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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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Sports

April 17, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

WNBA’s Tempo to have practice facility built at Exhibition Place, set to open in 2028

TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are fulfilling their players’ expectations…

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Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.
Star

April 17, 2026

Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.

Calls are growing for Keir Starmer to resign after it…

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Beverage, Business, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, National, Politics

April 17, 2026

Hannah Alberga

FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was ‘haven for listeria,’ experts say

TORONTO — Documents detailing an inspection of a beverage production…

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Atlantic, Business, Construction, Politics

April 17, 2026

New Brunswick premier meeting Mark Carney, federal ministers next week

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will meet with…

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Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland
Star

April 17, 2026

Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland

When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Retail

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Seven charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police

TORONTO — Police say they have charged seven people in…

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new “Canada…

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Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death
Star

April 17, 2026

Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death

What to know about the inquest proceedings on FridayThe inquest…

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Sports

April 17, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine

TORONTO — It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram…

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