Can Toronto’s wannabe mayoral candidates fix the city?

Plus, what will change following the loss of this Toronto youth and family court? [Get access now!]( [The Star] First Up [By Ashley Okwuosa] By Ashley Okwuosa Good morning. You might want to double-check what time it is. On Sunday at 2 a.m., [clocks in the GTA and southern Ontario moved forward one hour for daylight saving time](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Jim Rankin/Toronto Star GTA [Legal voices warn losing Toronto’s dedicated youth and family court is a step backward]( The opening of Toronto’s new downtown courthouse means the end of the innovative “331 Jarvis model,” which saw the same judges handle youth criminal cases and family and child protection cases in the same building. Judges benefitted from the model, one saying the family dysfunction and child welfare issues helped inform her handling of youth criminal cases. Judges and lawyers who spoke to the Star have called the loss of the dedicated youth court “a tragedy,” reports Jacques Gallant. [Here’s what they say about how this new change will impact how youth criminal matters are heard](. Overseas China website Canada [Sites in Quebec “police station” probe have interesting histories]( As allegations of Chinese interference in Canadian affairs rage on, questions about the relationship between two Quebec non-profit organizations and the Chinese state have emerged. The RCMP announced it is currently investigating the Chinese Family Service of Greater Montreal and the Centre Sino-Québec de la Rive-Sud as possible locations that have been used to harass and intimidate those of Chinese descent. Jeremy Nuttall breaks down [the history of the organizations and why experts worry that similar locations are being used to gather information on newcomers for the Chinese government](. HouseSigma #GTAHOMEHUNT [This Mississauga condo listed for $649,000 is in a 50-year-old building. Should its age be a concern?]( This three-bedroom, two-bathroom third-floor unit at 1300 Mississauga Valley Blvd. spans approximately 1400 square feet. With new appliances, a spacious balcony, renovated marble floors and countertops, and one underground parking space, it’s a “unique gem.” However, the unit is in an older building, which typically means higher condo fees for higher upkeep and repair costs. Janiece Campbell speaks with realtor Othneil Litchmore about [the potential cons of an older building and what prospective buyers should know before considering a property like this](. R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star opinion [There are many mayoral wannabes, but there’s just one question they need to answer]( Potential mayoral candidates are crowding the floor for a long dance that won’t end until the projected election day of June 26. As candidates assess their ability to lead Toronto, there are many questions they will have to ask themselves, including, “can I win?” But only one really matters: How will I make this city work? Edward Keenan writes [Torontonians are just looking for one candidate with a credible plan to fix a city that feels increasingly broken](. Monica Schipper/Getty Images Fashion & Beauty [No one is having more fun this awards season than Sarah Polley and her wardrobe]( With the Oscars on the horizon tonight, Canadians will watch out for Sarah Polley, who is nominated for two Academy Awards — Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture — for her film adaptation of Miriam Toewes’ novel “Women’s Talking.” Polley produced and directed the film, and whether or not she returns with an award tonight, she has already won the fashion stakes this season, writes Leanne Delap. [Here’s how the Canadian actress, director, producer, and activist has maintained an unexpected element of fashion fun this awards season while continuing to look like herself](. UP CLOSE Richard Lautens/Toronto Star Access to adaptive and accessible clothing isn’t very mainstream. However, the GTA is home to a few long-running adaptive fashion businesses looking to expand and innovate. Briony Smith speaks with some local designers about [the importance of making personal style more accessible and the future of the Canadian fashion landscape]( VISIT THIS Liane Hentscher/HBO The season finale of “The Last of Us” airs this Sunday, and viewers are in for a potentially long wait until season two. If you're a fan, make the most of the break and follow Joel and Ellie’s footsteps by visiting some of the beautiful locations from the show, much of which was filmed in Alberta. [Kevin Jiang has the complete list](. Thanks for reading. 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