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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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This woman is one of many Ontario tenants accusing landlord of illegally shutting power, threats
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August 1, 2023

This woman is one of many Ontario tenants accusing landlord of illegally shutting power, threats

Laura Petit moved into her current rental in Thunder Bay,…

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Canadian landlords accused of rental price-fixing using AI software
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August 1, 2023

Canadian landlords accused of rental price-fixing using AI software

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges more than a dozen landlords…

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This N.B. couple became homeless a year ago. Now, they're opening up about the harrowing experience
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August 1, 2023

This N.B. couple became homeless a year ago. Now, they’re opening up about the harrowing experience

Kevin Desylva and Reah Palmer never imagined they would end…

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Buy a house, get a cheque: Cashback rebates split real estate commissions with buyers
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August 1, 2023

Buy a house, get a cheque: Cashback rebates split real estate commissions with buyers

When Mehrdad Khayeri bought his dream house in the Greater…

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Liberal government's immigration plan will cut housing gap almost in half, report says
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August 1, 2023

Liberal government’s immigration plan will cut housing gap almost in half, report says

The Liberal government’s recent reduction of immigration levels will nearly…

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Conservative MPs frustrated after Poilievre bars them from promoting housing fund: sources
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August 1, 2023

Conservative MPs frustrated after Poilievre bars them from promoting housing fund: sources

Some Conservative MPs are frustrated after their leader, Pierre Poilievre,…

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Are some rents in Canada part of a price-fixing scheme?
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August 1, 2023

Are some rents in Canada part of a price-fixing scheme?

Cynthia Black believes her rent has been rigged.Since 2022, the…

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Couple on the hook for over $500K say 4-year-old Ontario home is a teardown, so they're suing the builder | CBC News
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August 1, 2023

Couple on the hook for over $500K say 4-year-old Ontario home is a teardown, so they’re suing the builder | CBC News

Their house is four years old, but a Fort Erie,…

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Are Canadian mortgage rates about to plummet? | About That
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August 1, 2023

Are Canadian mortgage rates about to plummet? | About That

13 hours agoNewsDuration 8:34The U.S. Federal Reserve slashed interest rates…

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