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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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Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel
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May 9, 2026

Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel

A diplomatic row over a shipload of wheat and barley…

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Sports

May 9, 2026

Gregory Strong

Now in bullpen, right-hander Alek Manoah returns to Toronto with Los Angeles Angels

TORONTO — The latest stop on former Blue Jays pitcher…

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Sports

May 9, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Austin’s free throws lifts Mystics past Tempo 68-65 in Toronto’s regular-season debut

TORONTO — Shakira Austin sank a pair of free throws…

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Sports

May 9, 2026

Gregory Strong

Cease shines as Blue Jays blank Angels 2-0 to end four-game losing streak

TORONTO — Dylan Cease had 10 strikeouts over seven shutout…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Man charged after imitation gun fired at Jewish community members: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say an 18-year-old man is facing…

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Education, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Rianna Lim

Mass cybersecurity breach of learning platform hits Canadian post-secondary schools

Multiple post-secondary institutions across Canada say they’ve been impacted by…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Catherine Morrison and Kathryn Mannie

Mother, two teen daughters murdered in Brockville, Ont., 17-year-old arrested: police

The triple murder of a mother and her two teenage…

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Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire
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May 8, 2026

Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of winning…

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For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker
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May 8, 2026

For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker

As tanks rumbled through Moscow’s Red Square during the Victory…

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