Notice of YM BioSciences Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX News Network) -- YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:YMI, TSX:YM, AIM:YMBA), an oncology company that identifies, develops and commercializes differentiated products for patients worldwide, will hold its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. EST.