At a time when newspapers are feuding with Google and online news providers over profits and rights, the Star is hoping this will help at least start a truce. (The Globe and Mail is already a part of the initiative.)

So what does this means?

"News Showcase will include select stories from partner publishers each day, including some that are only available to subscribers on the publishers’ own websites. The stories are chosen and packaged by publishers, ensuring editorial control remains with the publications."

Torstar announces partnership with Google News Showcase, launching in Canada today

What it will look like: