Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
On Monday, one of Canada's most respected journalists Joe Schlesinger, passed away at his home at the age of 90. During his illustrious career, Schlesinger reported for the Vancouver Province, Toronto Daily Star and the CBC.
Joe Schlesinger, one of Canada's foremost journalists, has died https://t.co/zJsvqqCQEi pic.twitter.com/cL7uFvp28C
— CBC Toronto (@CBCToronto) February 11, 2019
The latest cover of Esquire magazine is turning some heads with a profile on the prototypical White teen. The 7000+ word piece documenting the experience of a 17-year-old middle class, White male teenager growing up in a divided America has readers debating representation. Many people online were quick to point out that this particular cover is an interesting choice during Black History Month.
I get what Esquire was going for here but ooooooooooooh boy talk about failing to read the room pic.twitter.com/OUzy3GJdI1
— Tyler McCall (@eiffeltyler) February 12, 2019
The newest addition to the Toronto Raptors looked as good as advertised during his home debut last night in Toronto. Gasol scored 16 points on 7-9 shooting from the field and grabbed six rebounds in his second game with the team.
Marc Gasol hoopin 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qWHrOXuoyQ
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) February 12, 2019
A significant winter storm is expected to hit much of southern Ontario on Tuesday which will include significant snowfall, ice pellets and freezing rain. School bus cancellations and school closures are affecting several areas ahead of the messy weather.
Winter storm WARNINGS span southern Ontario as conditions deteriorate in heavy snow and strong winds. Brace for dangerous whiteout conditions before a messy, icy mix this afternoon. It's another snow day for thousands of students. Latest here: https://t.co/rx7M7W50SE #onstorm pic.twitter.com/6seQg2Z0QA
— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) February 12, 2019
The actor and comedian David Spade is returning to Comedy Central. His new show will air immediately after The Daily Show and will focus on pop culture, not politics.
.@DavidSpade will host a new pop culture show on #ComedyCentral immediately after @TheDailyShow https://t.co/lkgNxobWww pic.twitter.com/IKCqqtgd9U
— ET Canada (@ETCanada) February 12, 2019
Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)
Gucci Mane (39), Tara Strong (46), Mike Posner (31), Jennifer Stone (26)
