Bone-chilling temperatures, subway delays and a health-care strike in Ontario. Here's the News You Can Use for Jan. 30, 2015.
Weather
Traffic
Slippery roads caused several crashes across the GTA this morning, particularly southbound on Highway 400 in Vaughan. The most serious crash happened on the QEW in Niagara. One person died and police have closed the highway between Lyons Creek Rd and Bigger Rd. to traffic. The closure is expected to last throughout the morning.
Subway disruptions
The TTC reported switch problems at Wilson Station, warning commuters they may experience longer than normal wait times this morning between Wilson and Downsview Stations.
This weekend, subway users will be forced off the subway at St. Andrew Station on the University-Spadina line due to work being done on the tracks between St. Andrew and Union stations. Those who need to access Union can do so from the Yonge line.
Top Stories
An Extreme Cold Weather Alert has been issued in the City of Toronto
Authorities are looking for a 63-year-old man named Safdar Rahim. They believe he was stabbed early this morning at Ossington Station and may need medical attention.
The Economist says Toronto is one of the best places to live in the world.
What’s on
- Winterlicious starts today! Toronto’s best restaurants offer visitors a sample of their menu with their special prix-fixe menu. More details here.
- Popular Toronto DJ Grandtheft returns to town to play a set at The Hoxton tonight.
- The Raptors face off against the Nets tonight in New York at 7:30 p.m.
- The Leafs try to snap their losing streak Saturday night against the Flyers at 7 p.m. in Philadelphia.
- This Sunday is the Super Bowl. The Patriots will face off against the Seahawks at 6:30 p.m.
