Report on the Social Isolation of Seniors 2013-2014
The National Seniors Council was directed in August 2013, to consult with seniors, key players from the not-for-profit, public and private sectors to assess how social isolation affects seniors and explore ways to prevent and reduce social isolation of seniors [...]
Ontario’s Mental Health & Addictions Strategy: Children & Youth Spring 2015 Update
This infographic provides a snapshot of the current use of mental health services by children and youth in Ontario. Published By: Government of Ontario Publication Date: Spring 2015 View Children & Youth Spring Update
Ten Ways to Make Your Organization Youth-Friendly
This information sheet provides 10 strategies to engage youth in your organization and start reaping the benefits of a youth infused workplace. Published By: Apathy is Boring & Volunteer Canada View 10 Ways to Make your Organization Youth Friendly
Incubating Inter-Sectoral Collaboration on Active Transportation
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Urban Public Health Network co-hosted a workshop, “Building the Case for Active Transportation in Canadian Communities: Advancing Active Transportation Policies to Enhance Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention”. Eighty participants drawn from public health [...]
Inspire: St. Catharines Culture Plan 2020
This plan provides a framework to integrate culture into municipal priorities and decision making, and aims to build a shared language across sectors and a common understanding of how culture can serve diverse priorities. The Inspire St. Catharines: Culture Plan [...]
Socrata 2014 Open Data Benchmark Report
The report, sponsored by Socrata, was designed to better understand the current attitudes and opinions on open data among publishers and users of open data. The report asks respondents from governments throughout the United States a series of questions about [...]
Occupational Health Risks: Diagnostic Toolkits for Physicians and Primary Health Providers
This booklet is a collection of 15 occupational health risk brochures for workers in trades that are at an increased risk of exposure to hazardous agents and the development of occupational diseases. These brochures include prevention information for workers and [...]
Barriers to Post-Secondary Education: Perspectives From Niagara (NCO Policy Brief #22)
Post-secondary education (PSE) is considered to be increasingly essential in today’s fast-paced knowledge economy yet some students with the potential to succeed experience barriers to participation. Some 41% of Niagara Region's population between the ages of 25-64 does not have [...]
An Open Future: Data Priorities for the Not-For-Profit Future
In recent years, governments around the world have begun to develop open data policies as part of a broader push for government to become more accountable, effective, efficient and transparent. This resource considers the opportunities around open data for the not-for-profit [...]
Looking Out to Focus In: Fostering an Environment for Economic Prosperity
In response to discussions with returning and incoming Regional Councillors, and with provincial officials, local municipal colleagues, the business community and municipal colleagues in the GTA, this document was developed to support Regional Council in determining strategic directions for the [...]
Hungry for Health
Health begins where we live, learn, work and play. Through this portal you can order a resource kit, learn more about how you can help those who cannot afford health, read stories from those struggling to afford the basics and use [...]
Niagara Prosperity Initiative: A Summary of Achievement
This two-page handout summarizes the achievements of the Niagara Prosperity Initiative since its inception in 2008, including number of people served and details of investments. Published By: Niagara Prosperity Initiative Publication Date: 2014 View NPI Summary of Achievement
Niagara Prosperity Initiative: Community Impact Report
The Niagara Prosperity Initiative (NPI) is addressing the immediate needs of people living in poverty, and enhancing the ability of communities to work together toward reducing poverty. This 2-page report details the investments to-date, scope of projects and community impact [...]
Living in Niagara 2014 Ten Overall Themes and 57 Suggested Action Steps
This document summarizes the 10 themes and 57 action steps proposed in the Living in Niagara-2014 Report. Published By: Niagara Connects Publication Date: November, 2014 View 10 Overall Themes and 57 Suggested Action Steps
Making Niagara a Suicide-Safer Community – Event Recording
This is an event recording of the January 14th, 2015 webinar with presenters Joanne Bovine, Dee Tyler & Ian Masse. Presenters reviewed the impact of suicide in Niagara, the work of the Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSPC), and discussed action steps outlined [...]
Ontario Improving Care for Patients with Complex Conditions in Niagara
Thie brief backgrounder provides information about the partners involved in three of the Health Links located in the Niagara area. Health Links work together with partners and collaboratively with various other health and social service providers, including primary care. Published By: Hamilton Niagara [...]
Accelerating Rural Transportation Solutions: Ten Community Case Studies from Ontario
Rural residents have voiced concerns about transportation challenges for a long time. The lack of viable transportation options in rural areas makes it difficult for many adults and youth, especially those with low incomes, to take advantage of employment and [...]
Towards Coordinated Rural Transportation: A Resource Document
Lack of transportation is a significant issue in all rural and remote communities in Ontario which affects most of the determinants of health. This report is a product of the Accelerating Rural Transportation Solutions initiative; a collaboration between the Rural Ontario [...]
Community Review: Suggested Action Steps Arising from the 2014 Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition Report on Suicide in the Niagara Region
In 2014, the Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSPC) updated its 2008 strategic plan to highlight the prevalence of suicide in the Niagara Region of Ontario. This community review includes statistics gathered on suicide and self-harm in Niagara. Suicide and self-harm are [...]
Turning Points: YMCA of Niagara Annual Report 2013-2014
This report provides an at-a-glance summary of how the YMCA of Niagara has strengthened the foundations for a healthy community in Niagara. It details current programs and provides data about service delivery and philanthropy outcomes. Published By: YMCA of Niagara Publication Date: December [...]
