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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

Oilers sign forward William Nicholl to three-year, entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl…

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Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance
Star

April 1, 2026

Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance

Supreme Court justices, with Donald Trump breaking historical precedent by…

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Business, Finance

April 1, 2026

OSC alleges audit failures by KPMG, seeking up to $40M in penalties

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission is alleging KPMG failed…

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Sports

April 1, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Canada draws Tunisia 0-0 after learning first World Cup opponent

TORONTO — Maxime Crépeau and his countrymen were on the…

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North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability
Star

April 1, 2026

North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability

Ever since becoming leader in 2011, North Korean Leader Kim…

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Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?
Star

April 1, 2026

Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?

As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Social

April 1, 2026

Nicole Thompson

‘I want to rattle some things’: Zaiba Baig on embracing her ‘evil mode’ in her new plays

TORONTO — If “Sort Of” was about queer joy —…

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'Punched, kicked, bitten, stabbed': Assaults in northern Ontario jails hard to handle due to overcrowding
Star

April 1, 2026

‘Punched, kicked, bitten, stabbed’: Assaults in northern Ontario jails hard to handle due to overcrowding

The number of inmate-on-inmate assaults appears to be rising in…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec

April 1, 2026

Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1

TORONTO — Ontario’s minimum wage is set to rise to…

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