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Front Burner

Your essential daily news podcast. We take you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.

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Ex-CSIS boss on China’s alleged election meddling

Ex-CSIS boss on China’s alleged election meddling

Recent reports by the Globe and Mail and Global News, relying on Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) documents... Read more

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‘Dead pool’, drought and a drying Colorado River

‘Dead pool’, drought and a drying Colorado River

The Colorado River – the lifeblood of the American southwest – is drying up. The river’s basin supplies water to 40 mill... Read more

28 Feb 2023

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