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The Canadian Press News Agenda for June 16
(Canadian Press Broadcast Wire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for June 16 as of 9:18 p.m. ET: x-denotes wire, y-denotes picture, z-denotes graphics coverage. Copy from other events based on merit and availability. All times local unless otherwise noted. Queries about these events and stories in The Canadian Press report should be directed to the departments listed below (all phone numbers 416 area code):
Main Desk (National News) 507-2150; World Desk 507-2165; Sports Desk 507-2154; Ontario Desk 507-2159; Photo Desk 507-2169; Specials Desk (Syndicated Copy) 507-2152; IT Desk (Technical Trouble) 507-2099 or 800-268-8149
WORLD
xy-KANDAHAR _ Court martial of Capt. Robert Semrau, charged in the shooting death of a wounded, unarmed insurgent in October 2008. Hearing began in Canada in March. (9:30 a.m. at Kandahar Airfield)
x-NEW YORK _ TD holds investor day highlighting its U.S. personal and commercial banking strategy. Dial 416-644-3414 or 1-800-814-4859. (12 p.m.)
x-NEW YORK _ The Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Global Transportation Conference. Canadian Pacific presentation at 8 a.m.; WestJet presentation at 10:15 a.m.; Air Canada at 10:55 a.m. Webcast at https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/transportation2010/id28203840. cfm (Westin Times Square)
ATLANTIC
x-FREDERICTON _ The Coalition of New Brunswickers: Public Power for the Public Good will release their first set of marks for the Good Government Report Card. (11 a.m. at Assembly Room, Fredericton Public Library)
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ Natural Resources Minister Kathy Dunderdale delivers speech to Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association. (8:30 a.m. at St. John's Convention Centre)
GLACE BAY, N.S. _ Deputy premier makes funding announcement on behalf of health minister. (10 a.m. at Byplex, 151 Lower North St)
x-HALIFAX _ Regional telecom company Bell Aliant holds its annual meeting (9 a.m. at The Westin Nova Scotian. Commonwealth Ballroom. 1181 Hollis St.)
HALIFAX _ Lieutenant-governor's garden party. (2 p.m. at Government House)
CHARLOTTETOWN _ Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney speaks to the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce. (12:45 p.m. at Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, 75 Kent St.)
QUEBEC
xy-MONTREAL _ Women's clothing company Le Chateau holds its annual meeting. (10 a.m. at 8200 Decarie Blvd.)
xy-MONTREAL _ Videotron cable company holds a news conference about what it calls the marriage between television and the web. (10:30 a.m. at Galerie Gora at Sherbrooke and du Parc)
xy-QUEBEC _ The McGuinty and Charest government cabinets meet at 9 a.m. followed by a news conference at 1:15 p.m. (Honore-Mercier building, National Assembly Red Room)
OTTAWA
xy-OTTAWA _ Daily question period. (2:15 p.m. at House of Commons, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases health reports for June. (8:30 a.m. at www.statcan.ca)
OTTAWA _ NDP holds caucus meeting. (9 a.m. at Room 308, West Block, Parliament Hill)
x-OTTAWA _ Canadian Real Estate Association releases statistics for national home sales activity during the month of June. (9 a.m.)
OTTAWA _ Liberal MPs Mark Holland and Marcel Proulx hold a press conference and slideshow on the ``G8/G20 spending boondoggle.'' (9:15 a.m. at National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St.)
x-OTTAWA _ Conservative holds caucus meeting. (9:30 a.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
x-OTTAWA _ Liberals hold caucus meeting. (10 a.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will receive the credentials of six ambassadors. (10 a.m. at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive)
OTTAWA _ New Democrat Tony Martin explains his private members bill, ``An Act to Eliminate Poverty in Canada'' during a press conference. (10 a.m. at Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ The Senate committee on human rights holds a news conference (no details). (12 p.m. at National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Falun Gong press conference and rally to urge leader Hu Jintao to stop the continued torture and killing of Falun Gong practitioners and free all imprisoned practitioners. (12:30 p.m. at Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ The Senate committee on transport and communications will discuss the findings and recommendations contained in its report on the wireless sector. (3:45 p.m. at National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), and Senator Suzanne Fortin-Duplessis will make an important announcement for seniors across Canada. (4:15 p.m. at Centretown Community Health Centre, 420 Cooper St. )
OTTAWA _ Senate constitutional affairs committee hears witnesses on Bill S-6: faint hope clause. Subject to change without notice. (4:15 p.m. at Room 257, East Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Gov. Gen Michaelle Jean presents the National Arts Centre award to conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin during a brief ceremony. (8 p.m. at Southam Room, National Arts Centre)
ONTARIO
World Hockey Summit conference call featuring Daniel Alfredsson, Hayley Wickenheiser, Steve Yzerman and Brian Burke. To participate, dial 1-888-599-8686. (2 p.m. at Conference call)
x-BRAMPTON, Ont. _ Sentencing for father and son who pleaded guilty in so-called honour killing of teen Aqsa Parvez. (2:30 p.m. at Ontario Superior Court, 7755 Hurontario St.)
