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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. winery fined $118K and permanently banned from temporary foreign worker program
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January 7, 2025

B.C. winery fined $118K and permanently banned from temporary foreign worker program

Employers found to be non-compliant with regulations under the Temporary…

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Your questions on Trudeau's resignation, answered
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January 7, 2025

Your questions on Trudeau’s resignation, answered

Trudeau said he would stay on both as prime minister…

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Trump reopens his bid to seize Greenland. Why it's not an empty threat
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January 7, 2025

Trump reopens his bid to seize Greenland. Why it’s not an empty threat

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump wants a U.S. takeover of…

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By certifying Trump's election win, Kamala Harris makes Jan. 6 routine again
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January 7, 2025

By certifying Trump’s election win, Kamala Harris makes Jan. 6 routine again

For two centuries, the certification of U.S. presidential election results…

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Trudeau removes himself from the equation, but the math doesn't get much easier
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January 6, 2025

Trudeau removes himself from the equation, but the math doesn’t get much easier

In announcing his intention to step away now, the prime…

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Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy
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January 6, 2025

Why Walmart’s $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the ‘Wirkin’, has sparked so much controversy

An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely…

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Change comes to the Golden Globes, 2 years after an internal overhaul
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January 6, 2025

Change comes to the Golden Globes, 2 years after an internal overhaul

The embattled Golden Globes have been on an extended effort…

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Some Indigenous leaders praise Trudeau's government, others point to promises not kept
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January 6, 2025

Some Indigenous leaders praise Trudeau’s government, others point to promises not kept

Jaime Battiste says he likes to think he was loyal…

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Trump responds to Trudeau resignation by suggesting Canada merge with U.S.
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January 6, 2025

Trump responds to Trudeau resignation by suggesting Canada merge with U.S.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal leader comes just…

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