Environment Canada predicts sunny skies on Wednesday, with a daytime high that will reach -2 C. The mercury will drop to a low of -6 C overnight, and the weather agency says there is a 60 per cent chance of flurries starting Wednesday night, continuing to Thursday morning.
Here are 5 things to know for today:
TRAFFIC
Eastbound lanes of Highway 403 are expected to remain closed until approximately 8 a.m. at Waterdown Road in Burlington, following a fatal crash.
Early Wednesday morning, southbound subway trains were bypassing College Station due to flooding from a watermain break. Northbound service has not been effected, the TTC said.
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IN THE NEWS
Bell Let's Talk Day
Jan. 28 is Bell Let's Talk Day. Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives for every text message sent or mobile and long distance call made by all Bell customers. The company will also donate 5 cents for every tweet sent with the hashtag #BellLetsTalk, and every share of images on the Let's Talk Facebook page.
Don't throw it in the trash!
Approximately 90 per cent of compact fluorescent light bulbs end in up landfills, leaking mercury into the environment, CTV Toronto has learned. The heavy metal has been shown to cause brain damage if inhaled or ingested.
Layoffs at Tim Hortons headquarters
Tim Hortons announced yesterday that they are laying off employees at its headquarters, located in Oakville, Ont. A spokesperson for the company did not say how many workers will lose their jobs.
SPORTS
The Raptors overcame a sluggish start last night to claim their third straight win leading up to the All-Star break. The Toronto franchise beat the Pacers 104-91.
EVENTS
Vegecursion Food Tour
Plant-based meals don't have to be bland. Participants will be introduced to some of Toronto's best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in this tour.
When: 6:15 p.m.
Location and cost: Details online
DID YOU KNOW?
The TTC's Yonge-University-Spadina Line didn't always have a U-shape. The section between St. George and Wilson Stations opened on this day in 1978.
