“This is going to be the hardest part." What to expect from Van Attack sentencing.

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First Up   By Manuela Vega   Good morning. Here’s the latest on action to address police’s recurring Charter violations, sentencing for the Toronto van attack killer, and social housing tenants being forced out of their homes for health and safety reasons.       DON’T MISS Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov   Unchartered is getting action Toronto police are reviewing officers’ conduct in nearly 100 cases Torstar’s investigation into police violations of accused individuals’ Charter rights is prompting action from police services across Canada — with the conduct of nearly 100 Toronto cops under review, one Waterloo Regional Police Service officer being disciplined, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan solidifying a process to become aware of their officers’ Charter violations. Here are more stories of shocking police violations and which forces are making changes. More: Ontario Provincial Police said it examined 37 rulings, but found “no systemic issue” and no cases in which the officers’ actions were considered to be misconduct. Context: There is no formal notification system in any provincial or territorial government to inform police services when judges find officers have violated the Charter. ICYMI: Canadian police are repeatedly violating suspects’ rights without consequence.   Steve Russell/The Star   courts Dozens of van attack victims and their families prepare to share their stories Ahead of the sentencing for one of Canada’s worst mass murderers, victims of the Toronto van attack and family members of those targeted will share the event’s impact on their lives. Fifteen months ago, the killer was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder for ploughing a rented van into pedestrians on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018. He has been in jail since. Here’s more on his victims, his failed defence and how sentencing could play out. Watch for: Sentencing hearings will begin at 10 a.m today at the Toronto Superior Court. The proceedings are booked for a week, allowing three dozen victims to make impact statements. Additional security measures are being taken. More: “This is going to be the hardest part, I think, of the entire trial, listening to the horror being repeated, peoples’ hearts being poured out to a person who apparently doesn’t give a damn,” said victim Cathy Riddell, 71.   Andrew Francis Wallace/The Star   housing Hundreds more Swansea Mews tenants face evacuation due to a threat of more ceilings collapsing Two other homes in the Toronto public housing complex where a concrete ceiling collapsed on a tenant last month are also at risk of tumbling, the housing agency has found. Now, approximately 400 residents are being ordered to leave to avoid the same threat. Here’s how the buildings reached this point of disrepair and what comes next for ousted tenants. More: Toronto Community Housing Corporation initially told residents they would be displaced for two weeks following the May 27 collapse, but has since backpedalled, saying that initial timeline was “not realistic.” Now what? Tenants are being sent to dorms and hotels across the city — with some having to go as far as Mississauga or Vaughan. Many are choosing to remain in their homes. Meanwhile: The City of Toronto said they cleared eight homeless encampments Sunday morning.       WHAT ELSE   Ontario family doctors are in a “tricky situation” when it comes to mask mandates.   Here’s why a mask is still worth it — even if you’re the only person wearing one. Rental prices in cities near Toronto are soaring. Here’s where tenants face the most sticker shock.   What are megachurches? Here’s what we know about the increasingly popular — and controversial — phenomenon. How do you bid in an uneven housing market? Here’s what you need to know.   Your debt is out of control. Should you declare bankruptcy? Dall-E Mini explained: Meet the AI art generator that’s breaking the internet.   The battle of Donbas could prove decisive in the Ukraine war. Combatting monkeypox on the front lines keeps fear and stigma from gay communities, advocates say.   Death in a Small Town Episode 5: A mother fights back. Long after Nathaniel’s death, his mother discovers missed clues. High ticket prices for Harry Styles’ concert have left fans teary-eyed.   Here’s how actress Cynthia Dale spends a typical Sunday.       POV Richard Lautens/The Star The city of Toronto calls those using its services “clients.” If we are, I want my money back.       CLOSE-UP Nick Kozak/The Star   TORONTO: Mike Shoreman is pictured out on the water around the Toronto Islands in June 2021. After being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the Toronto-born paddleboarder was told he’d likely never paddleboard again — but he defied the odds. After departing from Michigan on Sunday, Shoreman hopes to become the first person with a disability to paddleboard across Lake Huron. He’s expected to reach Goderich, Ont. around noon today  Here’s more on his story.     Thanks for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at firstup@thestar.ca. I’ll see you back here tomorrow.     If you're not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you'd prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below.   Unsubscribe From This Newsletter Sign Up for More Newsletters and Email Alerts Become a Star Subscriber View in Browser Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 PRIVACY POLICY