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Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada’s New Democrats. The activist, filmmaker and former journalist coasted to a first round victory at the party's convention Sunday, owing in part to his progressive policy ideas. Policies that Lewis says can be paid for with a wealth tax on corporations and billionaires. You'll hear reactions to Lewis' win, and the challenges his party faces as it tries to rebuild after its worst election night in history last year. Also: U.S. media is reporting the Trump administration is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran. It comes as diplomatic efforts ramp up in Pakistan, aimed at finding a path to de-escalation - though neither Iran nor the U.S.are directly talking at the table.And: For the first time in more than 50 years, humans are heading to the Moon. NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch as early as Wednesday. It's the very first step in NASA'S ambitious plan to build a base on the Moon and send people to Mars. The astronauts invovled in the mission, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, say they are ready to go.Plus: Syrian refugees fleeing Lebanon, Nigeria's fuel crisis, Immigration advocates vow to challenge Bill C-12, and more. 

A new combatant has entered the conflict in the Middle East. The Houthis, Iran-backed rebels who control much of Yemen, have fired ballistic missiles at Israel. Their involvement not only increases the danger, but also threatens to upend another vulnerable global shipping route. Also: Around the world, countries are racing to find new supplies of critical minerals. They're the building blocks of renewable energy technology, but also important in advanced weapons. China has a monopoly that countries like the U.S. and Canada are looking to break. The Fifth Estate travelled to Northern Quebec, where residents worry that in the global push to mine these minerals, their rights may be overlooked. And: The Juno Awards are being handed out this weekend. The annual celebration of homegrown music is taking place over two nights, and this time there's a record-breaking number of categories. We take you to Hamilton for a look at how Canadian music's biggest night is shaping up. And we'll take a deeper listen to some of the Indigenous artists gaining global popularity as they're featured on a groundbreaking show.Plus: No Kings protests, NDP leadership candidates make their final pitches to party members, and more.

Documents obtained by CBC News show Transport Canada officials were warned about the risks of WestJet’s reconfigured planes, which limited leg room in many seats. A flight attendant called the new design an ‘imminent safety risk.’Also: NDP faithful are gathered in Winnipeg this weekend to choose a new leader. The winner will take over a party with just a handful of MPs, and one trying to recover from its worst election result in a half century.And: The increasing threats to some of the world’s most recognizable animal species, and the new efforts to save them from extinction.Plus: Canada’s gun buyback program, NASA preps for Artemis launch, Junos weekend, and more.

For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, Canada has hit the NATO defence spending target of two percent of GDP. And Prime Minister Mark Carney says it won’t stop there.And: The International Olympic Committee says women athletes will have to undergo a gene test in order to compete at the games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry says “it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe.”Also: After more than 40 years, Your World Tonight host Susan Bonner is leaving the CBC. Her remarkable career here included reporting across the country, and around the world. She has spent more than a decade as host of World at Six, now called Your World Tonight. She will be missed, and we wish her well.Plus: Election reform proposals, NB government plans for a toll to come in from Nova Scotia, and more.

A California jury finds both Meta and Google liable for harming children who use their services. A 20-year-old plaintiff argued the companies got her addicted to social media as a child, and that exacerbated her mental health struggles. The jury awarded her $3 million US, and another $3 million in punitive damages.And: A message about a tragedy on the tarmac proves to be a public relations disaster for the CEO of Air Canada.Also: The proposed high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City is getting some pushback. The first phase of public consultations is wrapping up. It is billed as “nation-building”, but some rural residents worry it could end up tearing their communities apart.Plus: A check-in on Australia’s social media ban for kids, Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire plan, a tax break on new homes, and more.

A domestic spying operation – dating back decades – is leading to calls for justice. The RCMP called it “the Native extremism program.” It involved secret surveillance on Indigenous organizations – detailed in thousands of intelligence reports obtained by CBC News. And now First Nations groups say the RCMP itself should be investigated.And: Investigators in New York say a system designed to warn of runway conflicts didn’t issue an alert before Sunday’s fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport. But investigators say it’s too soon to say what went wrong – leading an Air Canada Jazz jet to crash directly into a fire truck.Also: Broken, fragmented, and unsustainable. A commission investigating abuse in sports says Canada’s system is failing its athletes.Plus: Outpost on the moon, largest provinces want more say picking judges, Trump says Iran gave him a big gift, and more.

Two pilots are dead after a deadly runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Dozens are injured. An Air Canada Express flight struck an airport fire truck during landing.And: The Supreme Court begins hearing arguments for and against Quebec's Bill 21. The secularism law - put in place in 2019 - bans teachers, judges and other public workers in positions of power from wearing religious symbols at work. Also: Donald Trump backs down from an ultimatum to Iran - to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by today, or face attacks on its power plants. The U.S. president says the war could be settled soon. But officials in Iran say Trump’s claims of ongoing talks - are false. Plus: The Auditor General report, link between menopause and heart disease, economic effects from mideast war, and more.

As fighting appears to intensify in the Middle East, so does the rhetoric. U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran - telling Tehran if it doesn't allow ships through the Strait of Hormuz, then the U.S. will attack Iranian power plants. Iran's military is now calling Trump's bluff, threating to strike back.Also: Power is slowly returning in Cuba after a nation-wide collapse of the grid left millions in the dark. It's the third blackout this month. Cuba is in the midst of an energy crisis brought on by a U.S. oil blockade. CBC News is on the ground in Havana, speaking to Cubans about how they are coping.And: In a controversial move, Donald Trump has ordered ICE officers to help workers at the nation's airports. It comes as a partial government shutdown drags into a fifth week, leaving TSA workers without pay, and creating massive lines for travellers. And with the Spring Break travel rush looming, Congress is scrambling to find a solution.Plus: Alberta closes two safe consumption sites, Gen Z picking up knitting, The Juno nominated music made from brain waves, and more.

Coverage of stepped-up Israeli and U.S. airstrikes and a strike near a major nuclear site. Catastrophic Kona low flooding on Oahu prompts mass evacuations and infrastructure worries. Record telecom complaints in Canada expose billing issues and call-centre pressure. Updates on regional energy fallout, France's local election shifts, bamboo scaffolding debates in Hong Kong, and the breakup of a giant iceberg.

Paul Hunter, a CBC correspondent in Washington covering U.S. defence and foreign policy, breaks down troop movements and American statements. He discusses Tehran’s threats to global civilian sites. He also covers U.S. deployments and escalation risks, and touches on NATO pullbacks and regional security concerns.