Population Growth

• Hamilton to get peer review for consultants report on expanding urban boundary

  Hamilton's mayor says a second opinion on a consultants report is "not a bad thing."

  Environment

  Jun 24
• Perception vs. reality: How to convince young people that Calgary holds a future for them

  A report suggests there are signs that the economic disruption facing Calgary is impacting the retention of young talent.

  Economy

  Mar 9
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• Central Okanagan population predicted to grow by 80,000 over next 2 decades

  “Our outlook is for the Central Okanagan region to grow by more than 80,000 residents over the coming two decades.”

  Canada

  Feb 26
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• Kelowna sees fourth-highest population growth rate in Canada

  Statistics Canada says most large urban regions in Canada saw their population growth slow in 2020, in part due to people working from home seeking a higher-quality lifestyle.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Central Okanagan population growth has schools bursting at the seams: survey

  In 2001, the regional district had an estimated population of 147,000. Today, the latest figures put it at 217,000.

  Education

  Nov 5, 2020
• World population to peak in 2064, new projections suggest

  The world will hit a peak population of 9.7 billion in the year 2064, a new study predicts.

  World

  Jul 15, 2020
• Winnipeg seeking public engagement as city set to break 1 million people in 20 years

  The City of Winnipeg is planning to a projected 160,000 new residents in the next 20 years -- bringing the total population to more than one million.

  Politics

  Jul 14, 2020
• FortisBC proposes new gas line project to meet Okanagan growth

  The Okanagan Capacity Upgrade project is aimed at supporting the everyday energy needs of the Okanagan community.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Nova Scotia saw record-breaking number of immigrants in 2019: data

  According to recently released federal government data, the 7,580 new permanent residents surpass the previous record of 5,970 in 2018.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2020
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• Economist praises premier’s push for immigration, population growth in N.B.

  Emery says there should also be an intermediary to better match employers with talent.

  Politics

  Jan 31, 2020