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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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B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts
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January 9, 2025

B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit…

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Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone
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January 9, 2025

Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone

A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los…

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Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
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January 8, 2025

Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada’s list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.

Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a…

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Belinda the surprisingly busy sea sponge takes a whole day to sneeze
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January 8, 2025

Belinda the surprisingly busy sea sponge takes a whole day to sneeze

Belinda the sea sponge may be inanimate, but that doesn’t…

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Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning
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January 8, 2025

Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning

Nations on the Baltic Sea, along with NATO, have stepped…

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Canadians now need a permit for short-term visits to the U.K.
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January 8, 2025

Canadians now need a permit for short-term visits to the U.K.

Starting today, Canadians with short-term travel plans to England, Wales,…

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How big are the L.A. fires? Putting the devastation in visual context
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January 8, 2025

How big are the L.A. fires? Putting the devastation in visual context

Foreboding weather forecasts keep tensions high in Los Angeles as one…

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Los Angeles wind forecasts this week trigger red flag warning for wildfires
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January 8, 2025

Los Angeles wind forecasts this week trigger red flag warning for wildfires

Dangerously high winds were expected to resume on Monday in…

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Deadly California wildfires still raging as strong winds expected to return
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January 8, 2025

Deadly California wildfires still raging as strong winds expected to return

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles…

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