Climate & Weather Alerts: Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of west-central Saskatchewan, including Abbey, Sceptre, Leader and Eston, with damaging wind gusts reported as a risk. Heat Impacts: Southwest Saskatchewan’s heat warning was upgraded to orange/high, with forecasts near 35 C and limited overnight cooling raising heat-illness risk for seniors, kids and outdoor workers. Energy & Emissions Debate: Canada signed a landmark LNG supply deal with Germany’s SEFE for one million tonnes annually from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project near Prince Rupert, with shipments expected in the early 2030s—while climate and environmental concerns continue to shadow new fossil-fuel expansion. Indigenous Rights & Resources: Canada’s Supreme Court will hear a case testing how UNDRIP applies to B.C.’s mineral tenure system, after First Nations challenged “free miner” permits without consent. First Nations & Nuclear Readiness: Saskatchewan First Nations leaders backed future nuclear projects, saying communities must be ready to participate and shape environmental assessments and benefits. Water & Flood Resilience: Five southern B.C. communities launched the West Coast Corridor Resiliency Partnership to push for long-term flood mitigation and climate adaptation funding after repeated disasters. Transport & Clean Tech: Brandon, Man., is moving toward its first electric fleet, seeking four new EVs as part of its climate plan. Marine Safety: A Bering Strait Waterways Safety Committee is being explored to improve safe, efficient and environmentally sound operations as traffic grows. B.C. LNG & Shipping: A Montreal think-tank argues European demand for Canadian LNG is rising, citing shipping-time competitiveness for East Coast routes. B.C. Ferries Modernization: B.C. Ferries’ new China-built Summit-class vessels will be named after provincial trees, with service expected starting in 2029.