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Plus, what’s keeping Trudeau up at night [Get access now!]( [The Star] First Up [By Ashley Okwuosa] By Ashley Okwuosa Good morning. [Police have arrested a suspect]( in what they call a brazen and reportedly unprovoked attack on an older woman who was pushed to her death on a downtown Toronto sidewalk. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Shruti Bhatnagar/Toronto Star photo illustration COST OF LIVING [How a global crisis and meter reader shortage led to some eye-popping bills 👀]( For GTA customers, Enbridge gas rates have more than doubled in price in the past two years, from 10 cents per cubic meter to 23 cents per cubic meter, and the elevated prices aren’t coming down any time soon, reports Clarrie Feinstein. The reason? The war in Ukraine is limiting the natural gas supply from Russia, and American demand for Canada’s natural gas is pushing up prices for everyone, including the utility provider. Global causes aside, customers are pointing the finger at Enbridge and calling for more transparency regarding meter readings and other billing activities. From who is setting the rates to the war behind the hikes, [here’s everything you need to know about why your gas bill numbers are rising](. Nicole Osborne/Toronto Star Politics [Justin Trudeau tells us why he is disliked, what keeps him awake and who Pierre Poilievre is “preying on”]( Susan Delacourt has been doing interviews with Justin Trudeau for a good decade or more now. In her most recent sit down with the Prime Minister at the University of Windsor, Trudeau responds to his critics gathered outside with the familiar “F— Trudeau” flags, shares his thoughts on the Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and why he’s staying on to fight in the next election. You might be surprised to hear what keeps him up at night. [Here’s the Star’s exclusive interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau](. Lance McMillan/Toronto Star GTA [Time’s up for families displaced by the Swansea Mews collapse waiting for new homes]( Seven months after a ceiling collapse in Swansea Mews triggered 100 households to evacuate, Toronto Community Housing Corp. says evacuees who have yet to choose relocation units are out of time. Residents are saying the housing options offered by TCHC are either too far from their work, have limited access to the public transit they rely on, or are in areas dogged by gun violence. What happens if they don’t choose? They risk a broader relocation process that reduces their chances to match with the units they currently have exclusive access to. Victoria Gibson [breaks down the lottery process the housing agency is relying on for the relocation and why one resident feels TCHC “just gave up on” them](. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press Alberta [Danielle Smith’s credibility has been damaged following reports the Premier’s office contacted prosecutors over border blockade charges]( CBC’s report that Smith’s staff sent emails to prosecutors critiquing the charges laid last year during the Coutts, Alta. border blockade have sparked outrage among observers who say a politician should not interfere in the administration of justice. The Alberta NDP is calling on the minister of justice to launch an investigation and for Smith to make a public appearance. While the Premier has denied being in communication with Crown prosecutors, political pundits are pointing to two media interviews where she alluded to the opposite. [Kieran Leavitt and Omar Mosleh break down what this means for the Premier, her party, and its credibility](. Andrew Dekany photo CANADA [From undocumented to undeniable, the advocate whose fight against the Canadian government reached the UN is remembered as an “inspiration”]( Nell Toussaint, a tireless advocate who fought for the rights of undocumented migrants like herself, died earlier this month aged 53. After losing a leg, her sight, and her kidneys due to health that lack of access to care compromised, Toussaint made a submission to the UN Human Rights Committee, arguing that Canada had violated her right to life and her right to non-discrimination. In 2020, she took the federal government to court, suing for $1.2 million and demanding that irregular migrants be granted access to essential health care. While Toussaint will not see its conclusion, the legal battle will continue. [Nicholas Keung writes about Toussaint’s life and speaks to those who will remember her](. POV Andrew Phillips: Private clinics and for-profit providers have always been a part of our health system. [The reality in Ontario isn’t nearly as scary as the critics pretend](. Susan Delacourt: [Justin Trudeau calls Doug Ford’s for-profit health plans “innovation]( Vinay Menon: [It’s high time airlines ended their abusive relationship with our baggage](. Rick Salutin: [Doug Ford’s answer to our health-care crisis is…capitalism. But profit puts patients at risk](. Steven Farber: [Toronto is on the precipice of a transit death spiral, but it’s not too late to steer us in a better direction](. Sarah Laing: Is Shakira’s breakup the messiest celebrity split in recent memory? [Her viral single suggests yes](. Celebrate THIS Scarborough Town Centre This Sunday marks the first day of Lunar New Year 2023. While many events are taking place over the weekend, celebrations last up to 16 days and will continue until February 5. From Mahjong competitions in Chinatown to performances at Vaughan Mills and story times at the Parliament Street library, Mahdis Habibinia and Thea Gribilas share [everything happening this weekend for Lunar New Year in the GTA](. 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_162857) and I will see you back here tomorrow. Get digital access and ePaper $0.35/day: Save 54% on an annual subscription [Get This Offer]( 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]( [View in Browser]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. 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