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The Canadian Press News Agenda for Thursday, Nov. 5
(Canadian Press Broadcast Wire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WORLD
LISLE, ILLNOIS _ SXC Health Solutions, a pharmacy benefits manager and healthcare information technology provider, holds a conference call to review its third-quarter results. Dial 1-866-250-4877 or go to www.sxc.com for webcast. (8:30 a.m.)
RENO, NEVADA _ Miner Allied Nevada Gold Corp. issues its third-quarter earnings before markets open followed by a conference call. Dial 1-800-814-4861. (8 a.m.)
TAMPA, FLA. _ Mini-mill steel producer Gerdau Ameristeel reviews its third-quarter earnings on a conference call. Go to www.newswire.ca for the webcast. (1:30 p.m.)
WICHITA, KAN. _ Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc., a company controlled by conglomerate Onex Corp., issues its quarterly results at 6:30 a.m. followed by a conference call at 10 a.m. Go to www.spiritaero.com for webcast.
ATLANTIC
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ Premier Danny Williams to launch a provincial youth retention and attraction strategy. (10 a.m. at College of the North Atlantic, 1 Prince Phillip Dr.)
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ Utility company Fortis Inc. holds third-quarter earnings conference call. Go to www.fortisinc.com for webcast.
xy-ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ Robert Decker, the sole survivor of the Cougar Flight 491 crash, is tentatively scheduled to testify at the public hearing. (Tara Place, 31 Peet St.)
HALIFAX _ Union of N.S. Municipalities hold annual conference. Through Nov. 7. (Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis St.)
x-HALIFAX _ Weekly meeting of the Nova Scotia cabinet. (8:30 a.m. at One Government Place, 1700 Granville St.)
WINDSOR, N.S. _ Nova Scotia board of inquiry resumes regarding a complaint of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sexual harassment. There is a publication ban on many details of the case and the complainant's identity. (9 a.m. at Kennetcook Room, Super 8 Motel, 63 Cole Dr.)
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. _ 2009 World Junior A Hockey Challenge. Through Nov. 8.
QUEBEC
y-MONTREAL _ The widow of deceased boxer Arturo Gatti will find out whether Quebec Superior Court Justice Paul Chaput will grant her request for an immediate support payment of $150,000 from the late boxer's estate and custody of the couple's dog. Amanda Rodrigues is in a legal battle with Gatti's relatives over his estimated $6 million estate. (9 a.m. at Montreal Courthouse)
MONTREAL _ Quebecor holds third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-877-293-8052, code:77467 (pound key). (11 a.m.)
MONTREAL _ Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois speaks to university students. (11:45 a.m. at Universite de Montreal, Jean-Brillant Pavilion, Local B-2325)
MONTREAL _ Furniture company Dorel Industries Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss its third-quarter results. Dial 1-877-974-0449. (1 p.m.)
MONTREAL _ Canadian short track speedskating team Olympic trials. Through Nov. 8.
QUEBEC _ Quebec Health Minister Yves Bolduc gives an update on the swine flu. (2 p.m. at 1005 Chemin Ste-Foy)
OTTAWA
xy-OTTAWA _ Daily question period. (2:15 p.m. at House of Commons, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ South Asian political expert Dr. Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay speaks on Afghanistan. (7:45 a.m. at Parliament Hill, Wellington St., Parliamentary Restaurant, 6th Floor)
OTTAWA _ Environment Commissioner Scott Vaughan at Senate environment committee on its mandate. Subject to change without notice. (8 a.m. at Room 257, East Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Senate agriculture committee hears witnesses on forest sector. Subject to change without notice. (8 a.m. at Room 2, Victoria Building, 140 Wellington St.)
