Talk:Thornhill, British Columbia

Within-BC disambig needed

It's not created as an article yet, but Thornhill (Maple Ridge) (between Albion and Whonnock, and also a geogrpahical feature) is a neighbourhood in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.Skookum1 21:10, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Disputed - population and location description

The population in this article is being incorrectly reported. Actual data should be retrieved from the most recent census report by Statistics Canada. The most recent census report was published in 2021 and, as they are only published every 5 years, another will not be available until 2026. The population data used on this page should be only for RDKS Electoral Area E and should not include any other Electoral Areas. Doing so is intentionally misleading.

The location of Thornhill, BC is being misrepresented as Thornhill is located east and south of Terrace, BC. Thornhill being located to the west of Terrace would put it in the direction of Prince Rupert. JDogBT (talk) 01:55, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

Across the river from Terrace is Thornhill on the west side of the Skeena River. Prince Rupert is N. West Making Terrace north and east side of the Skeena River. Terrace on the north and East. My information clearly shows the location on the provincial highway maps. 199.247.246.11 (talk) 13:56, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

The population of Thornhill comes from number of registered voters for Thornhill as published in the Terrace Standard newspaper in August/September 2024 information provided by the Regional District Kitimat Stikine (RDKS) 199.247.246.11 (talk) 14:18, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

Please include sources JDogBT (talk) 14:36, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

Sources are mentioned in my replies.The British Columbia provincial roadmap for location on what side of the Skeena River Terrace is on and Thornhill is on. Also it’s clearly stated in my reply. The population is provided by the Regional District Kitimat Stikine (RDKS)to the Terrace newspaper(5000+),August/September 2024.Where are your sources? You mentioned none 199.247.246.11 (talk) 14:58, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

I found this acticle published by the Terrace Standard in September that mentions a population of over 5,000. This article clearly states that this population includes portions of Area C. The actual population of Thornhill (Area E) can be found in the 2021 census, which is already linked. JDogBT (talk) 15:10, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

Area C consists of two small communities (that were included for this bylaw)of less than 300 population in each. Regional district lists Thornhill as 5000+ people registered voters meaning the population would be much greater. The 2021 census you mentioned excludes Queensway for some reason I spoke with census Canada last year about this. 199.247.246.11 (talk) 16:16, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

Please update your link in the article. The current link is for the 2021 census report. JDogBT (talk) 17:57, 13 January 2025 (UTC)

You are absolutely right, JDogBT.

Population figures should really only be coming from Census data, as they have been, and 199.247.246.11 has been borderline vandalizing the page.

I appreciate your reverts. TerradiseBC (talk) 03:02, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Thank you, @TerradiseBC. JDogBT (talk) 13:31, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Uncited Sources

I feel the need to create a dialogue here as frequent revisions are bordering on edit warring.

Continuing to post improperly sourced data goes against the Wikipedia guidelines. Mentioning a newspaper article that contains information that does not pertain to this page is not citing sources. Sources should be called out and linked for others to view and verify. This newspaper article that is being noted is not a census. It was for a service establishment. Electoral Area E was not the only area to be included in these figures. Portions of Electoral Area C are included.

This page is dedicated to Electoral Area E (Thornhill) and population figures used should represent this area only. Population figures should be obtained from Statistics Canada's census reports. The most recent report is dated 2021. A new report will be available in 2026. JDogBT (talk) 16:07, 23 January 2025 (UTC)

I agree with you 100%.

There may be a need to simply add extended protection for certain portions of the text, in order to protect from vandalism, or frequent edits that overwhelmed editors. TerradiseBC (talk) 17:10, 24 January 2025 (UTC)

I agree as well. Protecting the page may be the best option at this point. JDogBT (talk) 19:22, 24 January 2025 (UTC)

Question for Administrators

I'm reaching out to request protection on this page. An IP user is consistently adding incorrect and unsourced information. I've tried engaging on the talk page to come to a consensus and have had no luck. I see other administrators have reverted this users additions with explanations and the user continues to add unsourced information.

Thank you. JDogBT (talk) 14:51, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

JDogBT It seems to be a single IP address, so blocking the IP should solve the issue if needed. A final warning has been issued; if they persist, report to WP:AIV. Page protection is best requested at WP:RFPP. 331dot (talk) 16:38, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

331dot thanks so much! JDogBT (talk) 17:57, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

Reported as instructed due to the addition of unsourced information JDogBT (talk) 15:16, 26 January 2025 (UTC)