Get your quick news fix with “5 Things You Need to Know Today,” a daily feature that I’ll be posting on Indie88.com after the Morning Show. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest local and international stories buzzing today.
1.DOWNTOWN SHOOTING
Scary situation near Bloor-Yonge station last night. One man was shot to death at 8:30pm. A lot of people were on the street when it happened. Witnesses say they heard five shots. Police are looking for three suspects.
UPDATED: 'They shot him in the back 5 times,' witness says of Yonge St. shooting victimhttps://t.co/yWsesqZbFY pic.twitter.com/H23E38zDbK
— CP24 (@CP24) April 14, 2016
2. UBER DEBATE TODAY
New Uber regulations will be debated at City Hall today. If approved, Uber drivers will have to pay a per ride licensing fee and up their car insurance to cover passengers. It will be a long day for Mayor Tory and city staff as at least ninety people are on the list to speak.
Engines revving for city hall fight over Uber rules on Thursday's debate,via @jpags #Topolihttps://t.co/iXKRGGTNU5 pic.twitter.com/2RfcQxuh6H
— TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) April 14, 2016
3. DOCTOR ASSISTED DEATH
New legislation on doctor assisted death was unveiled today. A year ago, the Supreme Court struck down Canada’s ban on assisted suicide. New ruling excludes non-Canadians meaning Americans will not be able to travel to Canada to die.
New legislation on doctor-assisted death will be tabled in the House of Commons today. It's about time. @Candice_Indie88
— INDIE88NEWS (@indie88news) April 14, 2016
4. BANK OF MOMMY & DADDY
Two thirds of millennials think that they will be able to buy a house. The majority expect their parents to kick in at least $35,000 for the down payment.
Thanks to school I know how to properly dismantle a rat and frog but nothing about mortgages.
— Brent (@Radio_Brent) March 4, 2016
5. TORONTO CATS ON INSTAGRAM:
The Just for Cats Film Festival is tonight at TIFF Bell Lightbox and ‘lil Bub will be the special guest. Toronto Life released a list of the cutest Toronto cats on Instagram including Jose Meowtista and Penelope Lovejoy.