It will be hot and mostly sunny this weekend, and if you’re planning to go out there are several things to keep in mind.
GAS PRICES
The driving? Well, prices at the pumps will hit a new record this weekend, surpassing $2 a liter on Saturday. An analyst expects an additional increase of six cents on Sunday.
– SATURDAY: $2.02/litre
– SUNDAY: $2.08/litre
Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, said he expects gas prices to reach $2.10 a gallon by the May long weekend. He noted that prices will remain above $2 for the foreseeable future.
“I think it’s going to cost another 10 cents a liter this summer. So we may be looking for a new norm of $2.10 to $2.15, with days going to $2.20,” he said. .
“High prices are here to stay.”
TTC CLOSURES
With public transport? There is no metro on the section of line 2 on Saturdays and Sundays. Due to track work, no trains run between Broadview and Woodbine stations.
Shuttle buses will run.
There will also be no service on the 174 Ontario Place bus on Sundays from 3:00 PM to 12:00 PM to receive the Juno Awards.
WEATHER
The sun will continue this weekend. On Saturday it will be 27 C with a humidity of 32. Environment Canada said it will be slightly cooler near Lake Ontario.
Sunday will be a mix of sun and clouds. There is a 30 percent chance of showers with a maximum of 27 C.