News you can use for Monday, May 16, 2016

cp24.com
May 16, 2016

The Raptors have advanced to the Eastern Conference finals and rain could be in the forecast for Toronto this afternoon. Here is some news you can use for Monday, May 16, 2016:

Weather:

Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and cloud today with a 30 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon. A high of 15 C is expected in Toronto.

Headlines:

• A pregnant woman is dead and her baby is receiving treatment at a Toronto hospital after a shooting in Rexdale late Sunday night.
• Const. James Forcillo, the Toronto police officer convicted of attempted murder in the death of Sammy Yatim, will be back in court today for the first day of his sentencing hearing.
• Two people are in critical condition after a house fire in Mississauga overnight.

Events:

• ZHU brings the Neon City Tour to the Phoenix Concert Hall tonight at 9 p.m.
• The Vaughan International Film Festival kicks off today at the Cineplex Vaughan Cinemas.

Sports:

• The Toronto Raptors made franchise history yesterday after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 of their playoff series and advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.
• An eighth-inning brawl broke out yesterday as the Jays took on the Rangers in Texas.