Sea Lice Watch in BC: A new study by Mowi Canada West reports sea lice still showing up at high levels in juvenile salmon in B.C. areas where salmon farms were removed, with prevalence figures similar to or worse than when farming was operating. Assisted Dying Debate: The Liberals are set to outline their position on expanding MAiD for people with mental illness ahead of a Commons vote, after a parliamentary committee recommended excluding mental illness indefinitely. Health-Care Capacity Pressure: Newfoundland and Labrador MRI technologists say promised new MRI equipment won’t help if staffing plans don’t come with it, warning of worsening waitlists. Quebec Nuclear Revival: Polytechnique Montréal marks the 50th anniversary of its Slowpoke reactor and is pushing to revive nuclear science research in Quebec. Housing Trade-offs: A Re/Max survey finds 65% of Canadians would compromise to buy a home that better fits their needs, including relocating up to an hour. Tech & Safety: Google is reportedly phasing out Safety Signal on older Pixel Watches, raising concerns for emergency features. International Ties: Canada and South Korea vow to boost cooperation in defense, energy and AI. Public Safety: Firefighters warn lithium battery fires are hard to extinguish, with growing concern across Canadian communities. Immigration Court Rights: Refugee advocates say the immigration minister appeared unaware of a Supreme Court decision central to refugee Charter protections.