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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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WHO makes deal with Israel for limited pauses in Gaza fighting to allow for polio vaccinations | CBC News
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January 26, 2024

WHO makes deal with Israel for limited pauses in Gaza fighting to allow for polio vaccinations | CBC News

The World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an…

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Italian journalist's detainment in Iran sparks high-stakes talks over her freedom
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January 8, 2024

Italian journalist’s detainment in Iran sparks high-stakes talks over her freedom

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Iran since…

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Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
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January 4, 2024

Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it’s a symptom of a deeper misogyny

When paleontologist Riley Black learned that several scientists in her…

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6 takeaways from Bill Clinton's deposition about Epstein and Maxwell
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January 4, 2024

6 takeaways from Bill Clinton’s deposition about Epstein and Maxwell

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary, the…

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'I saw nothing that gave me pause': Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
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January 4, 2024

‘I saw nothing that gave me pause’: Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton said in an opening statement…

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As more Epstein files emerge, the story around former prince Andrew 'isn't going away'
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January 4, 2024

As more Epstein files emerge, the story around former prince Andrew ‘isn’t going away’

The eviction of the former prince now known as Andrew…

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Why the Epstein files haven't resulted in more charges
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January 4, 2024

Why the Epstein files haven’t resulted in more charges

Only Jefferey Epstein and his longtime confidant and girlfriend Ghislaine…

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Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction
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January 4, 2024

Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction

What we learned today and what’s nextWith the release today…

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Customers complain of long wait times, poor communication with Canada’s big three telecoms
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January 3, 2024

Customers complain of long wait times, poor communication with Canada’s big three telecoms

Have tips for navigating telecom customer service? We want to…

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