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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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Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove
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December 31, 2024

Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island’s Telegraph Cove

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver…

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Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer
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December 31, 2024

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer

Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history in November when she…

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Raise a glass: Wine industry in B.C.'s Okanagan toasts resilience after devastating 2024 freeze
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December 31, 2024

Raise a glass: Wine industry in B.C.’s Okanagan toasts resilience after devastating 2024 freeze

The B.C. government’s relaxation of grape imports and taxes allowed…

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New Year's celebrations around the world ring in 2025
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December 31, 2024

New Year’s celebrations around the world ring in 2025

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai and St. John’s, communities…

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Jasper's challenge next year is providing housing for those who want to return, says mayor
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December 31, 2024

Jasper’s challenge next year is providing housing for those who want to return, says mayor

In a year-end interview, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland tackles questions…

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'Feeling the pinch': Some businesses report lagging sales as international student numbers decline
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December 31, 2024

‘Feeling the pinch’: Some businesses report lagging sales as international student numbers decline

Fewer international students made their way to Windsor and Canada…

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Warming climate, wacky weather create skating trail trials and tribulations
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December 31, 2024

Warming climate, wacky weather create skating trail trials and tribulations

What used to be taken for granted in Canada —…

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5 modern parenting trends we're more than ready to ditch in 2025
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December 31, 2024

5 modern parenting trends we’re more than ready to ditch in 2025

What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora…

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Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety
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December 31, 2024

Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety

Ucluelet RCMP Const. Mark Macdonnell said when he received the…

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