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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 202013min
Who gets the COVID-19 test, and why
Public health bodies like the World Health Organization tell us that widespread testing for COVID-19 is key to fighting the pandemic. But we’re also hearing that some provinces are planning to tighten...
18 Mar 202021min
Coronavirus: The race to find a vaccine
With no clear end in sight, the urgent race for a vaccine is on across the world. This week, hopes for a vaccine grew as some biotech players are seemingly making progress. But, some experts caution t...
18 Mar 202013min
When social distancing is a matter of life and death
Government and public health officials are urging Canadians to practice social distancing. But what, exactly, does that mean? We speak to a man with cerebral palsy who says that for him, social dist...
17 Mar 202023min
