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15 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Toronto under heat warning with ‘the hottest conditions' expected today
Toronto residents looking to catch a break from the heat can cool down at hundreds of city spaces, and dozens of outdoor pools. Toronto residents looking to catch a break from the heat can cool down at hundreds of city spaces, and dozens of outdoor pools. More than 500 cool spaces across Toronto, with 57 outdoor pools open Sweltering conditions are making a comeback in Toronto today as humidity sends the temperature soaring to what will feel like 44 today. The city is currently under a heat warning from Environment Canada, which is forecasting a daytime high of 35 C on Thursday. In its advisory, the national weather agency cautions that nighttime lows of 20 to 23 C will provide 'little relief' from the heat. 'The hottest conditions are expected today. While daytime high temperatures will not be as extreme on Friday and into the weekend, nighttime lows are expected to remain warm throughout,' the heat warning read. In addition to the scorching heat, CP24 Meteorologist said strong, possibly 'severe' storms are expected to arrive in Toronto between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. this evening. On Friday, Environment Canada says the mercury will rise to 31 C, feeling closer to 40 when factoring in the humidity. 'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health,' the heat alert read. 'Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others.' Signs of heat illness include headache, nausea, dizziness, and thirst, dark urine. Daytime highs of 27 C and 25 C are in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday respectively.
CTV News
a day ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Toronto Blue Jays apologize to fan who had ‘Yankees Suck' flag confiscated
Alex Di Domizio with the flag he had specially made to read 'Yankees Suck' with a Jays logo in the centre. (X/@AlexDidomizio08) A Toronto Blue Jays fan was left quite confused when a flag he had brought to Monday night's home game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre was confiscated, despite not breaking the ballpark's rules. Alex Di Domizio, a Blue Jays fan who 'absolutely hates the Yankees,' decided to bring a flag he had specially made to Monday's home game against New York. It read 'Yankees Suck' with a Jays logo in the centre. 'The usher in our 200s section didn't seem to mind, but another usher came over and almost yelled at our usher for allowing me to hold a flag,' Di Domizio told CP24. 'I was holding the flag for about 10 minutes and they took it just before the game started.' Di Domizio said the second usher's main issue was that his flag said 'Yankees Suck,' and he was worried he might get kicked out after a security guard went to him and asked to 'talk outside.' 'Turns out he wanted me to bring the flag to fan services,' Di Domizio explained. 'He said I could get it back after the game.' Di Domizio said he brought the flag that night because he didn't think it would be an issue. 'I didn't swear on the flag or anything like that.' Rogers Centre's policy states that fans are welcome to bring banners and signs provided they do not 'interfere with the game itself or any game-related events, or with the ability of other fans to enjoy of the game or any such events, or contain messages, graphics or other content that may be considered distracting, commercial, religious, political, or intended to draw attention to international, political or other similar events, causes or conflicts.' 'Banners and signs must be family-friendly, and may not be obstructive, offensive, disparaging, unlawful or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate,' the policy continues. In a statement to CP24, the Blue Jays clarified that Di Domizio's flag was indeed allowed in the ballpark. 'We made a mistake and have addressed the issue to ensure it does not happen again. We have spoken with the fan to apologize and invited him back to a future game, which he is looking forward to attending.' Di Domizio said he's glad the organization made things right and it was never a question that he would remain a fan. 'It feels good to know that the (organization) apologized and recognized that there was nothing really wrong with my flag. At the end of the day, I'm a huge Jays fan who absolutely hates the Yankees. Getting something confiscated sucks, but it doesn't stop me from coming to future games.' Earlier this year, Dan Begley was escorted out of Rogers Centre during the Jays home opener for wearing a red ballcap with the slogan, 'Canada is not for sale.' The Blue Jays also apologized to Begley and said their staff made a mistake and the issue was addressed to ensure it never happens again.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
‘Summer sizzle': Hot, humid weather returns to Toronto
A man sleeps on the sandy beach along Lake Ontario in the extreme heat in Toronto on Friday, July 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette After a brief reprieve from the humidity, hot and hazy weather will soon return to Toronto. CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter said Wednesday will be sunny and warm with low humidity and a high of 28 C. FULL FORECAST: Check out CP24's full seven-day forecast here 'That's all about to change,' he said Wednesday. 'Hot, hazy and humid weather will roar in for Thursday. The summer sizzle will stick around through the middle of next week.' A high of 34 C is in Toronto's forecast on Thursday, feeling like closer to 42 when factoring in the humidity. 'Watch out for showers and storms Thursday night into Friday morning,' Coulter added. Friday will see a high of 29 C, according to Environment Canada.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Politics
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City council to discuss bus priority lanes, tariffs response, winter maintenance
Video Bathurst and Dufferin priority bus lanes, the city's tariff response and the winter maintenance plan are all on the agenda as city council meets today. CP24's Beatrice Vaisman reports.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
‘Very brazen': Deadly shooting in Toronto's west end happened steps from police station
A man is dead following an early morning shooting in the Junction area. CP24's Arda Zakarian reports. Homicide detectives are investigating a 'brazen,' deadly shooting that occurred just down the street from a police station in Toronto's west end. Shots rang out shortly after 5 a.m. on Osler Street, a residential area near Old Weston and Davenport roads. Police said the shooting occurred not far from 11 Division and officers, along with paramedics, arrived on scene within minutes. A man was found suffering from gunshot wounds on the street and first-responders attempted to resuscitate him. 'Despite all of their best efforts, the male was pronounced deceased at the scene,' Duty Senior Officer Phil Sinclair said during an update on Tuesday morning. The homicide unit has taken over the investigation, he said, and any information on possible suspects will be released by detectives involved in the case. 'We do not have any confirmed suspect information at this time,' Sinclair said. He said police believe the shooting occurred outside and early indications suggest it was likely targeted. 'We do recognize that a shooting of this nature is very alarming for the community. We do take this shooting very seriously,' Sinclair said. He noted that officers are dealing with a large scene and evidence markers could be seen scattered along the street on Tuesday morning. Sinclair was unable to provide an exact age for the victim, saying only that he is possibly in his 30s. The senior officer was also unable to say whether the victim resided in the neighbourhood. 'We have a number of resources on the scene as we are investigating this shooting very diligently,' he added. Officers are currently canvassing for witnesses and anyone who may have dash camera or security video from the area at the time of the incident. 'It is very brazen,' Sinclair said of the incident. 'This was very close to the police station.' He noted that there will be an increased police presence in the area for the remainder of the day.
