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Right now: What you need to know in the GTA

Web Staff CTV Toronto
Published Monday, September 12, 2016 8:24AM EDT Last Updated Monday, September 12, 2016 9:48AM EDT

The rising sun lights the Toronto skyline, as seen from Polson Pier on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014.

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It’s September 12, 2016 and here’s what we’re chasing in the newsroom.

TOP STORIES:

Police are investigating after a man in his 40s was stabbed near George and Gerrard Streets late last night.
The funeral for former Toronto police chief William McCormack will be held today at St.Paul’s Basilica near Parliament and Queen Streets, beginning at 11:00AM.
The Ontario legislature resumes today with a throne speech expected to address soaring electricity rates, after Premier Kathleen Wynne prorogued the legislature last week.

An update from the CTV Toronto web team on some of the stories we're chasing.
Posted by CTV Toronto on Monday, September 12, 2016

WEATHER WATCH:

Cooler temperatures on tap this morning, but a warm and mainly sunny day ahead. A high of 25 degrees is expected, feeling like 28 degrees with the humidity.

TRAFFIC WOES:

One eastbound lane will be occupied on the Gardiner Expressway from Highway 427 to Jameson Avenue between 10:00AM and 2:00PM due to grass cutting maintenance.
One lane will be occupied on Danforth Avenue at Pape Avenue from 7:00AM to 5:00PM due to construction.

AROUND TOWN:

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre tonight, beginning at 7:07PM.
The Canadian Film Festival TIFF Party takes place at The Drake tonight, beginning at 9:30PM.