Official Plan projects Peterborough population to reach 115,000 by 2041
The draft of the Official Plan expects the population of the City of Peterborough to grow nearly 40 per cent in two decades. Continue reading
Population Growth
Fredericton releases new municipal plan on how to support the city’s growing population
Officials expect Fredericton will have a significant population growth in the next two decades. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s population continues to grow
Saskatchewan’s population continues to grow, reaching 1,169,131 people as of April 1, 2019, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada. Continue reading
The world’s population is growing more slowly, UN report finds
The world’s population is getting older too, due to longer life expectancy and falling fertility rates. Continue reading
‘Something is changing’: Saint John’s population on the upswing
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Statistics Canada estimates show that Saint John’s population has grown by more than 1,200 people since the 2016 Census. Continue reading
Peterborough area is the country’s fastest-growing community: StatsCan
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The Peterborough census metropolitan area (CMA) saw a population jump of 3.1 per cent, or 4,069 residents, from 2017 and 2018. Continue reading
Annual census under review by Calgary city council
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Calgary city council has asked for a review of the annual survey. Continue reading
Record immigration boosts Nova Scotia’s population to historic high
The province’s Office of Immigration confirmed Tuesday that 5,645 immigrants were granted permanent residency by the end of November of last year – already ahead of the record set in 2016 at 5,485. Continue reading
Reversal of fortune: Nova Scotia population surge ‘exceptionally good news’
Statistics Canada confirmed this month that the province’s population had risen for the third consecutive year, adding more than 10,000 residents in the past year alone. Continue reading
Town of Devon seeks resident feedback on development mayor calls ‘crucial for the future’
The mayor of Devon, Alta., says a proposal to build a recreation facility, and later commercial development, on a chunk of land west of Southport Common is something “council believes is crucial for the future of our community.” Continue reading