Tuesday, October 5, 2004

Economy inches up

ECONOMIC output rose for the fifth month in a row in July, but the gain was only 0.1%.    more >>

Homicide rate at 30-year low

THE NATIONAL homicide rate fell to its lowest level in more than three decades last year as police services reported 34 fewer homicides.    more >>

Tourists spending more

TOURISM spending increased for the fourth straight quarter between April and June, thanks to international visitors who are staying longer and spending more.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Life expectancy

Today’s Spotlight is on life expectancy. New mortality data show that the average lifespan of Canadians is on the rise, but only for men. The nation’s infant mortality rate also went up.    more >>

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