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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![Global Top Talkers: Thursday August 2 , 2018]()
Global Top Talkers: Thursday August 2 , 2018
03/08/2018 Duration: 08minGlobal News Radio teammates Devon Peacock out of 980 London and Scott Radley from AM900 Hamilton discuss bereavement time... for your dead pet!
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![Father filmed himself giving kids laxatives for YouTube hits]()
Father filmed himself giving kids laxatives for YouTube hits
03/08/2018 Duration: 10minRegistered Psychologist Oren Amitay joins ON Point to discuss the mental damage these pranks are causing the children
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![Monologue: Trudeau will dine with the Queer Eye guy but he won’t let him give blood.]()
Monologue: Trudeau will dine with the "Queer Eye" guy but he won’t let him give blood.
03/08/2018 Duration: 06min -
![Facebook uncovers plot to influence U.S. midterms, ads paid for in Canadian funds]()
Facebook uncovers plot to influence U.S. midterms, ads paid for in Canadian funds
02/08/2018 Duration: 08minDavid Shipley, Global News Radio Cyber Security Expert, and CEO of Beauceron Security.
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![Ontario Tories to scrap basic income pilot, reduce planned increase to social assistance rates]()
Ontario Tories to scrap basic income pilot, reduce planned increase to social assistance rates
02/08/2018 Duration: 11minJames Collura, a recipient of the program says that the cuts may leave people in limbo.
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![Counterpoint: Wednesday August 8, 2018]()
Counterpoint: Wednesday August 8, 2018
02/08/2018 Duration: 21minJohn Mraz - Former Liberal war room directorBill Hutchison - Journalism professor at Seneca. Former broadcaster CTV
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![Lawsuit against Soulpepper co-founder Schultz resolved: lawyer]()
Lawsuit against Soulpepper co-founder Schultz 'resolved': lawyer
02/08/2018 Duration: 09minLorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert – BTZLAW.ca
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![Ontario government defends move to cancel basic income pilot project]()
Ontario government defends move to cancel basic income pilot project
02/08/2018 Duration: 10minLisa Mcleod, Ontario's Children, Community and Social Services Minister
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![Monologue: Screaming for everything, heard for nothing]()
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![The battle over 3D-printed downloadable guns]()
The battle over 3D-printed 'downloadable' guns
01/08/2018 Duration: 10minAdam Oldfield, Global News Radio Tech Expert We already have a gun problem. How the hell will this help?
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![Case Point with Lorne Honickman]()
Case & Point with Lorne Honickman
01/08/2018 Duration: 11minLorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert from BTZLaw.ca 'ILLEGAL ALIEN': Man charged in London, Ontario store standoff Canadians could face prison time for making 3D-printed guns: officials Municipal lawyers to look into legal action against Doug Ford’s legislation to cut council
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![What are the benefits of privatized Cannabis shops?]()
What are the benefits of privatized Cannabis shops?
01/08/2018 Duration: 10minHamish Sutherland, President and CEO of White Sheep Corporation.
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![Toronto shooting victim Danielle Kane from NL is in a coma after being shot on Danforth]()
Toronto shooting victim Danielle Kane from NL is in a coma after being shot on Danforth
01/08/2018 Duration: 12minJerry Pinksen and his girlfriend Danielle “Dani” Kane were having dinner on the Danforth when the shooter started firing. The couple tried to help others that were injured when a bullet struck Danielle. She is currently in hospital on a breathing tube and doctors say she might not walk again. Jerry joins ON Point to tell us about the couple's ordeal. You can help by donating to DaniStrong
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![Canada rejected in bid to be part of NAFTA talks between Mexico and U.S.sources]()
Canada rejected in bid to be part of NAFTA talks between Mexico and U.S.sources
01/08/2018 Duration: 11minCyndee TodgHam Cherniak, Trade Lawyer with Lexage
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![Global Top Talkers - Tuesday July 31, 2018]()
Global Top Talkers - Tuesday July 31, 2018
01/08/2018 Duration: 08minDrex Wilcomes - Host of the Shift - Global News Radio Network, late nights Peter Shurman - can be heard on 640 Toronto
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![How Do Friends Afford Their Lifestyles? Most Canadians Are Wondering: Edward Jones Poll]()
How Do Friends Afford Their Lifestyles? Most Canadians Are Wondering: Edward Jones Poll
31/07/2018 Duration: 09minRubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert
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![Ottawa prepared to work around Ontario’s ‘vindictive and destructive’ actions: Adam Vaughan]()
Ottawa prepared to work around Ontario’s ‘vindictive and destructive’ actions: Adam Vaughan
31/07/2018 Duration: 11minAlise Mills, Strategic Communications, Media Relations Professional and Political Analyst
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![Marriage, then love — Why arranged marriages still work today]()
Marriage, then love — Why arranged marriages still work today
31/07/2018 Duration: 06minLoveleen Kaur Gill, wife in arranged marriage This is the fourth story of a five-part series on how alternative relationships are reshaping love in Canada. Each day this week, Global News is exploring a different union model, from sexless and arranged marriages to mixed orientation and polyamory. Follow along on Twitter with the hashtag #SOTUCanada.
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![Danforth shooters motive remains uncertain]()
Danforth shooter's motive remains uncertain
31/07/2018 Duration: 12minPhil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. He worked as a strategic analyst in the Canadian intelligence community for over 30 years, including 15 at CSIS
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![Crews continue to battle Parry Sound 33 forest fires]()
Crews continue to battle Parry Sound 33 forest fires
31/07/2018 Duration: 09minChief Lloyd Myke -MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION
