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The Canadian Press News Agenda for Thursday, Oct. 20(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Thursday, Oct. 20 as of 3 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; 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 GUADALAJARA _ 2011 Pan American Games. Through Oct. 30. LONDON _ Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver teleconference regarding his visit to London, where he delivered an address to the London School of Economics and met with members of the U.K. government. (5 p.m. at 1-877-413-4814 or 613-960-7526 access code 6760367) SAN FRANCISCO _ BlackBerry DevCon Americas. BlackBerry application developers will get an opportunity to learn from RIM experts about the latest development technologies. Through Oct. 20. ST. LOUIS _ The St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the World Series. (7 p.m.) ATLANTIC x-FREDERICTON _ New Brunswick's official languages commissioner releases his annual report. (10 a.m. at Office of the Commissioner, 440 King Street, King Tower, Suite 646) HALIFAX _ Emera CEO Chris Huskilson appears before standing committee on resources. On the agenda: Lower Churchill hydroelectric proposal. (9 a.m. at Legislative committees office, 1740 Granville St. ) HALIFAX _ John Montgomery, Atlantic senior vice-president for Tim Hortons, announces used beverage cup recycling program for N.S. (11:30 a.m. at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water St.) HALIFAX _ Josep (Pep) Claros is introduced as head coach of the Halifax Rainmen basketball team. (2 p.m. at N.S. Sport Hall of Fame, World Trade Centre) OTTAWA xy-OTTAWA _ Daily question period. (2:15 p.m. at House of Commons, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) x-OTTAWA _ Government technology conference brings IT decision makers from across various levels of government together. Runs through to Oct. 20. (8:30 a.m. at Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive) OTTAWA _ Dr. Philip Kelly, York University, draws upon ongoing research about the processes that shape the experiences of the children of immigrants. (7:30 a.m. at Parliamentary Restaurant, 6th floor, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Tony Clement, president of the Treasury Board, addresses the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. (8 a.m. at Ottawa City Hall, Jean Pigott Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West ) OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases the wholesale trade figures for August. (8:30 a.m. at http://www.statcan.gc.ca) OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases the employment insurance figures for August. (8:30 a.m. at http://www.statcan.gc.ca) OTTAWA _ The Senate/Commons joint committee on scrutiny of regulations meets to review a dozen statutory instruments. Subject to change without notice. (8:30 a.m. at Room 256-S, Centre Block Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ The Supreme Court of Canada renders various judgments in leave applications. (8:45 a.m. at Supreme Court of Canada, Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ Heritage Minister James Moore appears at Commons committee to discuss Canada's 150th anniversary plans in 2017. Subject to change without notice. (8:45 a.m. at Room 268. La Promenade Building, 151 Sparks St.) OTTAWA _ Maj.-Gen. Steve Bowes, Commander Land Force Doctrine and Training System, appears at Commons defence committee to discuss the readiness of the Canadian Forces. Subject to change without notice, (8:45 a.m. at Room 362, East Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Languages commissioner Graham Fraser appears at Commons committee to discuss his 2010-2011 annual report. Subject to change without notice. (8:45 a.m. at Room C-110, 1 Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ Commons foreign affairs committee gets a briefing on the situation in the Ukraine from DFAIT officials, Canadian Friends of Ukraine and Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Subject to change without notice. (8:45 a.m. at Room 306, La Promenade Building, 151 Sparks St.) OTTAWA _ Pierre Karl Peladeau, CEO Quebecor Media Inc., appears at Commons ethics committee hearing witnesses on the access to information dispute and the resulting court actions concerning the CBC. Subject to change without notice. (8:45 a.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police president Dale McFee appears at Commons justice committee hearing witnesses on Bill C-10; crime omnibus bill. Subject to change without notice. (8:45 a.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Stephen Clarkson, a leading academic authority on North American relations, presents a report entitled "Punching Below Their Weight: Why Canada and Mexico are so Important to the United States yet so Impotent in Washington." (9:30 a.m. at Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ The Supreme Court of Canada renders a judgment in the appeal of Robert Katigbak vs Queen (child porn/art). Background briefing 9:15 a.m. (9:45 a.m. at Supreme Court of Canada, Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ Eastern Ontario's French-language School Board celebration and dialogue on equity and inclusion at the ecole elementaire publique Michaelle Jean. (10 a.m. at 11 Claridge Dr.) OTTAWA _ Commons finance committee hears from various interest groups including the Taxpayers Federation, Rick Hansen Foundation and National Roundtable on Travel and Tourism on pre-budget consultation 2011. Subject to change without notice. (10 a.m. at Room C-120, 1 Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ Privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart appears at Senate committee examining the provisions of the Act to amend the Criminal Code (production of records in sexual offence proceedings). Subject to change without notice. (10:30 a.m. at Room 257, East Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Immigration Minister Jason Kenney appears at Commons committee hearing witnesses on the immigration backlogs in light of the action plan for faster immigration. Subject to change without notice. (11 a.