There's hope that rain showers may clear, a nervous senate awaits the results of an audit, and subway trains are actually running without delays this morning. Here’s the news you can use for Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
Weather:
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 21 C today, with rain showers continuing through the morning. Mercury will fall to 19 C this evening, with clearer skies. Overnight it will be 14 C.
Traffic:
Police have closed Yonge Street between Davenport Road and Collier Street to investigate an overnight two-vehicle collision. It will re-open around 8:30 a.m., police said. The 97 Yonge TTC bus is diverting around this closure. All subway train lines are running as scheduled this morning. Phew.
Top Stories:
An Edmonton police officer was shot killed as he and his colleagues attempted to make an arrest at a home in West Edmonton.
Firefighters douse flames at a house in Caledon.
One man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a car vs. taxicab collision in Rosedale overnight Tuesday.
Auditor General Michael Ferguson’s long-awaited audit of Senate expenses will be released this afternoon.
Sports:
The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Miami Marlins tonight at the Rogers Centre. Game begins at 7:07 p.m. The Jays have won their last six games, most recently dispatching the Marlins 11-3 on Monday.
What’s On:
Symphony in the gardens at Casa Loma
Economist Jeff Rubin talks carbon at the ROM
Alma Cassels and friends at the Rivoli
Reggae at Seven44 Restaurant and Lounge – Amber Hardy and Tasha T
