It is an exciting time to live here. Together, we can make Niagara even better!
Niagara Connects is a Niagara-wide network of people working together to plan, learn, innovate and lead community action toward a stronger future for Niagara. Niagara Connects engages diverse players to collaboratively build evidence-informed action plans for transformative socio-economic change.
Purpose of the Living in Niagara Report
This report maps indicators of the vitality of the community of Niagara. It identifies significant trends providing insights into issues that make a difference in the lives of Niagara residents. It can be used as:
- an effective tool to encourage discussion about key areas of importance to quality of life in Niagara;
- a catalyst for community action; and
- a basis for evidence-informed planning and decision-making that will strengthen our region.
Applied research will guide solution generation, innovation and community action.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Build community capacity to use Niagara-focused evidence (data, information, knowledge) to inform planning and decision-making
- Facilitate coordinated community action to create the conditions for a more vibrant Niagara
- Strengthen Niagara Connects as a value-add and sustainable enterprise in the Niagara-wide community
Browse Living In Niagara 2017:
Involvement In and Time Spent on Arts, Culture and Heritage Activities in Niagara
Library Use In 27 branch locations across the 12 library systems in Niagara, residents can access a wide variety of [...]
Crime, Safety and Security – Introduction
Introduction Our perception of safety at home, in our neighbourhood and on the road contributes to wellbeing and enjoyment of [...]
Community Belonging – Introduction
A sense of community belonging is vital to the health, wellbeing and prosperity of individuals, families, neighbourhoods and our region [...]
Emergency Services
Calls to Police, Ambulance and Fire The following table reflects the number of unique events responded to by Emergency Medical [...]
Mapping of Arts, Culture and Heritage Assets in Niagara
Indicator: Mapping of Arts, Culture and Heritage Assets The Niagara Navigator is an interactive mapping tool containing information about natural [...]
Early Years Learning
The Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC) offers thought leadership, cutting edge training, innovative resources, and coaching services highlighting best [...]
People Getting Started – Introduction
Very young children and their families, youth and new graduates, and newcomers to Canada require community support and resources to [...]
School Enrolment Trends and Presence of International Students
Brock University, located in St. Catharines, is home to just over 18,500 students. The majority of students (over 90 percent) [...]
Jobs in Niagara
Average Income Following are two tables showing 2015 tax filer data for the St. Catharines – Niagara Census Metropolitan Area [...]
Population Level Outcomes
Life Expectancy in Niagara Life expectancy data is available for the HNHB LHIN (Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration [...]
Affordability and Accessibility of Transportation in Niagara
Cost of Gasoline The following chart provided by www.GasBuddy.com shows the average retail price of gasoline in Canada and Ontario, [...]
Housing and Shelter – Introduction
The availability of affordable, safe and reliable housing and shelter in a community supports the health and well-being of its [...]