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The Canadian Press News Agenda for Aug. 6-8(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Aug. 6 as of 8:26 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 SATURDAY, AUG. 6(at) x-MONTREAL _ A protest is held outside the Montreal courthouse to denounce the verdict handed down in the case of former cardiologist Guy Turcotte. Turcotte was found not criminally responsible in the stabbing deaths of his two children. (10 a.m. at Courthouse) OTTAWA _ Japanese Ambassador Kaoru Ishikawa presents the keynote address to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (7:30 p.m. at Quaker Meeting House, 91A Fourth Ave.) OTTAWA _ Eastern Ontario Western Quebec regional firefighter championships. Through Aug. 7. (Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Road) MANITOULIN ISLAND, Ont. _ International Upper Great Lakes Study holds public meetings. (10 a.m. at Park Center, Main Hall, 39 Henry Dr., Kagawong) MISSISSAUGA, Ont. _ Liberal Leader Bob Rae will attend the Harata Netya Aranvetram dance celebrations and ceremony. (7:30 p.m. at 4141 Living Arts Dr.) MORRISBURG, Ont. _ Upper Canada Heritage Carnival. Through Aug. 7. (Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2) ORILLIA, Ont. _ Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs annual conference on civic engagement continues. Stephane Dion receives a public policy leadership award at noon; Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi speaks on the last day, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. (YMCA Geneva Park, Lake Couchiching) STRATFORD, Ont. _ Minister of State Maxime Bernier will visit the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in celebration of the Canadian Tourism Commission's Signature Experiences Collection. (10:30 a.m. at Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St.) TORONTO _ The American Bar Association holds its 134th annual meeting. Through Aug. 9. (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) TORONTO _ To celebrate National Barbeque Day students are hosting a roast to encourage people to vote on October 6. (11 a.m. at Ashbridges Bay) y-TORONTO _ Minister of State Bal Gosal will participate in the ceremonial coin toss preceding an exhibition match between the national rugby teams of Canada and the United States. (2 p.m. at BMO field, Exhibition place) TORONTO _ 17-year-old Rebekah Boscariol is expected to complete her 52-km swim across Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-the-Lake to raise funds for The SickKids Foundation. (4 p.m. at Marilyn Bell Park, 851 Lake Shore Blvd West) UNDATED _ Over 1,800 cyclists taking part in Velo Quebec's Grand Tour Desjardins use a 600-km route that combines Ontario's Waterfront Trail and the Rideau Heritage Route, and the Thousands Islands, visiting five communities along the way: Brockville, Perth, Napanee, Belleville, Kingston. Through Aug. 12. x-EDMONTON _ Canadian junior hockey team camp. Through Aug. 6 SASKATOON _ Cameco International Air Show. Through Aug. 7. (9 a.m. at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway) NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Memorial service and committal for Archbishop David Somerville. (3 p.m. at St. Catherine's Capilano, 1058 Ridgewood Drive) NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Canadian Little League Championships. Through Aug. 13. (Mahon Park Jones Ave. and West 19th Street) RICHMOND, B.C. _ Richmond maritime festival, including wooden boats, Chinese bunkhouse exhibit. Through Aug. 7. (11 a.m. at Britannia Heritage Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston) UCLUELET, B.C. _ MP James Lunney inaugurates the newly renovated interpretive centre at Pacific Rim National Park and unveils the centre's new name (9 a.m. at Interpretive Centre at Wickaninnish Beach, 485 Wickaninnish Road ) SUNDAY, AUG. 7(at) CHESTER, N.S. _ Official opening of the Lordly House Museum, a local historic landmark. (4 p.m. at Lordly House Museum, 133 Central St.) MONTREAL _ A march is held to remember Fredy Villanueva, the 18-year-old who was shot dead by Montreal police three years ago. (2 p.m. at Starts at corner of Pascal and Rolland streets in Montreal-North) OTTAWA _ Eastern Ontario Western Quebec regional firefighter championships. Through Aug. 7. (Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Road) OTTAWA _ The Canadian Forces Support Unit holds a national peacekeepers' day remembrance ceremony to honour Canadian peacekeepers who have served in zones of conflict around the world. (11 a.m. at National Peacekeepers Monument, Sussex Drive) ORILLIA, Ont. _ Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs annual conference on civic engagement concludes. