Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Slump in factory shipments

FACTORY shipments fell for the first time in 10 months in September with the brunt of the decline concentrated in the aerospace industry.    more >>

Demand falters for cars

NEW vehicle sales fell for the second straight month in September as consumer demand faltered for North American-built passenger cars.    more >>

Welfare rates tumble

SOCIAL assistance rates fell in every province during the 10-year period between 1993 and 2003, but nowhere was the decline more dramatic than in Alberta and Ontario.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Bipolar disorder

This week’s Spotlight is on bipolar disorder.The vast majority of Canadians living with this highly disruptive mental illness are functioning individuals who are capable of holding down a full-time job.    more >>

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