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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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Jimmy Carter's days-long funeral starts with hometown procession
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January 4, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s days-long funeral starts with hometown procession

Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia,…

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Parts of southern Ontario could see more than 40 cm of snow by Sunday
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January 4, 2025

Parts of southern Ontario could see more than 40 cm of snow by Sunday

Parts of southern Ontario could receive snowfall of 20 to…

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Lawyers seek acquittal, new trial for human smugglers convicted after family died at Manitoba-U.S. border
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January 4, 2025

Lawyers seek acquittal, new trial for human smugglers convicted after family died at Manitoba-U.S. border

Lawyers for the men convicted of human smuggling charges by…

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I felt so alone during my parents' divorce. It took me years to see that we're still a family
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January 4, 2025

I felt so alone during my parents’ divorce. It took me years to see that we’re still a family

Breanna Bourque is a high school student who lashed out…

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I've always loved having my own space. Now, I'm a 41-year-old lawyer with a roommate
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January 4, 2025

I’ve always loved having my own space. Now, I’m a 41-year-old lawyer with a roommate

Robyn Schleihauf used to share a bedroom with her two…

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Sweet Daddy Siki, American Canadian wrestling star who pushed limits of the sport, dead at 91
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January 4, 2025

Sweet Daddy Siki, American Canadian wrestling star who pushed limits of the sport, dead at 91

Sweet Daddy Siki, an American Canadian professional wrestler who pushed…

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Why it's time to bust 'the good mother myth'
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January 4, 2025

Why it’s time to bust ‘the good mother myth’

In her new book, The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our…

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Fictional movie characters are chasing 'authenticity' on TikTok to get your attention
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January 4, 2025

Fictional movie characters are chasing ‘authenticity’ on TikTok to get your attention

Skye Riley Nation is a TikTok page serving as a…

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Want to get a prescription for nature access in Canada Here's how it works
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January 4, 2025

Want to get a prescription for nature access in Canada Here’s how it works

Wondering how you can get a nature prescription and what…

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