Thursday's got music, a CFL clash, and 16 hours of daylight.

Morning. It's 11°C and cloudy out there, so throw on a layer you can shed if the sun breaks through—UV's sitting at 6.0, which is high, so don't sleep on the sunscreen even if it feels cool. You've got almost 16 and a half hours of daylight today, which means sunset's not until 9:54 PM. That's a gift for evening plans.

Roads are clear as far as we know, so your commute should run normal. Nothing flagged on the Deerfoot or Henday that's going to trip you up this morning.

Quick things worth knowing: the Stampeders just signed a new defender, Benny Sapp, and they're ready to go against the Toronto Argonauts tonight at McMahon—first pitch is 7:00 PM if you're thinking of heading out. Also, if you've been wondering why the Stampede uses "Yahoo" instead of "Yeehaw," that one's got a story. Worth a read if you've got five minutes.

Food-wise, there's a new Parisian-style café downtown if you're after fresh pastries for lunch, and if you haven't tried the SubDog yet—yes, Subway Canada's version of a hot dog—it's getting decent reviews. There's also some solid stuff brewing in the kitchen: a couple of local chefs, DeSoura and Jackson, are competing on Food Network's new Pitmasters, so we're watching our talent shine.

Tonight's the real move, though. You've got options depending on your mood. There's live music at Cowboys Dance Hall starting at 5:00 PM if you want country and dancing. Nashville North is spinning up at Stampede Park at the same time, and if you're into festivals, Badlands is running both an 11-day pass and a Thursday-only option starting around 6:00 PM. The weather's dry and you've got all that daylight, so it's a solid night to get out.

The CFL game at McMahon is 7:00 PM—Stampeders versus Toronto. Even if you're not a die-hard, it's a good night to be in the stands with a crowd.

Get out there and make it a good one.