Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions: Ottawa has cancelled the Gordie Howe Bridge joint opening ceremony after Trump’s latest tariff threats, even as a Canada-only event is planned and the bridge is still set to open July 27. Health-Care Funding: Premiers meeting in Charlottetown are pushing Ottawa to return to a 50/50 split of health-care costs, arguing the federal share is far too low. Public Safety & Crime: Ottawa police say two boys found dead in a home were killed by their father, who later died by suicide after setting fire to his dental practice. Hate Crimes: StatCan reports hate crimes fell in 2025, but Jewish people were targeted in 71% of religion-motivated incidents. Wildlife & Weather: Beluga whales are being relocated from the shuttered Marineland Canada; on Vancouver Island, experts urge drivers to watch for deer and avoid garden hazards, while Quebec’s Laurentians saw possible tornado damage. Defence & Industry: Canada becomes an observer in the GCAP next-gen fighter jet program, and beef groups get $4M to expand exports. Local Life: Tim Hortons rolls out an “authentic matcha” menu nationwide. Sports: Canada hosts Chile (Sept. 26) and Peru (Oct. 3) in fall friendlies after its World Cup run.