This weekend will be hot and mostly sunny, and if you’re planning to go outside, there are several things to keep in mind.
GAS PRICES
driving? Well, prices at the pumps are set to hit a new high this weekend, topping the $2 a liter mark on Saturday. An additional six cents increase is expected on Sunday, according to an industry analyst.
– SATURDAY: $2.02/liter
– SUNDAY: $2.08/liter
Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, said he expects gas prices to hit $2.10 a liter by the long weekend in May. He noted that prices will remain above the $2 mark for the foreseeable future.
“I think this summer it’s going to look at another 10 cents a liter. So we’re looking at maybe a new normal between $2.10 and $2.15, with days going up to $2.20,” he said.
“High prices are here to stay.”
TTC CLOSURES
Using public transportation? There will be no subway service on the portion of Line 2 on Saturday and Sunday. Trains will not run between Broadview and Woodbine stations due to track work.
Shuttle buses will be running.
There will also be no service on the 174 Ontario Place bus from 3 pm to 12 am on Sunday to accommodate the Juno Awards.
WEATHER
Sunny conditions will continue this weekend. On Saturday, the high will be 27 C with a humidex of 32. Environment Canada said it will be a bit cooler near Lake Ontario.
Sunday will be a mix of sun and clouds. There is a 30 percent chance of showers with a high of 27 C.