Quebec Election Watch: Party leaders in Montreal traded plans on transport, public safety and health as the first leaders’ debate nears Tuesday, with Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon promising $550M over four years for prevention and a crackdown on overprescribing, while also reiterating plans to abolish Santé Québec. Dog Attack in Toronto: Toronto police are seeking a 40-year-old woman, Tanychia Black, after two dogs allegedly escaped an off-leash enclosure and attacked a person and their pet, leaving the victim injured and the dog with life-threatening injuries. B.C. Police Oversight: B.C.’s independent watchdog is investigating a fatal downtown Vancouver crash involving a three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot after police say the driver fled an attempted fraud stop. Alberta Natural Gas Pipeline Plan: Premier Danielle Smith says a new Crown corporation for natural gas pipelines is unlikely after a leaked cabinet report suggested legislation and Crown entities to meet demand from oil and AI data centres. Saskatchewan ER Disruptions: The Saskatchewan Health Authority says emergency room service will be disrupted at multiple facilities, including Kerrobert and Preeceville, with some outages lasting into the next day. Federal Tech Overhaul: Ottawa launched Digital Transformation Canada to modernize federal services, consolidate digital functions and expand responsible AI use, led by Patrick Pichette. Sports Pressure in Toronto: The Blue Jays are ramping up urgency in the playoff chase, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. staying in the lineup after boos. Film Festival Buzz: TIFF continues to draw headlines, including tributes and reviews tied to major premieres and documentaries.