Since 2011, the total Basin-Boundary population has remained relatively constant, but some communities have seen sizable increases while others have seen sizable decreases. The size of our senior component is growing, while the youth component is shrinking. Population projections predict that our senior component will grow by 45% over the next 20 years. For our full analysis … [More]
2015 Trends Analysis: Residential Property Value
Across the region as a whole, median assessed single family property values remained relatively constant this year as compared to last year. However, some communities, including Sparwood and Salmo, saw increases of almost 4%. To read our full analysis of trends in property values, download the 2015 Residential Property Value Trends Analysis. … [More]
2015 Trends Analysis: Employment
Trended employment data indicate that the Kootenay and Thompson-Okanagan Development Regions saw modest job losses in 2014, while the Cariboo Development Region saw modest overall job creation. The forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying and oil & gas industries accounted for many of 2014’s new jobs. To learn more about our region’s employment trends and employment rate, … [More]
High School Completion Rates Above Provincial Average
Education is a key social determinant of health (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2013). High school completion rates indicate how successful our families, schools, and communities are in supporting youth in achieving high school graduation. High school graduation is now the minimum education level for most employment options, and therefore an important foundation for positive … [More]
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Basin-Boundary Agricultural Planning: The Regional Perspective