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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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Guilbeault says it's 'deplorable' Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns
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January 20, 2025

Guilbeault says it’s ‘deplorable’ Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns

Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said the…

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Ottawa man testifies he received 'flurry' of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer
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January 20, 2025

Ottawa man testifies he received ‘flurry’ of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer

An Ottawa man testified Monday that he received “a flurry…

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At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump's inauguration
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January 20, 2025

At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump’s inauguration

Best Friends Family Diner sits at the intersection of New…

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No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway
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January 20, 2025

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

Canada might be spared from Donald Trump’s tariffs for now…

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Panama Canal 'will continue to be Panamanian,' country's president says in response to Trump
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January 20, 2025

Panama Canal ‘will continue to be Panamanian,’ country’s president says in response to Trump

Doubling down on his pre-inauguration threat to reimpose U.S. control…

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He identified his nephew's remains from his shoe as search underway in Gaza to recover bodies
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January 20, 2025

He identified his nephew’s remains from his shoe as search underway in Gaza to recover bodies

Rescue workers and families are searching for an estimated 10,000…

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RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons
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January 20, 2025

RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons

A 31-year-old Saskatchewan man has been charged with three counts…

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Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
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January 20, 2025

Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds

Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid…

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Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home
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January 20, 2025

Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home

As President Biden finishes his term as U.S. president, one…

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