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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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U.S. special counsel investigating Trump resigns after submitting report
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January 11, 2025

U.S. special counsel investigating Trump resigns after submitting report

U.S. special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice…

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Ontario teen sells copies of his 1st cookbook so family can buy new van to fit his wheelchair
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January 11, 2025

Ontario teen sells copies of his 1st cookbook so family can buy new van to fit his wheelchair

John Ray of Kenilworth, Ont., has congenital muscular dystrophy and…

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New limit on high-interest loans targets 'predatory lending practices'
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January 11, 2025

New limit on high-interest loans targets ‘predatory lending practices’

There’s a new limit on the rates Canadians are charged…

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down soon. How much has he changed Canada
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January 11, 2025

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down soon. How much has he changed Canada

As Trudeau prepares to step down, CBC’s The House spoke…

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How Zoe Boyd navigated a family tragedy to achieve her pro hockey dreams
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January 11, 2025

How Zoe Boyd navigated a family tragedy to achieve her pro hockey dreams

When Zoe Boyd was five, her mom Tammy was in…

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Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say
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January 11, 2025

Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say

The black boxes of a Boeing jetliner that crashed in…

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Barking sea lions on B.C.'s Bowen Island are music to the ears of this conservationist
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January 11, 2025

Barking sea lions on B.C.’s Bowen Island are music to the ears of this conservationist

Peter Kearney has lived on Bowen Island, off the coast…

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Felix Auger-Aliassime wins Adelaide International final to capture 6th ATP Tour title
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January 11, 2025

Felix Auger-Aliassime wins Adelaide International final to capture 6th ATP Tour title

Canadian men’s tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime won his sixth ATP…

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AI and social media are an inescapable part of teens' lives. But at what cost?
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January 11, 2025

AI and social media are an inescapable part of teens’ lives. But at what cost?

Adam Davidson-Harden is admittedly a latecomer to appreciating William Shakespeare,…

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