Heat-Dome Anniversary in Victoria: Victoria marked the 5th anniversary of the 2021 heat dome with a remembrance, solidarity and policy push, including a solidarity walk and council fans aimed at keeping rental homes at or below 26°C during extreme heat. Local Climate Progress in Canmore: Canmore reported 2025 greenhouse gas emissions down 6% from 2024, but warned net-zero by 2050 will require steeper cuts. Severe Storm Impacts in Saskatchewan: A Humboldt-region system brought heavy rain, localized flooding and dramatic storm clouds after Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch. Climate Accountability in Court: Climate groups including Environmental Defence and physicians’ group are suing Ottawa, arguing recent changes leave Canada off track for legislated 2030 emissions reductions. Air Quality Scrutiny for Data Centres: An air quality expert says a proposed $2B data centre’s impact assessment missed key nearby pollution sources, raising concerns about cumulative air impacts. Water Not Coal vs. Alberta Ballot: Water Not Coal leader Corb Lund says the UCP won’t put the petition question on the Oct. 19 referendum ballot, escalating a dispute over approvals and process. Lake Erie Mayflies: Millions of mayflies swarmed Ohio’s Lake Erie communities—an annual sign of good water quality.