Clouds, sunshine, and a pricey train ticket, here’s all the news you can use for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.
Weather:
It’s 14 C now, but temperatures will rise to at least 23 C by this afternoon, with partly cloudy skies throughout, with a low of 18 C this evening. Winds will be light.
Traffic:
Dufferin Street remains closed from Temple Avenue to Saskatchewan Road due to a police investigation. On the TTC, the 29 Dufferin bus is diverting in both directions via King, Fraser and Liberty as a result. The 102 route is diverting southbound at Markham and Highway 7 due to construction. On the GO train, several eastbound trains on the Lakeshore West line are delayed between 5 and 15 minutes due to signal issues. There are minor delays to trains on the Kitchener and Barrie lines.
News Headlines:
UP Express train too expensive, growing number of Toronto residents say
Youth discovered with taser-like device after attempted robbery near Yorkdale
Inaugural TTC HR meeting to discuss executive bonuses, benefits
Police search for two people believed to be connected to deadly shooting at Muzik
Sports:
The Toronto Blue Jays continue their series against the Minnesota Twins tonight at the Rogers Centre. They beat the Twins 3-1 yesterday. Toronto FC will take on Orlando City SC at BMO Field tonight at 8 p.m. TFC will be without captain Michael Bradley due to injury.
What’s On:
Kultura Filipino Arts Festival
