Winter is approaching and the TTC has released its upcoming winter readiness plans to promote smooth operations this season. In a , the TTC outlined their main priority this winter is safety. Changes announced are: This year the TTC is focusing on keeping their social media and website frequently updated about possible changes in transit this season, including Wheel-Trans users who will have some leeway with their “Life Happens” point deductions regarding cancellations. The chair of TTC operations, Jamaal Myers, said the hard work of transit employees combined with careful planning will “ensure that the city’s transit system continues to operate safely and reliably in the face of winter weather challenges.” For drivers, he said to leave cars at home during storms and heavy snowfall to avoid traffic congestion and unsafe conditions. He said opting for public transit will help make the roads a safer place. In March 2023, residents grew concerned when days after a massive winter storm blanketed Toronto, dumping more than 20 centimetres of snow on the city, some municipal sidewalks have yet to be cleared and snow plows . The city told the Star that the large amount of snowfall left them with “limited storage capacity” for all the snow. Eventually, 311 lines were open to requests for sidewalks that needed to be cleared. Customers are advised to follow @TTCNotices on X or check the TTC website for , and to allow extra travel time in the event of bad weather.Speeding Ticket KC Traffic Law Firm: Introducing Modern Solutions With A Personal Touch

LONDON (AP) — Barely a month after quitting international rugby , former England prop Joe Marler has brought forward his retirement plans and will end his time in the sport completely this week. Marler's last match will be for Harlequins, his team since 2009, at home to Bristol in the English league on Friday. The 34-year-old Marler had indicated he would continue playing club rugby until the end of the season. He has made 285 appearances for Harlequins since arriving in 2009 and retires with two English league winners medals. “The time has come to finally jump off the rollercoaster and walk away from this beautifully brutal game,” he said Wednesday. The charismatic Marler announced on Nov. 3 that his 95-cap test career was over, days after he left England’s camp ahead of the November internationals because of personal reasons. He had baited New Zealand in the build-up to England's first autumn test match by criticizing the Haka, stating on social media that it is “ridiculous” and “needs binning." He later apologized for the comments. AP rugby: https://apnews.com/hub/rugby

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Lukas Kübler scored a brace, but Freiburg had to endure late pressure on their way to a 3-2 win against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Freiburg built a comfortable lead thanks to Kübler's brace and Michael Gregoritsch's effort, but Jonas Wind and Mattias Svanberg scored late goals for Wolfsburg on Friday. The match came down to some thrilling final minutes, with Freiburg having a goal ruled out in stoppage time, but still holding on to the three points and ending Wolfsburg's run of four consecutive league wins. Freiburg moved up to fifth in the standings, while Wolfsburg dropped to sixth. There were good chances at each end, with Kamil Grabara saving Ritsu Doan's effort for Freiburg in the 17th minute and Noah Atubolu diving to stop Konstantinos Koulierakis's header and deny Wolfsburg the opener in the 23rd. It was Freiburg, however, who found the net first. Vincenzo Grifo swung in a corner that Lucas Höler stylishly flicked to Kübler, who drove it home from close range in the 42nd. Kübler was on target again in the 51st heading in Gregoritsch's assist also from close range. Grifo almost got the third immediately after, but that eventually came in the 60th as Gregoritsch played a one-two with Doan before completing a delightful finish into the net. Freiburg thought the game was practically won, but were caught off guard when Wind pulled one back for Wolfsburg in the 75th and Svanberg added a second in the 83rd. The game was pretty much open in the final minutes and Freiburg even found the net again in stoppage time but Höler's effort was ruled out because he handled the ball as he slid to take it away from the goalkeeper before poking it into the goal.