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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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Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend as strike deadline nears | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Air Canada could begin suspending flights next weekend as strike deadline nears | CBC News

Air Canada is finalizing contingency plans to suspend most of…

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National security watchdog probing RCMP's decision not to probe Flight PS752, lawyer says | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

National security watchdog probing RCMP’s decision not to probe Flight PS752, lawyer says | CBC News

Relatives of some of those killed when Flight PS752 was…

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Family denied funds to repatriate remains of man in residential school says Ottawa 'hid him until he died' | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Family denied funds to repatriate remains of man in residential school says Ottawa ‘hid him until he died’ | CBC News

A family from Long Lake #58 First Nation in northern…

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Gender-affirming coverage a constant fight, federal trans employees say | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Gender-affirming coverage a constant fight, federal trans employees say | CBC News

A new gender-affirming care provision under the federal government’s employee…

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Amazon rejects plea to stop selling taxi roof signs as cab scam spreads across Canada | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Amazon rejects plea to stop selling taxi roof signs as cab scam spreads across Canada | CBC News

To curb a widespread debit card scam, the Canadian Taxi…

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FIRST PERSON | Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

FIRST PERSON | Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth | CBC News

Linda Ewack said she struggled with self-acceptance for years, not…

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Good Samaritans foil Vancouver robbery, save shopkeeper: police | CBC News
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September 9, 2024

Good Samaritans foil Vancouver robbery, save shopkeeper: police | CBC News

AÂ trio of Good Samaritans thwarted an attempted robbery at…

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Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police for traffic violation before Dolphins game; officer placed on leave | CBC Sports
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September 8, 2024

Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police for traffic violation before Dolphins game; officer placed on leave | CBC Sports

A police officer was put on administrative leave after being…

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Texts, social media a 'minefield' for couples divorcing: lawyer | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

Texts, social media a ‘minefield’ for couples divorcing: lawyer | CBC News

As people’s lives and relationships have increasingly shifted online over…

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