Here is some news you can use for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.
WEATHER:
Today is expected to be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of flurries this evening. Environment Canada is calling for a high of 0 C and a low of -7 C.
TRAFFIC:
Toronto police are reminding motorists to drive with caution as black ice may be contributing to collisions this morning.
NEWS:
- A fire at a highrise in Parkdale claimed the life of a man on Wednesday night.
- A woman was seriously injured early this morning in a head-on collision with a streetcar near Lansdowne Avenue and Dundas Street West.
- Christopher Husbands has been found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with a double fatal shooting inside the Eaton Centre in 2012.
EVENTS:
- Jhene Aiko will perform at Toronto’s Sound Academy tonight at 8:30 p.m. along with SZA and Los Angeles hip-hop duo The Internet.
- This weekend is your last chance to check out the Toronto Christmas Market at the Distillery District. The event features a holiday craft, food and drink vendors.
- Kensington Market will host another night market tonight with most stores staying open until 10 p.m.
SPORTS:
- The Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105-89 last night at the Air Canada Centre.
- The Leafs take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in Raleigh at 7 p.m.