x-OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases September building permits. (8:30 a.m. at www.statcan.ca)
OTTAWA _ Joint Commons-Senate regulations committee meets. Subject to change without notice. (8:30 a.m. at Room 256-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Senate budgets committee meets in camera. Subject to change without notice. (8:30 a.m. at Room 160-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons languages committee hears witnesses on French at the 2010 Olympics. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 308, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons veterans affairs committee hears witnesses on Bill C-201: deletion of deduction from annuity. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 112-N, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons immigration committee meets in camera. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 209, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons access-ethics committee meets in on access reform. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons foreign affairs committee hears witnesses on treatment of Canadians abroad by the Canadian government. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 371, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons finance committee hears witnesses on pre-budget consultations. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons defence committee hears witnesses on Arctic sovereignty. Subject to change without notice. (9 a.m. at Room 362, East Block, Parliament Hill)
x-OTTAWA _ Supreme Court renders judgments in various leave applications. (9:45 a.m. at Supreme Court, 301 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Supreme Court renders judgment in federal appeal of Northrop Grumman Overseas Services Corp. vs. the Crown. Briefing at 9:15 in the Press Room. (9:45 a.m. at Supreme Court, 301 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean presides over the Order of Canada investiture ceremony. Professional golfer Mike Weir, labour leader Buzz Hargrove, TV news anchor Peter Mansbridge and former Canadian ambassador to the US Frank McKenna among recipients. (10 a.m. at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr.)
OTTAWA _ Senate fisheries committee hears witnesses on Canadian Coast Guard in the Western Arctic. Subject to change without notice. (10:30 a.m. at Room 160-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Senate banking committee hears witnesses on Bill S-203: municipal infrastructure bonds. Subject to change without notice. (10:30 a.m. at Room 9, Victoria Building, 140 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Senate legal affairs committee hears witnesses on Bill C-15: controlled drugs. Subject to change without notice. (10:45 a.m. at Room 257, East Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Senate social affairs committee hears witnesses on post-secondary education. Subject to change without notice. (10:45 a.m. at Room 2, Victoria Building, 140 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada holds news conference on report "The Dunning Report: Dimensions of Core Housing need in Canada" (11 a.m. at Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons aboriginal affairs committee hears witnesses on northern economic development. Subject to change without notice. (11 a.m. at Room 269, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons heritage committee meets in camera. Subject to change without notice. (11 a.m. at Room 214, Wellington Building, 180 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Commons trade committee hears witnesses on Canada-Colombia trade relations. Subject to change without notice. (11 a.m. at Room 308, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons environment committee hears witnesses on Bill C-311: climate change responsibilities. Subject to change without notice. (11 a.m. at Room 371, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons public safety committee hears witnesses on federal corrections: mental health and addiction. Subject to change without notice. (11 a.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ New Democrat Leader Jack Layton and Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe speak at demonstration by striking museum workers. (12 p.m. at Parliament Hill, Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Commons liaison subcommittee meets in camera. Subject to change without notice. (1 p.m. at Room 112-N, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons foreign affairs subcommittee meets in camera. Subject to change without notice. (1 p.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons agriculture committee hears witnesses on crisis in the hog sector. Subject to change without notice. (3:15 p.m. at Room 371, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons status of women committee hears witnesses on pension security. Subject to change without notice. (3:30 p.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Commons human resources committee hears witnesses on Bill C-304: affordable housing. Subject to change without notice. (3:30 p.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Public Service Commission president Maria Barrados at Commons estimates committee hearing witnesses on Public Service Commission's annual report. Subject to change without notice. (3:30 p.m. at Room 308, West Block, Parliament Hill)
OTTAWA _ Public Service Alliance of Canada members distribute flashlights to highlight the laid off educators/guides at the National Gallery. (4 p.m. at National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr.)
y-OTTAWA _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, House Speaker Peter Milliken are among recipients of the Ordre de la Pleiade. (6 p.m. at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Laurier Room)
OTTAWA _ Commissionaires release Remembrance Day survey on Canadians' attitudes toward veterans and their second careers. (Canada Newswire)
ONTARIO
AURORA, Ont. _ Magna International Inc. holds its third-quarter conference call. Dial in at 1-800-891-8794. (5:30 p.m.)
