Vulnerable Children on the Decline

Between 2006 and 2011 the number of kindergarten students who were vulnerable on at least one aspect of their development decreased in three of the seven school districts in the region (Revelstoke, Southeast Kootenay, and Kootenay-Columbia). This trend countered the provincial upward trend in vulnerability. Currently, all seven school districts in the region have a lower … [More]

Regional Population Returns to 2001 Levels

Data from Census 2011 reveals the population of the Columbia Basin Boundary region has returned to 2001 levels, rebounding from a decline in population of 3,704 as reported in the 2006 census. The communities that experienced the highest levels of growth over the last 10 years were Nelson, Cranbrook, Castlegar, Salmo and Creston. The highest levels of population decline over … [More]

Growth Corridors Fuel Population Rebound

An analysis of population change over the last five years reveals some continued and emerging patters of growth alongside pockets of rural decline in the Columbia Basin Boundary region. Strong population growth in Nelson, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Kimberley, Trail, Rossland and the Elk Valley helped the Columbia Basin Boundary region to rebound from population decline … [More]

Second Home Ownership Over the Last 5 Years

The average increase of 4% in second home ownership over the past 5 years in the Columbia Basin Boundary region is substantially higher than the provincial average of 1%. The Columbia Valley has shown a significant increase (15%) in second home ownership. This level of increase has persisted even through a major economic downturn occurring in 2008. Other areas showing … [More]