Turning the page at Hockey Canada while the book’s on fire

Plus, why the housing crisis requires drastic reimagination, remembering Carl Weathers and Lunar New Year [Get This Offer]( [The Star] First Up [By Andrew Joe Potter] By Andrew Joe Potter Good morning. Yes, “Barbie” mainstays Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie deserved more Oscar love — but Peter Howell writes that [they have plenty of company among the snubs](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Susan Kao Toronto Star illustration/The Canadian Press/Curling Canada Sports [To restore our faith in the sport, Hockey Canada’s new CEO will have to survive a growing maelstrom]( Katherine Henderson knew major change was needed at Hockey Canada. However, just five months into her new role, the organization’s crisis only deepened with the recent string of sexual assault charges against former Team Canada players. Now, the former food product marketing staffer with a master’s degree in theology is [leading the charge against decades of institutionalized sexism and misogyny, fighting to return Hockey Canada to honour](. Susan Kao Toronto Star illustration/Dreamstime Housing Crisis [Regular families will never again be able to buy a house in Toronto, but we still have to fix our housing crisis]( The cost of housing in Toronto has risen so fast that some believe the dream of property ownership is, for all but those with family wealth, effectively dead, Richard Warnica writes. To dramatically increase affordability over the next 10 years, we will have to implement radical changes to the way Toronto looks and operates. [Frankly, the city may not have a choice](. Nick Lachance/Toronto Star FEDERAL POLITICS [Why Jagmeet Singh regrets being too hard on his former Conservative sparring partner Erin O’Toole]( Politically, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. “In retrospect, Erin O’Toole seemed like a very reasonable person,” Jagmeet Singh conceded at TMU’s Democracy Forum on Friday — a clear shot at current Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre. Raisa Patel breaks down [what else we learned from the federal NDP leader as he positions his party (and family) for the future](. Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP OBITUARY [Carl Weathers, braggadocious "Rocky" co-star, dies at 76]( Whether it was his eye-popping muscles in the “Rocky” franchise or his self-effacing comedic turns in shows like “Arrested Development,” Carl Weathers always grabbed your attention. The former NFL (and CFL) linebacker-turned-movie star died this week, his manager confirmed Friday. [Here’s what co-stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Adam Sandler had to say](. George Pimentel FASHION [With three wedding dresses, Tessa Virtue once again commanded the spotlight]( When Tessa Virtue secretly tied the knot with Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly this summer, the legendary retired ice dancer made sure to have costume changes worthy of her globetrotting celebration, writes Alison McGill. [Here’s what Toronto’s Jaclyn Whyte said about helping design the perfect looks for a beloved Canadian sweetheart]( Celebrate THIS Toronto Star photo illustration Whether you’re looking for a gift for a friend or shopping for yourself, mark next Saturday’s Lunar New Year in style. Red takes centre stage in Renée Tse’s list of [luxe brands collaborating with inspiring Asian artists](. 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_208279), and I will see you back here tomorrow. Get unlimited access to the Star Sale: Only $2 every four weeks. Cancel anytime. [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]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](