U.S.-Canada Tariff Shock Hits Wallets: A Spergel survey finds tariffs and trade disruption are already hurting Canadian households, with 4 in 10 reporting higher debt, 41% cutting grocery or necessities spending, and 22% missing bills or debt payments. Border Crash at Mall: In Delta, B.C., a crash at Tsawwassen Mills killed 2 and injured 2 after police said a medical emergency may have triggered the incident; the nearby Truth and Reconciliation walk was halted. Competition Bureau Grocery Probe: The Competition Bureau is investigating minimum advertised pricing in grocery, warning it could block retailers from promoting lower prices and reduce deal access. Energy Relief in Alberta: Alberta extended the $100 energy rebate application deadline to Oct. 31 and paused its fuel tax for three months to ease pump costs. Retail Expansion: Healthy Planet opened a new Scarborough location (Oct. 1) with free gift bags and a mix of fresh foods, supplements, and natural beauty. Health Tech Boost: Alberta plans a Calgary cyclotron and radiopharmaceutical centre at Foothills Medical Centre, targeting operations by 2029. Outdoor Gear Retail: MEC is opening its first Sea to Sky corridor store in Whistler Village this fall. Business/Finance Watch: Enerflex completed its Asia Pacific divestiture to INNIO, while Western Forest Products set its Q3 results release for Nov. 5.