Wildfire Smoke & Health Warnings: Toronto and much of Ontario are again dealing with very poor air as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario drifts south, pushing Environment Canada advisories to yellow and orange levels in places like Greater Sudbury’s region and parts of the GTA; officials urge people to limit time outdoors, watch the AQHI, and reduce strenuous activity, especially for kids, seniors, pregnant people, and anyone with heart or lung conditions. Air Quality Across Borders: The same smoke is also triggering air quality health advisories in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, with New York and Michigan warning residents about fine particulate pollution and advising indoor stays and precautions for sensitive groups. Extreme Heat + Smoke: Several reports highlight the dangerous combo of heat and smoke, with cooling centres and public health guidance ramping up where temperatures near 90°F and above. Indigenous Rights vs Fast-Tracked Projects: First Nations chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations say they’ll oppose federal and provincial moves to streamline major project approvals if they weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights. Solar Data Research: Clir Renewables received up to $3.25M from NRC IRAP to standardize and validate solar performance data, aiming to make solar asset information more trustworthy and usable at scale. Indigenous Equity in LNG: LNG Canada announced an Indigenous equity option for its Phase 2 storage tank, offering participating First Nations a chance at majority ownership tied to the project’s approval timeline.