WEATHER
Fog patches are expected to dissipate later this morning, revealing what should be a beautiful autumn day. Environment Canada says the daytime high is expected to reach 15 C, and the mercury will fall to a low of 7 C Friday night.
TRAFFIC
The eastbound Gardiner Expressway is moving slowly from Royal York Road to Jameson Avenue. Heading west, there is high volume on the Gardiner from Bay Street to Strachan.
Further north, the eastbound Highway 401 is slow from Dixie Road to Yonge Street. The westbound 401 is slow from Morningside Avenue to Bathurst Street.
The southbound Highway 404 is moving slowly from Steeles Avenue down to the 401, and northbound, the highway is slow up to the 407 Express Toll Route. The Don Valley Parkway is slow southbound to Eglinton Avenue.
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DVP to close this weekend
A reminder for motorists: The Don Valley Parkway is scheduled to shut down in both directions tonight for fall maintenance, and is expected to reopen early Monday morning.
IN THE NEWS
Friends, family, strangers honour slain soldier
Condolences continue to pour in for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, the young soldier who was fatally shot in Ottawa. On Thursday, one day after the attack, friends, family and strangers left flowers and signed cards for the 24-year-old at memorials outside his family home in Hamilton, Ont., and at an infantry reserve where he trained. The base, located near Hamilton, was also visited by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, who described Cirillo as a "fine young man."
Beefed up police presence to continue in Toronto
Police will continue to step up their presence in the city over the coming days after the attacks on soldiers in Quebec and Ottawa. The move is aimed at reassuring residents, and there is no specific threat to the city, Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair said earlier this week. Residents are nevertheless encouraged to report any unusual or suspicious behaviour to police or security guards.
SPORTS
The Toronto Raptors will face off against the New York Knicks in a pre-season game at Montreal's Bell Centre tonight. Tip off is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
EVENTS
'90s Night
Party like it's the '90s at the Byzantium tonight where a DJ will be spinning some of the most popular songs from the decade. Guests are encouraged to get in the pre-Halloween spirit and don their favourite '90s-inspired outfits.
When: 11 p.m.
Where: Byzantium, 499 Church St.
