CHOM - National News

Economy kept growing - barely - in September, but tough times seen ahead

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:48:19 +0000

OTTAWA - Canada's economy expanded marginally in September and only slightly more in the third quarter, in what's widely seen as a final spasm of growth before what could be a painful period of declin...

Rae files papers for Liberal leadership

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:37:45 +0000

OTTAWA - Bob Rae has officially entered the race to replace Liberal Leader Stephane Dion. The Toronto MP and former Ontario NDP premier filed his nomination papers with the party early Monday. T...

University goalie in fair condition after throat accidentally slashed by skate

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:37:41 +0000

WINDSOR, Ont. - A university goaltender is in fair condition in a Windsor, Ont., hospital after having his throat accidentally slashed during a game. Kury Jory, of Brandon, Man., was hurt Saturday ...

Liberal-NDP officials meet to resolve coalition snags

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:44:39 +0000

OTTAWA - Liberal and New Democrat MPs were getting details today of a coalition agreement to replace Stephen Harper's minority Conservative government. The parties each called emergency caucus meet...

Canadian Q3 economic growth 0.3 per cent: 0.1 per cent in September

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:44:36 +0000

OTTAWA - Canada's economy expanded 0.1 per cent in September, in what's widely seen as a last gasp of growth before the financial-market meltdown set in with a vengeance in October. Statistics Cana...

B.C. Appeal Court hearing to decide if Crown lawyers must testify at inquest

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:08:33 +0000

VANCOUVER, B.C. - B.C.'s Appeal Court will hear arguments today over the issue of Crown prosecutors' immunity from testifying. The argument has forced the delay of an inquest looking a murder-suici...

Tories toss policy, release secret tapes to dodge defeat

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:08:26 +0000

OTTAWA - The Conservative government bumped up the federal budget date, scrapped a second controversial element of its economic plan and hinted at a stimulus plan in a frantic bid to save itself from ...

N.L. man who allegedly faked suicide due in court for bail hearing

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:17:16 +0000

CORNER BROOK, N.L. - A Newfoundland man who police allege faked his own suicide is scheduled to make a court appearance. Bruce Leyte, who faces charges of fraud and public mischief, is due in Corne...

Liberal leadership dissension threatens coalition government

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:14:47 +0000

OTTAWA - Dissension in Liberal ranks over who would lead a coalition government is threatening to derail opposition party plans to replace the Harper regime. As negotiations between the Liberals, N...

Bloc-NDP-Grit government a coalition for Canada: Layton

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:52 +0000

OTTAWA - A budding coalition between New Democrats, the separatist Bloc Quebecois and Liberals is an exercise in nation building, NDP Leader Jack Layton told his caucus in a conference call covertly r...

Website claims to be by Frost with blog by jailed ex-NHLer Mike Danton

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:25:16 +0000

TORONTO - A former Ontario hockey coach acquitted in a recent sexual exploitation trial has purportedly launched a new website promising the inside skinny on the sport and a blog by a former NHL playe...

Butler-Jones says docs and nurses should walk the walk and get a flu shot

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:52:51 +0000

TORONTO - Canada's chief public health officer took aim at health-care professionals who refuse to get flu shots on Sunday, suggesting those who press the public to get vaccinated against diseases oug...

Tories may be hoisted by own constitutional petard

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:51:24 +0000

OTTAWA - History suggests the Conservatives shouldn't be too surprised by the notion of an opposition coalition supplanting the government following a Commons non-confidence defeat. The Tories floa...

Charest forced to defend himself over the purchase of luxury automobiles

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:51:16 +0000

MONTREAL - Jean Charest's political rivals branded the Liberal leader as arrogant on Sunday amid reports that Quebec provincial police have bought a luxury vehicle for his spouse. Charest said poli...

Montreal actor describes 'Die Hard' moment in Mumbai shootings

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:27:01 +0000

TORONTO - A Montreal actor who was wounded in last week's Mumbai terror attacks described finding himself in the midst of a real-life "Bruce Willis 'Die Hard' moment" as he came under a hail of gunfir...