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The Canadian Press News Agenda for Thursday, Nov. 12
(Canadian Press Broadcast Wire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Nov. 12 as of 4:52 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
NEW YORK _ Industrial Manufacturing and Transportation Conference. CN's Claude Mongeau will present at 10:30 a.m.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA _ Credit Suisse 18th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. Toronto's Biovail presents at 5 a.m. (Arizona Biltmore Resort)
ATLANTIC
FREDERICTON _ MPs Keith Ashfield and Pierre Lemieux will make an announcement for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. (9 a.m. at Delta Hotel, 225 Woodstock Rd.)
ST. BASILE, N.B. _ Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will have a photo-op with Liberal MP Jean-Claude D'Amours and mayors of Campbellton, Bathurst, Edmundston and Miramichi; delivers a keynote speech at the New Brunswick Liberal convention at 6:30 p.m. (5:15 p.m. at Edifice Maillet, 12 Martin St.)
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council holds its Outlook 2010 conference on the economic recovery in the region. (Delta St. John's)
HALIFAX _ Operation Red Nose officials along with police launch the province's program for the Christmas season. (10:30 a.m. at Provincial Legislature, 1726 Hollis St.)
HALIFAX _ Gammon Gold Inc. releases its third-quarter earnings before markets open followed by a conference call. Dial -1-800-731-5319. (11 a.m.)
LUNENBURG, N.S. _ Frozen food company High Liner Foods Inc. issues its third-quarter results. A conference call will be held Nov. 13.
x-CHARLOTTETOWN _ Throne speech to open session of P.E.I. legislature. (3 p.m. at Province House)
QUEBEC
LAVAL, Que. _ LAB Research, a contract research company, holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-877-974-0452. (10 a.m.)
MONTREAL _ Electricity producer Boralex Inc. holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 514-807-8791. (10 a.m.)
MONTREAL _ Reform Party founder Preston Manning holds conversation with McGill's Darin Barney, a leader in technology and citizenship research, about the place of scientific research in politics. (7 p.m. at McGill University Faculty Club, Ballroom, 3450 McTavish St.)
QUEBEC _ Cominar REIT, a commercial property owner, holds a conference call to discuss its third-quarter earnings. Dial 1-800-587-1893 or go to www.cominar.com for webcast. (11:30 a.m.)
OTTAWA
OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases September new housing price index. (8:30 a.m. at www.statcan.ca)
OTTAWA _ Supreme Court hears Yukon appeal of David Beckman vs. Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. (9 a.m. at Supreme Court, 301 Wellington St.)
xy-OTTAWA _ Prince Charles and Camilla participate in tree planting ceremony (9:40 a.m. open media coverage) on the grounds of Rideau Hall. Official departure ceremony (10:15 a.m. open media coverage) at Canada Reception Centre. (9:30 a.m. at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr.)
OTTAWA _ Supreme Court renders judgments in various leave applications. (9:45 a.m. at Supreme Court, 301 Wellington St.)
xy-OTTAWA _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper leaves Ottawa for APEC Summit in Singapore and an official visit to India. (11 a.m. at Ottawa International Airport, 1000 Airport Pkwy.)
OTTAWA _ Premier Dalton McGuinty attends the Ontario Liberal Fund's annual Ottawa Trillium Dinner. No media availability. (7 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon St. )
ONTARIO
GUELPH, Ont. _ Linamar holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 647-427-3420 or 888-300-0053, confirmation number 17906931. (5 p.m.)
HAMILTON _ Revenue Minister John Wilkinson to deliver speech to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce on HST plan (8 a.m. at Waterfront Banquet Centre, 555 Bay St. N.)
HAMILTON _ Sentencing for Peter Mathisen, 58, found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife in their Brantford, Ont., home in October 2001 (10 a.m. at Superior Court)
HAMILTON _ Lawsuit brought by Caledonia couple against Ontario government and provincial police over aboriginal occupation before the court. Judge to rule on motion to have him recused. (10 a.m. at Ontario Superior Courtm 45 Main St E., Room 702,)
HAMILTON _ Professor Marc Ellis on cross-Canada tour to launch his new book ``Does Judaism equal Israel?'' which notes the danger to Judaism in identifying with a nation-state. (7:30 p.m. at McMaster Health Science Centre, Rm. 1A6)
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. _ Prime Restaurants Income Fund holds its third-quarter results conference call. Dial 416-849-2698. (10 a.m.)
ST. THOMAS, Ont. _ MP Joe Preston to make unspecified announcement to benefit shipbuilding industry and jobs in area. (1:30 p.m. at Kanter Marine, 9 Barrie Boulevard)
TORONTO _ Royal Agricultural Winter Fair showcases, food, agriculture, livestock and equestrian events. Through Nov. 15. (9 a.m. at Ricoh Colliseum, The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd.)
x-TORONTO _ Canadian Marketing Association conference. (100 Front St. W., Royal York Hotel)
TORONTO _ China Wind Power International Corp. holds its annual meeting. (8 a.m. at Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond St. )
TORONTO _ Google hosts ThinkAuto 2009, featuring various speakers discussing their outlook for the auto industry. (8:30 a.m. at Google Toronto office, Toronto Life Squre, 10 Dundas St. E., 6th Floor)
TORONTO _ 'Celebration of Ontario's Community Legal Clinics`` Symposium, with speakers Roy McMurtry, Ontario Attorney General Chris Bentley and ex-premier David Peterson. (9 a.m. at University of Toronto Conference Facility, 89 Chestnut St.)
