Good morning. This is the Wednesday, May 14 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
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Here’s the latest on Mark Carney’s new cabinet, how Trump’s policies could be a blow to Ontario’s tourism industry, and why a charity says it has been unfairly hit with fees.
DON’T MISS
Carney’s cabinet includes 28 members and 10 junior ministers. Here’s who made the cut.
The industry had almost rebounded from COVID — then came the U.S. election. Here’s what’s happening now.
The city is poised to deny a refund request from the charity. Here’s why.
WHAT ELSE
Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Chris Young The Canadian Press file photo- The Ford government will unveil its budget tomorrow. Here’s what we know so far.
- The city euthanized two coyotes responsible for killing pets in Liberty Village.
- A judge reduced the Menendez brothers’ murder sentences. Here’s what happens next.
- Five boys were charged in a double stabbing outside a Scarborough high school.
- A gunman says he’s “ashamed and sad” 12-year-old Dante Andreatta was killed by a stray bullet.
- Canada is facing high youth suicide rates. Here’s what advocates say needs to be done.
- Honda’s plans to delay electric vehicle factories is “a blow to the community.”
- Matt Elliott: Why is the TTC funding vastly underused parking lots?
- A sign mocking Wayne Gretzky appeared at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Take a look.
- The NHL suspended a Florida Panthers exec for “inappropriate” social media posts. Here’s what we know.
- Rosie DiManno: The Maple Leafs and Panthers know each other too well heading into Game 5.
- Doug Smith: Raptors fans should still sleep well after their pipe dreams of winning the NBA draft lottery.
POV
CLOSE UP
pc28Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning that bounced off a railing back into the field.
Steve Russell pc28StarROGERS CENTRE: pc28Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning that bounced off a railing back into the field sending Tampa Bay Rays outfield Chandler Simpson (14) flying without his cap and glove. The Blue Jays ended up falling 11-9 in a wild finish Tuesday night. Mike Wilner has your recap.
Before I go, the Star is working on a story about the city’s favourite servers, bartenders and baristas, and we want to hear all about yours. Email reporter Briony Smith at brionysmith@thestar.ca with the following information: your name, the server’s name, their place of work, and what makes their service so special.
Thank you for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at firstup@thestar.ca. I will see you back here tomorrow.
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