Don’t be fooled by the blue skies – Environment Canada says the temperature with the wind chill is expected to be -22 C later this morning. The daytime high is expected to be -5 C, and the mercury will drop to a low of -8 Friday night. There’s also a 40 per cent chance of flurries overnight.
TRAFFIC
• Latest road conditions in Toronto and the GTA
• Information for public transit commuters: TTC and GO Transit
IN THE NEWS
Builder of mysterious Toronto bunker speaks
One of the men who built an underground “man cave” has come forward, saying it was his “dream” project. Elton McDonald, 22, began digging the 10-metre, two-metre high tunnel two years ago with friends.
Wynne to unveil action plan to combat sexual violence
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will be in Toronto later today to unveil her action plan that aims to combat sexual violence and harassment against women. Wynne’s announcement is meant to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8.
SPORTS
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-2 to Tampa Bay on Thursday night. David Booth and Richard Panik scored for the Leafs.
The Toronto Raptors are in North Carolina tonight where they will play the Charlotte Hornets. Tip-off time is 7 p.m.’
And the Toronto Blue Jays will play the Baltimore Orioles Friday afternoon at the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
EVENTS
Billed as the largest consumer bike show of its kind, the Toronto International Bicycle Show rolls into town today. This three-day event features more than 150 exhibitors, a mini-velodrome where you can watch riders compete, and an entertainment centre for the little ones.
When: March 6 – March 8
Location: Exhibition Place, Better Living Centre
Cost: Details online
DID YOU KNOW?
On this day in history in 1834, the former town of York is renamed “Toronto” to distinguish itself from New York.
