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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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At 82, this Ottawa woman is ready to declutter her life
Star

October 30, 2024

At 82, this Ottawa woman is ready to declutter her life

The Ottawa woman has six storage lockers filled to the…

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Porter breaks its own rules by kicking deaf woman and her service dog off a flight
Star

October 28, 2024

Porter breaks its own rules by kicking deaf woman and her service dog off a flight

Georgina Villeneuve says the humiliation still stings when she thinks…

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Poilievre pledges to remove GST from purchase of new homes sold for under $1M
Star

October 28, 2024

Poilievre pledges to remove GST from purchase of new homes sold for under $1M

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to eliminate the GST…

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Parties face different challenges, present different narratives as N.S. election kicks off
Star

October 28, 2024

Parties face different challenges, present different narratives as N.S. election kicks off

Nova Scotia’s three main political parties will make the case…

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CRA launched 'witch hunt' against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say
Star

October 28, 2024

CRA launched ‘witch hunt’ against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say

The Canada Revenue Agency is on a “witch hunt” to…

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Tens of thousands of taxpayer accounts hacked as CRA repeatedly paid out millions in bogus refunds
Star

October 28, 2024

Tens of thousands of taxpayer accounts hacked as CRA repeatedly paid out millions in bogus refunds

At the height of this year’s tax season, the Canada…

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Why is there still no new plan to help Ontarians with disabilities get out of some buildings in an emergency?
Star

October 28, 2024

Why is there still no new plan to help Ontarians with disabilities get out of some buildings in an emergency?

The most recent review of the Ontario government’s progress on…

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They knew the rat infestation was bad when they found one swimming in the toilet
Star

October 28, 2024

They knew the rat infestation was bad when they found one swimming in the toilet

From swimming in toilets to scurrying through backyards, rats are…

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Trump allies make crude, false and racist Harris remarks at NYC rally
Star

October 28, 2024

Trump allies make crude, false and racist Harris remarks at NYC rally

Speakers labelled Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage,” called…

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