Primary Care Tech: A University of Toronto simulation study found AI scribes cut physician documentation time by 69%, with visits lasting about the same but more time spent finishing charts after the encounter. Wildfire Health: A two-part child-protection opinion series warns wildfire smoke is a serious health risk for kids as Canada’s wildfire season intensifies. Primary Care Access (BC): B.C. says it has connected a million more residents to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2018, but about 20% still lack one. Food Safety: Canada’s outbreak update includes a recall tied to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella from sprouts, with symptoms like severe cramps and diarrhea. Women’s Health Funding: Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health launches “Giving Shelter,” matching donations up to $150,000 from Sept. 25–27 to support 300+ shelters and programs. Public Safety & Mental Health: Volunteer Information HPE promotes local volunteer roles, while a Crisis Intervention Team training targets first responders working with people in crisis and substance-related needs. Health System Operations: A Sarnia family health team marks 20 years with a new prevention care clinic opening Oct. 15, adding diabetes education, women’s health and menopause care. Data & Privacy: RCMP says it’s aware of an FBI probe into alleged dark-web sales of millions of Canadian and U.S. drivers’ licences, urging vigilance. Workplace Health: Unifor says Amazon’s wage increase in B.C. comes amid contract pressure and health-and-safety concerns.