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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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Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?
Star

April 19, 2026

Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?

LISTEN | Could public grocery stores work in Canada?:The Current19:24Can…

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Rare footage reveals 'fish city' near an Ontario nuclear plant on Lake Huron
Star

April 19, 2026

Rare footage reveals ‘fish city’ near an Ontario nuclear plant on Lake Huron

In the warm waters emanating from Ontario’s largest nuclear plant,…

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This Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival to stop overtourism. It didn’t work
Star

April 19, 2026

This Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival to stop overtourism. It didn’t work

Fujiyoshida was a sleepy town with a great view —…

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Sports

April 18, 2026

Kaitlyn McGrath

Toronto FC tallies late to salvage 3-3 draw with visiting Austin FC

TORONTO — Kobe Franklin had hoped his first career MLS…

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Sports

April 18, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Fans travel to support Raptors in Cleveland for playoff opener against Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — Even though he was wearing camouflage, there was…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

April 18, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Kenneth Law to plead guilty to some counts, Crown to withdraw murder charges: lawyer

The lawyer for Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of…

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Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics
Star

April 18, 2026

Here’s the ‘experiment’ NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics

This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for…

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B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at 'biggest rodeo in the world'
Star

April 18, 2026

B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at ‘biggest rodeo in the world’

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Sports

April 18, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann

The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their…

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