Municipal Housing & Affordability: Innisfil mayoral and deputy mayor candidates say property taxes have jumped about 22.5% in five years and want line-by-line budget restraint, while St. Catharines Ward 1 hopefuls focus on road safety, mental health/addictions, and growth that won’t overwhelm existing neighbourhoods. Homelessness & Health: A new Canadian commentary argues homelessness should be treated as a “cognitive impairment crisis,” pointing to brain injury, trauma, and substance use as compounding drivers—calling for more compassionate, targeted supports. Disaster Recovery & Housing Loss: After B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire, families in Faulder near Summerland are rebuilding from ash, underscoring how quickly housing can be wiped out by extreme fire seasons. Private Mortgages: A new report finds most Canadians haven’t used alternative/private mortgage lenders, but users report better long-term outcomes—highlighting a gap between perception and experience. Federal Project Reviews: Ottawa tabled Bill C-39 to speed major project approvals with a “one project, one review, one year to decision” target, including potential impacts for oilsands reviews. Infrastructure & Permitting: A separate mining update says a “one project, one review” federal-provincial assessment agreement is meant to cut duplication and accelerate permitting for a Labrador iron project.