Good morning. This is the Thursday, Aug. 7 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
Are you tired of the wildfire smoke? I have goodish news.
Here’s the latest on Doug Ford’s vision for a tunnel under Highway 401, Mark Carney’s tariff meeting with premiers, and a convicted murderer’s plea for early release under a rare faint hope hearing.
DON’T MISS
The premier envisions the 401 tunnel having three levels. Here’s what else his plan includes.
- We asked three experts about Doug Ford’s plan to build a Highway 401 tunnel. Here’s why it won’t stop congestion and why you might be retired before it’s done
- ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ bike lanes: Doug Ford slams Ontario judge over decision
- John Lorinc: We should all be demanding to find out what’s driving Doug Ford’s tunnel dreams.
Here’s why Ford said he’s worried about the upcoming renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
Convicted murderer Nicola Puddicombe will undergo a rare faint hope hearing. Here’s how it works.
WHAT ELSE
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in 2018.Â
ALEXEY NIKOLSKY Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images- Donald Trump is expected to meet Vladimir Putin in the coming days, the Kremlin said.
- Manitoba’s premier accused a group of Republicans of pitching a “timber tantrum†over wildfire smoke.
- Air Canada workers could go on strike as early as Aug. 16. Here’s what travellers need to know.
- Girl Guides of Canada suspended trips to the U.S. Here’s why.
- A teen was injured in a “troubling†shooting after a dispute on a TTC bus. Here’s what we know.
- Here’s what experts said about how Canadian officials detect plagiarized refugee claims.
- John Semley: Thanks, Donald Trump, for making Colbert and “South Park†funny again.
- Jessica Scott-Reid: Why are these big-name conservatives suddenly defending ostriches?
- “Outlander†has long been one of TV’s sexiest shows. Is the new prequel series even hotter?
- “From Cinderella Man†to “Jacob’s Ladder†these five underrated Rush songs deserve your attention.
- Gregor Chisholm: Bo Bichette is going to get paid this winter. Here’s how much he could make in free agency.
- Dave Feschuk: The Raptors are paying championship prices for a team that finished low. Let’s see if their gamble pays off.
POV
CLOSE UP
Victoria Mboko of Canada reacts following her win over Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Wednesday.
Christinne Muschi The Canadian PressMONTREAL: Teen tennis sensation Victoria Mboko reacts following her win over Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during semifinal tennis action at the National Bank Open in Montreal last night. Here’s Rosie DiManno’s recap of the thrilling match.
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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