March 28, 2024

Fewer English, more international speakers in Vancouver region: census

The latest census numbers in the census metropolitan area of Vancouver show the same trend as Canada. The number of English speakers in the region has declined, from 57.6 per cent down to 57.2 per cent, or about 100,000 people. About the same is reflected in the rise of people whose mother tongue is something other than the two official … [Read more...]

It’s not good news for those living in the Fraser Health Region

An internal Fraser Health Authority Report shows a hike in emergency room visits and the number of days patients are in hospital putting even more pressure on a system already at capacity which may be preventing some from getting the care they need.   The report says in the fiscal year 2011-2012 there was a 7.3-per cent increase in ER visits, … [Read more...]