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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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Fewer people worldwide are getting HIV — so why are rates going up in Canada
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December 1, 2024

Fewer people worldwide are getting HIV — so why are rates going up in Canada

Substantial progress has been made in fighting HIV/AIDS globally and…

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What should the Royals talk about?
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December 1, 2024

What should the Royals talk about?

Having a member of the Royal Family share thoughts on…

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Disasters turn homes into trash. This insurance company aims to recycle it
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December 1, 2024

Disasters turn homes into trash. This insurance company aims to recycle it

Big storms and flooding can quickly turn homes into trash….

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More women are the breadwinners in Canadian families — but less so if they have kids
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December 1, 2024

More women are the breadwinners in Canadian families — but less so if they have kids

Women are the breadwinners in a growing percentage of Canadian…

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Trump nominates Kash Patel, who has called for shrinking the FBI, as agency's director
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December 1, 2024

Trump nominates Kash Patel, who has called for shrinking the FBI, as agency’s director

The nomination shows how Donald Trump, still fuming over years…

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'The foundation of the future': MMF signs 1st modern Métis treaty with federal government
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November 30, 2024

‘The foundation of the future’: MMF signs 1st modern Métis treaty with federal government

The federal government signed its first-ever modern treaty with a…

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World Central Kitchen pausing work in Gaza after vehicle hit by Israeli airstrike
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November 30, 2024

World Central Kitchen pausing work in Gaza after vehicle hit by Israeli airstrike

An Israeli airstrike on a car in the southern Gaza…

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B.C.'s suspension of work on Vancouver Island hospital overdose prevention sites under scrutiny
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November 30, 2024

B.C.’s suspension of work on Vancouver Island hospital overdose prevention sites under scrutiny

A group of Vancouver Island doctors and other health-care professionals…

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Syrian rebels storm into Aleppo in largest assault on the city in years
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November 30, 2024

Syrian rebels storm into Aleppo in largest assault on the city in years

The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers…

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