Good morning. This is the Tuesday, July 29 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
Here’s the latest on how Canada is falling behind on support for people with dementia, what economists expect to happen at tomorrow’s Bank of Canada rate decision, and Mississauga residents getting a sneak peak of Canada’s largest teaching hospital.
Before we dive in, may I suggest some of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s best happy hours to cool off in this heat wave? From $2 beer to a discount on Nobu sushi, here are the six deals in the city.
DON’T MISS
Here’s how long this Hamilton woman waited to be diagnosed — and what happened after.
Here’s why economists predict no change from the bank tomorrow, but maybe one in September.
- Surprisingly strong June jobs numbers quash Bank of Canada rate cut odds
- Is ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s real estate market crashing? ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ prices will keep dropping, experts say — but it won’t feel like any crash we’ve had before
- Giles Gherson: Here’s how Canada can reclaim our position as a front-running G7 economy
You can see what the new operating and birthing rooms will look like here.
WHAT ELSE
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Albany, P.E.I., Monday.
Ron Ward THE CANADIAN PRESS- Mark Carney said trade talks are in an “intense phase.†Here’s the latest ahead of Trump’s Friday deadline.
- Pierre Poilievre and nine other candidates running in the Alberta byelection will debate tonight.
- A gunman killed four people in a New York City office tower. Here’s what we know.
- Peel police arrested 11 people after an investigation found stolen baby formula was exchanged for drugs.
- Here’s why Dragons’ Den star Arlene Dickinson is being sued for $17.5 million and how she’s responded.
- The Canadian passport continues to plummet in power. Here’s how it compares to other countries.
- A TikTok call-out gathered thousands for a picnic in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. Take a look.
- Matt Elliott: The city planted trees to honour Pan Am Games countries. The tribute hasn’t worked out so well.
- Drug-resistant “super lice†are here to stay. It’s a symptom of a far larger problem, experts say.
- Bruce Arthur: The “Summer era†continues as McIntosh wins her second gold at swim worlds.
- Last night’s Blue Jays game had a scary moment as Springer took a pitch to the head.
- Gregor Chisholm: The Jays will be buyers at the trade deadline, but will they like what others are selling?
POV
CLOSE UP
Ava, 11, and her brother Ace, 4, take a moment in the heat of the afternoon to cool off in the fountain in front of Mississauga civic centre’s Celebration Square.Â
Richard Lautens ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ StarMISSISSAUGA: Ava, 11, and her four-year-old brother Ace cool off in the fountain in front of Mississauga Civic Centre’s Celebration Square. Environment Canada said the humidex hit 41 yesterday afternoon. Here’s how long this scorcher is expected to last.
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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