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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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Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he's the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor
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January 22, 2025

Windsor police officer on trial for assault says he’s the victim, Ottawa man was the aggressor

A Windsor police officer accused of assaulting an Ottawa man…

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Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?
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January 22, 2025

Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?

Meta is pushing back on claims from social media users…

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Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces
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January 22, 2025

Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces

Central and Eastern Canada have been plunged into the depths…

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Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
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January 22, 2025

Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.

Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a…

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Competition Bureau advances investigation into Amazon's pricing policy
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January 22, 2025

Competition Bureau advances investigation into Amazon’s pricing policy

The Competition Bureau is taking further steps in its investigation into…

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Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures
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January 22, 2025

Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures

The union representing Amazon workers at a warehouse that was…

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Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union
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January 22, 2025

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it’s not because of new union

Amazon announced on Wednesday it will shutter its facilities in…

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Trump targets Canada's digital services tax with America First trade policy
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January 22, 2025

Trump targets Canada’s digital services tax with America First trade policy

One of U.S. President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive orders…

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Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling 'disgust and dismay' over new plan
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January 22, 2025

Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling ‘disgust and dismay’ over new plan

A member of a five-person panel created by former energy…

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