We could see a bit of rain this afternoon and council votes to legalize Uber in Toronto. Here is some news you can use for Wednesday, May 4, 2016:
Weather:
Environment Canada is calling for a 30 per cent chance of rain this afternoon and a high of 15 C in Toronto.
Headlines:
- Councillors have voted in favour of legalizing ride-sharing services like Uber, following a marathon day at city hall.
- Emergency officials have confirmed that whole neighbourhoods of Fort McMurray have been destroyed as a massive forest fire rages on in the Alberta city.
- Police say an arrest has been made after a man was reportedly carrying a hatchet and damaging property in the Entertainment District this morning.
Events:
- May the fourth be with you: The Hard Rock Café in Dundas Square is hosting Star Wars Day Toronto 2016 with a costume contest and trivia game show. The event begins at 6 p.m. and proceeds will go to the SickKids Foundation.
- The Hot Docs film festival continues in Toronto featuring documentaries from Canada and abroad.
- Wintersleep and The Strumbellas will take the stage tonight at The Phoenix Concert Theatre. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Sports:
- The Raptors fell to the Miami Heat 102-96 in Game 1 of the second round playoff series.
- On a positive note, the Blue Jays defeated the Texas Rangers 3-1 at the Rogers Centre last night.
