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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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Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are 'deplorable'
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January 15, 2023

Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are ‘deplorable’

The former MP who spent more than a decade pushing…

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Landfill search for remains of First Nation women murdered by serial killer begins near Winnipeg
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December 1, 2022

Landfill search for remains of First Nation women murdered by serial killer begins near Winnipeg

The search for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes…

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‘We are just at a loss’: Family searches for answers a year after son’s disappearance at Quebec ski resort
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October 29, 2022

‘We are just at a loss’: Family searches for answers a year after son’s disappearance at Quebec ski resort

Almost once a month for almost a year, Kathleen Toman…

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Bank of Canada makes a chunkier rate cut, lowering by half point for 1st time since pandemic | CBC News
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October 15, 2022

Bank of Canada makes a chunkier rate cut, lowering by half point for 1st time since pandemic | CBC News

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate…

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Summer McIntosh captures 4th gold of swimming worlds, winning 400m individual medley
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October 7, 2022

Summer McIntosh captures 4th gold of swimming worlds, winning 400m individual medley

Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh won the women’s 400-metre individual…

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Summer McIntosh takes bronze as Katie Ledecky wins 800m freestyle at swimming worlds
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October 7, 2022

Summer McIntosh takes bronze as Katie Ledecky wins 800m freestyle at swimming worlds

Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh was unable to beat American star Katie…

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission — its challenges and its joy
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August 28, 2022

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission — its challenges and its joy

Jeremy Hansen waited 16 years to get his shot at…

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Artemis II: Orion enters Earth's atmosphere, speeding rapidly toward Pacific Ocean
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August 28, 2022

Artemis II: Orion enters Earth’s atmosphere, speeding rapidly toward Pacific Ocean

Module’s role is a reminder of multi-national effort We’ve already…

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Latest updates on the Artemis II moon mission
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August 28, 2022

Latest updates on the Artemis II moon mission

Leaving the moon and heading back to Earth ⭐️Here’s what…

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