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi speaks at 1 p.m. (YMCA Geneva Park, Lake Couchiching) TORONTO _ The American Bar Association holds its 134th annual meeting. Through Aug. 9. (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) UNDATED _ Over 1,800 cyclists taking part in Velo Quebec's Grand Tour Desjardins use a 600-km route that combines Ontario's Waterfront Trail and the Rideau Heritage Route, and the Thousands Islands, visiting five communities along the way: Brockville, Perth, Napanee, Belleville, Kingston. Through Aug. 12. SASKATOON _ Cameco International Air Show. Through Aug. 7. (9 a.m. at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway) NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Canadian Little League Championships. Through Aug. 13. (Mahon Park Jones Ave. and West 19th Street) RICHMOND, B.C. _ Richmond maritime festival, including wooden boats, Chinese bunkhouse exhibit. Through Aug. 7. (11 a.m. at Britannia Heritage Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston) MONDAY, AUG. 8(at) GUELPH, Ont. _ University of Guelph hosts the fifth International Conference on the Assessment of Animal Welfare at Farm and Group Level (WAFL). Through Aug. 11. (University of Guelph) OTTAWA _ Down Syndrome Association/National Capital Region 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic. (12 p.m. at ClubLink's Kanata Golf & Country Club, 7000 Campeau Dr.) TORONTO _ The American Bar Association holds its 134th annual meeting. Through Aug. 9. (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) TORONTO _ HOMEQ Corp. holds second-quarter conference call. Dial 1-888-892-3255 or go to http://www.vcall.com for webcast. (9 a.m.) TORONTO _ The Christian Heritage Party of Canada will accompany the Multi-Faith Coalition in protest against Islamic Prayers in Toronto public schools. (6:30 p.m. at 5050 Yonge St.) TORONTO _ Uranium One Inc. releases second-quarter results after markets close. A conference call will be held on Aug. 9. UNDATED _ Over 1,800 cyclists taking part in Velo Quebec's Grand Tour Desjardins use a 600-km route that combines Ontario's Waterfront Trail and the Rideau Heritage Route, and the Thousands Islands, visiting five communities along the way: Brockville, Perth, Napanee, Belleville, Kingston. Through Aug. 12. CALGARY _ TransGlobe Energy Corp. second-quarter conference call. Dial 1-877-240-9772. (9 a.m.) CALGARY _ Business software company CriticalControl Solutions Corp. holds a second-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 1-888-231-8191. (11 a.m.) CALGARY _ Oil and gas exploration company Gran Tierra Energy Inc. releases second-quarter results after markets close. A conference call will be held on Aug. 9. WINNIPEG _ Canada and China sign deal to strengthen agricultural science and innovation partnership. (12 p.m. at University of Manitoba, Marshall McLuhan Hall, Room 204, University Centre) REGINA _ Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude will release a housing strategy for Saskatchewan. (11 a.m. at Sky Harbour, 4013 Harbour Landing Dr.) REGINA _ Saskatchewan Housing Minister June Draude releases housing strategy. (11 a.m. at Sky Harbour, 4013 Harbour Landing Dr.) REGINA _ The Canadian Wheat Board holds a meeting with area producers about the board's future. (7 p.m. at Travelodge, 4177 Albert St.) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. _ Trial date set for Andre Paul Dupas, charged with second-degree murder in the May 20, 2010 stabbing of Josh Lequiere. (10600 100th Street) NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Canadian Little League Championships. Through Aug. 13. (Mahon Park Jones Ave. and West 19th Street) VANCOUVER _ Health Minister Michael de Jong and Olympic gold medalist Maelle Ricker launch the Healthy Families BC Walking Challenge. (10 a.m. at Coal Harbour Community Centre, 480 Broughton St. ) VANCOUVER _ Silver Wheaton Corp. releases second-quarter results prior to markets open followed by a conference call at 8 a.m. Dial 1-888-231-8191 or go to http://www.silverwheaton.com for the webcast. VANCOUVER _ Fortress Paper Ltd. releases second-quarter results after markets close. A conference call will be held on Aug. 9. (c) 2011 The Canadian Press |