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OTTAWA — Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87.

SURREY, B.C. — Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C.

REGINA — Lawyers for the Saskatchewan government argued Thursday for a judge to dismiss a challenge of a law that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school.

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday she would not weigh in on the recent arrest of a Rebel News personality because politicians have no say in the operational decisions made by police.

VANCOUVER — Ski resorts are closed because of extreme cold, teachers are impressing students by instantly freezing boiling water, and it's even too cold for a zoo penguin walk.

OTTAWA — Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained for years in China, is among those urging a judge to avoid a harsh prison sentence for Cameron Jay Ortis, convicted of breaching Canada's secrets law.

MONTREAL — Canada's top award for French-language television is bringing back separate divisions for male and female actors one year after introducing gender-neutral categories.

MONTREAL — The RCMP said Thursday they are investigating whether a triple stabbing at a restaurant north of Quebec City in December was linked to terrorism.

Several First Nations and environment advocates have criticized a decision by Canada’s nuclear regulator to greenlight a proposed nuclear waste site near the Ottawa River.

A quick look at Ed Broadbent, former federal NDP leader who has died at age 87. Born: March 21, 1936 Hometown: Oshawa, Ont.