The community derives its name from Father Bonnin, a Roman Catholic priest.
The Post Office opened on December 1, 1910.
YEAR |
POPULATION |
1931 |
362 |
1941 |
603 |
1951 |
1,139 |
1991 |
5,132 |
2001 |
5,709 |
2011 |
6,216 |
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St. James
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1940s
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