Senate Reform & Black Representation: Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to modernize how Senate appointments are made, creating an Independent Advisory Board as vacancies are expected before year-end—raising fresh questions about how Canada measures and understands Black representation beyond treating it as one uniform group. Edmonton Fire After Vehicle Crash: Police say a vehicle hit an Edmonton apartment building and ruptured a gas line, sparking a fireball; one person died and several others were taken to hospital. Vancouver Public Safety Funding Fight: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is blasting the B.C. government for opening new involuntary care beds outside the city, saying Vancouver is again being left out of solutions to the addiction and mental health crisis. Toronto Hotel Expense Repaid: Ontario tourism minister Stan Cho says he will personally reimburse more than $16,000 in Toronto hotel costs after criticism over special-circumstances claims. Wildlife Crime Crackdown (Alberta): Eight people pleaded guilty to illegal cougar and Canada lynx hunting offences, including closed-season kills and use of prohibited devices, with fines and hunting bans handed down. Defence & Industry Push: Canada announced $29.6M for a Borealis uncrewed systems hub in Mirabel, while separate defence coverage highlights long-term submarine partnership planning. Immigration & Work Pathways: Canada opened a job application portal aimed at skilled Nigerians and other priority sectors to help fill labour shortages. Quebec Missing Person: Quebec police issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Louisette Lambert, last seen leaving home in Drummondville.