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cbc13h ago

Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution

When his trial began in February, Frank Stronach faced 12 counts related to seven female complainants whose allegations included sexual assault and the historical charges of rape and attempted rape. Now, with all the evidence heard and closing submissions set for the end of the month, those charges have been whittled down to seven — related to four of the initial seven complainants.

cbc1d ago

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.

cbc2h ago

Israeli soldiers shoot at family car, killing 4, in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry said. The Palestinian Red Crescent rescue service said that Ali and Waed Odeh, and two of their four children, were shot in the head.

cbc13h ago

Has Trump pushed Canada and the U.K. into each other's arms?

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the U.K. on March 15 — his third trip since taking office — leaving some political observers wondering if this is a new era of a special relationship, replacing the one once held between the U.K. and the U.S.

cbc1d ago

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4, wounds 15

A combined Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, a Ukrainian official said Saturday, after the United States postponed Russia-Ukraine talks due to the war with Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the main target of the strikes was energy infrastructure.

cbc1d ago

Parks Canada planning to cull dozens of deer on historic Quebec island

Parks Canada is proposing to kill dozens of white-tailed deer at a storied historic site near Quebec City, saying the deer population on the island presents a threat to rare plants and the safety of employees flying in. However, an animal-rights advocate is calling for the agency to use non-lethal solutions to deal with the deer.

cbc25m ago

Oscars 2026: Follow live updates from the red carpet

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cbc1d ago

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.