Canada Day Weather Disruptions: Lethbridge moved parts of its July 1 celebrations indoors after heavy rain saturated Henderson Lake Park, shifting food trucks and youth market to the Trade & Convention Centre. USMCA Deadline Drama: The U.S. is expected to announce it won’t extend USMCA on July 1, kicking off a long review and raising uncertainty for Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade talks. Immigration & Citizenship Policy: A U.S. Supreme Court setback on birthright citizenship is framed as an exception amid broader wins for Trump’s immigration agenda, while Canada faces its own citizenship guidance fallout. Health & Virtual Care: New data from a major virtual care provider says mental health is now the top reason Canadians use online care, especially among 18–34-year-olds. Ontario Education Rules: Ontario clarified that students can still miss class for sports and extracurriculars under new attendance rules, as long as parents notify schools. World Cup Buzz: Canada’s Round of 16 matchup vs Morocco is set for July 4 in Houston, after Canada’s historic knockout win over South Africa. Sports Business: Kawhi Leonard is reportedly headed back to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade with the Clippers, a major shake-up for the NBA title race. Trade Tensions With China: Beijing imposed a 73.5% anti-dumping deposit on Canadian pea starch imports, escalating a trade squeeze. Vatican Appointments: Pope Leo XIV promoted Italian Sister Alessandra Smerilli to lead the Vatican office overseeing migrants, environment and development.