Lake Ontario “Lake America” feud: Google Maps and some Ontario services briefly used “Lake America” after a U.S. executive order, prompting apologies from Hydro One and fast pushback from Doug Ford and Mark Carney. Trade war pressure: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Canada can’t realistically match reciprocal tariffs “tit for tat” with an economy 13 times larger, as Ottawa prepares dollar-for-dollar countermeasures starting Sept. 8. Buy Canadian push: Loblaw and Metro are re-emphasizing local sourcing and clearer labels as tariffs hit groceries and other goods. Whale transfer: Canada’s last captive belugas from Marineland are set to leave for U.S. aquariums, ending whale captivity in Canada. Public safety in Calgary: City hall is using AI to rank the riskiest pedestrian intersections and propose fixes for dozens of locations. Quebec election health promise: Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette says she’d let doctors work in both public and private if elected, drawing criticism from rivals. Local crime: Police charged a Quebec man over an alleged bomb threat at Wabush Airport; Vancouver police are investigating a murder/suicide after two men were found dead inside a home. Transit: Calgary launches a new 503 Symons Valley Express and expands its 500-series express network.