YOUR MORNING NEWS FORECAST

A preview of today’s major events likely to make headlines

MARITIMES BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — Trial for Dr. Sarah Jones, who is pleading not guilty to trafficking prescription painkillers. Through April 12. QUEBEC MONTREAL — Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and Quebec Economic Development Minister Dominique Anglade provide opening remarks at an aerospace defence conference. OTTAWA

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada holds a briefing on the appeals to be heard during the Court’s Spring 2017 session.

OTTAWA — Court hearing for a man accused in the kidnapping of journalist Amanda Lindhout.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada releases the business outlook survey and senior loan officer survey.

OTTAWA — Panel discussion with journalists on the challenges of reporting on the refugee crisis around the world. Panellists include: Margaret Evans (CBC), Mark MacKinnon (Globe), Michelle Shephard (Toronto Star). PRAIRIES CALGARY — Sentencing for former Sunwing Airlines pilot Miroslav Gronych after he pleaded guilty to having care and control of an aircraft while impaired. LA RONGE, Sask. — An inquest into the death of Desmond Roberts, who was found unresponsive in his cell at the La Ronge RCMP detachment just after midnight on May 31, 2015, and died later in hospital. Through April 7. NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — Preliminary hearing for Gerald Stanley, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie. A publication ban covers all evidence. Through April 7. REGINA — The Conference Board of Canada begins its two-day Saskatchewan economic summit. 8 a.m., opening keynote speech by Finance Minister Kevin Doherty.