TIFF's still rolling, 401's still messy — Thursday hits different

Morning. We're sitting at 17 and mostly cloudy—bring a light layer if you're heading out, but you won't need much. UV's running high at 6.0, so sunscreen's worth the two seconds if you're going to be outside for a stretch. Sun's down at 7:25, so you've got a decent window if plans land late.

Commute's got some friction this morning. The 401 westbound is tight around Dixie in Mississauga—collision in the collector lanes has two of the centre stripped out, so expect slowdown if that's your route. Eastbound's not great either: disabled vehicle at the same Dixie stretch taking out a lane on the express side, and highway maintenance has closed the on-ramp at Bathurst and the collector ramp at Avenue Road. If you're heading that way, give yourself extra time or find an alternate. On the streetcar front, keep tabs on King West this fall—major infrastructure work is going to affect service, so plan around it if you usually catch the car there.

Stuff worth knowing around T.O. right now: a cyclist from Corktown was hospitalized after a collision with a police car near King and Parliament—the investigation's ongoing. Separately, there's movement on Pearson—the federal government's looking to bring in private investors to run Toronto Pearson and three other major airports, so that's a longer conversation but worth tracking. And if you've been following the Lansdowne Avenue shooting from 2024, a Montreal man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in that case this week.

If you're thinking food, Tous Les Jours just opened its first Canadian location at the North York H Mart this week—if you've caught their stuff anywhere else, worth a scoop. TIFF's still in full swing too, and there's a handful of dining experiences tied to the festival pushing well past $200 a plate if you want to make an evening of it. There's also some good intel floating around about west end spots worth hitting if you're planning a proper night out.

Tonight's got TIFF sessions firing up at 5 PM—grab a film if you've got a couple hours to settle in. There's also TMU's men's hockey homecoming against Queen's at Mattany Athletic Centre at 6, if you're into that scene. Weather's decent enough that you could catch an early screening and still have the evening loose after.

Stay on top of those highway updates if you're commuting in or out. Rest of the day's yours.