Labour Day Culture Picks (Toronto): Toronto’s long-weekend lineup (Sept. 4–7) leans into community energy, from a free Fish Fry at Sankofa Square to performances and family-friendly events around Nathan Phillips Square and High Park. Reading as Community-Building (Wood Buffalo): Fort McMurray launches “Read Across Wood Buffalo Day” on Sept. 25, with schools, libraries and local creators hosting story and literacy activities under the theme “Many Stories. Shared Humanity.” Great Lakes Naming Row (Lake Ontario → “Lake America”): Trump asked Apple to adopt “Lake America” on U.S. maps; Google already did for U.S. users, while Canadian platforms keep “Lake Ontario,” sparking public pushback and even a giant “Lake Ontario” counter-sign. Music & Identity in the Spotlight: Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor turned the “Lake Ontario” lyric into a crowd chant during a Toronto show as protests also disrupted Toronto’s Ashkenaz Jewish music festival. Queer & Local Pride: Comox Valley Pride closes out Canada’s Pride season with parades, drag brunches and community events. Arts & Heritage: Oxbow Architecture is creating a permanent powwow arbour on the Plains, and Iron Maiden kicks off its North American run with Toronto shows. Public Prep: The Canadian Red Cross urges Canadians to plan emergency kits and stay alert as wildfire and flood risks continue.