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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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Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump's tariff threat
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January 20, 2025

Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump’s tariff threat

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to delay imposing…

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App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon
Star

January 20, 2025

App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon

An app designed by kids at Egadz and used by…

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Trump's popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it's because of the tariffs
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump’s popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it’s because of the tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s standing among voters has taken a…

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How Donald Trump is reshaping Washington, D.C., in his image
Star

January 20, 2025

How Donald Trump is reshaping Washington, D.C., in his image

U.S. President Donald Trump is presiding over one of the…

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It's been a busy month for Trump's retribution campaign
Star

January 20, 2025

It’s been a busy month for Trump’s retribution campaign

Prosecutors, law enforcement officials and legislators who have previously led…

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Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here's why it will hit rural communities hardest
Star

January 20, 2025

Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here’s why it will hit rural communities hardest

Every morning, Gwen Johnson, a resident of the small Appalachian community…

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The 'New Deal' of grift: Trump sets standard for presidential self-enrichment
Star

January 20, 2025

The ‘New Deal’ of grift: Trump sets standard for presidential self-enrichment

There’s a reason Franklin D. Roosevelt’s portrait still hangs in…

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Scientists at U.S. weather forecasting agency ordered to get clearance before talking to Canadian counterparts
Star

January 20, 2025

Scientists at U.S. weather forecasting agency ordered to get clearance before talking to Canadian counterparts

Travelling for international meetings or even joining a call with…

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How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada's premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm
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January 20, 2025

How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada’s premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm

How did Canada’s premiers end up hiring a Washington lobbying…

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