Brownstein: Montreal director scores with powerful dive into racism on the rink in The Draft

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...

The leaders of Canada’s major federal parties participated in their second and final nationally televised debate on April 17, just a day after the French-language debate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet aimed to sway undecided voters ahead of the April 28 election, amid a competitive race primarily between the Liberals and Conservatives, while the NDP and Bloc sought to regain national attention....

Summary In an unexpected decision, the Leaders’ Debates Commission cancelled the planned media availabilities after the English-language debate in Montreal, citing an inability to ensure a proper environment for the activities following tensions between journalists and right-wing media, particularly Rebel News. Executive director Michel Cormier made the announcement after a verbal clash between media outlets, and this cancellation marked the third last-minute change by the commission in 48 hours. The situation escalated as Rebel News...