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:
Chronic Disease and Injury
In 2016, Niagara Region Public Health created “Niagara’s Village of 100”, an infographic visual representation to better understand the health [...]
People Getting Started – Introduction
Very young children and their families, youth and new graduates, and newcomers to Canada require community support and resources to [...]
Starting Out as an Immigrant, Refugee or International Student in Niagara
The following chart shows the number of immigrants in the St. Catharines – Niagara Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), by decade, [...]
Collision Rates in Niagara Municipalities
The following table shows the number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Niagara in 2014. Collisions are divided into [...]
Charitable Giving
The following table shows the number of Canadian tax filers in the St. Catharines – Niagara CMA (Census Metropolitan Area) [...]
Literacy Levels and Literacy Training
Ontario Literacy Association Niagara (OLAN) is a professional organization devoted to enhancing the language and literacy experiences of individuals across [...]
Starting Out as a Youth or New Graduate in Niagara
Focus on Youth Retention U35 (Under 35) is a community partnership focused on developing a strategy to attract and retain [...]
Workplace Injuries and Workplace Psychological Health and Safety
Workplace Injuries in Niagara The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in Ontario measures Lost-Time Claims per 10,000 Employed Workers [...]
Transportation Routes and Volume
Canada-US Border Crossings: The following table shows the yearly traffic crossing the Peace Bridge between Fort Erie and Buffalo. Traffic [...]
Land
Agriculture Approximately 64% of the land in the Niagara peninsula is agricultural, and about 21% is rural wooded or natural. [...]
EQAO Scores
EQAO testing provides a regular snapshot of Ontario elementary and secondary student achievement in reading, writing and math. Results for [...]
Employment Services in Niagara
Contact details for Employment Ontario Service Providers in Niagara; the 5 Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities (SAEO) office locations operated [...]