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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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On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots
Star

March 21, 2026

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events…

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Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
Star

March 21, 2026

Europe is eyeing France’s nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts…

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Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse
Star

March 21, 2026

Soaring gas prices hitting Canadians hard. And it could get worse

Canadians across the country are experiencing sticker shock at the…

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Police got tip about 'dirty cop' helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer's arrest: warrant docs
Star

March 21, 2026

Police got tip about ‘dirty cop’ helping trafficker 15 years before Winnipeg officer’s arrest: warrant docs

One of the first red flags about now disgraced Winnipeg…

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Friend of Sikh student killed on Alberta highway recalls deadly daytime shooting
Star

March 20, 2026

Friend of Sikh student killed on Alberta highway recalls deadly daytime shooting

Birinder Singh was driving down the highway, hoping to see…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 20, 2026

Two dead, five injured in multi-vehicle crash near Brantford, Ont.: police

Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating a multi-vehicle collision…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail, Sports

March 20, 2026

Tara Deschamps

Ont. ticket price cap hard to enforce, could send fans to informal markets: experts

TORONTO — The Ontario government’s push to cap resale ticket…

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No, we don't need high-protein boxed mac and cheese, experts say. But people want it
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March 20, 2026

No, we don’t need high-protein boxed mac and cheese, experts say. But people want it

Kraft Heinz has just announced it’s launching a high-protein mac…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 20, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Former MPP’s Freedom Convoy-related case back on after stay of charges overturned

The criminal case against former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier over…

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