Here is some news you can use for Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

WEATHER:

The temperature is expected to soar to 34 C in Toronto today, prompting the city to issue an extreme heat alert. Cooling centres will be open across the city from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

TRAFFIC:

Only one lane is open on the Highway 400 southbound ramp to Highway 401 eastbound due to a long-term lane closure starting today.

HEADLINES:

A potential ban on Bombardier bidding on future TTC contracts is on the agenda at today’s TTC board meeting.

A male has suffered serious injuries after a shooting in Brampton Tuesday night.

Three people are in hospital with minor injuries after a crash at Yonge and Bloor streets.

EVENTS:

Incubus in performing at the Edgefest Summer Concert Series tonight at 5 p.m. at TD Echo Beach.

Check out Rob Moir & The Great Lakes and the Canadian film ‘Guidance’ at the Open Roof Festival tonight at 7 p.m. (99 Sudbury St.)

SPORTS:

Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady has issued a statement on 'deflategate' declaring, “I did nothing wrong.”