ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

Here’s the latest on what’s happening in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s real estate market, a judge’s abrupt departure from the bench, and Mitch Marner’s first day in Sin City.

DON’T MISS

‘Escape clauses’ are popping up in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½-area real estate deals

The condition was rarely seen during the GTA’s real estate frenzy. Here’s how it works.

• This Ontario couple bought a house without a home inspection — and it was a disaster.
• These popular cottage destinations got new short-term rental rules. A year later, here’s how listings and prices have changed.

A judge retired before explaining why he acquitted this Durham police officer

Justice Hugh O’Connell promised to provide full reasons for his decision. He never did.

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is officially a Golden Knight

Yesterday was Marner’s first press conference in Las Vegas. Here’s what he said about ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½.

• Dave Feschuk: Mitch Marner goes from Maple Leafs would-be hero to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ sports enemy. But who’s really to blame?
• Maple Leafs add toughness with free agent forward Michael Pezzetta

WHAT ELSE

• A Canadian-U.S. citizen was arrested in a deadly St. Lawrence River human smuggling case.
• A tornado touched down north of London, Ont. Here’s what we know.
• Hamas said it’s ready for a ceasefire but wants a complete end to the war in Gaza.
• Jim Coyle: The sweet silence of Pierre Poilievre. Enjoy it while you can.
• David Olive: Here’s why Ottawa should clear the runway for foreign-owned airlines.
• Sabrina Maddeaux: Olivia Chow was never going to solve the housing crisis.
• The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial hit a bit of a snag. Here’s what happened.
• Bryan Kohberger is due in court today to plead guilty in University of Idaho stabbings.
• Adidas Canada is releasing a limited edition of Terry Fox’s iconic runners to mark the anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.
• Rosie DiManno: George Springer starred as the Blue Jays’ designated hitter against the Yankees.
• This ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ novelist wrote a provocative book about a spiritual cult. Here’s what he’s reading now.
• Here’s why women tend to feel chillier at work than their male colleagues.

POV

Don’t be fooled. The Ford government’s takeover of school boards is not about finances — it’s power politics.

CLOSE UP

NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE: Pascale, 7, celebrates Canada Day by getting a maple leaf airbrushed onto her face. Canada Day celebrations looked a little different this year — take a look. 

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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