Good morning. This is the Monday, Sept. 15 edition of First Up, the Star’s daily morning digest. Sign up to get it earlier each day, in your inbox.
Here’s the latest on Bonnie Crombie’s resignation, MPs returning to Ottawa for a new session of Parliament and where that pop can or cardboard you just threw into the city recycling bin really goes.
If you, like me, fell asleep before the Emmys started last night, my colleague Joshua Chong has us both covered. These were the best, worst and most surprising moments.
DON’T MISS
Crombie resigned after a “caucus revolt” yesterday. Here’s what sources say happened.
Here’s what’s to expect as Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre prepare for their first showdown.
Here’s why not all material in city recycling bins actually ends up recycled.
WHAT ELSE
Damage is seen after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas’ political leadership in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
Jon Gambrell AP- Qatar is hosting a summit over the Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha. This is what we know so far.
- King Charles is deploying tiara diplomacy for President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip. Here’s what that means.
- Canada’s new immigration bill is seeking power to cancel or suspend documents. Experts say these are the groups likely to be targeted.
- Veteran journalist and CTV News anchor Beverly Thomson died yesterday at 61. Here’s how she’s being remembered.
- Luke LeBrun: We knew he was a blue Liberal. But Mark Carney is alienating progressive voters.
- Charles Burton: This is what Canada should do in a world of bullies.
- The McVeggie is coming to Canadian McDonalds. Here’s when you can get it.
- This family goes to extremes to pinch pennies. Here’s how they’re saving $14,000 on groceries this year.
- Bright colour and some risk-taking ruled the Emmy red carpet last night. Here’s who made our best-dressed list.
- This generous, loyal home baker is looking for a bright outdoorsy guy. Meet Kelly.
- The Blue Jays are heading out on their last road trip of the year. Here’s what you need to know.
- The Orioles’ TV analyst apologized for questioning some Canadian fans’ baseball IQ during Saturday’s game.
POV
CLOSE UP
Family surrounds Liam Riazati’s casket.
R.J. Johnston ɫɫ StarFamily surrounds the tiny casket for one-and-a-half year old Liam Riazati, who was killed earlier this week when an SUV crashed through a Richmond Hill daycare. A memorial was held for Liam on Sunday. Here’s what his family wants everyone to know.
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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