Grab your umbrella before heading out the door as Environment Canada says there is a risk of thunderstorm later this morning, followed by a 40 per cent chance of showers later in the day. The daytime high is expected to be 6 C, and the mercury will fall to a low of 2 C Friday night.
Here are 5 things you need to know this Friday:
TRAFFIC
Latest road conditions in Toronto and the GTA
Information for public transit commuters: TTC and GO Transit
IN THE NEWS
Court appearance for man charged with attempted murder
A 47-year-old Mississauga man who is facing an attempted murder charge after a police officer was stabbed and a cruiser temporarily went missing is expected to make a court appearance later today.
Will she perform tonight?
Ukraininan-born pianist Valentina Lisitsa who has been barred from performing with the TSO posted on Twitter last night that she will playing at a Toronto church tonight. But according to the minister, they have “not rented the church sanctuary to her.”
SPORTS
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-3 last night, the first major league win for rookie and starting pitcher Daniel Norris.
The Toronto Raptors are in Florida tonight to play the Orlando Magic.
EVENTS
Spice World Film Screening and Junk Food Extravanganza
Dig deep in your closet for a 90s-inspired outfit and head to Videofag for a guilty-pleasure screening of “Spiceworld.”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Videofag, 187 Augusta Ave.
Cost: Free but $5 donation suggested
DID YOU KNOW
It may be too cold to get your tan on at Toronto’s Sugar Beach, but here’s something to think about until the weather warms up: the whimsical park features 150 chairs, 36 umbrellas and spans approximately 8,500 square metres.
