Ontario health funding shift: A new CCPA report says Ontario spent $4.1B on private for-profit surgical and diagnostic facilities since 2017, while wait times for publicly funded care rose—hurting hospitals like Sault Area Hospital that face staffing and deficit pressures. B.C. election snag: The B.C. NDP will run candidates in 92 of 93 ridings in the Oct. 24 snap election after its Peace River North paperwork was incomplete by the Oct. 3 deadline. Energy jobs and procurement: Alberta’s Pacific Link oil pipeline was declared a first-ever “project of national interest” under the Building Canada Act, with federal moves to speed approvals and promises of Indigenous ownership and employment. Saskatchewan data-centre hiring: Bell AI Fabric construction is progressing in Sherwood, with 500+ workers on site and Saskatchewan contractors supporting steel, electrical, logistics, and site services—aiming for a first data hall in early 2027. Work permits for families: Canada clarified which partner types (spouse, common-law, conjugal) can qualify for an open work permit when sponsored for permanent residence. Farm worker pensions: Saint Lucia’s labour minister says long-serving farm workers in Canada are raising retirement and pension-contribution concerns. Safety and staffing pressures: Montreal transit is investigating a man’s death after he fell onto metro tracks at Lionel-Groulx; police say it appeared accidental. Air ambulance search: U.S. Coast Guard crews continue searching off Nantucket for a medical jet missing with six aboard, including four Canadians.