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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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One-third of Ontario newcomers say they felt safer in home countries, survey finds
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January 11, 2025

One-third of Ontario newcomers say they felt safer in home countries, survey finds

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Recruiter has allegedly scammed 'hundreds' of Filipino migrant workers. Some are now homeless
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January 11, 2025

Recruiter has allegedly scammed ‘hundreds’ of Filipino migrant workers. Some are now homeless

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Is it worth immigrating to Canada These newcomers say it comes at a cost
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January 11, 2025

Is it worth immigrating to Canada These newcomers say it comes at a cost

Before coming to Canada from Iran in 2020, Hamed Heydarzadeh…

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Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently
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January 11, 2025

Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Will we control AI, or will it control us? Top researchers weigh in
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January 11, 2025

Will we control AI, or will it control us? Top researchers weigh in

Imagine this: you’re gently awoken by the dulcet tones of…

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Canada's acceptance of refugee claims has ballooned — more for some countries than others
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January 11, 2025

Canada’s acceptance of refugee claims has ballooned — more for some countries than others

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Cyberattacks can take entire school networks out. It's time to pay more attention to them, experts say
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January 11, 2025

Cyberattacks can take entire school networks out. It’s time to pay more attention to them, experts say

Cyberattacks can derail day-to-day operations in every single school by…

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Fact-checking has become partisan. Can it survive the backlash from conservatives and Big Tech?
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January 11, 2025

Fact-checking has become partisan. Can it survive the backlash from conservatives and Big Tech?

Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program is causing a…

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Ahead of Trump presidency, U.S. banks abandon Mark Carney climate initiative
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January 11, 2025

Ahead of Trump presidency, U.S. banks abandon Mark Carney climate initiative

All major U.S. banks have quit a climate initiative known…

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