There is frustration at the pump — linked to a war thousands of kilometres away. Gas prices are high as the long weekend begins. And a speech from the U.S. President gave no insights into when the war in the Mideast might end.

Also: Donald Trump fires his attorney general Pam Bondi.

And: Sometimes it seems like you just can’t count on anything anymore. CBC-Radio’s investigative program Enquête has found the “pure” maple syrup sold by a major Quebec producer isn’t as pure as it’s supposed to be. Lab tests revealed several cans from different batches of syrup were cut with at least 50 per cent cane sugar.

Plus: Finance minister in China to drum up business, a Yukon First Nation declares a caribou herd a living ecological person, and more.

Jeremy Hansen is on his way to be the first Canadian to leave the Earth’s orbit. He’s on Artemis II, which has blasted off on a mission to circle the moon. The journey will take ten days.

Also: Trump says there is a ceasefire around the corner, Tehran says there isn’t. The war against Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel is in its fifth week, and there’s no way to know when – or how – it will end.

And: There may be snow in some parts of Canada, but wildfire season has already started. High risk communities are on alert across the country and early preparations have begun for what could be a bad fire season.

Plus: HIV drug access, social media access for kids, cherry blossoms, and more.

Stephen Lewis has died. Lewis was a Canadian ambassador to the UN, journalist, environmental activist and politician. The father of new NDP Leader Avi Lewis is being remembered for his compassion, and his work for social justice and human rights.

Also: Tomorrow, four astronauts are expected to blast off in NASA’s first crewed mission toward the moon in decades. Canada’s Jeremy Hansen will be one of them. He’s part of the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon. We have a crew on the ground at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

And: Alberta and Saskatchewan wage a war on gophers. And they’re getting permission from Ottawa to use a banned poison as part of the fight.

Plus: A look inside a Chinese EV factory where robots work in the dark, provinces required to cover visits to nurse practitioners, Iran war, and more.

He made headlines for what he didn’t say. And now, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is saying he will retire. Rousseau has been under increasing pressure to leave since he posted a video last week about the Jazz crash at LaGuardia Airport that contained just two words in French.

Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney defends his government's handling of Canada-China relations. A Liberal MP last week was accused of downplaying human rights abuses by Beijing.

And: Cubans face a daily struggle under the U.S. oil blockade. But the CBC’s Jorge Barrera spoke to some who are hoping that after the pain, there will be some gain.

Plus: Trump threatens Iran’s energy infrastructure, the connection between brain and heart health, meat thefts, and more.

Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada’s New Democrats. The activist, filmmaker and former journalist coasted to a first round victory at the party's convention Sunday, owing in part to his progressive policy ideas. Policies that Lewis says can be paid for with a wealth tax on corporations and billionaires. You'll hear reactions to Lewis' win, and the challenges his party faces as it tries to rebuild after its worst election night in history last year.

Also: U.S. media is reporting the Trump administration is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran. It comes as diplomatic efforts ramp up in Pakistan, aimed at finding a path to de-escalation - though neither Iran nor the U.S.are directly talking at the table.

And: For the first time in more than 50 years, humans are heading to the Moon. NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch as early as Wednesday. It's the very first step in NASA'S ambitious plan to build a base on the Moon and send people to Mars. The astronauts invovled in the mission, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, say they are ready to go.

Plus: Syrian refugees fleeing Lebanon, Nigeria's fuel crisis, Immigration advocates vow to challenge Bill C-12, and more.

A new combatant has entered the conflict in the Middle East. The Houthis, Iran-backed rebels who control much of Yemen, have fired ballistic missiles at Israel. Their involvement not only increases the danger, but also threatens to upend another vulnerable global shipping route.

Also: Around the world, countries are racing to find new supplies of critical minerals. They're the building blocks of renewable energy technology, but also important in advanced weapons. China has a monopoly that countries like the U.S. and Canada are looking to break. The Fifth Estate travelled to Northern Quebec, where residents worry that in the global push to mine these minerals, their rights may be overlooked.

And: The Juno Awards are being handed out this weekend. The annual celebration of homegrown music is taking place over two nights, and this time there's a record-breaking number of categories. We take you to Hamilton for a look at how Canadian music's biggest night is shaping up. And we'll take a deeper listen to some of the Indigenous artists gaining global popularity as they're featured on a groundbreaking show.

Plus: No Kings protests, NDP leadership candidates make their final pitches to party members, and more.

Documents obtained by CBC News show Transport Canada officials were warned about the risks of WestJet’s reconfigured planes, which limited leg room in many seats. A flight attendant called the new design an ‘imminent safety risk.’

Also: NDP faithful are gathered in Winnipeg this weekend to choose a new leader. The winner will take over a party with just a handful of MPs, and one trying to recover from its worst election result in a half century.

And: The increasing threats to some of the world’s most recognizable animal species, and the new efforts to save them from extinction.

Plus: Canada’s gun buyback program, NASA preps for Artemis launch, Junos weekend, and more.

For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, Canada has hit the NATO defence spending target of two percent of GDP. And Prime Minister Mark Carney says it won’t stop there.

And: The International Olympic Committee says women athletes will have to undergo a gene test in order to compete at the games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry says “it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe.”

Also: After more than 40 years, Your World Tonight host Susan Bonner is leaving the CBC. Her remarkable career here included reporting across the country, and around the world. She has spent more than a decade as host of World at Six, now called Your World Tonight. She will be missed, and we wish her well.

Plus: Election reform proposals, NB government plans for a toll to come in from Nova Scotia, and more.