Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Economic output inches up

Economic activity barely inched up in April, as weakness in manufacturing and labour disruptions offset strong gains in the oil and gas and housing sectors.    more >>

Cost of raw materials soars

Manufacturers paid far more for raw materials in May than they did a year earlier, largely because of a huge jump in the cost of mineral fuels.    more >>

Oilseeds gain ground

Prairie farmers have firmed up early intentions to rotate out of wheat and coarse grains this summer in favour of oilseeds.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: The movies

This week’s Spotlight is on the movies. Canadians flocked to the cinema in record numbers last year, even though admission prices rose and a number of theatres closed. Albertans were Canada’s most avid moviegoers.    more >>

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