Canada–U.S. Trade War: Trump’s administration has escalated tariffs again, threatening 50% levies on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel, while Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will respond “dollar for dollar” and restart talks only with a different U.S. attitude—sparking warnings that the auto sector could be hit on both sides and that higher costs may spread beyond the targeted goods. Food Prices at Risk: A new analysis warns grocery inflation could worsen for lower-income households, with “price-umbrella” effects and longer-lasting tariff expectations potentially pushing prices higher than past inflation slowdowns. Wildfire & Climate Pressure: Commentary and reporting highlight Canada’s worsening fire risk and record-hot ocean temperatures, stressing that smoke and heat impacts will linger even if emissions fall. Public Safety & Health: The FDA issued a metal-contamination dog food recall affecting products sold in Canada and the U.S., while Manitoba’s criminal legal aid underfunding faces a Charter challenge from the CCLA. Tech & Community: Canada is expanding high-speed Internet access in Ontario, Uber launched in northeastern Ontario under the province’s rideshare framework, and CNIB’s Mobile Hub is set to bring vision-loss support to Moosomin. Sports: Huskies QB Anton Amundrud is cleared to return after a cancer battle. Business Transition: Venture for Canada is launching a Succession Summit aimed at preparing for the coming wave of business ownership changes.