Flurries are in the forecast for Toronto today and a second David Bowie tribute show is taking place in Toronto tonight. Here is some news you can use for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016:
Weather:
A 60 per cent chance of flurries and a high of -6 C is in Toronto’s forecast today. Heavy snow outside the GTA has resulted in some school bus closures.
Headlines:
- One woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash in the Toronto-bound lanes of the QEW in Burlington last night.
- David Bowie fans gathered at the packed Opera House in Toronto last night for a tribute concert with some of the late musician’s collaborators. A second show is scheduled to take place at the east-end venue tonight.
- Shaw Communications is selling its media division to Corus Entertainment for $2.65 billion.
Events:
- Carlton Cinema will be screening ‘Goodfellas’ tonight at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10.
- Canada’s Top Ten is on and is showcasing the best of Canadian cinema. The 10-day event will feature screenings, filmmaker Q&As and special events.
- The Next Stage Festival begins today in Toronto at the Factory Theatre on Bathurst Street near Adelaide Street. Head to the website for more details about what’s on.
Sports:
- The Leafs are taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at the Air Canada Centre at 7 p.m.
- FIFA has fired Jerome Valcke as the secretary general of soccer’s governing body.
