Public Safety & Community Partnerships: Grande Prairie Police Service is teaming up with Paul Brandt’s #NotInMyCity to expand training, public education, and survivor support in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Sports & Community Legacy: A Richmond, B.C. dock memorial drew about 100 mourners for six people missing after a charter sinking in the Strait of Georgia, with white-flower tributes and personal stories from friends and family. Books for Young Readers: CBC Books and Canadian author Bee Quammie highlight 14 Canadian picks for tweens and teens to read this summer, spotlighting fresh Canadian voices and series starters. Music & Cultural Roots: The Katarina String Quartet, formed at McGill, shares its Canadian roots while touring, including performances tied to community arts programs in Northern Michigan. Multicultural Media Access: ATN calls for fair federal support for independent multicultural broadcasters, warning that proposed funding must reach smaller services that keep diverse communities connected. Energy & Infrastructure Politics: Alberta and Ontario unveiled the “Northern Shield” 3,300-kilometre oil pipeline plan to move western crude to Sarnia, with Indigenous consultation and regulatory hurdles ahead. Health Research: A Quebec study finds specialized gambling addiction treatment is underused despite free access, with online gamblers showing higher repeat admissions. Arts & Wellness Events: Westmeath’s Yoga Picnic returned for its fifth year, drawing more than 2,000 attendees for yoga, meditation, music, and community wellbeing. Local Culture & Events: Kingston’s inaugural Eh! Game Expo brings indie games, esports, trading cards, board games, and comic creators together at Slush Puppie Place.