Wildfire climate link: A new World Weather Attribution study says human-driven climate change has made Northwest Territories wildfires about twice as likely, with similar findings for Ontario—amid hundreds of active fires and evacuations. Air quality impacts: Researchers also warn wildfire smoke is now a bigger prenatal health threat, with smoke-driven PM2.5 exposure rising as overall air quality improves. Ontario weather risk: Environment Canada issued a special statement for parts of southern Ontario, warning of localized heavy rain over 50 mm and possible flash flooding. AI data centre backlash: Ontario municipalities and the Green Party are pushing Queen’s Park for provincewide rules on AI data centres over energy use and water demands. Policy and enforcement: Waterloo police warn that “enclosed” mobility scooters may be illegal on roads and sidewalks, even if sold as mobility devices. Space/clean power in the North: Federal funding backs five clean energy projects in Nunavut, including solar installations to cut diesel use. Water infrastructure: Ashcroft, B.C. gets $4.8M to twin a reservoir to improve reliability and fire protection. Extreme weather confirmation: Researchers confirmed a tornado touched down in Repentigny, Que., with estimated winds up to 130 km/h.