It’s October 25, 2016 and here’s what we’re chasing in the newsroom.
TOP STORIES:
- A strike deadline of November 3 has been set for drivers employed by First Student Markham. The union president remains optimistic that a tentative contract can be reached, averting a strike that would affect thousands of students at TDSB and TCDSB.
- Zoocheck Canada and Animal Alliance Canada have hired top bureaucrat Mike Zimmerman to investigate the Ontario SPCA in aim to better protect animals in the province.
- Several community leaders are expected to speak at Nathan Phillips Square this morning in support of a possible Expo 2025 bid for Toronto ahead of an Executive Committee meeting tomorrow.
WEATHER WATCH:
A mix of sun and cloud and a 30 percent chance of showers this morning with a high of 9 degrees expected this afternoon.
TRAFFIC WOES:
- The northbound and southbound right lanes of Allen Road will be occupied from 9:00AM-3:00PM this week due to grass cutting maintenance.
- Westbound and eastbound lanes remain blocked on Danforth Avenue between Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue from 7:00AM-7:00PM due to road work.
AROUND TOWN:
- Friends & Families for Safe Streets officially launches today at 10:00AM at City Hall with an aim to support survivors and end road violence in the city.
- Free Lunchtime Yoga takes place at Sony Centre for the Performing Arts today at 12:00PM.
