Niagara Regional Housing 2015 Annual Report
This annual report provides an overview of Niagara Regional Housing in 2015. It outlines challenges and describes how NRH has adapted to new challenges. The report concludes with a financial overview, definition of affordable housing and photos from the NRH community. Published [...]
June 2016 Labour Market Observer (St. Catharines-Niagara Census Metropolitan Area)
The monthly labour market observer presents local, provincial, and national labour market data from the previous calendar month. Raw data from the infographic may be downloaded as an Excel spreadsheet or as a CSV file. Readers should note that Statistics Canada provides data [...]
Canada’s Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness in 2016
In a fiercely competitive world, business needs more than its own skills to win—it also needs supportive public policies. This annual list of barriers points to economic hurdles and self-imposed limits on the growth of Canadian businesses. Published By: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Greater [...]
Examining Food Security in Niagara: Through the Lens of Environment and Climate Impacts (Summary)
This one-page resource summarizes the Greening Niagara project Food Security in Niagara: A Collective Approach and includes suggested action steps arising from this collaborative work to describe food security in Niagara through the lens of environment and climate impact. The full report is [...]
Examining Food Security in Niagara: Through the Lens of Environment and Climate Impacts (Full Report)
This report was prepared by Niagara Connects to describe the Greening Niagara project: Food Security in Niagara - A Collective Approach. It provides background information about food security and describes the findings, opportunities and barriers identified at the November 12th 2015 community [...]
Vital Signs: Sport and Belonging
The 2015 Vital Signs report explores the importance of belonging. From healthier and more meaningful lives; safer, more resilient and more inclusive communities; flourishing culture and identity and greater community participation; a greater sense of belonging has an extraordinary capacity to [...]
Niagara Open Data
The Niagara community is providing this catalogue to put data in the hands of the people. This website provides open access to datasets from various organizations in Niagara, including: municipalities, community groups, provincial agencies, not for profits, schools and more. It is [...]
Household Food Insecurity in Canada 2014
In 2013 and 2014, the Household Food Security Survey Module was optional on Statistics Canada’s annual Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), and British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon chose not to include the measurement of food insecurity for [...]
Ontario Wine and Grape Industry Performance Study 2015
This report provides an overview of the state of the industry based on a comprehensive survey of active wineries and grape growers. Information is presented on the financial state of the industry, including the impact of tourism and hospitality. Published [...]
Provincial and Territorial Cultural Indicators 2010-2014
This paper outlines the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators (PTCI) developed by Statistics Canada. The PTCI are timely economic estimates of culture and sport in Canada and were developed as an extension to the more comprehensive Provincial and Territorial Culture [...]
EnABling Nonprofits Ontario: Working Together to Embrace and Lead Accessibility
What is accessibility and why are nonprofit organizations positioned to lead the way in accessible communities across Ontario? In order to advocate, engage and lead on this issue, this infographic summarizes what your nonprofit needs to know about the Accessibility [...]
The Value of Cycling
This report was commissioned to provide a review of the literature on the value of cycling. It focuses on evidence of the wider economic benefits of cycling as a mode of transport, such as retail revenue, employment effects, and public spending efficiencies. Authors: Fiona Raje [...]
Niagara Community Foundation 2015 Annual Report: Helping Good People Build Smart and Caring Communities
The Niagara Community Foundation's three-year strategic plan was implemented in 2015. This annual report highlights the accomplishments of the last year. Published By: Niagara Community Foundation Publication Date: April 2016 View NCF 2015 Annual Report
Calculating the Living Wage for the Niagara Region 2016
A living wage reflects what earners in a family need to be paid based on the actual costs of living and being included in a specific community. The living wage is calculated as an evidence-based hourly rate at which a [...]
Strategic Planning: From Mundane to Meaningful
The resource provides an overview of strategic planning including why, when and how to do it, who to involve, the key elements and what to consider when developing a strategic plan. It offers a simple, clear guide to strategic planning [...]
A $4.9 Billion Decrease in Health Care Expenditure: The Ten-Year Impact of Improving Smoking, Alcohol, Diet & Physical Activity in Ontario
This report describes the proportion of Ontario adults at risk for four health behaviours — smoking, unhealthy alcohol consumption, poor diet and physical inactivity — and estimates the impact of these behaviours and socioeconomic position on total health care costs, [...]
April 2016 Labour Market Observer (St. Catharines-Niagara Census Metropolitan Area)
The monthly labour market observer presents local, provincial, and national labour market data from the previous calendar month. Raw data from the infographic may be downloaded as an Excel spreadsheet or as a CSV file. Readers should note that Statistics Canada provides data [...]
Restoring Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron: A Cost Benefit Analysis
Water levels in the Great Lakes are in a constant state of flux. This is good; natural fluctuations are essential to a healthy ecosystem. But sustained periods of extreme water levels are potentially costly, both for the economy and the [...]
Inspiring Effective Governance Leadership: A Self-Guided Workbook for Boards of Directors
This Self-Guided Workbook was designed for the Boards of Directors of non-profit transfer payment agencies funded by the Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General. It is a tool designed to strengthen the governance leadership [...]
Consider This: Understanding Risk-Taking Behaviour in Adolescence (Podcast)
Adolescence is a time of great change, for individuals, their families and society. People in this age group are leaving childhood behind as they figure out what it means to be an adult. In the process, some may engage in [...]
