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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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Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
Star

April 21, 2026

Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate

The Senate human rights committee is calling for more education,…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 21, 2026

Sudbury declares state of emergency as water levels rise, flood warning issued

SUDBURY — The City of Greater Sudbury has declared a…

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Investigation into deaths of 6 Innu youths shows how the system failed them, inquiry hears
Star

April 21, 2026

Investigation into deaths of 6 Innu youths shows how the system failed them, inquiry hears

A report into the deaths of six youths from the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 21, 2026

Liam Casey

Six mistakenly released inmates still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Six inmates who were mistakenly released from Ontario’s…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Former police officer charged with sexual assault after SIU investigation

CHATHAM-KENT, ONT. — A former Chatham-Kent, Ont., police officer is…

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Business, Disaster, Finance, Health, Insurance, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Odds ‘stacked’ against car accident victims who take benefits disputes to Ontario tribunal, lawyers say

TORONTO — It took six years and a complicated legal…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Baby found in back of vehicle in Toronto’s east end dies in hospital: police

Toronto police say a baby found without vital signs in…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Sports

April 21, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Documentary revisits Leafs legend Barilko’s goal and disappearance 75 years later

TORONTO — The idea started with a live television interview….

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

April 21, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Drake draws crowds with giant ice structure in Toronto teasing album release date

TORONTO — Somewhere inside a massive formation of ice blocks…

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