World Juniors Pathway: Victoria Royals winger Cameron Schmidt was named to Hockey Canada’s 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase roster, with other Royals-linked players also earning camp invites as Hockey Canada begins its 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship evaluation. Student Supports: The Canada Child Benefit is increasing for the 2026-27 year, with higher monthly payments indexed to inflation for families with children under 18. College Innovation: Niagara College launched “Campus Crush” wine-based seltzers, created through a teaching winery and research team collaboration—an applied learning win for students and local industry. Applied Research & Reconciliation: Camosun College is partnering with Indigenous artist Carey Newman and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to build a multi-user VR version of the Virtual Reality Witness Blanket. Defence Tech Marketplace: Ottawa opened a standing supplier marketplace for uncrewed and autonomous defence systems, letting Canadian startups, universities and Indigenous businesses register via CanadaBuys. Student Data Privacy Warning: A new column flags concerns about AI tools in schools and the risk to children’s personal data. Immigration Trend: Canada admitted fewer permanent residents in early 2026, with study permits and asylum claims also down. Safety Update: Search efforts for a missing 18-year-old in the Niagara River have shifted from recovery to a recovery operation.