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Commons status of women committee hears various witnesses on the abuse of older women. Subject to change without notice. (3:30 p.m. at Room 306, La Promenade Building, 151 Sparks St.) OTTAWA _ Const. Colin Bowie and Const. Thanh Tran appear in court charged with assault causing bodily harm in connection to arrest of Hugh Styres. (Ontario Court of Justice, 161 Elgin St.) GATINEAU, Que. _ National Diwali celebration with Parliamentarians. This year's celebrations includes a special cultural performance by a troupe of 40 artists from India. (6:30 p.m. at Canadian Museum of Civilization, Great Hall, 100 Laurier St.) ONTARIO CORNWALL, Ont. _ The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops holds its annual Plenary Assembly. Salt + Light Television will broadcast events live online and on television. Through Oct. 21. (Nav Canada Centre) KINGSTON, Ont. _ Start of trial of Montreal family Tooba Mohammad Yahya, Mohammad Shafia and their son Hamed Mohammed Shafia. Each charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of three teenage Shafia sisters and Rona Amir Mohammad, 50, who were found dead inside a submerged car (10 a.m. at 5 court street) ORILLIA, Ont. _ OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis helps launch the force's United Way Campaign 2011. (11:30 a.m. at OPP General Headquarters, 777 Memorial Ave.) TORONTO _ Score Media releases fourth-quarter financial results. (7 a.m.) TORONTO _ Toronto Zoo holds board meeting to discuss financial issues as city council seeks to privatize facility. (10 a.m. at Toronto Zoo) TORONTO _ Representatives of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment's teams to help kick off MLSE's Movember campaign. (1:15 p.m. at Air Canada Centre Gate 5 Studio) TORONTO _ Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. founder Michael MacMillan receives an honorary doctorate from Ryerson University. (2:30 p.m. at Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E.) TORONTO _ SelectCore Ltd. investor conference call. The call-in details will be posted at http://www.selectcore.com. (4:30 p.m.) TORONTO _ The Canadian Journalism Foundation presents its next forum: Fallout from Phone Hacking: Do We Need Regulation? (6:30 p.m. at Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave.) TORONTO _ Sonya Jeyaseelan and Rene Simpson will be inducted into the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame at a dinner in their honour. (7 p.m. at Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Avenue) TORONTO _ Celestica Inc. releases its third-quarter results after markets close followed by a webcast at 4:30 p.m. TORONTO _ TD Securities Small Cap Conference. Consumer goods maker Dorel Industries Inc. presents at 2:40 p.m. xy-TORONTO _ Premier Dalton McGuinty's new Ontario cabinet is sworn in. (Ontario Legislature, Queen's Park) x-TORONTO _ Toronto Fashion Week coverage plans: 5 p.m. Melissa Nepton; 6 p.m. Krane; 6:30 p.m. Kellogg's Special K presents Cynthia Rowley; 7:30 p.m. Caroline Neron; 8:30 p.m Bustle; 9:30 p.m. VAWK (David Pecaut Square, 221 King St. W.) PRAIRIES CALGARY _ Trial in the assault and torture case against Dustin Paxton, accused of assaulting and confining a former roommate over a period of months. Through Nov. 1. (9:30 a.m. at Court of Queen's Bench ) CALGARY _ Encana Corp. third-quarter conference call. Dial 1-888-231-8191. (11 a.m.) CALGARY _ Shaw Communications Inc. holds a fourth-quarter conference call. Dial 1-866-321-6651, code: 4419236. (1 p.m.) EDMONTON _ Public meeting by the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. (7 p.m. at Oasis Centre, 10930 177 St.) EDMONTON _ Paul Cappon, president of the Canadian Council on Learning, speaks about the future of education. (7 p.m. at University of Alberta, Education Bldg South, Room 129) LETHBRIDGE, Alta. _ Luis Alfonso Ochoa-Gamez to appear in court on a charge of second-degree murder related to what police believe was a drug dispute. He was extradited to Canada from the U.S. to face the charge. (Provincial Court) LETHBRIDGE, Alta. _ Urban aboriginals symposium. (University of Lethbridge, Anderson Hall, Room AH100) MEDICINE HAT, Alta. _ Dayhome operator Erin Jackman makes a court appearance. She was charged with manslaughter and failure to provide the necessities of life after an 18-month-old girl died of massive head trauma. (9 a.m. at Courthouse) MEDICINE HAT, Alta. _ Premier Alison Redford speaks at Southern Alberta PC Alberta leader's dinner (6:30 p.m. at Medicine Hat Exhibition Centre) x-WINNIPEG _ New session of the Manitoba government opens with a throne speech. (Legislature) WINNIPEG _ Gov. Gen. David Johnston attends inner-city community connections celebration (10:30 a.m., Bannatyne Campus, Brodie Centre Atrium 727 McDermot Ave.), presents Duke of Edinburgh gold awards (2 p.m., Marshall McLuhan Hall), gives convocation address and is conferred with an honorary law degree (3:30 p.m., Max Bell Centre) (University of Manitoba) BRITISH COLUMBIA COLWOOD, B.C. _ Education Minister George Abbott will tour a four-classroom expansion at John Stubbs Memorial school and take part in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. (9:30 a.m. at John Stubbs Memorial school, 301 Zealous Crescent) NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Capilano University is one of many groups and institutions taking part in ShakeOut BC - a province-wide earthquake drill that begins at 10:20 a.m. (2055 Purcell Way) SURREY, B.C. _ Protesters rally to oppose presence of George W. Bush at Surrey economic summit. (11:30 a.m. at Guildford Mall (across from the Bay)) SURREY, B.C. _ Free the Children founders Craig and Marc Kielburger speak at 10:30 a.m. at the Surrey economic forum. Open to media. Followed at 12:45 p.m. by a forum featuring former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Closed to media. (Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Avenue) x-VANCOUVER _ Formal hearings for the Missing Women inquiry, headed by Commissioner Wally Oppal. (10 a.m. at Room 801, Federal Court, 701 West Georgia Street) NORTH WHITEHORSE, N.W.T. _ Western Canadian Music Awards and music industry conference, Breakout West. Through Oct. 23. (c) 2011 The Canadian Press |