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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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Sports

April 1, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

No Italy, no problem: Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw

Finding a ticket to Canada’s first game at this summer’s…

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Sports

April 1, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions

TORONTO — If you look up “unbothered” in the dictionary,…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 1, 2026

Rianna Lim and Paola Loriggio

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case

TORONTO — Prosecutors argued Wednesday that an Ontario judge “speculated…

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Sports

April 1, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Rockies over Blue Jays 2-1

TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in the 10th…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 1, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Judge says she can’t convict Frank Stronach on charges related to one complainant

TORONTO — The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

April 1, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario shuts down one way of funding nurse practitioners as province misses deadline

TORONTO — Ontario’s health minister shut down one avenue of…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Religion, Social

April 1, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Police in Toronto area ramp up patrols around Jewish gathering places for Passover

Police in the Greater Toronto Area are proactively ramping up…

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Mary Walsh looks back at ambushing Canadian politicians, including the time she 'screwed up'
Star

April 1, 2026

Mary Walsh looks back at ambushing Canadian politicians, including the time she ‘screwed up’

Canadian comedy icon Mary Walsh looks back at her life…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 1, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Fifth suspect arrested, two at large in years-old homicide investigation: OPP

Provincial police say a fifth suspect has been arrested and…

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