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Biography

Mike Hornbrook has been the economics correspondent for CBC Radio News since 2004, covering economic and financial trends as well as significant business stories. Before that, Mike spent a decade abroad as a foreign correspondent for CBC radio and television. He covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from 2000 to 2004 as well as travelling widely to report from the Arab world while based in Jerusalem. Earlier, he was based in Moscow for almost six years. He has also been CBC Radio's national reporter covering the Maritimes. The Canadian Federation of Journalists awarded him the top prize for Conflict Analysis in 2002. He holds a BA (cum laude) in political science from the University of Regina, a diploma in business administration and has studied economics at the University of Western Ontario.

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Obama, McCain surge as New Hampshire polls open
Following his surprise victory in Iowa, Illinois Senator Barack Obama headed into the New Hampshire primary with a lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton, while the Republican battle remained tight, according to polls.
January 8, 2008 | 10:57 AM EST
Bhutto's son says he doesn't trust Pakistani officials
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called Tuesday for a UN-led investigation into his mother Benazir Bhutto's death, saying he didn't trust government officials to be appropriately transparent.
January 8, 2008 | 10:52 AM EST
U.S. recession is here: Merrill Lynch economist
Merrill Lynch North American economist David Rosenberg said the employment report of last week suggests an official recession has arrived.
January 8, 2008 | 11:35 AM EST
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Canada »

Ethics committee pressures Schreiber to produce documents
A parliamentary committee is putting pressure on Karlheinz Schreiber to produce more documents relating to his business dealings with Brian Mulroney, saying the information he has provided so far has been of little use.
January 8, 2008 | 6:01 AM EST
Winter thaw floods Quebec towns
At least one Quebec community was evacuated Tuesday and some highways were closed as flooding caused by unseasonably warm weather continues to threaten several regions.
January 8, 2008 | 11:10 AM EST
Bodies of soldiers killed in Afghanistan headed back to Canada
The bodies of two Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan last weekend were on their way home early Tuesday after a snowy sendoff from Kandahar Airfield.
January 8, 2008 | 6:46 AM EST
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Health »

Some worrying news about men's heart attack risk
A new study shows that constant worrying can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men.
January 8, 2008 | 11:21 AM EST
Tendon injury? Freeze-dried tissue might be solution: study
Tricky tendon injuries may soon be repaired using donated, freeze-dried tendons loaded with genes that will help reorganize the growth of new tissue, a U.S. study has found.
January 8, 2008 | 7:59 AM EST
Sexually active gay men no longer allowed to donate organs
A number of organ donation groups said Monday that they are unaware of new Health Canada regulations that mean sexually active gay men, injection drug users and other groups considered high risk will no longer be accepted as organ donors.
January 7, 2008 | 10:08 PM EST
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Arts & Entertainment»

Raincoast Books to ditch publishing arm
Raincoast Books, the West Coast company that brought the blockbuster Harry Potter series to Canadian readers, announced Monday its imminent departure from the publishing business. There will be job cuts in Vancouver and Toronto.
January 8, 2008 | 11:38 AM EST
Kidman, Urban expecting 1st child
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are expecting their first child together, Urban announced Monday on his website.
January 8, 2008 | 11:40 AM EST
Canadian country singer Terry Sumsion treated for cancer
Terry Sumsion, a traditional country music singer who has been a fixture of music festivals across Canada since the 1970s, is in hospital for cancer treatment.
January 8, 2008 | 11:21 AM EST
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Technology & Science »

University lab to study what causes problem gambling
Scientists at the University of Guelph have created a first of its kind: an artificial casino, aimed at giving researchers more insight into gambling behaviour.
January 8, 2008 | 9:44 AM EST
Tidal power announcement on the way
The Nova Scotia government is expected to announce a multimillion-dollar investment in tidal power on Tuesday.
January 8, 2008 | 8:47 AM EST
Scientists, engineers boost job growth, StatsCan says
More scientists and engineers in a big city population means more job growth, Statistics Canada reported.
January 8, 2008 | 10:50 AM EST
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Money »

U.S. recession is here: Merrill Lynch economist
Merrill Lynch North American economist David Rosenberg said the employment report of last week suggests an official recession has arrived.
January 8, 2008 | 11:35 AM EST
Oil prices rise after slipping to 2-week low
Oil prices rose Tuesday after slipping in the previous session to a two-week low on worries about the U.S. economy.
January 8, 2008 | 8:42 AM EST
Home prices kept climbing through end of 2007
House markets across the country closed out the year posting strong price gains in the normally quieter fourth quarter, Royal LePage Real Estate Services said Tuesday.
January 8, 2008 | 8:58 AM EST
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Consumer Life »

Home prices kept climbing through end of 2007
House markets across the country closed out the year posting strong price gains in the normally quieter fourth quarter, Royal LePage Real Estate Services said Tuesday.
January 8, 2008 | 8:58 AM EST
China bans plastic shopping bags
Chinese authorities on Tuesday said they're outlawing the plastic shopping bag because of pollution and energy concerns.
January 8, 2008 | 11:10 AM EST
Health Canada issues alerts for lactation stimulant, anti-impotence drugs
Health Canada has issued safety alerts on possible side effects linked with an erectile dysfunction treatment and a lactation stimulant.
January 8, 2008 | 8:49 AM EST
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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Sidney Crosby tops NHL all-stars
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will start for the Eastern Conference in the NHL's all-star game after receiving more votes than any other player.
January 8, 2008 | 11:29 AM EST
Habs welcome Chicago legends
The Montreal Canadiens receive a rare visit from Original Six opponent the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, marking the occasion with a tribute to the historic rivalry.
January 8, 2008 | 11:48 AM EST
Joe Gibbs resigns Redskins coach
Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday.
January 8, 2008 | 11:46 AM EST
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