We are halfway through the work week and there's a lot to keep in mind today. Here's some News You Can Use for Wednesday, July 30, 2014:
Weather:
It’s another cool and possibly wet day with a high of 22 C and a 40 per cent chance of rain in the afternoon and evening. So, grab your sweater and keep an umbrella handy. The temperature will dip to a cool 13 C tonight.
Top News Stories:
The city is launching a bike lane pilot project on Richmond and Adelaide today. The project is meant to help cyclists navigate through Toronto’s busy downtown core.
A Toronto police officer accused of killing Sammy Yatim, 18, is facing a second charge of attempted murder in addition to the second-degree murder charge laid against him last year.
If you frequently travel across the border, you might like this: A U.S.-Canadian panel is being launched today to oversee plans for a new $1-billion bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Traffic:
Dundas Street is closed to traffic between Bathurst Street and University Avenue, while Spadina Avenue is blocked off between Queen and College streets. The closure, due to streetcar track, will last until August 11. These areas will remain open to pedestrians and businesses will be operating as usual.
Construction at the Mimico GO train station is now complete and passengers may use the entire platform for boarding once again.
Sports:
You may have to choose between watching soccer or baseball this evening. Toronto FC is playing DC United at 7 p.m. in Washington, and the Toronto Blue Jays are playing their third match in three days in Boston against the Red Sox at 7:10 p.m.
