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MONTREAL — Liberal candidate Alexandra Mendès invited Xixi Li, head of two organizations under investigation by the RCMP for allegedly operating a secret Chinese police station, to a campaign event, causing concern within the Liberal party. Li, who leads the Service à la Famille Chinoise du Grand Montréal and the Centre Sino-Québec de la Rive-Sud, has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the RCMP, which is investigating claims of foreign state-supported intimidation...

SummaryToronto police are investigating an incident involving a Liberal volunteer who reported being harassed for wearing a hijab while door knocking. The volunteer, who was on her first day, was followed down a street by an unidentified individual after the harassment occurred. The party's candidate for Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East has expressed concern over the incident and its impact on volunteers and community engagement. Full Article

The Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest brought together players from the Montreal Victoire to lead a hockey workshop at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. Over 250 young girls, aged seven to 14, participated in various on-ice drills and received motivational insights from Victoire defender Catherine Daoust. This event aimed to inspire and develop young female hockey players in a supportive environment. Full Article

A local group is opposing plans for a new addiction recovery centre dedicated to Ottawa-raised actor Matthew Perry, citing concerns that it would eliminate green space in their community. Supporters of the project are countering the opposition's claims by accusing them of spreading misinformation. The situation highlights a conflict between community development and preservation of local green areas. Full Article

A newly announced program aimed at assisting Canadian businesses facing costly counter-tariffs may not sufficiently protect all manufacturing firms from negative impacts, according to industry observers. One such company, PhiBer Manufacturing in rural Manitoba, is already experiencing the financial strain, as evidenced by CEO Derek Friesen, who holds paperwork showing tens of thousands of dollars in tariffs incurred while importing essential U.S.-made components for Canadian products. The situation highlights ongoing challenges within the manufacturing sector...

In "Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, brothers Smoke and Stack, played by Michael B. Jordan, return to Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 1932 to establish a juke joint while contending with vampires, introduced midway through the film. The narrative intertwines elements of music and horror, featuring a strong score by Ludwig Grandson and notable performances, including Wunmi Wosaku as Annie, who knows how to combat the vampires. Coogler's first non-franchise film since "Fruitvale Station," "Sinners" is visually...