Avi Lewis Elected Federal NDP Leader

0:00Federal NDP just crowned Abby Lewis their new leader this weekend, in Winnipeg, snagging 56% of the vote on the first ballot. Edmonds Shrathcona, MP Heather McPherson came second with 29%, and Campbell River counselor Taneel Johnston took third. Earlier this week, party members flooded the convention, but most votes were already locked in from advance-validing. Manitoba's superstar premiere, Wap Canoe, hosted a stark reminder of how the feds lag behind his sky-high popularity. Reactions poured in quick, especially from Alberta, where NDP leader Nahid Nenshi slammed Lewis for past cheers against their provincial government. It exposed a real rift, making McPherson's Alberta roots a tough sell in the race. Lewis rolls deep in NDP royalty, Grandpa David led federally, dad Steven in Ontario. Still, a pre-convention poll showed 44% of NDP voters didn't even recognize him or the others. No rush for a seat, either. He finished third last year, and ain't got safe ones lined up.

1:03Buying low like a sharp speculator, Lewis bets on rebound in from the party's basement. With his elite manifesto vibes and bold takes, expect a fiery, unapologetic push ahead, though the drop-off to oblivion looms large. Local news, powered by AI. This is Vancouver News Today.