Canada Politics: Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi wrapped a three-day goodwill tour of northern Alberta, meeting communities and Indigenous groups as he lays out priorities for the region. Economy Explained: A University of Saskatchewan policy expert says Canada’s “technical recession” label is too narrow, urging a wider look at unemployment and broader conditions beyond GDP. World Cup Canada: FIFA reversed its water-bottle rules after backlash, now allowing one factory-sealed disposable bottle at matches in the U.S. and Canada; meanwhile, Canada’s Moise Bombito is set to miss the tournament with a leg injury, with a replacement deadline looming. Climate & Tech: A UN University report warns AI data centres’ energy use already rivals major countries and could double water and pollution impacts in four years, while Canadians debate the environmental trade-offs. Sports Canada: Connor McDavid won a record-tying fifth Ted Lindsay Award; Victor Lai made history by becoming the first Canadian to win a BWF Super 1000 title; Sarah Mitton took bronze in Stockholm shot put. Public Safety: Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Kawartha Lakes that killed three people. Health & Labour: Nova Scotia long-term care workers’ strike may soon end after a tentative deal reached with CUPE.