GTA drivers, take heed: Risk of freezing rain Wednesday as a low pressure area tracks across Central Great Lakes. Though Toronto will likely be spared, roadways north of the city may be slippery first thing in the morning.

The clouds are expected to clear out in the afternoon. Environment Canada predicts high of 9 C in Toronto, with 30 per cent chance of showers overnight.

As you head out the door, here are five things to know today:

TRAFFIC

IN THE NEWS

Truck driver charged with careless driving

The 21-year-old driver of a transport truck that tumbled off a ramp and crashed onto Hwy. 401 Monday has been charged with careless driving, OPP say. The spectacular crash, captured on dash-cam, happened Monday, when a tractor-trailer travelling along Hwy. 404 lost control, tumbled off a ramp and onto the westbound lanes of the 401.

Elementary school students suspended for physical assaults, bullying

Data obtained by CTV Toronto’s Naomi Parness shows a surprising trend in grade schools: In the past five years, some of the youngest students in Toronto’s public system have been suspended from school for such infractions as physical assault, sexual harassment and bullying.

SPORTS

Torii Hunter hit a three-run homer Tuesday, helping to secure the Twins’ 6-5 win over the Blue Jays during spring training down south.

Reggie Jackson took 28 points as the Pistons beat the Raptors 108-104 in Michigan on Tuesday. Raps back in Toronto to host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

EVENTS

Polar vortex at Revue Cinema

Door prizes, free treats and storytelling as Roncesvalles Village’s community theatre screens the documentary “Expedition to the End of the World.”

Location and time: Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. 6:45 p.m.

Cost: Details online

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1975, the city of Toronto designated the triangular Gooderham Building, also known as the ‘flatiron’ structure, under the Ontario Heritage Act. Two years later, the Ontario Heritage Trust would secure a heritage easement for the famed property.