Population Growth

• Population of Kingston, Ont. region jumped in 2022

  The Kingston area's population took a big jump last year during the height of the pandemic. Over 3,000 people moved to the Limestone City.

  Economy

  Jan 19
  
• New Brunswick fire departments handle increased calls, higher medical alerts

  Fire Departments in New Brunswick said they've noticed an increase in medical calls for 2022, especially those involved with an overdose

  Fire

  Jan 17
  
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• Largest N.B. cities growing much faster than the national average

  The Moncton region's population grew by five per cent between July of 2021 and July of 2022, the fastest rate in the country.

  Economy

  Jan 12
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• Moncton, Halifax top list of fastest growing urban regions, Statistics Canada says

  The Moncton metropolitan area grew by 5.3 per cent between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, while Nova Scotia's capital grew by 4.4 per cent.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• New Brunswick continues torrid population growth, but economists say support is needed

  The record influx of people has increased pressure on housing and health care, which were already facing challenges prior to the pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 22, 2022
• Saskatchewan’s population reaches 1.2 million for first time

  From Oct. 1, 2021, to Oct. 1, 2022, the population of Saskatchewan grew by 22,135, which has been the province's largest annual population growth since 1921.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
• Canada sees fastest population growth since 1957, driven mostly by immigration: StatCan

  Statistics Canada says the country's population was estimated at 38,929,902 people on July 1, an increase of 284,982 (+0.7 per cent) from April 1.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2022
• More British Columbians moving to small towns, report shows

  According to a recent study, migration from metropolitan areas into smaller communities has increased since 2015.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2022
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• New Brunswick rapidly growing as population tops 800,000 for the first time: StatsCan

  New Brunswick's population recently topped 800,000 for the first time, having gained more than 40,000 people in the past five years alone.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2022
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• Alberta village of Stirling sees 19% growth in latest federal census

  The latest federal census shows many communities in southern Alberta saw growth over the last few years -- but none quite as big as the village of Stirling.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022