Toronto Morning: What you need to know today

TORONTO – Crowds gathered at FNB Stadium in Soweto, South Africa to remember the life of Nelson Mandela.

Nearly 100 heads of state and other luminaries also made the trip for the public memorial service.

Speakers included the presidents of Brazil, Namibia and India, as well as tributes from Mandela’s grandchildren.

WEATHER

Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 5.

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SPORTS

Raptors:

The Raptors take on the San Antonio Spurs a day after confirming a blockbuster trade that sent high scoring forward Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings. Toronto is currently 2^nd in the Atlantic Division with a 7-12 record. Tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET.

IN THE NEWS…

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford claimed in an interview with Conrad Black aired Monday evening that some of his recent controversies are rooted in political differences with police Chief Bill Blair.

Toronto subway riders who want to surf the net on their commute can now access free wi-fi at Bloor-Yonge and Saint-George stations.

Ontario’s auditor general focuses on services in health care, education and energy in her annual report on the provincial government to be released later today.

Some members of Canada’s delegation in South Africa to celebrate Nelson Mandela‘s life are being left out of today’s memorial service for the former president.

ALSO COMING UP TODAY…

Porter Airlines President and CEO Robert Deluce will speak to The Economic Club of Canada on “Why Porter Airlines’ growth plans deserve city council’s support.” (11:45 a.m. at Hilton Toronto)

Spotlight on racial profiling – Human Rights Day 2013 (5 p.m. at Toronto City Hall Committee Room 3)

The release of Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s 2013 annual report and special report on the Divestment of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission. News conference at 3 p.m. (Queen’s Park)

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