An unsuccessful manhunt, a rush-hour traffic blitz and a new round of bargaining with elementary teachers. Here’s some news you can use for Monday October 5, 2014.
WEATHER
It’s worth grabbing a light sweater and umbrella before heading out the door. A high of 16 C is expected today and there’s a 30 per cent chance of showers throughout the day.
TRAFFIC
Yonge Street has been closed between King and Wellington streets due to a water main break.
HEADLINES
- A suspect in a 2014 murder remains at large after a police hunt in the city’s east end
- Police are launching a blitz targeting people who block lanes of traffic downtown during rush hour
- Suncor Energy is making a bid to acquire Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Ina deal worth $6.6B
- Clothing retailer American Apparel has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S.
- ETFO and the province are returning to the bargaining table today after talks broke down last month
EVENTS
- Free N Losh will play a free lunchtime concert at Yonge-Dundas Square at 12:30 p.m.
- An all-candidates debate will be held in Willowdale at 6 Spring Garden Ave. starting at 7 p.m.
- An all-candidates meeting will be held in Spadina-Fort York at 231 Fort York Blvd. starting at 7:30 p.m.
