Nuclear Renaissance: Canada unveiled a plan to support up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, with construction targeted for two by 2035 and more by 2040, plus a microreactor concept for remote communities. Infrastructure & Housing Pressure: North Bay geared-to-income renters are bracing for steep rent hikes this September, highlighting how affordability programs can strain households when costs jump. Urban Development & Land Use: Vancouver’s summer tourism surge is colliding with short-term rental fraud risk, as liv.rent adds verified City of Vancouver licence visibility to help renters book more safely. Climate & Local Targets: Canmore reported year-over-year emissions down in 2025, but staff say net-zero will still require steeper cuts ahead. Mining & Critical Minerals: The Canada Infrastructure Bank committed $200M in debt financing to Generation Mining’s Marathon copper project as construction planning ramps up. Competition Watch: The Competition Bureau expanded its probe into Empire/Sobeys’ use of property controls, a move with potential ripple effects for grocery retail competition. Construction Safety: Type 2 hard hats with integrated chin straps become mandatory across CCSC member construction sites by July 1.