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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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Alberta’s 'Peterson law' leads lawyers' regulator to stop mandating Indigenous education course
Star

March 20, 2026

Alberta’s ‘Peterson law’ leads lawyers’ regulator to stop mandating Indigenous education course

The regulator for Alberta’s lawyers says it will no longer…

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Sports

March 20, 2026

Myles Dichter

Coach Robin Fraser calls for urgency as Toronto FC hosts Columbus Crew

TORONTO — Toronto FC will look to finish the job…

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Entertainment, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Sports

March 20, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario plans to cap ticket resale prices at original value

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is planning to…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 20, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to miss federal deadline for publicly funding nurse practitioners

TORONTO — Ontario will not have a policy in place…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

March 20, 2026

Ontario border officer arrested in drug trafficking, import case

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — An Ontario border officer has been arrested in…

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Montreal father faces deportation as immigration advocates decry more family separations
Star

March 20, 2026

Montreal father faces deportation as immigration advocates decry more family separations

Miguel, 22, is the breadwinner of his young family. An…

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Deportation of refugee's family halted after last-minute federal intervention
Star

March 20, 2026

Deportation of refugee’s family halted after last-minute federal intervention

A federal minister has stepped in to temporarily stop the…

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Chuck Norris, Hollywood martial artist and actor, dead at 86
Star

March 20, 2026

Chuck Norris, Hollywood martial artist and actor, dead at 86

Martial arts phenom and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris —…

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Why the WNBA's salary deal is being hailed as a historic moment for women's sports
Star

March 20, 2026

Why the WNBA’s salary deal is being hailed as a historic moment for women’s sports

The new collective bargaining agreement for WNBA players has been…

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