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Former advisers who served in Afghanistan sue the federal government + a herd of goats is in town
Good morning. This is the Tuesday, June 10 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 the fight for advisers who served in Afghanistan to receive medical and financial support and the reception to the Ford government's changes to children's aid societies.
Plus you may notice a herd of goats in the city this week, but don't worry, they're just eating some of our (environmental) problems away.
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DON'T MISS
Former advisers who served in Afghanistan are suing the federal government
They signed up to be language and culture advisers. Then they saw injuries and death.
Afghan-Canadian advisers failed by Ottawa, deserve compensation, military ombud says
Critics said Doug Ford's changes to children's aid societies missed the mark
Here's what's in the proposed bill, which critics said doesn't prioritize youth well-being enough.
Doug Ford pledges 'complete audit' of Ontario children's aid 'nightmare stories' in wake of Star investigation
Doug Ford's plan to audit the child welfare system is a 'smokescreen,' unions say
A herd of goats is being dropped off in Toronto today
The 'Prescribed Goat Grazing Project' lets goats show off their best talent: eating.
Smoke, fire and Indigenous knowledge: How centuries-old traditions are helping authorities revitalize forests
WHAT ELSE
Auditor general Karen Hogan.
Adrian Wyld/ The Canadian Press file photo
The auditor general's report on the company behind ArriveCan will be released today. Here's what to expect.
This is how Mark Carney revived tough talk about America.
Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized. Here's the latest.
Donald Trump sent an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.
Andrew Phillips: Carney took a risk by choosing guns over butter.
The defence challenged the complainant's credibility as closing arguments begin at Hockey Canada trial.
Despite falling cottage prices, this Muskoka small-business owner still can't buy in her hometown.
Matt Elliot: Multiplexes in Toronto neighbourhoods were madness, said critics. Now the city should give in to the joy of six.
Inside the mystery of the camera installed to watch the Parkside Drive speed camera.
Developers unveiled plans for an aviation-themed playground on the former Downsview Airport lands. Here's what we know.
Kevin McGran: These Florida Panthers look familiar after wearing down the Oilers.
Team Canada begins their quest for gold at the Canadian Shield Tuesday. Here's more.
POV
Is next year's ballot box battle already shaping up to be the mayor's race Toronto has been hoping for?
CLOSE UP
People stop along a highway as a large active wildfire fills the sky with smoke in the background in the La Ronge, Sask., area in an undated handout photo.
HO-Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency,/ The Canadian Press
LA RONGE, SASKATCHEWAN: As wildfires continue to burn, Canada is getting help from as far as Australia. Southern Highlands — New South Wales Rural Fire Service in Australia says a 96 firefighters and specialists have deployed to Canada for five weeks. 'When our mates need help, Australia is there,' Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a tweet.
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