TORONTO _ FNX Mining will review its third-quarter earnings on a conference call. Dial 1-888-789-9572, code: 7852335(pound key). (10 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Novadaq Technologies Inc., a producer of imaging systems used in operating rooms, will issue its third-quarter earnings before markets open. Dial 1-877-407-0778 to join conference call. (10 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Medical Facilities Corp., which owns interests in surgical hospitals in the U.S., holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 416-644-3418. (10 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Northstar Healthcare Inc., a manager of ambulatory surgery centres in the United States, will review its thrid-quarter results on conference call. Dial 416-644-3433. (10 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Denison Mines holds a conference call to discuss its third-quarter results. Dial 416-340-8061. (10 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Specialty DVD and CD maker Somerset Entertainment Income Fund holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 647-427-3422, code: 39652324. (11 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Corby Distilleries Ltd. holds its annual meeting. (11 a.m. at TSX Broadcast Centre, The Exchange Tower, 130 King St. West)
TORONTO _ Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews and Minister of Health Promotion Margarett Best announce new initiatives in diabetes prevention and management. Photo opportunity in Rm. BH227, Classroom B. Announcement in Rm. BH227, Classroom A. (12:30 p.m. at Women's College Hospital, 60 Grosvenor St.)
TORONTO _ Dr. David McKeown holds briefing on status of H1N1 in the city. (1 p.m. at 277 Victoria St., 4th Fl.)
TORONTO _ Cargojet Income Fund, an overnight air cargo carrier, reports its third-quarter earnings. (4 p.m.)
x-TORONTO _ Canadian Tire Corp. releases its third-quarter earnings. Webcast at http://corp.canadiantire.ca or dial 1-888-241-0394. (4:30 p.m.)
TORONTO _ Jamaica dogsled team holds fundraiser for 2010 racing season. (7 p.m. at Berkeley Church, 315 Queen St. E.)
TORONTO _ Toronto FC players, coaches and management will attend team's year-end party and awards ceremony. Interview and photo opportunities available. (7:30 p.m. at Alice Fazooli's Restaurant, 294 Adelaide Street West)
x-TORONTO _ Bell Canada holds third-quarter earnings conference call. Go to www.bce.ca for webcast.
TORONTO _ Internet gaming software company CryptoLogic Ltd. releases earnings before markets open followed by a conference call. Dial 416-340-8410.
WATERLOO, Ont. _ Research In Motion hosts its second annual BlackBerry Developer Conference. Through Nov. 12.
WATERLOO, Ont. _ Arise Technologies Corp., a solar technology company, holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 416-644-3421. (8:30 a.m.)
WOODSTOCK, Ont. _ Michael Rafferty, one of two people charged in the death and kidnapping of Tori Stafford of Woodstock, Ont., to appear in court via a video link. (Superior Court, 415 Hunter St.)
PRAIRIES
CALGARY _ Dangerous offender hearing for Garry Wayne Todd who pleaded guilty in May, 2008 to charges of producing child pornography, sexual assault and bestiality involving separate incidents in Calgary and Valleyview. Through Nov. 29. (9:30 a.m. at Calgary Courts - 601 5th Street SW)
x-CALGARY _ EnCana Corp. reports third-quarter financial results and holds conference call with analysts. (11 a.m.)
CALGARY _ Alberta Culture Minister Lindsay Blackett announces development of a TV movie. (2:30 p.m. at Burnswest Theatre, 1888 Barracks, Fort Calgary 750 9 Ave. SE)
CALGARY _ Zedi Inc., an oil and gas services company, issues its third-quarter earnings. A conference call will be held Nov. 13.
EDMONTON _ Edmonton plays host to the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Through Nov. 15. (Rexall Place)
RED DEER, Alta. _ A dangerous offender hearing resumes for Clement Robinson, who stabbed an escort with scissors.
x-ST. ALBERT, Alta. _ Premier Ed Stelmach delivers speech to the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce. (11:30 a.m. at 47 Riel Drive)
WINNIPEG _ Grain handler Ag Growth International Inc. issues its quarterly results before markets open followed by a conference call. Dial 1-866-223-7781. (1 p.m.)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VANCOUVER _ Great Basin Gold holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-866-356-3377. (6 a.m.)
VANCOUVER _ Aura Minerals reviews its third-quarter results on conference call. Dial 1-800-396-7098. (8 a.m.)
x-VANCOUVER _ Detention hearing for Khaled Nawaya, detained since Oct. 6 after arriving at Douglas border crossing with nearly $1 million and Hezbollah ring. (10 a.m. at 300 W. Georgia, 16th floor)
VANCOUVER _ Fusion Forum for Digital Media. Canadian digital media companies will present before Google Inc. (UBC Robson Square Theatre)
VANCOUVER _ Capstone reports its third-quarter results. A conference call will be held Nov. 13.
VICTORIA _ Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall offers an update on the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Dial-in: 1-888-340-9642 (1 p.m. at 1515 Blanchard St., Pender Room)
NORTH
YELLOWKNIFE _ Electricity Review Team holds a briefing to explain its recommendations to government on improving NWT's electricity system. (10 a.m. at Scotia Centre, 4th Floor Boardroom)
x-YELLOWKNIFE _ Trial for Emrah Bulatci, charged with first-degree murder in the death of RCMP Const. Christopher Worden, 30, who died on Oct. 6, 2007, after responding to a complaint at an apartment building in Hay River. (Court)
CANADA
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. _ Canadian Olympic curling pre-trials qualifier. Through Nov. 14. (9 a.m.)
VANCOUVER _ B.C. Court of Appeal to hear case of women's ski jumpers suing 2010 Olympic organizers. (10 a.m. at B.C. Court of Appeal)
Updated: Nov. 11 4:52 p.m.
(The Canadian Press)
(c) 2009 The Canadian Press
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