Ruby Dhalla out of leadership race, premiers in Washington, dodgeball, and more

The Liberal Party has disqualified Ruby Dhalla from the leadership contest, CBC News has learned. A source says she faced 12 allegations, including accepting donations from a corporation in the form of payments to campaign staff

And: Nova Scotia’s premier Tim Houston and Ontario’s Doug Ford are back in Washington, trying to get the attention of state governors at a conference. They’re making the case for not putting tariffs on Canadian goods crossing the border.

Canada’s lumber industry is bracing itself for the possibility of even more tariffs. U.S. president Donald Trump has suggested those may come in April.

Also: The first-ever World Youth Dodgeball Open is happening in Calgary. Canada is a powerhouse in the sport. The dream for those involved – getting the game into the Olympics.

Plus: Canada wins hockey, the heartbreak in Israel over the fate of Shiri Bibas, and more.