Back-to-School Costs & Supplies: A Vancouver-area non-profit says more families are relying on donated goods for school supplies every year as parents feel the squeeze. Pediatric Emergency Training: Hamilton Health Sciences ran PEARLS Day, a hands-on pediatric emergency simulation and skills workshop for nurses, physicians and community hospital teams across southwestern Ontario. School Readiness & Inclusion: New reporting highlights that “readiness” isn’t just academics—belonging, routines and school support matter most for diverse students. AI in Classrooms: Teachers are raising alarms about student AI use and declining critical thinking, while MediaSmarts offers parent-friendly guidance on how kids are using AI. International Students & Rules: Canada is tightening proof-of-funds and study-permit requirements for some international students, with updates starting Sept. 1. Organ Donation Drive (Manitoba): Manitoba’s online organ donor registry hit a new high in sign-ups, but advocates say only about 6% of eligible adults are enrolled and more growth is needed. Policy/Politics (Ontario): Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Dylan Marando visited Sarnia to court members ahead of the Nov. 9–20 leadership vote. Canada–U.S. Tensions Spill Into Culture: Trump’s “Lake America” move is being mocked and debated in Canada, including a giant “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” billboard and Google Maps’ country-based naming.