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
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Health Services in Niagara
Number of Specific Health Facilities in Niagara The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) mandate to transform and [...]
Income and Earnings in Niagara
Low Income Measure (LIM) Statistics Canada publishes Low-income measure-based thresholds, following the practice of many international organizations. The concept underlying [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Work and Employment – Introduction
People doing paid and unpaid work contribute to economic growth and Niagara’s overall living standard. The capacity of individuals and [...]
Climate Change
Climate Change Planning The Canadian Index of Wellbeing 2016 National Report – How Are Canadians Really Doing? Shows that, between [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Health and Wellness – Introduction
Our health is determined by the conditions in which we are born, grow, learn, live, work and age. Strong cross-Sectoral [...]
Crime in Niagara
Overall Crime Rates and Violent Crime Rates The violent crime rate includes the category of violent offences which involve the [...]