Aviation Scandal: Air Canada says passenger safety wasn’t compromised after a former captain was arrested over alleged licensing fraud, including flying hundreds of flights for years without the required airline transport licence. Border & Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open by the end of the week despite earlier Trump threats. Public Safety (Guns): Ottawa extended an amnesty for owners of banned firearms until 90 days after the Supreme Court decision, expected next year. Energy & Investment: ADNOC is eyeing Canada’s upstream and LNG opportunities through its XRG arm, while federal energy leaders push Canada as “safe, secure” supply. Health & Agriculture: Canada temporarily restricts certain Texas livestock imports after a second New World screwworm case was confirmed in South Texas. Metro Vancouver Water: Stage 3 water restrictions kick in as construction affects supply, banning lawn watering. Quebec Road Safety: Quebec launched a road worker safety campaign urging drivers to slow down and watch for crews. Sports (Women’s Soccer): Janine Sonis hit a hat trick as Canada beat Costa Rica 6-0 in a friendly. Transit (Calgary/Edmonton): Calgary councillors moved to study alternate downtown Green Line LRT alignments; Edmonton ended TransEd’s Valley Line Southeast contract 25 years early. World Cup Costs & Hype (Vancouver/Toronto): Vancouver’s FIFA hosting price tag and public debate over value continue as fan events ramp up.