The bitter cold is not expected to loosen its grip on Toronto until Saturday. Early this morning, the temperature was -23 C in the city, but with the wind chill, it felt more like -31 C.
This evening, the temperature will rise to -9C, but it will feel like -17 with the wind chill. The weather agency also predicts that 4 centimetres of snow will fall on Friday night and Saturday morning.
TRAFFIC
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IN THE NEWS
FBI agent to be cross-examined
Cross-examination of an undercover FBI officer is expected to begin today at the Toronto trial of two men accused of plotting to derail a Via Rail train in 2012.
Not-guilty pleas have been entered for both men, who face terror-related charges.
Never give up, Hope
A black bear nicknamed Hope is slowly recovering after it was found paralyzed and emaciated in a field in northwestern Ontario. Veterinarians at an Oakville clinic have given the bear an extensive drug plan after it was recently diagnosed with meningitis. They expect the bear to be back on her feet in a month.
SPORTS
The Islanders' Jaroslav Halak made 32 saves last night, as New York beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2. The Leafs are taking a one-day break, then they'll face off against the Canadiens in Montreal on Saturday.
EVENTS
Oldies 990's Valentine's Day Sock Hop
It's Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean you should hide indoors tonight. Dust off your dancing shoes and head to Toronto's hip Gladstone Hotel for a night of old-fashioned fun.
When: 10 p.m.
Location: Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.
DID YOU KNOW
The CN Tower's wine cellar holds the world record for the highest wine cellar, according to Guinness World Records. The sky-high cellar is located 351 metres above the ground and holds more than 550 wines from around the world.
