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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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Ontario semi driver wanted on countrywide arrest warrant after crash killed Manitoba mom, daughter
Star

November 21, 2024

Ontario semi driver wanted on countrywide arrest warrant after crash killed Manitoba mom, daughter

A countrywide arrest warrant has been issued for a 25-year-old…

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Greenpeace protesters arrested outside Poilievre's official residence
Star

November 21, 2024

Greenpeace protesters arrested outside Poilievre’s official residence

Greenpeace activists chained themselves to a mockup of oil-extraction equipmentÂ…

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Emily Carr painting sold for $50 US fetches $290,000 at Toronto auction
Star

November 21, 2024

Emily Carr painting sold for $50 US fetches $290,000 at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold…

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Quebec slammed for no plan to improve Indigenous education in nearly 20 years
Star

November 20, 2024

Quebec slammed for no plan to improve Indigenous education in nearly 20 years

Quebec’s auditor general has released a damning report on its…

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Artist says he didn't see his seashell sculpture's resemblance to the poop emoji until after its construction
Star

November 20, 2024

Artist says he didn’t see his seashell sculpture’s resemblance to the poop emoji until after its construction

The goal was to create a sea snail-shaped sculpture on…

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Tom's of Maine toothpaste tainted with bacteria, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Star

November 20, 2024

Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tainted with bacteria, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration

A recent inspection of a Tom’s of Maine facility found…

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'I was very scared,' migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard says at human smuggling trial
Star

November 20, 2024

‘I was very scared,’ migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard says at human smuggling trial

A human smuggling trial has heard from a migrant who…

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Largest N.B. measles outbreak in decades pushing Canada's case count to 5-year high
Star

November 20, 2024

Largest N.B. measles outbreak in decades pushing Canada’s case count to 5-year high

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick is set to pushÂ…

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Parole board open to allowing victims' families to confront Paul Bernardo at parole hearing
Star

November 20, 2024

Parole board open to allowing victims’ families to confront Paul Bernardo at parole hearing

The Parole Board of Canada says it will now try…

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