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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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Business, Health, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

April 17, 2026

More cases of salmonella infection confirmed in outbreak tied to Hamilton restaurant

HAMILTON — More cases of salmonella infection have been confirmed…

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Stanley Cup playoffs primer: What to know for each first-round series
Sports, Star

April 17, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs primer: What to know for each first-round series

CBC Sports’ daily newsletter gets you ready for all eight…

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Has looksmaxxing guru Clavicular gone too far?
Star

April 17, 2026

Has looksmaxxing guru Clavicular gone too far?

Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular online, was recently hospitalized…

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'She'll never be seen': Dean Penney tells involvement in estranged wife's death to fictitious crime boss
Star

April 17, 2026

‘She’ll never be seen’: Dean Penney tells involvement in estranged wife’s death to fictitious crime boss

On Nov. 30, 2023, Dean Penney told a fictitious crime…

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Ex-UCP candidate who says she was branded a racist hopes 'truth can be aired in full' at trial
Star

April 17, 2026

Ex-UCP candidate who says she was branded a racist hopes ‘truth can be aired in full’ at trial

Caylan Ford is hoping a Calgary courtroom will deliver her…

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Fact check: Old video does not show U.S. naval blockade of Iran
Star

April 17, 2026

Fact check: Old video does not show U.S. naval blockade of Iran

This video has been posted online with false claims that…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

April 17, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario forging ahead with medical residency rule for international grads it recently rescinded

TORONTO — Ontario is embedding in legislation a policy that…

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Business, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social, Transport, Travel

April 17, 2026

Liam Casey

‘Gravy plane’: Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford

TORONTO — Ontario taxpayers are footing the bill for a…

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Business, Consumer tech, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 17, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford government to bypass public hearings on freedom-of-information clampdown

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is planning to…

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