Newsstand: July 31, 2009

Under fire, Miller lashes out at foes (Globe and Mail): "Facing attacks from the public and his council critics, an embattled David Miller lashed out at opponents who threatened that Friday they would vote against a deal to settle the municipal workers strike, even as the City of Toronto got ready to open for business for the first time in 39 days. [More coverage in the Toronto Star and the National Post.]

How city councillors intend to vote (National Post): "THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE DEAL... THOSE WHO OPPOSE THE DEAL..." [More coverage in the Toronto Star.]

Toronto garbage cleanup begins (CBC): "Mounds of garbage began to disappear off Toronto sidewalks early Friday ahead of a city council vote needed to ratify collective agreements to officially end a six-week strike by municipal employees."

Families attempt to rescue adoption agency (CBC): "Families left in limbo after an Ontario-based adoption agency went bankrupt earlier this month have agreed to work together to rescue the firm."

Foreign grapes drawing local wrath (Toronto Star): "David Wiley, a seventh-generation Ontario grape grower, fears local farmers will have to sell their farms unless the province does something about cheap foreign grapes."

Universities brace for fall swine flu wave (CBC): "Universities and colleges across Canada are preparing for potential outbreaks of swine flu on campuses this fall. Students often live in dormitories, attend large classes and socialize in ways that help spread germs, such as hugging or kissing."