www.theasianstar.com Vol 21 - Issue 34
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Canada sees fastest population growth since 1957, driven mostly by immigration: StatCan
anada has seen its highest population growth rate since the height of the baby boom, mostly driven by immigration, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday. As of July 1, the number of people living in Canada sat at an estimated 38.9 million, an increase of 0.7 per cent, or 284,982 people, from April 1, 2022. The estimate, marking the highest pace of quarterly growth since 1957,
represents an increase o f more than 3,100 people per day. According to Statistics Canada, international m i g r a t i o n accounted for 94.5 per cent of this growth, an increase of 269,305 people. “This was the highest increase from
Federal NDP calls for probe into grocery store profits amid high food inflation The federal NDP is calling for a parliamentary probe of the rising cost of food to determine whether major grocery store chains are raking in excess profits.
While Canada’s inflation problem seems to be easing off, the cost of groceries has risen 10.8 per cent in the past year, according to Statistics Canada. Continued on page 6
BC Liberal may become BC United The BC Liberals are pitching a new team name to its membership. After a province-wide consultation, the party has chosen BC United as the name that will go forward to party members for a vote by the end of the year.
“BC United is a fresh alternative that expresses the Party’s longstanding commitment to unity across a broad coalition of party members, as well as highlighting British Columbia front and centre in the name choice,” a release from the party reads. Continued on page 7
international migration since comparable records have existed,” noted Statistics Canada, adding that the majority of growth came from the largest increase in the number of non-permanent residents (+157,310) on record. “This was due to high numbers of asylum claimants and permit holders (work, study, and other), including people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine,” it added.
Significance of Navratri The Festival of Navratri is 9-night festival which honours three goddesses of the Hindu religion: Durga, the goddess of valor; Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; and Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. All are incarnations of the Goddess Shakti, the Goddess of power and strength. During these nine nights, devotees perform Garba dance in front of the deities to show their devotion and obtain blessings.
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Metro Vancouver gas prices to hit new high in North America One analyst said he expects regular gasoline prices could reach $2.50 per litre this year . The pain at the pump — and the grocery store, the restaurant, and seemingly everywhere else — is far from over, prompting British Columbians to change up their routines and scramble to find creative ways to shave costs. One analyst said he expects regular gasoline prices could reach $2.50 per litre this year. “It all depends on what happens south of the border,” said Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Continued on page 6
BC is in grip of drought conditions - province says Drought and water scarcity is currently a widespread issue in the province, according to the B.C. government. Much of the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. have experienced very little to no rainfall over the past five weeks and to compound issues, more dry weather is forecast. “Areas under Drought Level 4 include the Fort Nelson basin, the Sunshine Coast basin, Lower Mainland basin, and the east and west Vancouver Island basins,” said Ministry of Forests staff in a release.
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