BURLINGTON, Ont. _ Evertz Technologies Ltd. releases its year-end results after markets close followed by a conference call. Dial 416-849-6166. (5 p.m.)
LONDON, Ont. _ Psychologist Richard Gregory awarded an honorary degree from the University of Western Ontario at 10 a.m. Alice Gast, scientist, chemical engineer and first female president of Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, Pa., awarded an honorary degree at 3:30 p.m. (University of Western Ontario)
TORONTO _ Bloorview Kids Rehab, Canada's largest children's rehabilitation teaching hospital, and Bloorview Kids Foundation make a joint gift announcement that will advance the treatment and research of children's disability. (8:45 a.m. at Bloorview Kids Rehab, 150 Kilgour Road)
x-TORONTO _ The first-ever G(irls)20 Summit begins. It brings together one girl from each of the G20 countries to discuss how girls and women can help solve some of the world's greatest challenges. A seat has also been allocated for a girl representing the African Union. Belinda Stronach to be part of the opening ceremony. (9:30 a.m. at Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George St.)
TORONTO _ Miner Ivernia holds its annual meeting. Dial 1-866-804-6924. (10 a.m. at St. Andrew Club and Conference Centre, Inverness Room, 150 King ST. West, 27th floor)
x-TORONTO _ Ken Georgetti, head of Canadian Labour Congress and Sid Ryan, head of Ontario Federation of Labour, talk about the People First rally and march in protest of G20 summit, and about CCLA and CLC injunction to prevent use of sonic cannon by police. (10 a.m. at Gate 14, 1 Blue Jays Way, NE corner of Rogers Centre )
TORONTO _ Rona Ambrose, minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announces funding to support a new project that will address violence against women, focusing on immigrant women and girls. (10:30 a.m. at Le Meridien King Edward Hotel, 37 King St. East)
TORONTO _ Team Canada 1972 Summit Series star Paul Henderson to be one of the first to touch the puck from Canada's gold medal win at 2010 Olympics. (10:30 a.m. at Hockey Hall of Fame, Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street)
x-TORONTO _ Press conference with Gabriella Nagy, who is suing Rogers, claiming her cellphone bill exposed her extramarital affair. (11 a.m. at 1235 Bay St., 4th floor)
TORONTO _ Filmmaker Tracy Worcester and Stephanie Brown, of Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals, to deliver a bale of straw to Maple Leaf CEO Michael McCain to protest factory farming methods used on pigs. Photo opportunity. (11 a.m. at Maple Leaf Foods Inc., 30 St. Clair Ave. W)
TORONTO _ Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, makes announcement about Bridge Training programs to help newcomers. (11 a.m. at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 353, 1377 Lawrence Ave. E.)
TORONTO _ Lawrence Hughes, the father of a leukemia-stricken Calgary girl who died after refusing a blood transfusion, holds a news conference and protest against Jehovah's Witnesses regarding the group's legal and medical involvement in his daughter's case. (12 p.m. at Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall)
TORONTO _ Trillium Health Centre Health Talks Older Adults: ``Living Your Best Quality of Life.'' (6:30 p.m. at Trillium Health, West Toronto, 150 Sherway Dr. )
TORONTO _ Beverley Oda, Minister of International Co-operation, gives a keynote address at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs' conference ``Governing Global Development: The Role of the G8 in Health, Nutrition and Food.'' (7 p.m. at Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs, U of T, 1 Devonshire Pl)
TORONTO _ Radio commentator and journalist Andy Barrie receives an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University at 10:30 a.m.; Author Austin Clarke receives an honorary doctor of letters degree at 3:30 p.m. (Tennis Canada Rexall Centre, York Keele Campus TORONTO _ ``The Canadian Songbook,'' a tribute concert to Bruce Cockburn, held as part of Luminato Arts Festival. (Massey Hall)
WINDSOR, Ont. _ Nursing leaders from the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) gather in Windsor to discuss nursing cuts and patient care issues. (Caesars Windsor Hotel, 377 Riverside Dr. E.)
PRAIRIES
CALGARY _ Conference on how geomatics, the science of leveraging geographic information, can make Canada more economically competitive. (Telus Convention Centre)
CALGARY _ Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers holds investment symposium. Through June 16.
