CHFD - Friday, May 24, 2024 - 06:00 a.m. (ET) - Segment #10

>>> This time last year, the wnba played its first-ever game in canada, an exhibition match in front of a sold-out crowd at scotiabank arena. Well, there are many more games to come now as toronto has been awarded the league's first canadian franchise. Sean o'shae reports. >> I am honoured to officially announce that we have award the city of toronto the 14th wnba franchise. [ Cheers & Applause ] >> Reporter: a first for the wnba league outside the united states. A new team here in toronto. >> Welcome to the w. [ Cheers & Applause ] >> Reporter: >> Reporter: professional's women sports team, according to the on or about ship group led by larry tannenbaum. That will have reach outside toronto. >> While our home base will be here, right here, coca-cola coliseum and exhibition place in toronto, we will play games in vancouver and montreal throughout the season. >> History today is an historic day. Women's professional basketball is finding a home in canada. >> Reporter: a famous former toronto raptors welcome the league's move. >> Super excited. Glad for the taunt to be here, and it's only going to grow and get better. >> Premier Doug Ford: I just want to beneficiary you all the wish you all all the best. >> Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau: go, women's sports, go. Report. >> I think it's going to mean great things for basketball. It's going to mean great things for women's sport, and as I said, part of a bigger movement that is really taking us to some new places here in canada. >> Reporter: just ask some of these young players. >> I'm really excited to see that there's finally a women's team in toronto. >> Really inspiring to make them have their own team. >> I'm excited because they're women! Women rule the world! >> Reporter: >> This is one of the best moments for basketball in the history of this country. And I think that's an important statement, because basketball was invented here. >> Reporter: the professional team will need a name and they're lacking for ideas. >> We're starting from a clean slate. So we're looking forward to talking to canadians and getting their input and figuring out what strong and dominant team name we're going to have. >> Reporter: a team that won't hit the court until may of 2026 at coca-cola coliseum. >> You guys better be loud, and I cannot wait to rock that place. >> Candace: police forces across the gta have launched an annual campaign to combat dangerous driving. Project erase, which stands for eliminate racing activity on streets everywhere, aims to prevent serious injuries and deaths on the roads. This summer, there will be an increased presence of officers actively seeking-out offenders. >> Recently, york regional police and other gta police services have been dealing with an increase of organized groups of drivers gathering in large numbers of car meets, and when in some instances they engage in illegal activities -- racing, drifting, and burn-outs. If you choose to participate in dangerous and illegal driving, you will be investigated. You will be identified. Your vehicle will be seized, and you will be charged criminally or provincially. >> Candace: more than 1400 transport driving charges were laid in toronto last year, and there has been a 31% in calls for dangerous driving since the start of 2023. [ ] >> Giles: the 401 westbound traffic heavy from victoria park across yonge due to an incident at bayview and yonge. Looking at delays of so mens minutes to be expected f you're looking to head down the dvp from the 401, traffic is slow to don mills. Thereafter, however, it's a clear run through the gardiner. Get your diy on during the get ready for summer sale at home hardware. With deals on paint and power tools, only until june 5th. [ ] >> Candace: well, not gonna lie, ross: today is shaping up to be more my kind of day. It feels a lot cooler, and there's a pretty nice breeze out there. I know... Don't hate me out there, but I like the cooler, more moderate temperatures. >> Ross: hey, and that's what we're going to get today. The humidex will be close to 30 at tames, but that's not the real uncomfortable stuff that we did experience earlier this week, and, yeah, plenty of free vitamin d to head out there and enjoy. Make sure you put on the sunscreen, throw. Blue sky out interest this morning. There is a bit of a breeze. Wind will be variable today and enjoy the sunshine today, because there will be an increase in cloud cover for the weekend. But it's not looking like a wash-out by any means. We do have a disturbance that is on the way. So high pressure in place. Dry, sinking air. This is the low pressure system, the disturbance that will be moving from west to east, and you can see some thunderstorms associated with that. None of that having an impact this morning, though. And throughout the day. We're already around the mid-teens, and we're going to

see temperatures rise to around the MID-20s. Could get up to 26, 27° inland areas around the gta. A little cooler through eastern ontario, northern ontario today. A little warmer as you head through southwestern ontario. And plenty of sunshine. Clear skies. A little bit more cloud cover this evening. But still comfortable sleeping weather. Let's take a look at the weekend: the last weekend of may, if you can believe it: get out there and enjoy the sunshine today. We do have some showers and some thunderstorms likely between 9:00 to around 3:00 around toronto tomorrow morning. We'll have to watch out. Some of these storms could have some gusty winds and some hail, but you think for the most part, they will be quick-moving, and then on sunday, a sun/cloud mix. Warms up a little bit. And late sunday, into monday is when we'll start to experience some showers. So after that shower/thunderstorm activity on saturday, 24 on sunday. Stays dry. Le and then we'll have to watch out for some of that unsettled weather, showers, thunderstorms, on monday. A little cooler at times next week as well. And that's a look at your ok tire weather. Candace? >> Candace: thanks, ross. >>> Peel police have found a special someone near parent. A beautiful pup was brought to the airport vision after he was seen running in traffic landlady airport road and highway 409. Animal control is coming to pick up the dog and is hoping to find the owner. >>> Stay with us. Your national news is coming up next. You're watching "global news morning." [ ] Your experience with a car dealer and repair centre should always be number one - and it's right there in the name you can trust, Auto One Car Care & Service Centre. Auto One is committed to excellence and has a quality selection of pre-owned vehicles. Along with E-Bikes and a variety of comfortable and convenient mobility vehicles. Their team of technicians can service all vehicles, regardless of make or model and get you set up with the right tires. Auto One also offers financing options on vehicle sales and repair services. Get all-in-one service at Auto One, 80 Court Street South. Rock 94 and Norteños Taqueria are sending you on a 3 Night Stand in Minneapolis to see Metallica, Green Day, and then more Metallica... Along with hotel and 500 bucks spending money... The 3 Night Stand... From Rock 94! Another night in with your best friend. Maybe watching the game or just enjoying some down time. But if your night in involves alcohol or drugs please remember that impaired driving is both dangerous and illegal. If you're thinking about heading out be sure to book a ride, call a cab or take public transit. And if you decide to stay in after all, well, maybe it's because best friends don't let best friends drink and drive. Thanks for helping to keep our roads safe. Statistically, 70% of all diabetics will acquire peripheral neuropathy. And 50% of those people will have an amputation at some point in their life. You enjoy playing with your grandchildren, and you can continue to enjoy doing that. Don't end up like me. Why allow yourself to become another statistic. There is hope. It's time to get your health back... And get your life back... Call Spinal Health & Rehabilitation Centre of Canada today, and ask about the NeuropaCalm program to see if it's right for you. Beat the 20-24 price increase with Norm's Boating Centre's 2023 Blowout Specials! Enjoy this summer on the water with savings up to 5,000 dollars on select models and get a free custom travel cover valued at up to $1,299 - exclusions apply, installation extra, while supplies last. Come navigate Legend and Mercury quality in Thunder Bay's only marine exclusive equipment and care dealership. Norm's Boating Centre - anchored in excellence! 448 May Street North in Thunder Bay. [ ] >> Antony: hello, and thank you for joining us on this friday, may 24th. I'm antony robart. Here's a look at your national and international headlines... [ ]

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