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Is boiling a live lobster cruel? Why the debate is heating up

Is boiling a live lobster cruel? Why the debate is heating up

England is the latest country to introduce legislation to ban the boiling of live lobsters, turning up the heat on a long-simmering animal cruelty debate. CBC’s Tom Murphy breaks down the crustacean compassion divide and what it could mean for Canada’s multi-billion dollar seafood industry.

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Behind the scenes of Sinners, Oscar-nominated women are 'carrying the torch' for diverse, young filmmakers

Behind the scenes of Sinners, Oscar-nominated women are ‘carrying the torch’ for diverse, young filmmakers

Three women of colour who worked on the crew of Sinners are helping drive a significant shift in the film industry that’s allowing diverse newcomers to gain experience and recognition behind the scenes. Veterans like costume designer Ruth E. Carter who’ve broken barriers say they’re lighting the way for those who follow to make their own communities, lift each other up and create opportunities for each other.

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

April 6, 2026

Big temperature drop expected in Toronto before warmer weather later this week

TORONTO — Frigid wind chills are expected in Toronto Tuesday…

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Sports

April 6, 2026

Canada Soccer names roster for U-20 friendlies in Costa Rica

Jeneva Hernandez Gray of Portugal’s Sporting CP and AFC Toronto’s…

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At 80 years old, he braves the Saskatchewan winter on a bicycle
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April 6, 2026

At 80 years old, he braves the Saskatchewan winter on a bicycle

Retired lawyer Louis Stringer is always on the move. He…

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Solar power in Africa is heating up — thanks in part to chili peppers
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April 6, 2026

Solar power in Africa is heating up — thanks in part to chili peppers

They’re the chili peppers in the spicy chicken at a…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 6, 2026

Toronto man dies after crash with SUV sends motorcycle into parked car

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man in his 20s…

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Take 2: Video from Swedish curler demos the double-touch and reignites an Olympic debate
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April 5, 2026

Take 2: Video from Swedish curler demos the double-touch and reignites an Olympic debate

A video demonstration from Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson is adding…

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Defence, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

April 5, 2026

Kathryn Mannie and Aaron Sousa

Burdett Sisler, Canada’s oldest known living man, Second World War vet, dead at 110

Burdett Sisler, the oldest known living man in Canada and…

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Bogus maple syrup and WestJet under fire for flight cancellations: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet
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April 5, 2026

Bogus maple syrup and WestJet under fire for flight cancellations: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news…

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Rural municipalities call on Alberta government to open grizzly bear hunt
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April 5, 2026

Rural municipalities call on Alberta government to open grizzly bear hunt

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta organization is advocating for the…

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