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As Canadians struggle to put food on their tables, MPs in Ottawa are fighting over who has the best plan to bring down the price of groceries. The Conservatives say the country can’t afford Prime Minister Mark Carney’s GST rebate, but are voting for it anyway. New data from the Parliamentary Budget Officer suggests the rebate may save money for everyday Canadians but cost the government billions.

Also: CBC News is in Iraq, near the border with Iran, as tensions between the Iranian regime and the Trump Administration intensify, while talks are scheduled for Friday.

And: Travel advisory. The big test facing organizers and athletes as the Milano Cortina Winter Games gets set to host one of the most geographically challenging Olympics in history.

Plus: Canada’s changing auto sector, Epstein files fallout, mental health worries for Ontario youth, and more.

There is growing desperation for those in Gaza to leave for medical help and for aid to get in. The Rafah border crossing with Egypt is supposed to reopen, after Israel closed it two years ago. But significant help is yet to come in or out.

Also: Iran's Supreme Leader is trying to deter U.S. aggression - warning the Americans, any attack on Iran would spark a wider war in the Middle East. Those comments come as the U.S. boosts its military presence in the region and President Donald Trump urges Iran to come to the table and negotiate a nuclear deal. Meanwhile, Iranians in this country tell CBC News they're feeling anxious about their family thousands of kilometres away, in the wake of deadly protests.

And: After a 12 year pause, NHL players are returning to the Olympics. Expectations are high - especially for one matchup that, in this moment, seems to represent more than sport. CBC is in Milan with a preview.

Plus: New victim comes forward in Epstein case, Conservative party convention wraps up, Myanmar election, 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.

People around the world are mourning the loss of Canadian comedy legend Catherine O’Hara. Star of both big and small screens, O’Hara was best known for her roles in ‘SCTV,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and ‘Home Alone,’ in a career that spanned five decades, earning her numerous awards and honours. O’Hara was 71.

Also: Poilievre’s pitch. The federal Conservative Leader faces a major test in Calgary, as he tries to convince a crowd of party delegates he’s still the right person for the job.

And: Community in crisis. The water woes plaguing the Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario have caused dozens to fall ill. Officials declared a local state of emergency earlier this month when the community’s water treatment plant broke. Experts are now trying to identify the source of a parasite, found in the water system.

Plus: Trump’s threats against Bombardier, America’s anti-ICE demonstrations, Mexico’s ‘narco influencers’ and more.

The Prime Minister gathers the nation’s Premiers in Ottawa for crucial talks on U.S. tariffs, interprovincial trade, and tensions over Canadian separatism.

Also: Ottawa’s push to change the country’s divorce laws, and why children may get a bigger voice.

And: Getting canned. How consumer habits are putting the squeeze on frozen concentrate juice in Canada.

Plus: Pierre Poilievre’s big leadership test, U.S. Border Czar in Minneapolis, U.K.’s Starmer in China, E.U. designates Iranian Revolutionary Guard as terrorist entity, and more.