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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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2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory
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December 12, 2024

2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory

At least two people have been found suffering from hypothermia…

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Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador
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December 12, 2024

Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

For years, Quebec has benefited from a lopsided deal with…

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Donald Trump is trying to 'humiliate' Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says
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December 12, 2024

Donald Trump is trying to ‘humiliate’ Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says

When Donald Trump jokes that Canada could become the 51st…

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Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son
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December 12, 2024

Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son

The Utah mom influencer behind the viral ’17 diapers’ trendÂ…

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Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings
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December 12, 2024

Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal
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December 12, 2024

Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal

Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative deal with Quebec…

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'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours
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December 12, 2024

‘Home sweet home’: Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking…

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Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
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December 12, 2024

Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada’s new 2035 climate target

Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent…

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'We can't just roll over': Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.
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December 12, 2024

‘We can’t just roll over’: Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he’s dead serious about…

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