It’s November 8, 2016 and here’s what we’re chasing in the newsroom.

TOP STORIES:

  • Three people are in hospital with minor injuries following an apartment fire near King and Dufferin Streets early this morning.
  • A 25-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court this morning facing animal cruelty charges after a dog was thrown from a seventh floor balcony in Scarborough.
  • Canadians are set to watch the results of the U.S. election unfold tonight.

WEATHER WATCH:

Mainly sunny skies to start the day with showers possible this afternoon and a high of 16 degrees expected.gta

TRAFFIC WOES:

  • Christie Street will be blocked from 7:00AM-6:00PM between Davenport Road and Lambert Lodge Avenue due to road work.
  • Yonge Street will be blocked one lane at a time at The Esplanade due to construction.

AROUND TOWN:

  •  The 20th annual Reel Asian Film Festival kicks off tonight at the Isabel Bader Theatre, beginning at 7:00PM.
  • The Naked and Famous take the stage at Danforth Music Hall tonight at 7:00PM.