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Here’s the latest on whether or not tenants should have to cover water and energy fees, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to cut spending by $25 billion and the Sheriffe family’s complicated relationship with police.

DON’T MISS

Tenants shouldn’t cover energy and water fees, according to this report

Here’s what one group suggested to prevent landlords from raising rent above the provincial maximum.

• Rent control ‘loopholes’ have seen Ontario rents rise three times higher than guidelines, report finds
• More than 100 households on rent strike await their fate after four-day eviction hearing ends

Mark Carney’s plan to cut spending by $25 billion could trigger layoffs

This is what’s at stake as Carney’s budget takes form.

• Carney ministers told to cut billions from federal spending

The Sheriffe family’s relationship with police worsened after their father’s mistaken arrest

Lloyd Sheriffe was wrongly accused of dangerous driving. Here’s what happened next.

• A damning gang connection suddenly emerges — anonymously — turning the murder case against the accused.

WHAT ELSE

• U.S. President Donald Trump said this is when tariffs on copper imports will take effect.
• A court rejected Doug Ford’s appeal of injunction blocking bike lane removal on Yonge, Bloor and University.
• Mourners remembered 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz, who was killed in a Leslieville stabbing.
• Police may have footage of the vandal responsible for cutting down the Parkside speed camera. Here’s what we know.
• Reddit video appearing to show a driver drinking and running a red light has prompted a response from police.
• Mike Moffat: The housing market crash. could be good news if ɫɫ�� just addressed this problem.
• Headed at Rogers Stadium? Here’s what you need to know about TTC, crowds, and the venue.
• Is time flying? Turns out the Earth is spinning faster this summer. Here’s why.
• “Wait Until Dark” is a needlessly overstuffed and convoluted thriller at the Shaw Festival, our theatre critic writes.
• Director James Gunn told the Star what makes his “Superman” different.
• Damien Cox: Gavin McKenna plays a different pre-draft game. Junior hockey will never be the same.
• Doug Smith: The early Vegas line on Raptors pick Collin Murray-Boyles: physical, zero expletives.

POV

The U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear site will only further destabilize the Middle East.

CLOSE UP

ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND: A romantic message in a bottle thrown from the cliffs of an island off Newfoundland nearly 13 years ago was found on a beach in Ireland this week — and the couple behind it are still in love.

Thank you for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at firstup@thestar.ca. Kelly will see you back here tomorrow.

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