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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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Ontario/Quebec

April 20, 2026

Drugs, puppies seized from Hamilton business, police say

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say three people have been arrested…

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How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking
Star

April 20, 2026

How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking

The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

April 20, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

‘The people don’t want it,’ Ford says about decision to sell jet days after purchase

TORONTO — Taxpayers flooded Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cellphone over…

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We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said
Star

April 20, 2026

We asked Canada’s premiers if they fly private. Here’s what they said

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed course on the purchase…

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Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase
Star

April 20, 2026

Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters Monday that “no one…

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U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old
Star

April 20, 2026

U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

April 20, 2026

Ontario boy dead, toddler rushed to hospital after crash north of Toronto

MULMUR — Provincial police say a boy is dead and…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 19, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

SIU investigating after police chase left two people seriously injured

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating after a 21-year-old man…

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Sports

April 19, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Film School: Raptors do deep dive on Game 1 loss to prepare for Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — As soon as the final whistle sounded in…

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