At historic low point, New Democrats descend on Winnipeg to choose a new leader

CBC: The NDP will have a new leader by Sunday afternoon — and whoever comes out of the party’s convention in Winnipeg with the top job will be tasked with bringing the party back from a historic low.

Five candidates — MP Heather McPherson, activist and filmmaker Avi Lewis, union leader Rob Ashton, farmer Tony McQuail and social worker and municipal councillor Tanille Johnston — are looking to replace former leader Jagmeet Singh…