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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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'You are a monster': Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children
Star

January 23, 2025

‘You are a monster’: Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children

Eric Dejaeger, 77, entered his guilty pleas in an Iqaluit…

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Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc
Star

January 23, 2025

Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that…

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Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests
Star

January 23, 2025

Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests

A recently released report compiled by a local economist suggests…

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How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country
Star

January 23, 2025

How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country

Editor’s note: This story is part of a joint investigation with the…

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Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
Star

January 23, 2025

Widow to keep $100K from late husband’s RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency

An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of…

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District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?
Star

January 23, 2025

District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?

The municipality’s corporate account was shuttered for good on Wednesday,…

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Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source
Star

January 23, 2025

Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland would scrap changes to the…

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First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.
Star

January 22, 2025

First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said in a statement…

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Poilievre says he wouldn't make any big changes to equalization program
Star

January 22, 2025

Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any big changes to equalization program

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he wouldn’t make any “big…

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