Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Third straight gain for jobs

The economy created another 25,000 jobs in June, the third consecutive monthly increase. However, the national unemployment rate inched up because more people were searching for work.    more >>

Quest for Internet speed

More and more Canadians are plugging into the Internet through high-speed connections.    more >>

Housing permits cool off

Canada’s red-hot housing market cooled slightly in May as the value of residential building permits slumped from record levels the month before.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Family violence

This week’s Spotlight is on family violence. Family members who are convicted of violent crimes against spouses, children and seniors are less likely than other violent offenders to serve time in prison, according to a new report.    more >>

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