Here are some things to know as the Thanksgiving Long Weekend gets underway.

WEATHER

  • Temperatures are getting colder, but the weekend is off to a sunny start with a high of 14 expected Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be slightly cooler with a high of 13 C and a mix of sun and cloud. However rain will be back on Monday with a 40 per cent chance of showers.

NEWS

  • The OPP are launching a safety blitz as people head out for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend.
  • A trial begins today for the man charged in the fatal 2012 Eaton Centre shooting.
  • Pakistani teen Malala Yousafzai – shot in the head by the Taliban on her way to school two years ago -- has won the Nobel Peace Prize at just 17 years old.
  • Veteran SNL cast member Jan Hooks has died at age 57.

EVENTS

  • After a round of back-and-forth among candidates, two mayoral debates are set to take place today, one at 11 a.m. and another at 7 p.m.
  • A series of flash-mobs are set to take place across Canada today to raise awareness about mental illness.

SPORTS

  • The Raptors will be facing the Boston Celtics in their first pre-season game at home at 7:30 p.m.