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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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Education, Entertainment, Arts, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 28, 2026

Allison Jones

Provinces eye youth social media bans as federal government weighs action

TORONTO — Several provincial governments across Canada are looking at…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

April 28, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario will not take over entirety of Toronto Islands: transportation minister

TORONTO — The province says it will not take over…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

OPP investigating second police crash near scene of fatal officer collision

COBOURG — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a car crash…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail, Sports

April 28, 2026

Tara Deschamps

Toronto World Cup seats off FIFA resale site while it retools for price cap law

TORONTO — FIFA’s marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario considers allowing over-the-counter hearing aids

TORONTO — Ontarians with mild hearing loss could soon have…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of teenager in Windsor, Ont.: police

Police in Windsor, Ont., say a man has been charged…

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Disaster, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

OPP officer dead after crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg: police

COBOURG — Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was a respected police officer…

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Justice, Labour, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Hamilton police investigate workplace fatality at waste transfer site

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they are investigating a workplace…

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Education, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Man faces second-degree murder charge in fatal Ontario college bar shooting

SARNIA — A suspect in a fatal shooting at a…

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