Here is some News You Can Use for Monday, Oct. 20, 2014:
WEATHER
It’s a typical Fall Day with Environment Canada calling for a high of 13 C and a 40 per cent chance of showers this morning.
TRAFFIC
Bathurst Street will be closed for two weeks from Queen Street to Robinson Street till Nov. 2 for streetcar track replacement. Southbound traffic will be diverted at College Street and northbound traffic will be diverted at Queen Street. The area will remain open to pedestrian access and access to local businesses.
NEWS
Ontario’s legislature resumes today with a majority Liberal government eager to implement what it calls an “ambitious agenda” to revive more than 20 bills that died when the spring election was called.
Laban Korir from Kenya won the 2014 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2:08:14.1. Mulu Seboka of Ethiopia was the first woman to cross the finish line at 2:23:15.
The World Health Organization has declared that Nigeria is now officially free of Ebola.
SPORTS
It was a rough weekend for Toronto sports fans with the Red Wings beating the Maple Leafs 1-0 in overtime for a sweep of the teams’ home-and-home series, the Argos losing 20-12 to the Alouettes and the Toronto FC exiting the playoffs for the eighth year in a row after tying 1-1 against Montreal Impact.
EVENTS
The Toronto After Dark Film Festival continues its nine-day run showcasing horror, sci-fi, action and cult films. The festival takes place at the Scotiabank Theatre until Friday, Oct. 24. An all-access pass costs $149.
The Ontario College Information Fair kicks off a two-day event at the Direct Energy Centre from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow. Representatives from 25 Ontario colleges are attending to provide information on college degrees, financial aid and more.
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