My updates always happen several days after the tracker says that they happened, so it might still be coming. Check your spam folder too. I had my test email go there.
All completed aside from the citizenship ceremony as of the 5th! Now I just have to wait for the ceremony and for any news about my kids applications, assuming the decision is not a rejection.
I emailed the Vancouver office when my status didn't change and they confirmed that the test was verified, so I would check with whatever office you got your test emails from.
You watch it obsessively and keep track. It doesn't show up like that anywhere, you just abbreviate when your background check moves from 'not applicable' and 'in progress' (process? Not actually sure which).
RBC told me I can open one from the US. The online account process asks if you live in Canada and you just say 'no' and move on. They are supposedly the most immigrant friendly bank.