A new poll shows the majority of Torontonians support the province’s plan to ban random police carding and Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson could be crowned AL MVP later today.

Weather:

Periods of rain will likely end in Toronto later this morning and although we started off with a high of 15 C today, the temperature is expected to drop to 8 C this afternoon.

Headlines:

  • French prosecutors confirm Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the suspected mastermind in the Paris terror attacks, was killed in a police raid in Saint-Dennis on Wednesday.
  • The majority of Torontonians support the provincial government’s call to ban the controversial practice of random police carding, according to a recently released poll.
  • Toronto paramedics say a male has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Etobicoke. The collision comes as police investigate more than a dozen pedestrian-involved collisions yesterday afternoon.

Events:

  • The Regent Park Film Festival continues tonight in Toronto at the Daniels Spectrum building.
  • American alternative rock band Guster takes the stage tonight at the Danforth Music Hall.
  • RAW: Toronto presents ‘Uprising’ tonight, featuring live performances, runway shows and more at the Mod Club.

Sports:

Blue Jays’ third baseman Josh Donaldson will learn later today whether he has been selected as the American League MVP.