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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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McDonald's says testing rules out Quarter Pounder patties as source of E. coli outbreak in U.S.
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October 27, 2024

McDonald’s says testing rules out Quarter Pounder patties as source of E. coli outbreak in U.S.

Testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of…

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At least 120 killed by Sudanese paramilitary group in multi-day rampage, UN and doctors' group say
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October 27, 2024

At least 120 killed by Sudanese paramilitary group in multi-day rampage, UN and doctors’ group say

Fighters from the notorious paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces ran…

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Dodgers star Ohtani will play Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury
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October 27, 2024

Dodgers star Ohtani will play Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury

Shohei Ohtani is set to play for the Los Angeles…

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2 Canadian families join American parents in lawsuit against social media giants
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October 27, 2024

2 Canadian families join American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior…

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Manitoba historian concerned residential school denialism will rise after Biden's apology in U.S.
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October 27, 2024

Manitoba historian concerned residential school denialism will rise after Biden’s apology in U.S.

Historian Sean Carleton says residential school denialism is a strategy…

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No buyer yet for series documenting the revamp of Canada's largest abandoned house
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October 27, 2024

No buyer yet for series documenting the revamp of Canada’s largest abandoned house

While Mansion Impossible producers persist in pitching the story of…

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Why Gisèle Pelicot, at the heart of France's shocking mass rape trial, is being called a hero
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October 27, 2024

Why Gisèle Pelicot, at the heart of France’s shocking mass rape trial, is being called a hero

In the midst of a horrifying mass rape trial against…

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With breast self-exam fallen from favour, how can women reduce their risk of breast cancer?
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October 27, 2024

With breast self-exam fallen from favour, how can women reduce their risk of breast cancer?

While the breast self-exam hasn’t been shown to help reduce…

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Calgarians have fallen out with their mayor. Jyoti Gondek believes they just don't know her yet
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October 27, 2024

Calgarians have fallen out with their mayor. Jyoti Gondek believes they just don’t know her yet

She’s met with past donors. She’s trying to communicate more….

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