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A sketch of Ed Broadbent, former longtime federal NDP leader who has died at age 87

A sketch of Ed Broadbent, former longtime federal NDP leader who has died at age 87

A quick look at Ed Broadbent, former federal NDP leader who has died at age 87. Born: March 21, 1936 Hometown: Oshawa, Ont.
Liberal MP, Tory offside with federal stance on Bangladesh election fairness

Liberal MP, Tory offside with federal stance on Bangladesh election fairness

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP and a Conservative senator are offside with the Trudeau government's position on Bangladesh's recent election. As expected, on Jan. 7 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won her fifth term to lead the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Asian nation.
Philly's elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes

Philly's elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes

Philadelphia’s two-term elected district attorney said Thursday he wants a court to stop plans to appoint a special prosecutor who would handle crimes on the city’s transit system under a new law designed to dilute his authority that he argues is unc

Ontario hospitals warn of patient surges, long wait times

TORONTO — Several Ontario hospitals are warning of patient surges and longer wait times in their emergency departments, and the Canadian Medical Association says a lack of access to primary care is a major factor in ERs overflowing across the country
Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs

Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs

OTTAWA — Federal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to immigration could affect housing affordability and services, internal documents show.
'Wait-and-see' approach in N.S. as probe into RCMP actions in Assoun case is stalled

'Wait-and-see' approach in N.S. as probe into RCMP actions in Assoun case is stalled

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's justice minister has adopted a "wait-and-see" approach on what to do about an investigation into potential RCMP wrongdoing that has been stalled for nine months.
Fox town hall with Trump draws more TV viewers than debate between Haley and DeSantis

Fox town hall with Trump draws more TV viewers than debate between Haley and DeSantis

NEW YORK (AP) — Television viewers were more interested in watching a Donald Trump town hall than the first head-to-head debate between Republican challengers Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

Attacked N.S. constituency worker says second staffer would create safer offices

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia constituency assistant who faced a violent attack at work is calling for government funding of a second employee at legislators' offices to counter the aggression front-line workers face at politicians' workplaces.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Larry Hogan , the former governor of Maryland and a moderate Republican who has been critical of Donald Trump , stepped down last month from the leadership of the third-party movement No Labels , a move that could signal his p
St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities

St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out at her fellow council members at their initial meeting this week, she saw all the members' seats were occupied by women — a first for Minnesota's capital city.
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