AI Politics: Trump dismissed calls to slow AI as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing the U.S. has the “strong and smart” guardrails—while the debate keeps spilling into tech and policy. Indigenous Leadership: B.C. former attorneys general backed modern treaties in a letter amid ongoing land-claims controversy. Indigenous Governance: Fort Nelson First Nation unveiled its new council and education board after its Sept. 9 election. Publishing & Books: Webster Awards finalists for B.C. journalism were announced, with Elizabeth Palmer set as a featured speaker. Book-to-Screen Buzz: TIFF coverage included Carrie creator Mike Flanagan and cast discussing adapting the story without watching the original film, plus Look Back winning a UNIMED student jury award with GKIDS bringing it to U.S./Canada. Canadian Authors in the Spotlight: Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida promoted their relationship book I’m Going to Break Your Heart as it hits bestseller status. Media Law: Halifax police charged Frank Magazine’s managing editor over an alleged non-consensual intimate image. Sports Memoir: Brad Gushue announced a memoir tour ahead of Gushue: The Making of a Champion release.