According to data gathered in spring 2020, readership of community newspapers in Canada is higher in markets with a population of under 100 thousand, with 50 percent of adults in smaller markets reading community newspapers on a weekly basis compared to 42 percent of the total Canadian population. Gen X adults, Baby Boomers, and pre-Boomers are the most avid readers of community papers, particularly those living in areas of the country with a small population.

The working-age population can be divided into two broad categories: the early-working age group (15-34) and the later working age group (35-64). The effect of fertility on the composition of these groups is obvious. The later working age group is largely composed of the baby-boomers (those born between 1946 and 1965), while the early working age group is composed of those born during the baby-bust period (1966-1974) and the children of baby-boomers. Thus, despite the fact that baby-boomers are now older, they still remain the largest group in the population. This is evident in the relatively large proportion (42.6%) of the population that belonged to the late working age group in 2006. The corresponding proportion was much smaller (31.3%) just 25 years ago in 1981. As a result of the entry into the working age group of the people born during the baby-bust period and the children of baby-boomers in 2006, only 26.0% of the population belonged to the 15 to 34 age group in 2006, compared with 36.5% in 1981.

The working-age population can be divided into two broad categories: the early-working age group (15-34) and the later working age group (35-64). The effect of fertility on the composition of these groups is obvious. The later working age group is largely composed of the baby-boomers (those born between 1946 and 1965), while the early working age group is composed of those born during the baby-bust period (1966-1974) and the children of baby-boomers. Thus, despite the fact that baby-boomers are now older, they still remain the largest group in the population. This is evident in the relatively large proportion (42.6%) of the population that belonged to the late working age group in 2006. The corresponding proportion was much smaller (31.3%) just 25 years ago in 1981. As a result of the entry into the working age group of the people born during the baby-bust period and the children of baby-boomers in 2006, only 26.0% of the population belonged to the 15 to 34 age group in 2006, compared with 36.5% in 1981.

BackgroundThe use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is growing. However the factors contributing to changes over time and to birth cohort differences in CAM use are not well understood.SettingWe used data from 10186 participants, who were aged 20–69 years at the first cycle of data collection in the longitudinal component of the Canadian National Population Health Survey (1994/95-2010/11). We examined chiropractic and other practitioner-based CAM use with a focus on five birth cohorts: pre-World War II (born 1925–1934); World War II (born 1935–1944); older baby boomers (born 1945–1954); younger baby boomers (born 1955–1964); and Gen Xers (born 1965–1974). The survey collected data every two years on predisposing (e.g., sex, education), enabling (e.g., income), behavior-related factors (e.g., obesity), need (e.g., chronic conditions), and use of conventional care (primary care and specialists).ResultsThe findings suggest that, at corresponding ages, more recent cohorts reported greater CAM (OR = 25.9, 95% CI: 20.0; 33.6 for Gen Xers vs. pre-World War) and chiropractic use than their predecessors (OR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.7; 2.8 for Gen Xers vs. pre-World War). There was also a secular trend of increasing CAM use, but not chiropractic use, over time (period effect) across all ages. Factors associated with cohort differences were different for CAM and chiropractic use. Cohort differences in CAM use were partially related to a period effect of increasing CAM use over time across all ages while cohort differences in chiropractic use were related to the higher prevalence of chronic conditions among recent cohorts. The use of conventional care was positively related to greater CAM use (OR = 1.8, 95% CI: 1.6; 2.0) and chiropractic use (OR = 1.2, 95% CI: 1.1; 1.4) but did not contribute to changes over time or to cohort differences in CAM and chiropractic use.ConclusionThe higher CAM use over time and in recent cohorts could reflect how recent generations are approaching their healthcare needs by expanding conventional care to include CAM therapies and practice for treatment and health promotion. The findings also underscore the importance of doctors discussing CAM use with their patients.

It took several years for RV parks and campgrounds showed modest growth over the past five years, with economic conditions and demographic trends largely influencing their trajectory. Revenue growth was influenced by RV sales, rising disposable incomes and shifts in demographic preferences. The flip side of this economic boost was the pandemic's chokehold on international and domestic travel, pushing industry revenues down by 34.5% in 2020. Despite this setback, the industry still managed an annualized growth of 2.9% to $3.3 billion over the five years to 2024, including an 11.5% increase in 2024 alone. A blossoming consumer base, marked by a rise in the Canadian population and shifting preferences, allowed the campsite operators to bounce back. Young consumers principally led this charge, drawn by the affordability and rugged charm of campground accommodations over their luxurious alternatives. So, while the pandemic shook things up in 2020, these consumers' pent-up craving for outdoor adventure fueled the industry's rebound once travel resumed. Economic recovery and heightened travel activities will bolster demand for the industry's offerings. Young couples and families, having discovered a newfound love for camping during COVID-19, are expected to be the prime market demographic in the future. This interest will spur industry growth over the next five years. However, shadows in the form of economic uncertainty and alternative accommodation competitors continue to loom on the industry's horizon. Considering these factors, the industry remains resilient in a challenging environment. Revenue is forecast to increase by 1.3% over the five years to 2029, hitting a will of $3.5 billion. Despite these challenges, Canadian campgrounds and RV parks remain dynamic, driven by consumers' rising tourism dollars during the outlook period.

Il est possible de diviser la population d’âge actif en deux groupes : les 15 à 34 ans et les 35 à 64 ans. L’effet de la fécondité sur la composition de ces groupes d’âge est évident. Le dernier groupe d’âge actif est largement composé de baby-boomers (personnes nées entre 1946 et 1965), alors que le premier compte la génération X, dite du « baby-bust » (personnes nées entre 1966 et 1974), ainsi que les enfants des baby-boomers. En dépit du fait que les baby-boomers sont maintenant plus âgés, ils demeurent le groupe démographique le plus important. Cette tendance ressort clairement dans la proportion relativement importante (42,6 %) de la population qui appartenait au dernier groupe d’âge actif en 2006. Cette proportion était beaucoup plus faible (31,3 %) il y a à peine 25 ans, en 1981. Malgré l’arrivée du groupe d’âge actif composé de personnes nées durant la période du « baby-bust », et des enfants des baby-boomers, la proportion des 15 à 34 ans ne représentait que 26,0 % de la population active en 2006, comparativement à 36,5 % en 1981.