Women’s Hockey Momentum: A surge in girls’ and women’s hockey interest is being fueled by the PWHL’s growth, including new teams in Vancouver and Seattle and more expansion ahead—turning arenas into places where young fans see a pro future. Community & Media/Events: Ottawa Strong: After the Storm is seeking vendors for a Sept. 1 recovery benefit at Britannia Park, pitching it as an immersive, media-produced “mission” rather than a standard festival booth. Wildfire Watch (BC): The Bald Range blaze near Summerland is growing fast enough to keep evacuees out; officials cite volatile conditions and forecast cloudy weather that could reduce fire behaviour on the northern flank. Local Human Interest (Manitoba): An African spurred tortoise named Molly has been found far from home at Oak Hammock Marsh, with staff crediting citizen sightings for the rescue. Sports & Culture (Toronto): The National Bank Open continues as Belinda Bencic withdraws with a hip injury, sending Coco Gauff into the semifinals. Media/Tech & Safety: New research flags gaps in how lipstick and other lip cosmetics are safety-tested in Canada and elsewhere, arguing regulators don’t fully account for lip-tissue absorption plus accidental swallowing. Business/Ad Market: National CineMedia is set to buy Captivate for $275M, expanding movie-theatre ad reach into offices and apartment buildings.