The Canadian Press News Agenda for Sept. 12 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire
Sep 11, 2014 20:50
EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Sept. 12 as of 8:45 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.
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WORLD(at)
PRETORIA _ A judge continues her verdict reading in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. She has ruled out both premeditated murder and murder verdicts in the shooting death of the double-amputee Olympic athlete’s girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, but Pistorius still faces a culpable homicide conviction.
ATLANTIC(at)
SAINT JOHN, N.B. _ Premier David Alward speaks to the Saint John Chamber of Commerce. (12 p.m. at Delta Brunswick Hotel, King Street)
CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. _ Transport Minister Lisa Raitt makes an announcement regarding ports in Long Pond, Botwood and Main Brook. (10 a.m. at Long Pond wharf, 96 Terminal Rd.)
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. _ Premier Tom Marshall publicly thanks public servants for their hard work as he prepares to step down. (10:30 a.m. at Confederation Building, East Block lobby)
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. _ Health Minister Clyde Jackman takes part in the closing ceremony for the Hoyles Escasoni Complex as residents prepare to move to the new long-term care facility. (2 p.m. at Jane Gibbons Auditorium, Hoyles Building)
x-ST. JOHN’S, N.L. _ The Newfoundland and Labrador’s Progressive Conservative party begins two days of meetings that ends with the selection of a new leader. (Delta Convention Centre)
TORBAY, N.L. _ Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Crummell makes funding announcement at fire hall. (3 p.m. at Torbay Fire Hall)
CLARE, N.S. _ Nova Scotia MP Greg Kerr makes an announcement about the Federation des arts et du patrimoine de la Baie Sainte-Marie. (2 p.m. at CIFA-FM radio )
HALIFAX _ Energy Minister Andrew Younger makes a transporation announcement. (LeMarchant Place, 1246 LeMarchant St., Dalhousie University)
SYDNEY, N.S. _ Justice Minister Peter MacKay and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt make an infrastructure announcement. They will be joined by Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Geoff MacLellan and Cecil Clarke, mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. (10:30 a.m. at Corner of Kings Road and Crescent Street)
SYDNEY, N.S. _ Justice Minister Peter MacKay and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt announce investments in Cape Breton University. (2 p.m. at Verschuren Centre atrium, Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Rd.)
QUEBEC(at)
SAINT-JEROME, Que. _ A judge decides whether to grant bail to Guy Turcotte, who is awaiting a new trial on charges he killed his two young children in 2009. (9:30 a.m. at Courthouse)
ST-LAMBERT, Que. _ Premier Philippe Couillard addresses Liberal forum on new ideas for Quebec. (7 p.m. at College Champlain, 900 Riverside)
VALCOURT, Que. _ BRP Inc., the former recreational products division of Bombardier Inc. that makes Ski-Doos and off-road vehicles, holds a second-quarter conference call. Dial 514-861-1681 or 1-800-766-6630, passcode: 4197660.
OTTAWA(at)
OTTAWA _ Canada and France are co-hosting one of four G8 Dementia legacy events. The event will explore how to take advantage of the synergies between industry and academia, and help release the power of discoveries. Through Sept. 12.
OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases the national balance sheet and financial flow accounts for the second-quarter. (8:30 a.m. at www.statcan.gc.ca)
OTTAWA _ The Supreme Court of Canada renders a decision in the appeal of Mohammad Hassan Mian v Queen (Charter of Rights and Freedoms). Background briefing at 9:15 a.m. (9:45 a.m. at Supreme Court of Canada, 301 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Gov. Gen. David Johnston presides over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony. He will bestow the honour on four Companions, 14 Officers and 31 Members. (10:30 a.m. at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive)
OTTAWA _ Alice Wong, minister of State (Seniors), delivers closing remarks at the Canada_France Global Dementia Legacy Event. (11:30 a.m. at John G. Diefenbaker Building, 111 Sussex Drive, Karch-Masson Gallery)
GATINEAU, Que. _ The CRTC holds public hearings on a new television framework for Canada. Through Sept. 19. (Portage IV 140 Promenade du Portage)
ONTARIO(at)
Liberal Party of Canada leader Justin Trudeau attends the opening ceremonies of the Aga Khan Museum. (Closed to media, 2 p.m., The Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto); delivers the keynote address at the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) 2014 General Meeting.(Open to media, 7:30 p.m., Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Center & Spa, Conference Centre Ballroom, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham).
MARKHAM, Ont. _ The Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) begins its three-day annual meeting. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau speaks at 7:30 p.m. (Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre and Spa, 8500 Warden )
MILTON, Ont. _ CUPW begins a march (3 p.m., Victoria Park) to deliver over 10,000 postcards to the constituency office of Lisa Raitt (86 Main Street East), minister responsible for Canada Post, to protest her failure to consult with the public on a postal charter review and the sweeping changes announced in December 2013.
