There will be a mix of sun and cloud today, with a 40 per cent chance of drizzle later this morning. The daytime high is expected to be 20 C, and the mercury will drop to a low of 4 Friday night.
As you grab your morning coffee, here are five things to know in Toronto this Friday:
TRAFFIC
- Latest road conditions in Toronto and the GTA
- Information for public transit commuters: TTC and GO Transit
IN THE NEWS
Jane and Finch shooting
The province’s police watchdog is investigating a shooting in Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood that sent five people to hospital yesterday. Police have arrested four people in connection with the shooting. One of the suspects was shot in an “interaction with police” during the arrest.
Court appearance for double-stabbing suspect
A 21-year-old male suspect is expected to make a court appearance later today in connection with a double stabbing in Mississauga on Thursday. Police say an 84-year-old man has died, and his wife is expected to recover. The suspect, who police have identified, is facing a murder and an attempted murder charge.
SPORTS
After losing to the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 Thursday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will play the Atlanta Braves tonight at the Rogers Centre. The first of the three-game series starts at 7:07 p.m.
EVENTS
Just for Cats Festival 2015
Calling all feline loves, the Just for Cats Festival is back. The one-day event features the best in cat-theme Internet videos.
When: Friday, April 17
Location: TIFF Bell Lightbox
Cost: Details online
DID YOU KNOW?
A bus route that used to travel along Spadina Avenue inspired a hit song by Canadian jazz fusion band The Shuffle Demons in 1986, called "Spadina Bus."
