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The Canadian Press News Agenda for Sept. 2
(Canadian Press Broadcast Wire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Sept. 2 as of 9:16 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
ATLANTIC
BATHURST, N.B. _ Premier Shawn Graham makes an economy related announcement. (11 a.m. at Bathurst Community College, 111 Main Street)
CHARLO, N.B. _ Premier Shawn Graham to make a campaign announcement. (9 a.m. at Charlo Airport, 291 Mooris Street Unit 101)
WOODSTOCK, N.B. _ Nomination meeting and rally for Conservative Leader David Alward. (7 p.m. at Woodstock High School, 144 Connell Park Road)
x-DARTMOUTH, N.S. _ Officials from Environment Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre give briefing on hurricane Earl. (1 p.m. at 45 Alderney Dr., 15th floor boardroom)
x-HALIFAX _ Meeting of the Nova Scotia cabinet. (8:30 a.m. at One Government Place, 1700 Granville St.)
HALIFAX _ Halifax Shipyard, federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea, Premier Darrell Dexter and Jim Irving, CEO of Irving Shipbuilding, attend ceremonial cutting of the first steel for the first of nine midshore patrol vessels for the coast guard. (11 a.m. at Halifax Shipyard, 3099 Barrington St.)
SHEARWATER, N.S. _ News conference with details about the Nova Scotia International Air Show. (12:30 p.m. at Shearwater Aviation Museum, 12 Wing Shearwater)
QUEBEC
xy-LONGUEIL, Que. _ Gary Goodyear, minister of state for science and technology, makes an announcement regarding a future space mission for a Canadian astronaut. Steve MacLean, president of the Canadian Space Agency, will also attend. (9:30 a.m. at Canadian Space Agency, 6767 route de l'Aeroport)
MONTREAL _ The 13th World Congress on Pain continues. Through Sept. 2. (Palais des congres, 1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle)
MONTREAL _ Garda World Security Corp. holds second-quarter earnings conference call. Dial 416-981-9000. (10 a.m.)
x-MONTREAL _ Canadian tennis player Aleksandra Wozniak holds media availability after announcing her season is over due to injury. (10:30 a.m. at Uniprix Stadium)
MONTREAL _ Laurentian Bank reviews its third-quarter results on conference call. Dial 1 866 696-5910 or 416 340-2217, code: 1303140. (2 p.m.)
yx-MONT-SAINTE-ANNE, Que. _ UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championship. Through Sept. 5.
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. _ The Parti Quebecois continues its caucus meeting. (9:30 a.m. at Hotel Plaza Valleyfield)
OTTAWA
OTTAWA _ First Nation leaders from British Columbia hold a press conference regarding the proposed Prosperity Mine at Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) in B.C. (10 a.m. at National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St.)
OTTAWA _ Microcredit pioneer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus discusses global poverty. (4 p.m. at IDRC, 150 Kent St., 8th fl.)
OTTAWA _ Mitel, a leading provider of unified communications software solutions, will hold its first-quarter conference call. Dial 1-800-324-5531. (5 p.m.)
ONTARIO
xy-KITCHENER, Ont. _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper to appear with MPs for photo opportunity at 10:30 a.m. followed by unspecified announcement at 11 a.m. (Grand Ballroom, 2nd Fl., Delta Hotel, 105 King St. E.)
xy-LONDON, Ont. _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes unspecified announcement, joined by Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) and others. Open to media. (2 p.m. at London International Airport, Cargo Bldg., 2480 Huron St., Unit 1)
xy-LONDON, Ont. _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks at Southwestern Ontario Members' barbecue. Open to media. (6 p.m. at Cedarmere Woods, 2753 Dingman Dr.)
TORONTO _ Harry Winston Diamond Corp. holds a conference call to discuss its second-quarter earnings. Dial 1-866-804-6927 or go to http://investor.harrywinston.com for webcast. Code: 72158327. (8:30 a.m.)
TORONTO _ Energy Minister Brad Duguid will tours the Ontario Power Generation Control Centre. (10:15 a.m. at Ontario Power Generation, 700 University Ave. Main Floor Lobby at Security Desk)
x-TORONTO _ The Terry Fox Foundation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. (11 a.m. at MaRS Centre, 101 College St.,)
TORONTO _ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre tour of new birthing facilities and neonatal intensive care units. (11:15 a.m. at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave. Take the main M wing elevators to the 5th floor)
TORONTO _ International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan will discuss Canada-Israel Trade with Canada Israel Chamber of Commerce. (12 p.m. at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, GLH Boardroom, 16th floor, 1 First Canadian Place, 100 King St. )
TORONTO _ Toronto Mayor David Miller will join members of the community to celebrate the life and work of social justice activist Julius Deutsch with a sign unveiling. (1 p.m. at Cecil Street Parkette, 40 Cecil St.)
TORONTO _ Satellite equipment maker Com Dev International holds its third-quarter conference call. Dial 647-427-7450 or 1-888-231-8191. (5 p.m.)
TORONTO _ TD Bank Financial Group releases its third-quarter results at 6:30 a.m. followed by a conference call at 3 p.m. Go to www.td.com/investor/calendar_arch.jsp or dial 416-644-3414.
y-TRENTON, Ont. _ Repatriation ceremony for Cpl. Brian Pinksen of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment, who died in hospital Monday after being wounded by an IED in Afghanistan on Aug. 22. Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean, Defence Minister Peter MacKay, and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Walt Natynczyk to attend. (2 p.m. at 8 Wing, Canadian Forces Base)
PRAIRIES
EDMONTON _ Canadian Western Bank holds a conference call for its third-quarter results. Dial 1-888-231-8191. (6 a.m.)
EDMONTON _ Stuart Drost of New Brunswick makes court appearance on charge of second-degree murder in death of Rachael Gabriel. Gabriel's remains were found in trailer fire in Rainbow Lake, Alta. in 2001. (9:30 a.m. at Provincial court room 267a)
FORT MACLEOD, Alta. _ Eighteen-year-old who pleaded guilty (he was 17 at the time) to killing his mother to appear in court to determine if he should be sentenced as a youth or an adult.
REGINA _ The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the Saskatchewan Roughriders centennial loonie. (3 p.m. at Northgate Mall, 489 Albert St. North)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BURNABY, B.C. _ The group Acron Canada stages protest over B.C. minimum wage outside office of Liberal MLA Harry Bloy (11 a.m. at 220 3355 North Road)
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C., B.C. _ Detention hearings for Sri Lankan migrants continue. Through Sept. 6. (9 a.m. at Fraser Regional Correctional Centre)
x-VANCOUVER _ Vancouver Whitecaps announce their coach for when team joins Major League Soccer next season (10 a.m. at Hampton Inn 111 Robson Street )
CANADA
UNDATED _ Post-game press conference at 9 a.m. ET with coach Leo Rautins and a player after Canada's game against Spain at the FIBA World Basketball Championship in Turkey. Dial 1-866-834-7685, 6148037(pound key).
(The Canadian Press)
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