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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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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed father of 3, spurred calls for tougher laws

A driver in a head-on crash that killed a father…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 27, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

City of Toronto unveils plans for ‘World in a City’ FIFA fan festival

TORONTO — It will be a one-and-done festival, but one…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

$25k reward offered for info on suspect in robberies, mall shooting: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police have announced a $25,000 reward for…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

16-year-old dead, suspect arrested after alleged stabbing in Windsor, Ont.: police

Police in Windsor, Ont., say a 16-year-old boy is dead…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Six-year-old girl dead after falling from apartment window: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a six-year-old girl is dead…

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National

April 27, 2026

In the news today: New affordability poll, Online harms rally, Ontario housing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Business, Construction, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate, Social

April 27, 2026

Sharif Hassan

A major housing development is in the works east of Toronto, but some are crying foul

The City of Pickering is set to vote next month…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford apologizes after personal insults in legislature, Liberal MPP says

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal member of provincial parliament says…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Teen boy wanted in fatal Ontario mall shooting turns himself in, police say

HAMILTON — Police say a 14-year-old boy wanted in a…

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