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
Today, Health Minister Terry Lake, along with local MLAs and representatives from Fraser Health and the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, officially opened Surrey Memorial Hospital’s critical care tower, which is a part of the hospital’s $512-million redevelopment and expansion project.
Jim Iker, president of the BC teachers' union said a full-scale strike scheduled for Tuesday is imminent after the government squandered the opportunity to negotiate a contract on the weekend.
KFC is looking into allegations that an employee in Jackson, Miss. asked a three-year-old girl to leave the restaurant because her facial injuries were disturbing other customers.
Premier Christy Clark has signed an agreement with First Nations group pledging to end violence against aboriginal women and girls.
Thirty one individuals have been arrested following raids that targeted alleged Mafia members in Montreal, Gatineau, Laval and Quebec City.
Enjoy a mesmerizing, inspiration and magical night with Saieen Zahoor Friday, June 20th at Aria Banquet and Convention Centre in Surrey