Population

• B.C.’s population set to hit 7.9 million by 2046, report forecasts

  The data, produced by BC Stats, anticipates a 44 per cent growth from the current population of 5.5 million in the next 23 years. 

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
• Canada needs immigration reform to escape ‘population trap,’ economists say

  Economists argue Canada does not have the infrastructure or "capital stock" to both bring in the amount of people currently planned, while also improving our standard of living.

  Canada

  Jan 16
  
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• ‘Noah’ tops the list of baby names in B.C. for 2nd year running

  'Olivia' was the top name for girls, with 'Oliver' placing second in the boys category. 'Emma' was the second most popular name for girls.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
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• Alberta mountain town to allow 2 major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

  Two major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta's highest court dismissed an appeal by the town.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
• Statistics Canada report offers look at Saskatchewan’s population growth

  An increase in immigration across Canada is resulting in Saskatchewan seeing large growth.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
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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, 2023
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• 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, 2023