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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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Banned Russian oil is coming to Canada. Here's how
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January 17, 2025

Banned Russian oil is coming to Canada. Here’s how

Millions of dollars worth of Russian oil is coming into…

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Ontario's police watchdog charges 2 officers in wrong-way highway chase that killed 4
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January 17, 2025

Ontario’s police watchdog charges 2 officers in wrong-way highway chase that killed 4

Two Durham police officers have been charged in connection withÂ…

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Hershey Canada sending Cherry Blossom to the chocolate graveyard
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January 17, 2025

Hershey Canada sending Cherry Blossom to the chocolate graveyard

Some are grieving; some will dance on its grave. Hershey…

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Trump says he'll take inauguration oath indoors Monday due to cold temperatures
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January 17, 2025

Trump says he’ll take inauguration oath indoors Monday due to cold temperatures

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office…

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Alberta regulator lays charges against Imperial for failing to contain, report oilsands berm overflow
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January 17, 2025

Alberta regulator lays charges against Imperial for failing to contain, report oilsands berm overflow

Imperial Oil is facing nine charges for allowing millions of…

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Video shows dramatic Toronto police ramming of alleged stolen Hummer
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January 17, 2025

Video shows dramatic Toronto police ramming of alleged stolen Hummer

Toronto police say officers were trying to conduct a traffic…

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Drivers told to stay off highways as blizzard leads to crashes across southern Manitoba, massive Fermor pileup
Star

January 17, 2025

Drivers told to stay off highways as blizzard leads to crashes across southern Manitoba, massive Fermor pileup

An emergency alert urged drivers to stay off highways Friday,…

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Even Quebec City no longer relying on cold to keep outdoor rinks open
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January 17, 2025

Even Quebec City no longer relying on cold to keep outdoor rinks open

Quebec City is hoping to see the introduction of more…

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U.K. restaurant selling $177 pineapple pizza says that's the price for 'terrible judgment'
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January 16, 2025

U.K. restaurant selling $177 pineapple pizza says that’s the price for ‘terrible judgment’

People who prefer their pizza peppered with pineapples will have…

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