Check in to Check Up: Staff and Volunteers – Event Recording
This is an event recording of the January 25, 2017 webinar with presenters Rosanna Thoms & Bryan Rose. 35 participants joined this event from 24 different organizations across Niagara. During this last webinar in the three-part series, presenters reviewed the Imagine Canada Quality [...]
Growing Niagara: A Closer Look at Niagara’s Aging Population (Policy Brief #26)
An aging population has become of great policy concern as more people leave the workforce due to retirement than those entering the workforce to replace them. Economists fear that not only would this stunt economic growth, but would put pressure [...]
Working Without a Net: Rethinking Canada’s Social Policy in the New Age of Work
This report explores the implications of new technologies on Canada’s economy and labour market and the adequacy of current social programs and policies supporting workers. Published By: The Mowat Centre Publication Date: November 2016 View Working Without a Net
It Starts Here: YMCA Annual Report To The Community 2015-2016
This annual report includes a summary of the key statistics, financial highlights, donors and community stories from 2015-2016 Published By: YMCA Niagara Publication Date: 2017 View YMCA Annual Report 2015-2016
Public Policy and Food Insecurity
Food insecurity – the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints – is a serious public health problem in Canada. It negatively impacts physical, mental, and social health, and costs our healthcare system considerably. This fact sheet [...]
A Profile of Wellbeing in Ontario: The West Region
The Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) has produced detailed reports of community wellbeing for five regions, based on boundaries used by Ontario ministries. This particular report, provides a snapshot and full portrait of Western Ontario, using the latest data from 2014 and 2015 to form a [...]
The 2016 Canadian Index of Wellbeing National Report: How are Canadians Really Doing?
For more than 10 years, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW), based at the University of Waterloo, has provided comprehensive analyses of how we are really doing in the areas of our lives that matter most. It draws from almost 200 reliable [...]
Check In to Check Up: Finances and Fundraising – Event Recording
This is an event recording of the December 7, 2016 webinar with presenters Lyn Russo & Bryan Rose. 52 participants joined this event from 36 different organizations across Niagara. During this second webinar in the three-part series, presenters reviewed the Imagine Canada Quality Standards [...]
The Impact of Food Insecurity on Health
Food insecurity - the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints - is a serious public health problem in Canada. It negatively impacts physical, mental, and social health, and costs our healthcare system considerably. This fact sheet [...]
HANYOH: Community Snapshot Employment and Education
This economic snapshot enables a view of the community through differing lenses to determine needs based upon community feedback. It identifies: the demographic of the urban Aboriginal community; the current status of the labour market; the retention of Aboriginal students by post-secondary [...]
Children in Food Insecure Households: Factsheet
Food insecurity - the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints - is a serious public health problem in Canada. It negatively impacts physical, mental, and social health, and costs our healthcare system considerably. Statistics Canada began [...]
Brock University Lifespan Development Research Centre Infographic – Youth Mental Health
This infographic summarizes current Brock University Lifespan Development Research Centre research focusing on mental health issues and other relevant initiatives occurring at the Lifespan Centre. Published By: Brock University Lifespan Development Research Centre Publication Date: 2016 View What's Going on at the [...]
Youth Lifestyle Choices Niagara
This infographic summarizes research from the Niagara Youth Lifestyle Choices research project - highlighting key research findings for Niagara's youth. Published By: Brock University Lifespan Development Research Centre Publication Date: 2016 View Youth Lifestyle Choices Niagara
Research Snapshot – Adversity in Childhood: How Does it Impact Physical Health in Adulthood?
This research snapshot explores the impact that adverse childhood experiences may have on physical health among children. Authors: Pretty, C., D O’Leary, D., Cairney, J., & Wade, T. J. Published By: Brock University Centre for Lifespan Development Research Publication Date: 2013 [...]
Research Snapshot – Sleep: The Connection to Social Functioning & Behaviours
This research snapshot explores how sleep deprivation may uniquely impair individuals’ perceptions of emotional stimuli. Authors: Cote, K. A., Mondloch, C. J., Sergeeva, V., Taylor, M., & Semplonius, T. Published By: Brock University Centre for Lifespan Development Research Publication Date: 2014 View [...]
Research Snapshot – Risk-Taking Propensity in Adolescence: Is the Pattern the Same for Males and Females?
This research snapshot explores sex differences in the development of impulse control and sensation seeking among adolescents — two traits important in risk-taking. Authors: Shulman, E. P., Harden, K. P., Chein, J. M., & Steinberg, L. Published By: Brock University Centre for [...]
Research Snapshot – Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: How Does it Link to Suicide?
This Research Snapshot examines the link between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and suicide among university students. Authors: Willoughby, T., Heffer, T., & Hamza, C. A. Published By: Brock University Centre for Lifespan Development Research Publication Date: 2015 View Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Research Snapshot – Brain Activity, Peers and Personality: Associations with Adolescent Risk-Taking
This research snapshot explores how brain activity, peer influence and personality may related to risk-taking among adolescents. Authors: Segalowitz, S. J., Santesso, D. L., Willoughby, T., Reker, D. L., Campbell, K., Chalmers, H., & Rose- Krasnor, L. Published By: Brock University Centre [...]
Niagara’s Village of 100
This info-graphic is a visual representation to help better understand the health status of Niagara's population. Published By: Niagara Region Public Health Publication Date: 2016 View Niagara's Village of 100
Monitoring Food Insecurity in Canada: Fact Sheet
Food insecurity - the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints - is a serious public health problem in Canada. It negatively impacts physical, mental, and social health, and costs our healthcare system considerably. Statistics Canada began [...]
