Van Soelen, Principal at Navigator to discuss Alex Jones
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Doug Ford announces Buck-A-Beer on Tuesday
08/08/2018 Duration: 10minTim McLaughlin, Steam Whistle Brewers A micro brewery expert to talk about the pro’s and cons.
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Global Top Talkers - Tuesday August 7, 2018
08/08/2018 Duration: 09minGlobal News Radio talkers Craig Needles - 980 London and Scott Radley -900 Hamilton join #ONPoint to discuss buck-a-beer and infowars
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Firefighters making progress in massive Ontario fire
03/08/2018 Duration: 10minLisa Kivinen is co-president of Key River Area Association and a Parry Sound resident. Lisa joined host Alex Pierson to talk about the devastation caused by the massive forest fire.
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Chronically ill man requests assisted home care but is offered assisted death instead
03/08/2018 Duration: 11minKen Berger is the lawyer representing Roger Foley. Ken joined host Alex Pierson to discuss the case of the chronically ill man who was offered assisted death by hospital healthcare workers.
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Woman files human rights complaint after shelter forced her to share room with transgender woman
03/08/2018 Duration: 11minJoseph Neuberger is a criminal defence lawyer and partner at Neuberger & Partners LLP. Joseph joined host Alex Pierson to discuss the case of a sexual abuse survivor being forced to room with a pre-operative male-to-female transgender person.
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Sexual abuse survivor files human rights complaint after being forced to share room with transgender woman
03/08/2018 Duration: 11minDr. Peta Nankivell is a family friend of Kristi Hanna. Dr. Peta joined host Alex Pierson to discuss the case.
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OHF tells hockey coaches they must talk to players about gender expression, pronouns
03/08/2018 Duration: 09minDr. Oren Amitay, registered psychologist, tells host Alex Pierson that discussions regarding gender expression is not the responsibility of a hockey coach.
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CBSA report irregular migrants are acting as 'anchor relatives' for other qualifying family members
03/08/2018 Duration: 11minGuidy Mamann is an immigration lawyer and policy analyst. Guidy joined Alex Pierson to talk about irregular migrants acting as 'anchor relatives'.
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Hamilton paramedics face criminal charged in death of Good Samaritan
03/08/2018 Duration: 11minFiras Al Najim, family friend/ human rights defender. Canadian Defenders for Human Rights
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Prime Minister hasn't made good on promise to allow the donating of blood by gay men
03/08/2018 Duration: 10minShaun Proulx, Publisher - Canada’s first LGBTQ digital magazine. GayGuideNetwork.com Trudeau is facing backlash from gay community for breaking a promise.
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Liberals to ease carbon tax amid fears over competitiveness
03/08/2018 Duration: 10minRod Phillips, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Province announces constitutional challenge on carbon pricing.
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Former ambassador to Israel sues Canadian government, arguing Liberals fired her in bad faith
03/08/2018 Duration: 10minNatalie McDonald, Lawyer on the case. McDonald & Associates Employment Law
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Counterpoint: Thursday August 2, 2018
03/08/2018 Duration: 18minNo puppies or kittens were harmed in this discussion about time off work for bereavement of pets Omar Khan - Vice President, Public Affairs Hill+Knowlton Strategies and a Liberal Party Executive Melissa Lantsman Vice President, Public Affairs Hill+Knowlton and Conservative Party Strategist ... no bunnies either.