Inside the Canadian flights leaving Sudan

Plus, an update on the James Cree Nation stabbings and the online streaming bill [Get This Offer]( [The Star] First Up [By Ashley Okwuosa] By Ashley Okwuosa Good morning. Here’s the latest on Canadians in Sudan, the James Cree Nation rampage, and the online streaming bill becoming law.  DON’T MISS Canadian Press/AP-Raad Adayleh Federal politics [Mélanie Joly says two Canadian evacuation flights have left Sudan — with more planned]( The flights, first promised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, lifted off from an airstrip outside Khartoum on Thursday, the foreign affairs minister said. The first plane carried 45 of a possible 100 passengers, seven of whom were Canadian citizens and permanent residents, while the remainder of evacuees were from the United States, United Kingdom and other countries. The second flight had 72 of a possible 100 evacuees, including 37 Canadians and their dependants, and 35 Sudanese who are local staff of the Canadian embassy along with their dependants. As fighting continues in Sudan, [Alex Ballingall reports on the government’s plans to get more Canadians out of the country.]( - What we know: Government officials who briefed journalists on the condition of anonymity said the number of people on board Thursday’s flights were limited due to dangers on the ground, including concerns about moving in darkness and reports of “extortion” en route to the airport. - More: Officials briefing journalists in Ottawa on Thursday said another 108 Canadians have asked for help leaving Sudan, on top of 130 more who were considering it. Canadian Press/Liam Richards canada [The RCMP has released an update on the James Cree Nation stabbing rampage — here’s what we know]( On the day before Myles Sanderson’s deadly stabbing rampage began on a Saskatchewan First Nation, his brother told a woman at a bar that the pair had “a mission to do” and that word would soon spread. It was a grim omen that culminated in one of the deadliest massacres in recent Canadian history. On Thursday, police released new details about the tragedy that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured 17 others. Not released, however, was a motive for the massacre, with police saying there are questions they will likely never be able to answer with the suspect now dead. [Omar Mosleh breaks down everything there is to know about the deadly Saskatchewan rampage](. - More: RCMP first started receiving calls about the violence in the early morning hours of Sept. 4. The stabbings sparked a manhunt for the two brothers — Myles and Damien — that lasted for days. - Watch for: In February, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service said it was hoping to hold two inquests into the deaths in January 2024. Canadian Press File Photo federal politics [Ottawa’s controversial online streaming bill becomes law despite protests from digital giants]( A federal bill deemed both a lifeline and a death knell for Canadian content in a digital world officially became law on Thursday, after it cleared the Senate following one of the longest studies in the upper chamber’s history, reports Raisa Patel. The Liberals introduced C-11 early last year in an attempt to subject streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus and Spotify to the same regulations that apply to traditional television and radio broadcasters in Canada. But Conservatives argue the bill overreached in what it captured under the proposed regime, handed the CRTC too much control and unduly interfered with what kinds of content Canadians would be able to find online. [Here’s everything you need to know about the bill and how it could impact how you consume television, movies and music](. - Bad news for: The legislation has drawn criticism from platforms like YouTube and TikTok, who charge that online creators and everyday users of the video-sharing apps would fall prey to changes governing how their content is produced and discovered. - Good news for: The bill garnered support in Canada’s production and entertainment sector as a way to spur investment in local programming and productions. The Liberals argue the bill would help give programming produced by Indigenous, racialized and francophone creators a bigger platform. [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](. WHAT ELSE [Hundreds of civil servants demonstrated outside Pearson airport Thursday]( as the PSAC strike continues. “People don’t feel safe.” Doug Ford is [beefing up enforcement to monitor potentially dangerous offenders on bail](. Canadian home prices stabilizing, but the market is [facing “alarming’ lack of housing starts](. Mark Saunders secured backing from Coun. Stephen Holyday. [Oh, and he’s vowing to cancel the Bloor bike lanes](. Condo rents have climbed 15 per cent, [setting the stage for more sales](. [Two more girls were released on bail]( after marathon hearings in the Toronto swarming case. “I never felt protected.” Muslim students and parents are [seeking real change within the TDSB](. Metrolinx’s CEO is shedding light on some of the [reasons behind the Eglinton LRT delays](. Are diesel school buses harming kids? [Replacing them with electric could have health and psychological benefits](. Damage to lawns by plow operators is sky-high this year. [What’s behind the record number of complaints?]( Drake fans are balking at Toronto presale ticket prices as some in the [300 level selling for over $700](. Politician-turned-TV ringmaster [Jerry Springer died at 79](. POV Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld [Think Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau dislike each other now? Just wait.]( CLOSE-UP Canadian Press/Nathan Denette TORONTO: [Toronto-based milliner David Dunkley is heading to London to provide an array of couture fascinators and hats]( to fashionistas attending gatherings in honour of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. Whose heads will be sporting his designs? David won’t reveal if any of his clients are among the exclusive 2,000 guests invited into the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6.  Thank you for reading. You can reach me and 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_178904). I’ll see you back here tomorrow. Get unlimited access to the Star Sale: Only $2/month for a limited time [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. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](