Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agree to a pipeline proposal that could flow oil through British Columbia to the Pacific Coast. The partnership is billed as a win for cooperation between Alberta and Ottawa, but it’s already creating some political loss, in the form of pushback from B.C., and a resignation from the Carney cabinet.

And: Quebec extends its religious symbols ban to include public prayer, funding for private religious schools, and ‘exclusively’ religious menus at public institutions, like hospitals or daycares.

Also: Authorities in the U.S. up their investigation into Wednesday’s National Guard shootings in Washington, D.C., while calling the incident an ‘ambush-style’ attack. One of the victims has died - while the other remains in critical condition. The suspect is reportedly an Afghan national.

Plus: Hong Kong fire aftermath, Gaza’s ongoing aid needs, and more.

PCM 024 | Shane Dietrich of Critter Control in South Bend, Indiana