Good morning. This is the Wednesday, July 23 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
Did you hear about how the founders of Tahini’s, the shawarma restaurant chain, took a gamble on bitcoin? Here’s what happened.
And here’s the latest on Ottawa’s progress toward a trade pact with Washington before Trump’s deadline, the looming verdicts in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, and the city and police’s response to a mother’s $10-million lawsuit.
DON’T MISS
Instead, Carney said other countries are eager to boost business with Canada. Here’s his plan.
Rob Talach thought his former client did well during the intense trial. Here’s his take.
Cindy Ali was acquitted in her daughter’s death last year. Now she’s in a legal battle.
WHAT ELSE
ѻý police Const. Robert Konashewych and Adellene Balgobin, seen here in an undated selfie.
Ontario Superior Court Exhibit- A cop and a public servant stole a dead man’s estate. The real beneficiary still hasn’t seen a dime two years later
- A YouTuber says the teen accused of fatally stabbing a 71-year-old grandmother confessed on livestream.
- An autopsy on a Montreal girl allegedly killed by her father shows she died from drowning.
- Sentencing hearing for “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber starts today. Here’s what the Crown wants.
- Olivia Chow vowed action for these East York tenants living in “unacceptable conditions.” Take a look.
- Mark McQueen: ѻý’s housing crisis is more about greedy governments than “market failure.”
- Éric Blais: Don’t pooh-pooh the TTC’s POOs — just the unnecessary “rebranding.”
- Metrolinx laid off customer service workers days before using AI to respond to a customer.
- Jamaican patties changed Karon Liu’s life. Here’s why this flaky pastry is ѻý’s most beloved snack.
- Reagan McSwain’s most memorable picnic featured mouldy food. But that wasn’t the point.
- Dave Feschuk: Leafs forward Dakota Joshua gets a fresh start with his first NHL coach.
- Gregor Chisholm: ѻý runs are an issue for Jays closer Jeff Hoffman. Here’s what that could mean at the trade deadline.
POV
CLOSE UP
Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne performs at the Air Canada Centre in ѻý on August 15, 2013.
Vince Talotta ѻý StarSCOTIABANK ARENA: Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne performing in 2013 at what was known at the time as the Air Canada Centre. The legendary heavy metal singer died yesterday at the age of 76. Nick Krewan looks back at some of the wild ѻý stories about the icon.
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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