CFB WAINWRIGHT, Alta. _ Update on military's drug investigation on the base involving several soldiers. (11 a.m. at Officers Mess)
EDMONTON _ Two youths charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of a couple east of Edmonton in June 2009 face a preliminary hearing. The teens had walked away from a home for troubled youth a day before they were arrested. Through June 25. (Provincial Court)
EDMONTON _ Community leaders, fire and police officials discuss the problem of arson. (8:30 a.m. at Fantasyland Hotel, West Edmonton Mall, Conference Room 6, 17700 87 Ave.)
EDMONTON _ Eric Newell, chairman of the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corp., announces funding for renewable energy projects. (9 a.m. at Westin Hotel, Centennial Room, 10135 100 St.)
x-EDMONTON _ Two men convicted in the deaths of four Mounties near Mayerthorpe to appeal manslaughter sentences. Shawn Hennessey, Dennis Cheeseman. (10 a.m. at Alberta Court of Appeal)
EDMONTON _ Festivities to mark National Aboriginal Day. (11:45 a.m. at City Centre Mall, Lower Level food court)
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. _ Alberta Justice Minister Alison Redord and Solicitor General Frank Oberle announce pilot project to provide support to families affected by domestic violence. (3 p.m. at Town Hall, Council Chambers, 10203 105 Ave. )
RED DEER, Alta. _ Pedro Julio Saenz, 21, appears in court on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the death of Brandon Neil Prevey, 29. (Provincial Court)
WINNIPEG _ Inquest resumes into the death of Andrew Szabo, who died after falling out of the stands at a Canadian Football League game. (10 a.m. at Provincial Court, York Ave.)
WINNIPEG _ Mahatma Gandhi sculpture installation ceremony (12 p.m. at The Forks, Waterfront Drive a Broadway Promenade)
x-WINNIPEG _ The Truth and Reconciliation Commission holds its first of seven national events in Winnipeg. The event is expected to honour those whose lives were touched by aboriginal residential schools and give those individuals an opportunity to present statements to the commission. Through June 19. (The Forks)
REGINA _ Trial for Dr. Edward Poon who faces six sexual assault charges arising from alleged encounters in February and March of 2008. Through June 18. (Court of Queen's Bench)
REGINA _ Sentencing arguments for a teen who killed a 16-year-old, and set the body on fire. (9 a.m. at Court)
REGINA _ Western Canada Farm Progress show. Farm families honoured Wednesday. Through June 18. (Evraz Place)
SASKATOON _ Preliminary hearing for Blue Pelletier, 31, on charges of fraud and theft. It's alleged he defrauded the students association at the First Nations University of Canada of $35,000 between August 2006 and February 2007. Through June 18. (Provincial Court)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
KELOWNA, B.C. _ Second degree murder trial of James Feil. (9:30 a.m. at BC Supreme Court)
PENTICTON, B.C. _ Vancouver Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman and Stan Smyl, senior adviser to GM, make an announcement. (10 a.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre (Vault Restaurant))
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. _ Manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death trial for Lloyd Cook, charged with the 2000 death of 13-year-old Adam Williams. Through July 9. (9:30 a.m. at Provincial Court)
VANCOUVER _ Human Rights Tribunal hears Pivot and VANDU complaint against Downtown Ambassadors. Through June 22. (9:30 a.m. at BC Human Rights Tribunal, 1170 605 Robson Street)
VANCOUVER _ Six-thousand life insurance and financial services industry professionals attend Million Dollar Roundtable. Through June 17. (Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place)
x-VANCOUVER _ The trial of three former government employees charged with fraud, breach of trust and money laundering in connection with the December 2003 legislature raid. Breaks July 7 to Sept 13, doesn't sit June 21. (10 a.m. at B.C. Supreme Court)
VANCOUVER _ The opening round of hearings for the Cohen commission examining Fraser River sockeye collapse. Through June 17. (8th floor, 701 West Georgia Street)
VANCOUVER _ Education specialists, NDP, former Parent Advisory Council rep, hold news conference about Vancouver School Board's $17-million budget shortfall. (9 a.m. at Lord Strathcona Elementary School, corner of Keefer St. and Jackson Ave.)
xy-VANCOUVER _ Western Premiers and Territorial leaders meet for the annual gathering. Through June 16. 12:30 p.m. Premier's official group photo at suite 740-999 Canada Place. Wrap up news conference at 1 p.m. at Oceanview Room 6. (12:30 p.m. at Oceanview Room 6, Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place)
VERNON, B.C. _ Sentencing for Troy Niehaus on an arson charge linked to a fire last September that caused extensive damage to a Vernon seniors' home. (Vernon Courthouse, 3001 - 27 Street)
(The Canadian Press)
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