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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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Poilievre, Singh say Liberals do not deserve to govern no matter who new leader is
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January 6, 2025

Poilievre, Singh say Liberals do not deserve to govern no matter who new leader is

Political rivals, colleagues, business leaders and potential Liberal leadership candidates…

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With Trudeau on his way out, Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means
Star

January 6, 2025

With Trudeau on his way out, Parliament is prorogued. Here’s what that means

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request to prorogue Parliament was granted…

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Indigenous logo by Ontario artist to be featured at Toronto Raptors game tonight
Star

January 6, 2025

Indigenous logo by Ontario artist to be featured at Toronto Raptors game tonight

Kitchener, Ont., resident Luke Swinson, a visual artist with Anishinaabe…

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Woman found dead on Edmonton riverbank remembered as kind-hearted mother
Star

January 6, 2025

Woman found dead on Edmonton riverbank remembered as kind-hearted mother

A 43-year-old woman found dead along the banks of the…

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At least 3 fatally shot on bus transporting Israelis in West Bank
Star

January 6, 2025

At least 3 fatally shot on bus transporting Israelis in West Bank

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the…

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Turkish man 'smuggled' from St-Pierre to N.L. after meeting sailboat owner in bar
Star

January 6, 2025

Turkish man ‘smuggled’ from St-Pierre to N.L. after meeting sailboat owner in bar

A Turkish national flew from Paris to the islands of…

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Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close
Star

January 6, 2025

Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it’s not even close

The first day of 2025 was meant to usher in…

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Did your kid get glasses post-pandemic? Study says myopia rates are soaring around the world
Star

January 6, 2025

Did your kid get glasses post-pandemic? Study says myopia rates are soaring around the world

New research shows the rate of myopia among children and…

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Trudeau to face Liberal MPs who want him gone but can’t force him out
Star

January 6, 2025

Trudeau to face Liberal MPs who want him gone but can’t force him out

Liberal MPs are expected to hold the first special national…

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