Good morning. This is the Friday, May 2 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
Looking for something to do this weekend? This free, volunteer-led º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøwalking tour will leave you questioning who really gets to pee in this city.
Here’s the latest on Mark Carney’s first week in office, Tesla threatening the Canadian government, and how Canada’s manufacturing sector is faring in the trade war (hint: not good).
DON’T MISS
Carney has been holed up deciding on key staff. Here are some of the names being floated.
The electric vehicle maker wants the payments immediately — or else. Here’s how we got here.
Employees were also laid off as a result of the trade war. Here’s the latest from Josh Rubin.
WHAT ELSE
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to a question following a speech at the Canada Strong and Free Network national conference on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Ottawa.Â
Adrian Wyld The Canadian Press- Danielle Smith asked Mark Carney for a “reset†again as Alberta launches a challenge of Ottawa’s clean energy rules.
- A veteran New Democrat slammed the party for its “absolutely disastrous campaign.â€
- A complainant denied having an ulterior motive in accusing Coun. Michael Thompson of sex assault.
- Here’s what we learned in the first week of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.
- A longtime Hells Angel was the man gunned down outside a Burlington restaurant on Tuesday.
- The RCMP identified a new spot in Ontario where unauthorized migrants have been entering Canada.
- Here’s how the º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøwomen of Babe Nation films got the beautiful, buzzy “Bonjour Tristesse†made.
- The tragedy-scarred Alec Baldwin western “Rust†arrives on May 9. Here’s what our critic thinks.
- Justin Trudeau offered fatherly critique in a video of son Xavier’s new R&B song release.
- Ever wondered what happens when you microwave plastic? Here’s what science shows.
- Mike Wilner: Blue Jay Anthony Santander’s time is coming.
- Dave Feschuk: The Leafs have discovered the only thing that matters in the playoffs.
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CLOSE UP
William Nylander #88 of the º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøMaple Leafs celebrates with John Tavares #91 after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period in Game Six of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on May 01, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Â
Chris Tanouye Getty ImagesCANADIAN TIRE CENTRE: William Nylander celebrates with John Tavares after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period in Game 6. Nylander had a 29th birthday to remember, scoring two goals to help the Leafs knock out the Senators. But he was almost forced out of the lineup thanks to a roster sheet mix up. Kevin McGran has your recap of the big night.
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