Population

• City of Kelowna asking residents to provide feedback on infill housing

  Residents have until Oct. 15 to fill out the 10-minute survey, which can be found on the City of Kelowna website.

  Economy

  Sep 22
  
• Housing needs assessment reveals immediate need for more Kelowna housing

  A new housing needs assessment shows that Kelowna must add between 19,000 and 26,000 new housing units by the year 2031, to meet the demand of the city's growing population.

  Economy

  Sep 13
  
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• Record immigration numbers reinforce need to boost housing supply: economist

  Canada welcomed more than 145,000 immigrants during the first three months of the year. That's the highest number for a single quarter on record.

  Money

  Jun 28
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• Saskatoon Ward boundary public engagement begins Tuesday

  A municipal election and School board trustee election will be held in November 2024 and ward boundary reviews need to be completed 180 days before a general municipal election.

  Politics

  Jun 19
• Canada’s population is about to hit the major milestone of 40M

  A trend of population growth in Canada comes 'in large part' from permanent and temporary migration, StatCan says, and the population could reach 50 million in just 20 years. 

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion

  Zebra mussels have made their way across Lake Winnipeg, raising fears about the impact of the invasive species on the health of the lake

  Environment

  May 10
• New bus station in Kelowna, B.C. comes at a steep price

  The future facility is designed to hold about 150 busses in the first phase, and eventually will have a capacity to house 230 busses.

  Economy

  Feb 6
• Transportation workshop set for Kelowna City council on Monday

  The workshop includes ideas to reduce vehicle trips, add to pedestrian access, add improve cycling networks as well as the transit system.

  Economy

  Feb 5
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• 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
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• Halifax population increased by more than 20,000 people in 2022

  Halifax and Moncton were the fastest-growing urban regions in Canada last year. Improvements to infrastructure will be necessary to keep up with the growing population.

  Canada

  Jan 12