TORONTO _ Mayoral debate about issues relating to the building and development industry, hosted by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. (8:30 a.m. at Westin Prince Toronto, Prince Ballroom, 900 York Mills Ave.)
TORONTO _ Rona Ambrose, Federal Minister of Health, announces an important investment into neuroscience research at an event with Brain Canada. (10 a.m. at Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute. 209 Victoria St., 2nd Floor )
TORONTO _ Immigration Minister Chris Alexander attends a roundtable luncheon at the C.D. Howe Institute. (12 p.m. at C.D. Howe Institute, 67 Yonge St.)
TORONTO _ Teranet releases its national bank house price index.
TORONTO _ Hudson’s Bay Company releases second-quarter results prior to markets open followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Dial 1-877-852-2926 or go tohttp://investor.hbc.com/events.cfm for the webcast.
TORONTO _ Toronto-based tech community HackerNest joins the British Consulate-General in Toronto and London for “DementiaHack,” a hackathon where teams compete to produce innovative software and hardware-based tool prototypes to improve care for those with dementia. Through Sept. 14. (The Digital Media Zone at Ryerson University, 10 Dundas St. E., 6th Floor)
PRAIRIES(at)
BROOKS, Alta. _ Federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair speaks to students in Grades 6 to 9. (2 p.m. at Ecole du Ruisseau, 803 4 Ave.)
CALGARY _ Academics from across disciplines, artists, activists, non-profit organizations, government and non-governmental organizations discuss environmental challenges. Water expert David Schindler will speak at a closing reception on Sept. 12. (Mount Royal University)
CALGARY _ Chevron Corp. CEO John Watson speaks at the Spruce Meadows Changing Fortunes Roundtable. (8:30 a.m. at Spruce Meadows)
CALGARY _ Milowe Brost and Gary Sorenson scheduled for a jury trial on charges related to an alleged Ponzi scheme. Trial expected to last until March. (10 a.m. at Court of Queen’s bench)
CALGARY _ Nicolino Ivano Camardi to appear in court for a bail hearing. He faces animal cruelty charges that were laid after a dog and cat were found dead with their muzzles taped shut. (12:30 p.m. at Courthouse – CR306)
EDMONTON _ Former Arctic priest Eric Dejaeger appears in court to have a trial date set on two sex-related charges. (Courthouse)
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. _ Trina Meisel to appear in court on abduction charges. The case stems from an Amber Alert last May involving her two daughters. (Court)
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. _ Rusty Hearn to appear in court on various charges including cruelty to animals. Hearn was allegedly naked when he bit a police dog as officers were trying to arrest him. (Provincial court)
BRITISH COLUMBIA(at)
KAMLOOPS, B.C. _ Trial for RCMP Cpl. Ken Brown, charged with breach of trust for allegedly watching two female inmates have sex in a jail cell. File no. KA 92358. Through Sept. 26. (10 a.m. at Kamloops Law Courts 455 Columbia Street )
KELOWNA, B.C. _ Trial for Michael Ellis, charged with attempted murder, robbery and weapons offences after a chase and shootout along Westside road, north of West Kelowna on July 31, 2012. Through Sept. 12 (Kelowna Law Courts, 1344 Water Street)
NANAIMO, B.C. _ MP John Duncan makes an infrastructure announcement. (1:30 p.m. at Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre, 4600 Hammond Bay Rd.)
VANCOUVER _ Coal Association of Canada holds its annual conference with international experts discussing various aspects of the industry. Through Sept. 12. (8 a.m. at The Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive)
VANCOUVER _ UBC President Arvind Gupta will be joined by students, faculty, staff and representatives from peer institutions in his installation ceremony. The event is a formal academic tradition where he will share for the first time his vision for the university. Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk, International Trade Minister Ed Fast and deputy mayor Andrea Reimer of Vancouver will be present. (10 a.m. at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, University of B.C.)
VANCOUVER _ It’s harvest time at Fraserview, Langara and McCleery golf course gardens. Media are invited to learn more about the gardens and how sustainable food methods are being used to enhance menus in the clubhouses. (11 a.m. at Clubhouse at Fraserview Golf Course, 7800 Vivian Drive)
VANCOUVER _ Vancouver chef Ned Bell returns from a cross-country bike ride to raise awareness about sustainable seafood. (12 p.m. at Vancouver Aquarium)
VICTORIA _ Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will honour 11 Canadians with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in recognition of their efforts. (3:30 p.m. at Chief’s & Petty Officer’s Mess, CFB Esquimalt, 1575 Lyall Street )
y-VICTORIA _ The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrive at the Government House (2 p.m.) and will review an honour guard from the Royal Canadian Navy. Members of the public will be able to view the arrival ceremony in front of Government House. In the evening, they will attend a welcome reception hosted by the lieutenant governor.
NORTH(at)
IQALUIT, Nunavut _ Judge expected to deliver verdict in trial of former priest Eric Dejaeger on multiple sex-related charges against Inuit children (Law courts)
(The Canadian Press)
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