In Brief: Who qualifies for the COVID-19 aid package?
Parliament has approved a $107-billion aid package to help Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the prime minister has said people will be able to access those benefits within 10 day...
25 Maalis 202014min
Trump pushes the economy while experts warn of COVID-19 deaths
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he "would love to have the country opened up, and just raring to go, by Easter," which is two and a half weeks from now. But many public health experts say...
25 Maalis 202027min
COVID-19’s other frontline workers: grocery store staff
Even as most businesses in Canada have shut their doors, grocery stores remain open. And workers in those stores – who are often in low-wage positions – are worried about their own safety as COVID-19 ...
24 Maalis 202023min
COVID-19, Hong Kong, and a warning from the future
In the global fight against the spread of COVID-19, Hong Kong has been recognized for its success keeping the number of cases low despite its proximity to China. Today on Front Burner, Shibani Mahtani...
23 Maalis 202022min
On careless social distancing Prime Minister says "enough is enough"
The prime minister is firing off a warning today to Canadians who are not abiding by social distancing measures. He said “enough is enough” and asked people to “go home and stay home.” On tonight’s c...
23 Maalis 20208min
A few moments of joy during the pandemic
Things are not great. But people still are. And some good is happening. For example: competitive marble racing has gone viral because of the void left by professional sports. Artists are live streamin...
20 Maalis 202027min
Laid off? Gig gone? Closed? Government says COVID-19 help is on the way
COVID-19 has sent an economic shockwave through this country with countless livelihoods impact in the short term, and maybe permanently. To help, the federal government announced an $82-billion aid pa...
19 Maalis 202026min
Coronavirus: mortality, beds and respirators
As deaths and confirmed cases rise the number of ‘Acute-care’ beds and ventilators in Canada is causing concern. On this episode of Front Burner we zero in on Canadian deaths and discuss whether hospi...
19 Maalis 202013min
