5 things to know for Monday, Dec. 15, 2014: 1. Sydney Siege: An unknown number of hostages remain trapped inside of a Lindt chocolate Café in downtown Sydney in a tense situation that is unfolding on the world stage. An armed gunman inside the cafe has been negotiating with police since he took the hostages during Monday morning rush hour. Stoking fears of terrorism, two people could be seen holding up a flag with an Islamic declaration of faith inside the café. Get the latest updates here: ctvnews.ca/world/5-people-flee-sydney-building-at-centre-of-hostage-drama-1.2147576 2. Deliberations begin: The judge in the high-profile murder trial of Luka Rocco Magnotta is set to give his final instructions to a twelve-person jury this morning. Magnotta’s lawyer argues he should be found not criminally responsible for killing Jun Lin because he is schizophrenic, but the Crown wants him found guilty of first-degree murder. ctvnews.ca/canada/judge-set-to-give-instructions-to-jury-at-luka-rocco-magnotta-trial-1.2147871 3. Quality of death: A new report says Canadians nearing the end of their lives are facing a looming palliative care crisis. Among other findings in the report: Hundreds of thousands of people currently have no access to coordinated end-of-life care, and unless drastic steps are taken, things will only get worse as the population ages. ctvnews.ca/canada/palliative-care-crisis-looming-for-canadians-nearing-end-of-life-report-says-1.2147854 4. Bieber in court: The Canadian pop star who never shies away from controversy will make a court appearance in Stratford, Ont. this morning on charges of assault and dangerous driving – linked to a wild ATV ride back in September. 5. Power up: Their house was reduced to rubble in a fire and they were faced with the nightmarish scenario of rebuilding with no insurance. But now, a Quebec family is beaming over an early Christmas gift from a selfless tradesman – free electricity, and hope for a new beginning. ctvnews.ca/canada/electrician-rallies-friends-strangers-to-help-quebec-family-after-devastating-fire-1.2147675
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:34:49 +0000
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