Spring continues its bloom in Toronto as Environment Canada’s forecast calls for clear skies and sunshine, with a daytime high of 16 C. However, the mercury will fall to a chilly low 4 C Tuesday night.
Here are 5 things you need to know this Tuesday morning:
TRAFFIC
• Latest road conditions in Toronto and the GTA
• Information for public transit commuters: TTC and GO Transit
IN THE NEWS
Ontario set to adopt cap-and-trade system
Three quarters of Canada's 35 million citizens will soon live in jurisdictions with a price on carbon after Ontario announced Monday it is joining Quebec and California in a cap-and-trade system. The federal government was critical of the move, and maintains that any effort to price carbon is an economy killer.
Smoking ban goes unenforced
Despite increased restrictions and prominent signage, many smokers are still lighting up near public buildings on Toronto's streets. There were no charges laid in the city, despite 212 complaints concerning smoking in public areas last year.
SPORTS
The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of an erratic R.A. Dickey and spoiled the Blue Jays' home opener by defeating Toronto 2-1 on Monday night before a sellout crowd at the Rogers Centre. Dickey gifted the Rays a pair of runs in the fourth inning by issuing two walks with the bases juiced.
The Jays can exact revenge against the Rays tonight in the second game of their four-game series at the Rogers Centre. The game starts at 7:07 p.m.
EVENTS
TIFF Kids Film Festival
Check out screenings of kids movies including the Canadian premiere of "Shaun the Sheep," a spin off from the "Wallace and Gromit" series, and "When Marnie Was There." The event also features talks with film makers and other special guests.
When: April 7 to 19
Location: TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre, 350 King St. West
Cost: Adults $13, student/senior $10.50, child $9
DID YOU KNOW?
In the midst of the Cold War, TTC subway tunnels were seriously considered to be a fallout shelter in the event of a nuclear attack.
