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:
Motor Vehicle Collisions and Fatalities
Motor Vehicle Collisions The following table shows the number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Niagara in 2014. Collisions [...]
Charitable Giving
The following table shows the number of Canadian tax filers in the St. Catharines – Niagara CMA (Census Metropolitan Area) [...]
Air
Quality Air Quality Ontario, provided by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has a network of 13 ambient [...]
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, [...]
Trust in Others
The 2016 Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) National Report, cited in the Sense of Community Belonging Indicator in this Sector shows [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
Jobs in Niagara
Average Income Following are two tables showing 2015 tax filer data for the St. Catharines – Niagara Census Metropolitan Area [...]
Starting Out as a Child in Niagara
National Context The Canadian Index of Wellbeing warns that only 1 in 4 Canadian children aged 0 to 5 have [...]
Participation in Social Activities
The 2016 Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) National Report tracks Indicators from 1994 to 2014, across 8 Domains that align [...]
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 [...]
Early Years Learning
The Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC) offers thought leadership, cutting edge training, innovative resources, and coaching services highlighting best [...]