After a record-breaking cold February, Monday's high of -3 C is going to feel relatively tropical, especially during the morning when the sun is expected to shine. The afternoon could be a windy one, however, with gusts of up to 50 km/h, according to Environment Canada.
As you return to work, here are five things to know:
TRAFFIC
- Latest road conditions in Toronto and the GTA
- Information for public transit commuters: TTC and GO Transit
IN THE NEWS
Strike on at U of T, York could follow
The University of Toronto's teaching assistants surprised students when they overwhelmingly voted down a tentative deal and went on strike Friday evening. Although most classes are on at U of T Monday, disruptions are expected.
Meanwhile, a possible strike by TAs and contract faculty at York University could cancel classes Tuesday, if it goes ahead.
Perfect marks for 7 Toronto schools
Seven Toronto schools have scored perfect marks in the Fraser Institute's annual ranking of Ontario elementary schools. Of the more than 3,000 schools in the rankings, 180 have shown significant improvement over the past five years.
SPORTS
The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Capitals 4-0, ending the Washington franchise's three-game losing streak. The Leafs' next game is on Tuesday in Miami at 7:30 p.m.
The Toronto Raptors are starting to look like the Maple Leafs. After a defeat in New York on Saturday, they have lost five in a row. Tonight the Raps take on the 76ers in Philadelphia, at 7 p.m.
EVENTS
Sleater-Kinney rocks Sound Academy
Sleater-Kinney is more popular than ever, thanks to the recent success of Carrie Brownstein, who stars in the hit TV show "Portlandia."
When: Doors at 8 p.m.
Location: Sound Academy, 11 Polson St.
Cost: Tickets starting at $35
DID YOU KNOW?
Toronto's three largest universities have very different sized endowments.
The University of Toronto's (along with affiliated colleges) is worth approximately $2 billion, while York University's is worth $350 million and Ryerson University's is valued at just over $100 million, according to recent figures from the Canadian Association of University Business Officers.
One reason for the difference in savings: U of T's dates back to 1827 so it has had much longer to save than York, which was founded in 1959, and Ryerson, which didn't gain university status until 1993.
