Health Funding Fight: At Premiers 2026 in Charlottetown, PEI, New Brunswick and Manitoba pressed Ottawa to restore the 50/50 split for health-care costs, arguing the federal share is now about 22% under the Canada Health Transfer. Pipeline Politics: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s “open to” a west-east oil pipeline linking Alberta to Ontario, but only if environmental and Indigenous-government concerns are addressed. Interprovincial Alcohol Deal: Canada’s premiers moved ahead on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, with Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador implementing the agreement; Quebec and Yukon are working to join. Public Safety Tragedy (Ottawa): Ottawa police say two boys found dead in a home last month were killed by their father, who then set fire to his dental practice and died by suicide. B.C. Wildfires/Travel Disruptions: A new Fraser Canyon blaze shut Highway 1 and Highway 3, with officials urging evacuations around Boston Bar. Crime Watch (North Vancouver): B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating a fatal RCMP shooting at Westview Plaza after a man allegedly tried to get into a police vehicle. Wildlife Safety (Vancouver Island): Experts urge drivers to slow down during deer fawn season and avoid hazardous garden netting to prevent collisions and entanglements. Business/Industry: UFA is building Manitoba’s first Portage la Prairie cardlock and bulk fuel site, aiming to support trucking and farmers.