A young girl, aged 8, tragically lost her life in a balcony fall from a high-rise building in Vancouver. This incident has sparked concern and raised questions about safety measures in such structures. Meanwhile, a controversial decision to remove change tables and hygiene dispensers from some Vancouver washrooms has sparked debate. The move, aimed at budget efficiency, has been met with mixed reactions. In other news, a large fight involving knives resulted in three hospitalizations, and wildfire crews are battling an out-of-control blaze in the Calgary Forest Area. The potential closure of the beloved Douglas Fir Trail in Calgary has also sparked concern. Ottawa police have issued a warning about a high-risk offender in the Rideau-Vanier area, and Ottawa taxpayers are facing a significant property tax hike and OC Transpo fare increase in 2026. TVA Group has cut 87 jobs in TV amid financial challenges, and Sonder has declared bankruptcy, evicting clients from its apartment-hotels. The northern lights illuminated Alberta skies, and the Oilers faced the stingy Flyers in a road trip. Poilievre, a political figure, has faced criticism for his leadership style, and a man has been charged following a scam targeting seniors in Halifax. A photographer captured a stunning time-lapse of the Manitoba northern lights, and teen hunters have been charged in an accidental shooting. Richmound residents are seeking support after a cult occupation, and a judge is preparing jurors for the Misha Pavelick trial. Two women have been accused of exploiting a vulnerable man in Guelph, and a community in Hanover, Ontario, is grieving the loss of three teens in a tragic car crash. The Huskies have rallied around Amundrud after a lymphoma diagnosis, and reports suggest the Crawford nickel project may be added to Canada’s special projects list. An Ontario man was shocked by a $22,520 car sunroof repair, and STEGH leadership is monitoring full-body scanner pilot projects after a knife incident. A Ramara man died in a head-on crash with a transport truck, and a record-breaking fentanyl bust took place in Windsor, Ontario. The Tecumseh Vista girls’ basketball team celebrated their WECSSAA championship victory, and a suspect was arrested after a safe was stolen during a break-in on Vancouver Island. British Columbia’s animal sanctuary shared an update on avian influenza, reporting the deaths of 19 birds. The remains of a climber missing since 1994 were found on a Swiss glacier, and Germany has arrested another alleged member of a Hamas cell. In politics, Anand has announced new sanctions targeting Russian drones, and Poilievre has faced criticism for his leadership style. New nation-building projects are planned to include mining and energy developments, according to sources. In business, Basic materials stocks lifted the S&P/TSX composite, while U.S. markets posted mixed results. Baytex is exiting the U.S. in a $3.25B deal, focusing on Canadian assets. In health, NordicTrack rowing machines have been recalled due to a fire hazard, and a survey finds that half of young Canadian men are at risk of problem anger. ByHeart has recalled all baby formula sold in the U.S. due to an infant botulism outbreak. In entertainment, the court has denied Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting, and Harvey Weinstein’s prosecutors have dismissed defense claims of jury misconduct. Singer Akon was arrested near Atlanta for missing court over a suspended license. In sports, Auger-Aliassime defeated Shelton at the ATP Finals, and Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to taking bribes. Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown was granted bail and a GPS monitor on attempted murder charges in Miami. In lifestyle, a solution to the CIA HQ’s Kryptos sculpture has gone to auction, and bagpipers have claimed a world record with AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’. A family is paying a tutor $330K to help their 1-year-old become an ‘English gentleman’. In climate and environment, residents in Japan’s Northern Alps are battling monkeys to protect their homes and farms, and scientists have discovered that bees can process time, a first for insects. The death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing. In sci-tech, astronomers have spotted a storm on another star for the first time, and most Canadians have a chance to see the northern lights tonight. A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon, and it’s not related to AI.