MONTREAL — Jurors at Luka Rocco Magnotta's first-degree murder trial were sequestered on Monday. Here are some numbers from the proceedings:
Days jury heard evidence: 40
Weeks taken to hear evidence: 10
Witnesses heard by jury in total: 66
Crown witnesses: 52
Defence witnesses: 14
Charges accused is facing: 5
Jurors initially selected: 16
Jurors who heard case: 14
Jurors who will decide case: 12
Seats set aside for media and public in main courtroom: 5 each
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The case of a man charged in the stabbing of an 11-year-old boy on an eastern Newfoundland soccer field returns to court today.
OTTAWA — Canada is hoping to welcome more immigrants next year.
CORNWALL, Ont. — The union representing workers on the St. Lawrence Seaway says a strike deadline set for just past noon Friday has been extended through the weekend.
MONTREAL — Luka Rocco Magnotta's lawyer is expected to begin presenting his case at the accused's first-degree murder trial today.
OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal government's deficit was $300 million in August, down from $2 billion in August 2013.
OTTAWA — Canada's economy slowed unexpectedly in August, the first month to show a decline this year.