White House deliberation: Potential long-term tie to the Islands under Carney's consideration
Morning Time! Today's Must-Reads: May 7 Edition
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Today sees Catholic cardinals hunkering down in the Vatican to begin a conclave, electing a new pope. Stay updated with our live coverage throughout the day.
Here's the lowdown on Mark Carney's highly anticipated meeting with Donald Trump, the ongoing review of the police watchdog's investigation, and plans for a permanent link to the Toronto Islands.
NOT-TO-BE-MISSED
Mark Carney delivers Trump a firm 'Canada is not for sale' message
Here's Ian Urquhart's perspective on the historic White House encounter.
- Opinion: Carney expertly navigated Trump's tightrope act, but his work is far from over
- Opinion: Carney walked Trump's tightrope, but didn't escape unscathed
- Andrew Scheer takes the helm as Conservative leader in Parliament, while Pierre Poilievre looks on from the sidelines
Tragedy one month later: Police officer shoots two more racialized teenagers
The police watchdog initially cleared the officer in this shooting. Here's the reported details.
- Family reeling: Chadd Facey died following an altercation with an off-duty cop during a Kijiji sale gone wrong. They are still coping with the loss: 'It feels like my child was nobody'
Plans abound for a permanent Torontonian connection to the Islands
City officials are mulling over options for a permanent link to the Toronto Islands. Let's explore the possibilities.
- 'This will create chaos': Residents express doubts about a pedestrian bridge to the Toronto Islands
- Bike Share is set to launch a pilot program on the Islands this summer
WHAT'S MOVING
- India attacks Pakistan with missiles, killing at least 26 people. Get the latest updates.
- The ethics watchdog ended its probe into the Greenbelt scandal minister.
- City residents can drink in 54 parks this summer. Learn where your local watering hole is.
- Major overnight closures on the DVP and Gardiner Expressway are under consideration, starting in late May.
- The defence raises accusations of coercion during cross-examination in a sex assault trial.
- Toronto Coun. Michael Thompson testifies during his long-delayed sex assault trial.
- Canada Post delivery could come to a standstill in just over two weeks. Find out why.
- As Trump threatens tariffs on foreign-made films, let's take a glimpse at some famous Toronto-shot films.
- Germany surrendered 80 years ago today. Find out why the reporter who broke the story lost his job.
- Concussion experts discuss the merits of Sam Bennett's hit on Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz's head.
- The Maple Leafs face the Panthers in Game 2 tonight. This forward has been surprising the post-season.
- Kristen Campbell and the Toronto Sceptres look to avenge their losses, starting tonight.
FROM THE FIELD
Doug Ford fails in containing Ontario's measles outbreak.
UP CLOSE
LONGUEUIL: Looking for some retail therapy? Hudson's Bay is selling off a wide range of store fixtures as they shutter their 80 locations. Discover what else is on the table.
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[1] SIU Investigations: https://www.ontario.ca/page/special-investigations-unit[2] SIU North York Investigation: https://www.siu.on.ca/investigations/siu-fatal-shooting-north-york[3] Toronto Police Service: https://www.torontopolice.on.ca/home/
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- The Vatican's Catholic cardinals are convening for a conclave today, initiating the process of electing a new pope, despite the ongoing events in politics and general news; follow our live coverage for updates.
- The highly anticipated meeting between Mark Carney and Donald Trump is forthcoming, as Canada's former governor faces high stakes in delivering a firm message that Canada is not for sale.
- In light of the meeting, Ian Urquhart offers his perspective on the historic White House encounter, discussing Carney's balancing act between assertiveness and tact.
- The ongoing review of the police watchdog's investigation has been making headlines, with recently reported details highlighting the tragedy of a police officer shooting two more racialized teenagers, one month after another similar incident.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, city officials are considering plans for a permanent link to the Toronto Islands—a proposal that is generating varying opinions, with some residents expressing concerns about a pedestrian bridge's impact on the city's traffic and tranquility.
- As the world watches for updates on international affairs and entertainment news, Canada continues to make its mark, particularly in the film industry, as Trump threatens tariffs on foreign-made films.
- On a local level, Toronto Coun. Michael Thompson is testifying during his long-delayed sex assault trial, while Canada Post delivery could potentially face a standstill in just over two weeks.
- In the sports world, the Maple Leafs face the Panthers in Game 2 tonight, and Toronto's Kristen Campbell and the Toronto Sceptres are seeking revenge for their previous losses, starting tonight.
- While Doug Ford's efforts to contain Ontario's measles outbreak have been unsuccessful, retail therapy remains an option for those seeking solace, as Hudson's Bay prepares to sell off a wide range of store fixtures as they shutter their 80 locations.
