Introduction to Health and Wellness
Health can be defined as the physical, social, psychological and spiritual well-being of individuals. Overall health of the population is [...]
Chronic Disease and Injury
Note to Reader: Information in this Sector often includes the acronym HNHB LHIN, referring to the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant [...]
Health Services in Niagara
Note to Reader: Information in this Sector often includes the acronym HNHB LHIN, referring to the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant [...]
Lifestyle Indicators in Niagara
Note to Reader: Information in this Sector often includes the acronym HNHB LHIN, referring to the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant [...]
Population Level Outcomes
Note to Reader: Information in this Sector often includes the acronym HNHB LHIN, referring to the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant [...]
Water
Quality Source Protection Plan for the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Area Effective October 01, 2014, this plan, mandated by the [...]
Waste
Costs of Garbage Disposal The following statistics are from the 2013 Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) Performance Measurement report. Results [...]
Land
Agriculture Niagara Farm Facts, cited on the Niagara Region website include: Total Gross Farm Receipts [...]
Climate Change
Climate Change Planning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [...]
Air
Air Quality The Air Quality Ontario website of the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change states: The contaminants that [...]
Introduction to Environment
Niagara is known globally for its natural assets. People who live and visit here enjoy our environment and have a [...]
Introduction to Economic Development, Poverty and Prosperity
Achieving Socio-Economic stability is an essential ingredient in quality of life for Niagara. Our economy is in a period of [...]
Coordinated Planning
The Niagara Sport Commission (NSC) has been involved in over 40 sporting events over the last 4 years, with an [...]
Economic Development in Niagara
Economic Performance and Growth CIBC World Markets (CIBCWM) Metropolitan Economic Activity Index “The CIBCWM Metropolitan Economic Activity Index is a [...]
Economic Impact
Organizations in Niagara are Investing in Recreation and Sports Initiatives Related to the investments in subsidizing children’s participation in recreation [...]
Facilities and Participation
Opportunities abound to enjoy recreation and leisure in facilities, natural areas, parks, and on trails within the Niagara region. Recreation [...]
Introduction to Recreation and Sports
Participation in formal and informal sports and recreation activities promotes health and well-being for people of all ages. The presence [...]
Starting out as an immigrant, refugee or international student in Niagara
The Niagara Community Information Database lists 18 service providers in Niagara working in ‘Settlement Services’, including newcomers’ centres; immigrant services [...]
Starting Out as a Child in Niagara
The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is a short, teacher-completed assessment that measures children’s development in five key domains: Physical health [...]
Introduction to People Getting Started in Niagara
Each new child, graduate, and immigrant in Niagara is an important part of our community. Our ability to help with [...]
Voter Turnout
Voter turnout refers to the number of eligible voters who cast a ballot in elections. According to the Conference Board [...]
Volunteering
Formal Volunteering can be defined as individuals giving their time to assist others on behalf of an organization. It is [...]
Trust in Others
Trust can be considered a proxy measure of social capital in a community. Trust is essential in forming social networks [...]
Sense of Community Belonging
Sense of community belonging refers to how one identifies with their community, and how it impacts them as a result. [...]
Religious Affiliation
Vezina and Crompton (2012) note that individuals who are religious in some manner, do have higher levels of volunteering, participation [...]
Participation in Social Activities
Being socially connected with families, friends and with community contacts through social institutions, clubs and organizations fosters social interaction, increases [...]
Economic Contribution of Volunteers
Volunteers’ contributions are worth approximately $14 billion per year in Canada (Martinson & Halpern, 2011; National Seniors Council, 2010). This [...]
Charitable Giving
Charitable Giving refers to donations (both financial and tangible goods) made by residents of the Niagara Region. Source: Charitable Giving [...]
Introduction to Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership
When people engage in charitable giving, voluntarism and community leadership, it strengthens Niagara. Helping others gives one a sense of [...]
Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries are related to the health conditions of workers. Productivity is related to time lost due to injuries. The [...]
Niagara-wide Coordination and Planning
Employment service providers and educators in Niagara are collaborating to better understand local labour market trends and skills gaps. Their [...]
Labour Force in Niagara
Labour Force Estimates Labour force characteristics, seasonally adjusted, by census metropolitan area (3 month moving average) (Toronto (Ont.), Hamilton (Ont.), [...]
Jobs in Niagara
Average income The following graph shows 2010 median and average income for the St. Catharines-Niagara CMA (census metropolitan area). Note: [...]
Employment Services in Niagara
The Information Niagara Database contains 36 listings for organizations providing employment services around Niagara, including 13 located in St. Catharines; [...]
Introduction to Work and Employment
Jobs provide income, opportunities to belong, contribute and learn, and they help to stabilize households – all important for the [...]
Income and Earnings in Niagara
Low Income Measure in Niagara The following table is from the Niagara Region Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP) Technical [...]
Niagara Poverty Reduction and Prosperity Initiatives
The Cost of the Consequences of Poverty to Niagara’s Economy Niagara Connects partnered with the Niagara Community Observatory at Brock [...]
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fatalities
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fatalities Fatal Injury Collisions in Niagara: A 15-year Analysis was released in May of 2014 by [...]
Feeling Safe and Secure in Niagara
Elder Financial Abuse In 2014, the BeFAIR Project (Building an Elder Financial Abuse Intervention Response) undertook research on financial abuse [...]
Emergency Services
Calls to Police Ambulance and Fire The 2012 OMBI (Ontario Municipal CAO’s Benchmarking Initiative) Performance Report describes Emergency Medical Services [...]
Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Calls to Police for Domestic Violence The Niagara Regional Police Service 2013 Annual Report includes the following statistics: Family Violence: [...]
Crime in Niagara
Overall Crime Rates and Violent Crime Rates The Crime Severity Index issued by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics tracks [...]
Introduction to Crime, Safety and Security
Feeling safe and secure in our homes, communities, vehicles and surroundings helps us to enjoy living in Niagara. Knowing that [...]
Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Wait times and availability of affordable and subsidized housing in Niagara Wait times and availability of affordable and subsidized housing [...]
Housing Affordability
Spending 30% of Income on Shelter and Housing In prior versions of this report, this measure was listed as an [...]
Housing Availability
Niagara has more than 7,500 units of affordable housing through Niagara Regional Housing, non-profits and cooperatives, the Rent Supplement Program [...]
Introduction to Housing and Shelter
People having a safe, acceptable, affordable place to live is fundamental to the well-being of individuals, families and our community. [...]
Student Mental Wellness
Holistic Wellness Initiative for Post-Secondary Students in Niagara Brock and Niagara College received $377,964 from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, [...]
Technology Use and Its Influence on Education and Learning
Canadians’ Monthly Internet Use The 2014 Factbook of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) reports: Canada is one of the [...]
School Enrolment Trends and Presence of International Students
Elementary and Secondary school enrolment numbers are declining Ontario-wide, and in Niagara. The following Statistics Canada table shows the significant [...]
