It’s August 24, 2016 and here’s what we’re chasing in the newsroom.
TOP STORIES:
- Durham Regional Police and the Canadian Military have detonated a mortar round that was discovered in Intrepid Park near the Whitby-Oshawa border yesterday.
- One person is in custody after a vehicle hit a pole and brought down hydro wires near Finch Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue early this morning.
- Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times on George Street near Dundas Street last night.
WEATHER WATCH:
Mainly sunny skies are expected for today with a high of 29 degrees, feeling like 34 degrees with the humidity. There is a 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm later this evening.
TRAFFIC WOES:
- Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Finch Avenue West at Bathurst Street will be occupied this week from 7:00AM-4:00PM due to utility repairs.
- One Eastbound lane on Lake Shore Boulevard from Cherry Street to Don Roadway will be occupied this morning for rehabilitation of the Gardiner Expressway.
AROUND TOWN:
- Canadian Athletes continue to arrive at Pearson Airport this morning as they return home from the games in Rio.
- The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Angels in game two of three at the Rogers Centre, beginning tonight at 7:07PM.
