B.C. Wildfire Response: British Columbia’s Wildfire Service warned the Bald Range blaze will bring “challenging” fire behaviour overnight, with crews and helicopters continuing perimeter work after new growth driven by winds and clearer skies. Federal Emergency Support: Canada put its military on standby to help as wildfires force tens of thousands from homes, with federal officials pointing to readiness to support provincial response. Pipeline Costs: Trans Mountain agreed to lower shipping fees for long-term oil contracts, a settlement that still needs regulator approval and would reduce what shippers pay to use the publicly owned pipeline. Student Housing Push: The University of Toronto is moving ahead with a partnership model to build thousands of new residence spaces faster and at lower cost, aiming to ease demand pressure. Citizenship Processing: A report says processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship applications has surpassed two years, raising pressure on applicants and timelines. Arms Bill (Legislative): New Zealand’s Arms Bill cleared second reading, reflecting ongoing policy debate over public safety and licensed firearm owners.