This indicator tracks the total number of people employed in Basin-Boundary Development Regions. Data are reported by sector and industry. Employment rates are also considered in this analysis. The employment rate measures the percentage of Canadian adults (15 years of age and over) working for...Read more
The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is administered by kindergarten teachers, and assesses the developmental readiness of a group of children. Children are considered vulnerable when some aspect of their development (physical, social/emotional or intellectual) is delayed at kindergarten entry...Read more
This indicator measures the number of Basin-Boundary drinking water systems for which health authorities (Interior Health and Northern Health) had issued a drinking water advisory as of June 10, 2015. Drinking water advisories (“Water Quality Advisories” or “Boil Water Notices”) are issued by...Read more
This indicator measures the number of businesses with active establishments, by year and Regional District. Data for this indicator were gathered from BC Stats’ Business Counts reports. This data set has been subject to methodological changes that preclude a thorough examination of historic...Read more
This indicator monitors the number of bears destroyed by Conservation Officers on an annual basis in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region. It also tracks reported attractants that lead to bears coming into conflict with humans. Data for this indicator were provided by the Conservation Officer...Read more
This indicator tracks annual average hourly readings of fine airborne particulates (referred to as PM2.5) from monitoring stations in the region. Data are acquired from the BC Ministry of Environment’s air data archive and processed using Ministry of Environment guidelines. Sources of fine...Read more
1 page survey consent form regarding Columbia Basin-Boundary Non-profit Social Sector research project.Read more
This document contains a table summarizing results of engagement session. Column titles include theme, question, and responses.Read more
This report describes findings from a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey conducted at 65 businesses in the District of Sparwood between 2013 and 2014. BRE is an action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping...Read more
This community profile provides a brief examination of Sparwood's demographics, industry profile, municipal services, taxes and fees, quality of life, and business resources.Read more
