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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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Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick
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January 10, 2025

Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick

Five large pump trucks idle loudly in an otherwise empty…

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Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women's hockey worlds
Star

January 10, 2025

Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women’s hockey worlds

Canada destroyed Japan 17-0 in the final game of the…

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Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade
Star

January 10, 2025

Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

Two men who became the faces of a COVID-19 protest…

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WWE co-founder reaches deal with U.S. securities regulator over undisclosed payments to women
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January 10, 2025

WWE co-founder reaches deal with U.S. securities regulator over undisclosed payments to women

The Securities and Exchange Commission says that it has settled…

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff's officials over fatal Rust set shooting case
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January 10, 2025

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff’s officials over fatal Rust set shooting case

Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff’s office…

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Trump escapes prison sentence, fines in felony hush-money case
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January 10, 2025

Trump escapes prison sentence, fines in felony hush-money case

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has escaped any penalty other than…

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Unemployment dipped to 6.7% while job gains beat expectations in December
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January 10, 2025

Unemployment dipped to 6.7% while job gains beat expectations in December

The Canadian economy added 91,000 jobs and the unemployment rate…

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Body recovered in Gaza confirmed to be 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni
Star

January 10, 2025

Body recovered in Gaza confirmed to be 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni

Israel’s army confirmed Friday that one of the bodies recovered…

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Edgar Welch, gunman from 'Pizzagate' political conspiracy case, shot dead by N.C. police
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January 10, 2025

Edgar Welch, gunman from ‘Pizzagate’ political conspiracy case, shot dead by N.C. police

A man who nearly a decade ago fired a gun…

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