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Avi Lewis Wins Federal NDP Leadership in First-Ballot Victory

Avi Lewis, who was proclaimed as the new leader of the NDP, speaks at the party convention in Winnipeg Sunday, March 29, 2026. Filmmaker and longtime activist Avi Lewis has been elected the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party , securing a decisive first‑ballot win with nearly 40,000 votes out of roughly 71,000 cast . His victory marks a significant shift for the party as grassroots members push for a more unapologetically left‑wing direction.  Lewis’s win signals renewed momentum for the NDP after a difficult federal election year. His campaign championed bold proposals—including expanding public ownership in key sectors—and emphasized rebuilding the party from the ground up. He inherits a party reduced to six seats in the House of Commons and facing internal tensions over energy policy, particularly from Alberta and Saskatchewan NDP leaders who warn his positions could harm workers in their provinces.  In his victory speech at the Winnipeg convention, Lewis call...

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gingerbread men cookies

 

  • Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup molasses
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    • Frosting of your choice
  • Instructions:

    1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
    2. Beat in molasses, egg and water.
    3. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
    4. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
    5. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
    6. Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
    7. Frost as desired.

Enjoy your gingerbread men cookies! 

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