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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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Sports

March 5, 2026

Neil Davidson

Toronto FC bolsters defence by signing Chilean international Benjamin Kuscevic

TORONTO — One day after introducing star striker Josh Sargent,…

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Ex-provincial prosecutor rips former colleagues’ handling of his own extortion case
Star

March 5, 2026

Ex-provincial prosecutor rips former colleagues’ handling of his own extortion case

Former provincial Crown prosecutor Tim O’Brien says he was kept…

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Canada's Mark Arendz, Brittany Hudak each claim bronze in cross-country skiing at Milano-Cortina Paralympics
Star

March 5, 2026

Canada’s Mark Arendz, Brittany Hudak each claim bronze in cross-country skiing at Milano-Cortina Paralympics

Follow Winter Paralympic SportsPersonalize Your FeedaddPara BiathlonCanada’s Mark Arendz collected…

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'Red flag' gun laws under scrutiny after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting
Star

March 5, 2026

‘Red flag’ gun laws under scrutiny after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

Red flag orders were a key part of the federal…

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'Scientifically not a good idea,' says researcher whose work informed B.C.'s daylight-time decision
Star

March 5, 2026

‘Scientifically not a good idea,’ says researcher whose work informed B.C.’s daylight-time decision

Scientists who study sleep are warning B.C.’s decision to adopt…

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Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K
Star

March 5, 2026

Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K

An Ontario couple was concerned to discover Indigenous ancestral remains…

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Who bombed a girls' school in Iran? A visual investigation
Star

March 5, 2026

Who bombed a girls’ school in Iran? A visual investigation

The CBC’s visual investigations team analyzes satellite images and video…

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Quebec’s language watchdog to send undercover inspectors into businesses
Star

March 4, 2026

Quebec’s language watchdog to send undercover inspectors into businesses

For the first time in three years, the Office québécois…

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Social, Sports

March 4, 2026

Neil Davidson

U.S. international Josh Sargent happy to be in Toronto after prolonged transfer saga

TORONTO — After a six-month transfer saga that came with…

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