Pacific Link Pipeline Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney has listed the Alberta-to-West Coast Pacific Link oil pipeline as a project of national interest, aiming to speed approvals and boost access to Asian markets—while Indigenous groups say they were given only two months for consultations and raised concerns about missing project details. Coastal Climate Planning: Nanaimo is advancing its Sea Level Rise Management Plan, outlining options like moving infrastructure out of hazard zones, updating planning rules, and raising existing floodplain development as sea levels rise. Cybersecurity & Archives: Library and Archives Canada’s collection search service was targeted by attempted cyberattacks in May and June, including probes tied to attempts to access old Canadian divorce records—prompting a response from federal cybersecurity officials. Smart Parking Expansion: Nayax completed its acquisition of IPS Group, combining curbside parking payments with EV charging—an urban mobility shift with potential emissions and infrastructure implications. Fall Weather Outlook: Environment Canada forecasts warmer-than-normal fall conditions for B.C.’s Lower Mainland, with precipitation likely below normal. Wildfire Recovery & Resilience: A Thunder Bay screening of the first-responder documentary “When the Shift Ends” spotlights mental health and recovery, tying resilience to community preparedness.