What’s Toronto’s story, and who tells it best?

Plus, here’s why advocates are pushing for a real estate cooling-off period for homebuyers [The Star] First Up [By Ashley Okwuosa] By Ashley Okwuosa Good morning. The victims of the Yonge Street van attack will be remembered on its fifth anniversary at [commemoration events in North York this afternoon](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Galit Rodan/The Canadian Press file photo IN MEMORIAM [Parents, siblings, friends: Remembering the lives lost in the Toronto van attack]( It’s been five years since a man deliberately drove a van down a bustling sidewalk in North York, committing one of the country’s worst mass murders. Ten people died in the 2018 attack, and another died from her injuries more than three years later. On the fifth anniversary of the tragedy, Liam Casey of The Canadian Press remembers the lives that were lost, based on interviews with family and friends and victim impact statements filed in court. [Here are their stories](. Richard Lautens/Toronto Star RACE FOR CITY HALL [Who will be Toronto’s next mayor? It depends on how well they tell their story]( Mel Lastman spun a narrative about a new big amalgamated city that needed a brash hype man with powerful connections who could freeze taxes. And John Tory chronicled the need for a refreshing, unifying power of basic competence and stability. But what is the story of the city right now? And how are the mayoral candidates conveying it to voters? This, Edward Keenan writes, is what will determine the city’s next mayor. [Here’s his take on how the current candidates are doing so far, and what version of the city’s story they’re selling to voters](. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press REAL ESTATE [Should there be a cooling-off period for buyers in a hot market?]( This year British Columbia granted home buyers the right to rescind an offer on a home within three business days. Now, Ontario is considering a similar cooling off period for pre-construction house buyers, reports Tess Kalinowski. The interval will give them a chance for a sober second thought, even after they’ve signed a purchase agreement. While advocates say it is best practice, some critics believe a cooling-off period should apply to all buyers. [Here’s why some are advocating for more buyers to take advantage, and why sellers say a cooling-off period is unfair to them](. Don Ryan/AP Federal politics [A controversial bill that critics say could change your online streaming searches is about to pass]( The proposed legislation, known as the Online Streaming Act or Bill C-11, has been debated by MPs and senators for more than a year and has led to one of the longest studies undertaken by a Senate committee. In a matter of days, the first of the Liberals’ online regulation reforms is expected to clear the Senate, meaning it’s on the brink of becoming law. The bill would impose rules on streaming services to boost the availability of Canadian content on their sites and apps, while requiring platforms to contribute financially to the production of that content. [Raisa Patel breaks down everything you need to know and what makes the bill so contentious](. Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press BUSINESS [PSAC strike could inflict damage on the economy]( Economists are worried that if the strike by more than 100,000 federal civil servants is a long one, it could push Canada’s economy into a recession. One expert noted that the economy isn’t strong enough to shrug off the effects of a prolonged strike, while another says the walkout could also include delays at the border for travellers and goods, boosting the economic toll. [Josh Rubin reports on how the massive loss of salary to tens of thousands of workers on strike and the spillover effects of shipping and travel could impact Canada’s economy](. [Food Crawl newsletter] Where should you eat next? If you’re wondering where to eat as the city heats up, you need Food Crawl, the Star’s free food newsletter. Whether it’s a strip mall standout or a downtown gem, Food Crawl will make you an insider on the best eats in Toronto and beyond. [Sign up for free here](. UP CLOSE Richard Lautens/Toronto Star In 2018, Dr. Antonia Sappong and her sister Lindura documented their attempt to avoid single-use plastic on Instagram for a month. Today, more than 7,500 users follow their Plastic-Free Toronto account. With the upcoming mayoral election, the siblings want the city’s next leader to make the environment a top priority. [Here are five ideas they’re proposing for environmental action](. SHOP THIS Supplied Whether you’re heading on vacation soon or just planning ahead for the summer, Roxy Earle, a Toronto-based body positivity influencer, is sharing her top five size-inclusive travel essentials. 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