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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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High-profile B.C. United MLAs Shirley Bond, Todd Stone withdraw from provincial election | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

High-profile B.C. United MLAs Shirley Bond, Todd Stone withdraw from provincial election | CBC News

B.C. United Leader Kevin Falcon’s decision to pull his party…

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Accused in Edmonton Corn Maze killing found not criminally responsible in previous cases | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Accused in Edmonton Corn Maze killing found not criminally responsible in previous cases | CBC News

A man charged with second-degree murder in the killing of…

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Gitanyow hereditary chiefs set up blockade in bid to halt construction of LNG pipeline in B.C. | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Gitanyow hereditary chiefs set up blockade in bid to halt construction of LNG pipeline in B.C. | CBC News

Gitanyow hereditary chiefs and a group of young Indigenous people…

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As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News

In Kursk region, some residents are angry about the response…

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'I wasn't thinking about sex': MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I wasn’t thinking about sex’: MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News

Conservative MP Garnett Genuis is denying claims that comments he…

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House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News

House Speaker Greg Fergus is calling on MPs to improve…

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The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News

When the NDP and Liberals signed the confidence and supply…

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'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I’m right here, bro’: Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News

Tensions flared between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader…

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Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News

Voters are headed to the polls for federal byelections in…

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