Critical Minerals Deal: Teck’s Trail expansion is set to get a major boost as the Canada Growth Fund backs a C$850M push to expand germanium and antimony output and add Canada’s first primary gallium capacity. AI Infrastructure: Meta is moving ahead with a C$13B data centre in Alberta’s Sturgeon County, its first in Canada, as the province courts more hyperscale investment. Flooding & Health Impacts (Manitoba): Heavy rain continues to batter Manitoba, with crop damage reported and flood response ongoing; in Dauphin, the regional hospital will stay closed for months due to significant flood damage. Severe Weather (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba): Tornado warnings in eastern Alberta were lifted after severe storms, while Environment Canada is flagging a long heat event for southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Public Safety & Crime (Toronto): A Scarborough double shooting has left one man dead and another critically injured, and police are also seeking a knife-wielding suspect who threatened a pet. Housing & Cost of Living (Toronto): A new report suggests Toronto rents may be stabilizing after months of declines. Environment & Wildlife (Vancouver): A study links a spike in Stanley Park coyote aggression to human habituation during COVID lockdowns. Federal Politics/Process: Ottawa sets an Aug. 15 deadline for companies to register interest in renovating 24 Sussex Dr. Culture (Toronto): The 18th Annual Himalayan Mela returns to Nathan Phillips Square with expected attendance of 10,000-plus.