Flu Vaccine Breakthrough: The FDA has approved Moderna’s first mRNA-based flu shot (mFLUSIVA/mRNA-1010) for adults 50+, adding a new option for seniors heading into the 2026–27 season. Access & Capacity in Alberta: Clinics are unsure how Alberta’s new self-referral, pay-up-front diagnostic imaging pathway will work, with technologists warning staffing limits could blunt the plan’s impact. Public Safety in Saskatchewan: The SHA is expanding contracted protective services officers to five more communities to reduce violence and improve safety for patients and staff. Mental Health Care Expansion: CMHA and Oak Valley Health are rolling out expanded services for people with treatment-resistant depression. Infectious Disease Watch: A bird in Timmins has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting mosquito-bite prevention reminders. Wildlife Rescue: Seven beluga whales rescued from a shuttered Canadian marine park have arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio for veterinary care. Reproductive Rights in the Spotlight: A one-woman show in Stratford brings an abortion story to the stage, blending personal experience with advocacy. Homelessness Funding Debate: A new opinion piece argues visible homelessness is driven by system capacity gaps, not just individual anger.