Poilievre holds on to Conservative leadership, Flooding in Newfoundland, Math prodigy turned crypto fugitive, and more
Episode description: Despite a rocky year for the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre coasted through a vote on his leadership Friday night by a margin of 87 percent. While its clear the party faithful are still pumped up about Poilievre, his next task is to win over the public. Also: In the community of Badger, Newfoundland, ice jams are causing flooding on three major rivers nearby. Its forced nearly a quarter of the population to evacuate - while the rest are on high alert. For many residents, its the second time they've had to leave home in less than a year. And: A young Canadian at the center of an international manhunt continues to evade police. Andean Medjedovic is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in crypto currency - and faces several criminal charges. The Fifth Estate has uncovered details about him since he went into hiding, including where he might be now.Plus: Croatia brings back mandatory military service, Making the Olympics more sustainable, K-Pop at the Grammys, and more.
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Episode description: Despite a rocky year for the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre coasted through a vote on his leadership Friday night by a margin of 87 percent. While its clear the party faithful are still pumped up about Poilievre, his next task is to win over the public.
Also: In the community of Badger, Newfoundland, ice jams are causing flooding on three major rivers nearby. Its forced nearly a quarter of the population to evacuate - while the rest are on high alert. For many residents, its the second time they've had to leave home in less than a year.
And: A young Canadian at the center of an international manhunt continues to evade police. Andean Medjedovic is accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in crypto currency - and faces several criminal charges. The Fifth Estate has uncovered details about him since he went into hiding, including where he might be now.
Plus: Croatia brings back mandatory military service, Making the Olympics more sustainable, K-Pop at the Grammys, and more.