Federal funding for northern infrastructure: Marathon’s Active Living Centre project got a boost as FedNor announced a $39M “Local Impact” stream over four years, part of the Build Communities Strong Fund, with the facility pegged at $90M+ total. Housing leadership in Vancouver: Stephanie Allen, a long-time housing development leader and BC Housing alum, is running for Vancouver mayor, with her platform tied to affordability and past planning-driven displacement. Nuclear power pathway debate: Ottawa’s new Nuclear Energy Strategy and plans to speed approvals for a high-level waste repository are drawing fresh questions about cost, safety, and environmental impacts. Sewage plant review in Metro Vancouver: Metro Vancouver’s independent review team for the troubled North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is now set, aiming for a public report by end of Jan 2027 after a settlement with Acciona. Homelessness funding pressure in Ontario: Norfolk councillors accepted $3.6M for homelessness prevention but warned Queen’s Park that provincial support has been frozen for years, pushing for higher per-diem support. Workforce housing contract renewal: Civeo secured a six-year Western Canada renewal through June 2032 for lodge accommodations, citing ongoing demand from LNG, oil sands, infrastructure, mining and data centres. Canada Day disruptions: Mark Carney’s unity speech in Edmonton was derailed by thunderstorms, after Ottawa events were also cancelled. SRO transition stalls in B.C.: B.C. says three residents remain in the Granville Street SRO Luugat despite the June 30 deadline, with moves pending offers.