Primary Care Access: Hastings County recruited Dr. Saad Mirza to the Bancroft Community Family Health Team, adding another family physician to expand local primary care. Immunization Push: B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry urged parents to check back-to-school vaccine records, flagging measles and routine shots like MMR, polio, pertussis and chickenpox. Health Research & Talent: Canada announced major funding to bring 64 global researchers (including many from the U.S.) to Canadian universities, plus over $541M for Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders. Life Sciences Investment: Ottawa backed nearly $100M in B.C. life sciences through a Strategic Response Fund for Kardium and Evonik Canada. Long-Term Care Readiness: Ontario urged long-term care homes to close five infection prevention and control gaps before respiratory season. Care in the Community: Niagara Legion branches were recognized for years of fundraising support for Hotel Dieu Shaver, helping buy equipment for rehab patients. Public Health in Motion: Health Canada launched a new Clinical Trial Search Portal and updated guidance, alongside moves to strengthen medical device oversight and access. Major Disaster Response: Nepal-China flash floods killed hundreds and left more than 1,400 missing, with Canadians among those affected and fundraising efforts ramping up for shelter, water and health services. Animal Health & Welfare: Beluga Peekachu, rescued from Canada’s Marineland, died days after arriving at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Road Safety: A head-on crash on B.C.’s Trans-Canada Highway near Nanaimo killed two men; a 16-year-old was arrested and charged after impaired operation causing death.