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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Liam Casey

Doug Ford vows to find out how more than 150 inmates were improperly released

TORONTO — More than 150 inmates have been improperly released…

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Human Interest, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

April 15, 2026

Sharif Hassan

‘Feeling so desperate’: Iranian Canadians on edge amid uncertainty of deadly war

For Maryam Amini’s family, Persian new year has always been…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Man pleads guilty in Lindsay, Ont., break-in case that became political flashpoint

The man accused of breaking into a Lindsay, Ont., apartment…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter after man shot at Niagara hotel: SIU

TORONTO — Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a Toronto police…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 15, 2026

Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is proposing a $10…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Ontario family says Canadian man killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

A Canadian man who lived in Windsor, Ont., was killed…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario expanding areas where alcohol can be consumed in provincial parks

Visitors to Ontario provincial parks this summer will be able…

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National

April 15, 2026

In the news today: Quebec premier swearing in, Ontario jails, B.C. bear attack

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 15, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends plan to increase jail capacity by thousands

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s plan…

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