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Census 2021: A snapshot of Ontario's population and dwelling data

Canada's most populous province grew at a faster pace than the rest of the country overall over the last five years, thanks largely to immigration. Some of the most dramatic local growth happened outside of Ontario's largest urban areas.

Feb 9, 2022 10:48 AM Read more >

Census 2021: A snapshot of Quebec's population and dwelling data

MONTREAL — Data from the 2021 census shows that Quebec's share of the Canadian population declined for the 11th consecutive census. Quebec was home to 23 per cent of Canadians in 2021, down from 23.2 per cent in 2016, as its population grew by 4.

Feb 9, 2022 10:41 AM Read more >

Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data

Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent.

Feb 9, 2022 10:38 AM Read more >

Census 2021: A snapshot of the North's population and dwelling data

The census data for 2021 tells a very different story across Canada's three territories. Yukon led the country in population growth from 2016 to 2021, increasing by 12.1 per cent and bringing its population from 35,874 to 40,232.

Feb 9, 2022 10:35 AM Read more >

Ottawa community members step up for downtown neighbours amid convoy demonstrations

OTTAWA — On the Monday after the first weekend that trucks and demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Ottawa, Ellie Charters went for a walk in the area. "The vibe in Ottawa was eerie.

Feb 9, 2022 10:14 AM Read more >

Downtown populations climbed faster, though pandemic hampered rate of growth: census

TORONTO — When Mark Garner looks around downtown Toronto all he sees is growth.

Feb 9, 2022 8:14 AM Read more >

Missing 3-year-old girl from Barrie, Ont., found 'in good health' after Amber Alert

A three-year-old girl from Barrie, Ont., has been found safe in Toronto after an Amber Alert was issued for her Tuesday evening. Barrie Police say in a tweet that the girl was located by Toronto Police and she is "in good health.

Feb 9, 2022 7:08 AM Read more >

More protest arrests in Ottawa, first COVID census findings : In The News for Feb. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Feb 9, 2022 2:15 AM Read more >

Canadians less trusting of governments, politicians as pandemic drags on: poll

OTTAWA — There is a noticeable decline in how trusting Canadians are of their leaders and institutions as the pandemic drags on, and it's particularly striking among those who remain anxious or stressed about COVID-19, a new survey suggests.

Feb 9, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 11 will be an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press

Feb 8, 2022 10:31 PM Read more >