BRAMPTON, Ont. _ The Data Group Income Fund, a document services provider, will holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 416-644-3414. (11 a.m.)
GRIMSBY, Ont. _ Winemaker Andrew Peller Ltd. holds its quarterly results conference call. Dial 416-340-8061. (10 a.m.)
x-HAMILTON _ Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, tour Dundurn Castle then the HMCS Haida. (11 a.m.)
MARKHAM, Ont. _ Extendicare REIT, a senior care services provider, will discuss its third-quarter earnings on conference call. Dial 416-695-7806. (10 a.m.)
x-NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. _ Prince Charles visits Niagara College Teaching Winery and his wife, Camilla, visit Niagara-on-the-Lake as part of 12 Canadian city tour _ their first trip to Canada as a married couple. This information is under strict EMBARGO and is for planning purposes only until EMBARGO lifted. (12:30 p.m.)
x-TORONTO _ Legislature sits Mondays through Thursdays, with question period approximately 10:35 am. It does NOT sit Fridays. (10:30 a.m. at Legislature)
TORONTO _ Alphabet City festival features art installations and book launches, with focus on water and urban life. (vars locations)
TORONTO _ Credit Education Week 2009. Through Nov. 6. (Downtown Metro YMCA, 20 Grosvenor St. )
TORONTO _ Investment dealer GMP Capital Inc. holds its third-quarter results conference call. Dial 416-364-3414. (6 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Corporate Social Responsibility Summit, with a focus on its theme: Transformational Corporate Social Responsibility. (8 a.m. at Fairmont Royal York Hotel)
TORONTO _ Thomson Reuters holds third-quarter earnings conference call. Visit www.thomsonreuters.com for webcast. (8:30 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Canadian Business for Social Responsibility hosts its 7th annual summit. (8:30 a.m. at Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. West)
TORONTO _ Biovail Corp. hosts a conference call for its third-quarter results. Dial 416-340-8427. (8:30 a.m.)
TORONTO _ IBI Income Fund, which provides planning and design of urban land, building facilities and transportation networks, reviews its third-quarter earnings on conferene call. Dial 1-800-753-0594. (8:30 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Half-day session on Toronto Housing Outlook Conference, to be attended by housing market analysts. (8:30 a.m. at Marriott Toronto Downtown, Eaton Centre, Grand Ballroom, 525 Bay St. )
TORONTO _ Mortgage lender Equitable Group reports its third-quarter results before markets open followed by a conference call. Dial 416-915-5648. (9:30 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Organic food company SunOpta Inc. reviews its third-quarter earnings on conference call. Visit www.sunopta.com for webcast. (10 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Alamos Gold Inc. holds a conference call to give a brief update on mine operations and exploration activities and to discuss its third-quarter results. (11 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Media offered a sneak peak at this year's floats and Santa Claus. (11 a.m. at 139 Wendell Ave. (near Weston Rd. and Wilson))
TORONTO _ Students and organizations hold news conference to launch Day of Action and call on Premier Dalton McGuinty to commit to eliminating poverty in Ontario. March and mass rally to follow at 2 p.m. (12:30 p.m. at Queen's Park Media Studio, Ontario Legislative Bldg.)
TORONTO _ Manulife Financial will review its third-quarter earnings on conference call. Go to www.manulife.com to join webcast. (2 p.m.)
TORONTO _ Webcast on roadmap on what small and mid-sized companies should be doing to prepare for Canada's conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards. (2 p.m.)
TORONTO _ Money manager Gluskin Sheff + Associaties Inc. holds its first-quarter earnings conference call. A question-and-answer period follows. Dial 416-849-7967. (4:30 p.m.)
x-TORONTO _ Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, present new colours to the Royal Regiment of Canada and the Toronto Scottish Regiment. (5 p.m.)
x-TORONTO _ Roots holds fashion show as part of official launch its Canada Collection to benefit Right To Play. Celebrity models to include Olympic champions Jamie Sale and Adam van Koeverden and Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh. WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6 pm WHERE: Roots flagship store, 100 Bloor Street West, Toronto (6 p.m. at 100 Bloor St. W. Toronto)
TORONTO _ David Anderson, parliamentary secretary for Natural Resources Canada, to announce investment to help expand market for Canadian wood products. (6:30 p.m. at The Old Mill Inn and Spa, 21 Old Mill Rd.)
