Good morning. This is the Tuesday, May 13 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
If you’re waking up to the smell of smoke downtown this morning, you’re not alone. A fire engulfed three homes near Bathurst Street and Richmond Street West last night.
And here’s the latest on Mark Carney’s cabinet, how the Ford government’s housing changes could spell doom for Toronto’s green standard, and why it’s so damn hard to get a reservation at Toronto’s hottest restaurants.
DON’T MISS
Expect to see some new faces on the front bench. Here’s what sources told the Star.
The Ford government’s latest bid to jump-start housing construction could threaten Toronto’s 15-year-old “green standard.”
The demand for restaurant reservations has soared. Here’s why — and how you can still score a spot.
WHAT ELSE
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, bottom right, shakes hands with Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, left, at Queen’s Park last fall.
Nathan Denette/THE CANADIAN PRESS- Donald Trump’s trade war is a “wake-up call,” Ontario’s finance minister warned.
- The family of Chadd Facey, who died after being assaulted by a cop, said this at a sentencing hearing.
- The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial continues today. Catch up on the case here.
- Two students were taken to hospital Monday after a stabbing outside a Scarborough high school.
- This $1.47 million semi-detached home near the Junction Triangle offers versatility and “lived-in” charm.
- It’s sunscreen season. Protect your skin — and don’t fall for these 11 myths.
- Cannes Film Festival banned “nudity” from film festival red carpets in the name of “decency.”
- Simu Liu announced his engagement to music executive Allison Hsu. See the stunning proposal here.
- This century-old farce at the Shaw Festival could be the laugh we all need. Here’s Glenn Sumi’s review.
- The Raptors slipped to ninth in the NBA draft lottery. Here’s what they could do.
- It’s harder to score in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is Exhibit A.
- Rory McIlroy is in calendar grand slam territory. All fans want is a chance to watch it happen.
POV
CLOSE UP
Violinist Tiffany Yeung.
Nick Lachance/pc28StarTORONTO: Every instrument has a unique story. Some, centuries old, have been passed down numerous times, from one generation to the next. Joshua Chong shares the stories — some weird and absurd — behind five instruments that can be heard on stages across Toronto.
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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