Quebec begins controversial 'values' test for newcomers
Quebec Premier François Legault came to power saying he would protect the province's cultural identity by reducing its intake of immigrants. On Jan. 1, Legault fulfils part of his controversial plan —...
2 Jan 202017min
A neo-Nazi connection, the U.S.-Mexico border, and beauty YouTubers
In over a year, Front Burner has covered a lot of stories. But we haven’t had time to follow up on all of them. Today, we revisit a handful, from the Canadian link to a militant neo-Nazi group called ...
31 Dec 201920min
K-pop's promise and peril
This was a banner year for K-pop. South Korean pop music — known for aggressively catchy hooks, flawless choreography and highly photogenic performers — had been popular in the West for decades. But 2...
30 Dec 201926min
Greta Thunberg and the rise of the youth climate movement
She's the teenager who skipped school — and sparked a global protest. Today, Greta Thunberg is instantly recognizable by her stern demeanour and singular message: When it comes to climate change, list...
27 Dec 201923min
Front Burner’s 2019 news quiz
This December, Front Burner hosted a live show at the CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. In this second part, host Jayme Poisson was joined by CBC personalities Peter Armstrong, Elamin Abdelmahmoud,...
26 Dec 201919min
The year in news — live!
This December, Front Burner hosted a live show at CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. In this first part, host Jayme Poisson was joined by CBC personalities Peter Armstrong, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and P...
24 Dec 201921min
Taking stock of Amazon's enormous ambition
Amazon is a giant company, but in reality, it's probably far bigger and involved in far more activities than most people are aware — think cancer research and police surveillance. Today on Front Burne...
23 Dec 201921min
Could suing over ‘smart guns’ curb Canadian gun violence?
In July 2018, a man went on a shooting rampage in downtown Toronto, killing two people and wounding 13 others. Now, a class-action lawsuit has been launched to sue gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson, all...
20 Dec 201921min