TORONTO _ Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff speaks to Canada-India Business Council and attends Diwali Gala dinner. (7:45 p.m. at Design Exchange, 234 Bay St.)
TORONTO _ Yellow Pages will discuss its third-quarter earnings on conference call. Visit www.yellowpages.ca for webcast.
TORONTO _ GMP Capital, a broker and investment banker, reports its third-quarter results at 6 a.m. followed by a conference call at 10 a.m. Dial 416-644-3414.
TORONTO _ Sun Life Financial reports its third-quarter earnings at 6:30 a.m. followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. Dial 416-644-3416.
TORONTO _ Nortel Networks budding submission deadline for GSM/GSM-R business auction.
TORONTO _ Rewards program operator Points International issues its quarterly results at the close of the markets. A conference call follows at 5 p.m. 1-877-941-1429.
TORONTO _ Money manager Sprott Inc. reports its third-quarter earnings at 7 a.m. followed by a conference call at 10 a.m. Dial 416-644-3421.
x-TORONTO _ Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN) holds conference "Employing Individuals with Disabilities: Strategies on Inclusion, Recruitment and Retention." JOIN will also release a study of senior human resources executives and their views regarding employing people with disabilities. Schedule of events: 8:50 a.m., Address by Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services Madeleine Meilleur; 10:30 a.m. employer study release; 1:30 p.m. Address by Dr. Jennifer Arnold, reality TV star of TLC series "The Little Couple." (InterContinental Hotel, 225 Front St. W.)
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. _ RuggedCom Inc., a communications networking solutions company, holds its second-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 416-644-3416. (8:30 a.m.)
PRAIRIES
ROW off until Nov. 23 to burn off time owed
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)
CALGARY _ The Churchill Corp., which provides building construction and electrical contracting services, holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-800-319-4610. (7 a.m.)
CALGARY _ Superior Plus Corp. will discuss its third-quarter results on a conference call. Dial 1-866-250-4892. (8:30 a.m.)
CALGARY _ Canadian Natural Resources holds third-quarter earnings conference call. Go to www.cnrl.com for webcast. (9 a.m.)
CALGARY _ AltaGas Income Trust, a renewable energy company, will discuss its third-quarter earnings on conference call. Dial 1-800-952-4972. (9 a.m.)
CALGARY _ Petroleum Services Association of Canada releases its 2010 drilling outlook. (10:30 a.m. at BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Arabian Room)
CALGARY _ Furniture company The Brick Group Income Fund holds its third-quarter results conference call. Dial 416-915-5762. (2 p.m.)
CALGARY _ Waste manager Newalta issues its third-quarter earnings after markets closed. A conference call will be held Nov. 6. (2 p.m.)
CALGARY _ Inter Pipeline Fund, an oil transportation and bulk liquid storage company, will review its third-quarter results on conference call. Dial 416-340-8410. (2:30 p.m.)
CALGARY _ Oil and gas producer Penn West Energy Trust reports its third-quarter figures.
EDMONTON _ McCoy Corp., an energy services provider, holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-866-253-4938. (9 a.m.)
EDMONTON _ Stantec, an engineering consulting services, reviews its third-quarter earnings on conference call. Dial 1-866-321-8231, code: 4026947. (2 p.m.)
EDMONTON _ The Crown seeks to reseal information related to Project Kare investigations involving Thomas Svekla. (2 p.m. at Provincial court)
EDMONTON _ War correspondant and former infantry soldier, Scott Taylor, will discuss war and media who are embedded with military units. (2 p.m. at Tory Building 1-93, University of Alberta Campus)
EDMONTON _ Garbage workers with the Canadian Auto Workers take a strike vote.
