It's all over but the accountability

Plus, the Queen has COVID-19, Canada's Olympic showing, the Sherman murder case and the best GTA-made dog gear [The Star] First Up [By Andrew Joe Potter] By Andrew Joe Potter Good morning — and speediest of recoveries to Queen Elizabeth II, who has [tested positive for COVID-19]( and is currently experiencing mild symptoms. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Canadian Press/Justin Tang convoy protest [Ottawa police declared the “occupation is now over.” What next?]( Arresting 170 individuals and towing dozens of trucks, Ottawa police cleared large swaths of the city’s downtown of protesters linked to the so-called “Freedom Convoy.” Court proceedings have already begun, with judges determining how much leniency to show key organizers. Meanwhile, Canada’s MPs continue to debate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act; the vote to affirm the declaration is expected to pass with Liberal and NDP support. Stephanie Levitz, Jenna Moon and Ben Cohen have [everything you need to know about yesterday’s happenings in the capital](. McKenna Deighton/Star Photo Illustration star investigation [Sealed documents and the “elephant in the room” of the Sherman murder investigation ]( The search warrant file for the Toronto police’s investigation into the murder of billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman totals 3,461 pages, the sum of leads chased and insights gained in the four-year-old case. Ace investigative reporter Kevin Donovan has only seen about half of the content of those pages; the rest remains blacked out, creating a crossword-like patchwork of public and censored information. Here’s why Kevin is fighting to have remaining information unsealed — [and what he believes lies among the still-hidden details](. Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo russia-ukraine conflict [Canada and its allies prepare economic sanctions against Russia]( To curtail the “real and imminent” threat of Russia invading Ukraine, Canada and its allies have agreed to a package of economic sanctions aimed at a number of key individuals, companies and sections of the Russian economy, according to Global Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Meanwhile, Canada has received assurance from several nations neighbouring Ukraine that Canadian passport holders, dual citizens, family members of Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be granted safe passage in the event of an invasion. From Moscow, friend of First Up Allan Woods walks us through [the latest intel on the conflict](. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo beijing 2022 [Why Canada’s third-place finish in Beijing is good — but still not quite good enough]( Thanks to efforts like the Own the Podium initiative, Canada has cemented itself as a quadrennial powerhouse in snowy and icy athletics. Dating back to Torino 2006, this is the fourth time in five Winter Olympics that Canada has finished third among nations in the overall medal count — and fifth straight if you omit Russia’s infamously scandal-ridden showing in 2014. However, as Dave Feschuk notes, Canada’s 26 medals — four gold, eight silver, 14 bronze — [ultimately fall short of the lofty goals some have for Canadian athletics](. Carlos Cesar/For the Star first person [What a Star reporter learned from reporting on vaccinations in Africa]( A last-minute opportunity to witness vaccination efforts in Angola challenged Alex Boyd’s perspective on the obligation that vaccine-rich Canada has to the rest of the world. Lacking the means to produce its own vaccine supply, the central African nation is reliant on the charity of other countries, so local health officials were keen to show Alex — and thus, the world — that Angola could manage its own redistribution strategy. [Read Alex’s report on what she learned in Angola]( and her exceptional three-part series [“Fighting for a Shot.”]( UP CLOSE Paige Taylor White/The Star How did David Hoekstra find himself in the possession of around 350 toasters? As the Toronto-based prop master explains to David Silverberg, what started as part of his theatre job quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit of vintage kitchen tech. [Here’s the full story behind one of the city’s quirkiest collections](. train THIS Supplied Photo/Andre Yeu Dog Training Education Month is upon us — a chance to foster a deeper connection with our four-legged friends. To mark the occasion, Andre Yeu, founder of the When Hounds Fly training centres, tells Briony Smith [where to find the five best GTA-made treats and accessories for your dog](. Thanks for reading. You can reach the First Up team at [firstup@thestar.ca](mailto:firstup@thestar.ca?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=emailutm_email=6C53B63A8E3FAD70AD4EF13004527437&utm_campaign=frst_107477), and Jordan will see you back here Monday. [The Star]( 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]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](