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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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Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics
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April 18, 2026

Here’s the ‘experiment’ NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics

This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for…

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B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at 'biggest rodeo in the world'
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April 18, 2026

B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at ‘biggest rodeo in the world’

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Sports

April 18, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann

The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their…

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Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?
Star

April 18, 2026

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

As a gas tax break comes down the pipe from…

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Palestinian football officials worry Canada won't approve visas in time for FIFA meeting
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April 18, 2026

Palestinian football officials worry Canada won’t approve visas in time for FIFA meeting

Media reports published this week suggested Canada had blocked members…

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Electric ferries are breaking records — and quietly joining Canada's fleet
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April 18, 2026

Electric ferries are breaking records — and quietly joining Canada’s fleet

Electric ferries around the world are getting bigger and travelling…

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How 1 bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat
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April 18, 2026

How 1 bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat

John Meissner has loved butter tarts since he was a…

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Fear of reprisals, isolation, anxiety: Report documents mental health concerns at CSIS
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April 18, 2026

Fear of reprisals, isolation, anxiety: Report documents mental health concerns at CSIS

Canadian Security Intelligence Service employees who came forward as part…

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Sports

April 17, 2026

Dan Ralph

Woodbine jockey Pietro Moran looking to build upon his stellar 2025 campaign

TORONTO — Pietro Moran has a tough act to follow….

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