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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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Air Canada jet from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says
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April 22, 2026

Air Canada jet from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reports a near-miss incident involving…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

April 22, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Ford says Ontario has sold controversial private jet at no loss

TORONTO — Ontario has sold a recently purchased used private…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 22, 2026

Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial postponed to May 2027

TORONTO — Canadian businessman Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec

April 22, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario sets financial literacy requirement for high school graduation

TORONTO — Ontario high school students will soon need to…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 22, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Fourth person charged in Smiths Falls, Ont., murder case: provincial police

Provincial police say they have charged a fourth person in…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

April 22, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Feist, Alessia Cara, Broken Social Scene to headline free Toronto hospital fundraiser

TORONTO — Feist, Alessia Cara and Broken Social Scene are…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 22, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario Liberals have first official leadership contender

TORONTO — The race to become the Ontario Liberals’ next…

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Environment, Lifestyle, National, Politics, Social

April 22, 2026

Jordan Omstead

How ‘re-wilding’ can make Canada’s cityscapes more climate resilient and bee friendly

TORONTO — The laneway beside Adam Barnes’s house is, at…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 22, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Streamer finds Drake’s new album release date hidden within ice structure

TORONTO — A release date for Drake’s much-anticipated album “Iceman”…

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