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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 Global News Radio 980 CFPL.
Alex Pierson: Ottawa’s ‘butterfly boy’ Jonathan Pitre who died at 17 was ‘the most inspiring person’
Sometimes in life, someone crosses your path and leaves behind an indelible mark. For me, that was a 17-year-old boy named Jonathan Pitre. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: Social media played a huge role in electing Justin Trudeau
Chris Wylie, the pink haired data whiz whose mining skills are said to have helped Donald Trump win the White House, was hired, then fired, by the Trudeau Liberals in 2016. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: I don’t need a woman to lead the Ontario PC party; I want the best person for the job
It may not be the popular opinion these days, but I don’t need a woman to lead the PC party or for cabinet to be equally split women-men. I want the best person for the job hired, and if that is a woman, even better. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: Minimum wage has sown the seeds of division
The minimum-wage spike has been in effect just a few days and already the bad news that was predicted is making headlines. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: Ontario health care has gone to the dogs
The provincial government, which is desperate to turn the page on shameful health headlines, says it is investing $1.3 billion over three years to reduce times. But the backlog is so long and specialists too few it will barely make a ripple. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: Why is Team Trudeau calling this second trip to China a success?
I’m not sure if Team Trudeau was told they would start trade talks on their official visit to China or assumed they would and then arrived in China to a frosty reality that China ain’t buying his charm. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: Ladies, pick your battles
Had Bezan pinched a cheek, harassed the MP, made light of the issue then I’d say he deserves what he gets. But he didn’t. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: Congratulations ABC, you handed Trump that one
Dangerously wrong information can have real consequences. Continue reading
Alex Pierson: What happens when something that is working isn’t working for all
What happens when something that is working isn’t working for all~ Which side do you side with? The King St. Pilot now into its third week has been declared, by some, a raving success. Ok- maybe. As far as getting street cars moving and commuters on their way- yes it is a success. But can we really… Continue reading