This indicator tracks the unemployment rate in Basin-Boundary Development Regions. The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labour force (those over 15 and legally allowed to work) that is not able to find work. This analysis also presents data for the youth component of the...Read more
This indicator measures the percentage of developed properties (with registered addresses) in the region that are within one kilometre of a fixed route operated by BC Transit. Spatial data for this indicator were provided by BC Transit and analysed by the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre....Read more
This indicator measures the percentage of developed properties (with registered addresses) in the region that are within one kilometre of a fixed route operated by BC Transit. Spatial data for this indicator were provided by BC Transit and analysed by the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre....Read more
This indicator monitors annual average daily traffic volumes at 21 permanent traffic count stations across the region. Data were acquired from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Traffic Data Program. Traffic volumes indicate demand on a component of our publicly-funded...Read more
This indicator measures the change in stream yield (volume of stream discharge per square kilometer of drainage area) over the period 1980-2011. This time period is used as it avoids years when changes in natural climate oscillations, which have been shown to have a significant impact on...Read more
This indicator measures the median total assessed value (including land and improvements) for BasinBoundary properties that are used as single family residences. Data for this indicator were provided by BC Assessment and analysed by the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre. The decision to use...Read more
This indicator measures the total number of people in the region in five-year age groups, or ‘cohorts’, reported by gender. Data for this indicator were gathered from the 2011 Census. As we age, our needs change. Young people need family care, schooling and recreation services, while working...Read more
This indicator measures funds invested in heritage in the Columbia Basin. Data are from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and include 125 projects funded from 2008 to 2012 in three program areas: Major Project Heritage, Major Capital Heritage, and Heritage Innovations.Read more
"High school completion rates indicate how successful our families, schools, and communities are in supporting youth in achieving high school graduation.
The average high school completion rate from 2006 to 2013 is above the provincial average for four of the seven school districts in our...Read more
"Observing trends in the numbers of students enrolled in BC public schools provides important information about changing demography and movement of people in and out of the region. It is important information for schools and school districts to incorporate into longer term planning.
Since...Read more