RED DEER, Alta. _ Gerard Baumgarte of Red Deer to be sentenced after pleading guilty to kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen (9 a.m.)
BRANDON, Man. _ Brandon plays host to the 2009 Disaster Management Conference. Topics will include the media's handling of swine flu reporting; and security planning for the Vancouver Olympics.
WINNIPEG _ Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. will discuss its third-quarter results on conference call. Go to www.mtsallstream.com for webcast. (8 a.m.)
CARLYLE, Sask. _ Inquest into the death of Kenneth Chase Wilfred Standingready-McKay, 21. He died after being shot by RCMP who were answering a disturbance call on the White Bear First Nation. Through Nov. 6. (10 a.m. at Town Hall)
REGINA _ Government and business leaders from the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region hold their annual winter meeting. (8 a.m. at Hotel Saskatchewan, 2125 Victoria Ave.)
SASKATOON _ Twelve people will receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in ceremonies to take place in Saskatoon on Nov. 5 and Regina on Nov. 17.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BURNABY, B.C. _ BCIT launches the CUBE, allowing students to explore complex components, systems and concepts in a 3D virtual world before they touch the real thing. (11 a.m. at BCIT Centre for Advancement and Research Innovation, 4355 Mathissi Place)
KAMLOOPS, B.C. _ BC Nurses Union news conference on cuts to Royal Inland Hospital. (10:30 a.m. at Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St. Paul St.)
KELOWNA, B.C. _ 19-year-old Ryan Kelly expected to enter plea via video link on criminal negligence and impaired driving causing death charges related to death of 21-year-old Tyler Boyer. (B-C Supreme Court, 1355 Water Street)
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. _ Coroner's inquest continues into the death of Cheryl Ann Bouey. She died in police custody in the cells of the Prince George RCMP detachment June 26, 2008. Through Nov. 6. (9:30 a.m. at Prince George Law Courts, 250 George St. )
SURREY, B.C. _ Canadian women's under-18 hockey championship. Through Nov. 8. (South Surrey Arena)
VANCOUVER _ Financial services company Canaccord Capital Inc. issues its second-quarter earnings. Dial 1-800-731-6941 to access conference call. (5 a.m. at Vancouver)
VANCOUVER _ First responders take part in emergency response exercise. (9:30 a.m. at VIA Rail maintenance yard, behind Pacific Central Station, 1150 Station St.)
VANCOUVER _ Goldcorp holds its third-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-888-300-0053 or go to www.goldcorp.com for webcast. (10 a.m.)
VANCOUVER _ Aurizon Mines Ltd. issues its third-quarter results before markets open followed by a conference call. Dial 1-800-587-1893. (11 a.m.)
VANCOUVER _ Teleconference for media covering the B-C portion of the Royal Visit. North American Dial-In: 1-866-214-7735 Conference ID: 36635561 (5 p.m. at Teleconference)
VANCOUVER _ Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Info at 222.vaff.org/festival (7 p.m. at Cinemark Tinseltown Theatres, 88 W. Pender St.)
VICTORIA _ Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall offers an update on the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Dial-in: 1 877-240-9772 (1 p.m. at Birch Room, Room 339, B-C Legislature)
WHITE ROCK, B.C. _ Fraser Health CEO Dr. Nigel Murray updates media on region's budget management strategy. (1 p.m. at Pacific Inn Resort, 1160 King George Highway)
NORTH
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. Through Dec. 4. (Court)
CANADA
VANCOUVER _ First responders practice their response to an emergency situation. The exercise is a component of Exercise Gold u the third and final element of the 2010 Olympic Integrated Exercise Program. Mock casualties will be included in the scenario. (9:30 a.m. at VIA Rail Canada maintenance yard (behind the Pacific Central Station) 1150 Station Street)
Updated: Nov. 4 8:45 p.m.
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