It’s Thursday July 28, 2016 and here’s what we’re chasing in the newsroom.
TOP STORIES:
- One man is in hospital with serious injuries following an early morning shooting near Hurontario and Burnhamthorpe in Mississauga.
- Toronto police officer Constable James Forcillo, convicted of attempted murder in the streetcar shooting death of Sammy Yatim, will be sentenced today.
- Peel Regional Police are investigating following a convenience store robbery in Mississauga overnight. Police say the suspect may be armed with a gun.
WEATHER WATCH:
A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast this morning with a slight chance of rain or thunderstorms early this evening. A high of 29 is expected, feeling like 35 with humidity.
TRAFFIC WOES:
- North and southbound curb lanes on Broadview Avenue from Danforth Avenue to O Connor Drive are closed until 4:00PM due to road resurfacing.
- The intersection of College Street and Lansdowne Avenue will remain closed until August 8 due to streetcar track replacement.
AROUND TOWN:
- The King and Queen Show takes place at Lamport Stadium tonight at 5:00PM as part of Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrations.
- Cirque Du Soleil’s LUZIA opens at the Toronto Port Lands tonight, running through October 16.
