1. Resources & Publications

    Make the Right Call: Thorold Rack Card

    Posted on: May 23, 2018
    This two-sided information card helps Thorold citizens make the right call. One side describes the differences between 211,411,511,911 and the City of Thorold number. The second side keeps important Thorold phone numbers at your fingertips. This rack card is an adaptation of a similar resource from Kingston, Ontario. Published By: Thorold...
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  2. Resources & Publications

    Age-Friendly Niagara Network: Implementing the Niagara Aging Strategy & Action Plan (NASAP) Focused Action Priorities (2018-2019)

    Posted on: May 16, 2018
    This two-page roadmap describes the governance structure of the Age-Friendly Niagara Network, as well as the 2018-2019 focused action priorities across three Action Groups: Community Engagement and Communications Recreation, Learning and Leisure Improved Services, Systems and Infrastructure Published By: Age-Friendly Niagara Network Publication Date: May 2018
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    Cannabis Legalization: Government Choices Interact with Business Realities to Help or Hinder Policy Goals (Policy Brief #33)

    Posted on: April 16, 2018
    “The Niagara Community Observatory (NCO) has partnered with Michael J. Armstrong, an associate professor in the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, to explore the business realities of the emerging cannabis industry. Notwithstanding its business focus, this policy brief raises serious questions for municipalities across the country. For the...
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  4. Resources & Publications

    Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Ontario’s Children and Youth: Children’s Mental Health Ontario 2018 Pre-Budget Submission

    Posted on: March 12, 2018
    The 2018-19 budget offers an opportunity to significantly increase the ability of accredited child and youth mental health centres to meet the needs of infants, children, youth and families. This pre-budget submission is offered on behalf of Children’s Mental Health Ontario. Published By: Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) Publication Date: 2018
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  5. Resources & Publications

    Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy: What We Heard About Poverty So Far

    Posted on: February 26, 2018
    As a whole, Canada remains among the best places in the world in which to live. However, too many Canadians live in poverty. This is why the Government made a commitment to develop a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy that would set targets to reduce poverty in Canada and measure and publicly...
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  6. Resources & Publications

    Scaling Up Niagara: Issues and Approaches to Improving SME Productivity and Growth (Policy Brief #29)

    Posted on: November 29, 2017
    Brock University’s Niagara Community Observatory and Niagara College’s Productivity and Innovation Lab have partnered to undertake a research project investigating how Niagara SMEs can grow to become more productive and competitive, leading to a more prosperous region. The purpose of this policy brief is to introduce and define the problems...
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  7. Resources & Publications

    Measuring Outcomes in Practice: Fostering an Enabling Environment for Measurement in Canada

    Posted on: October 16, 2017
    There is growing recognition that the social and economic challenges affecting individuals and communities are highly interconnected. Measuring Outcomes in Practice, a new report from Mowat NFP’s Enabling Environment series, argues that to address the root causes of these challenges in a systematic way, the charitable sector must shift from measuring outputs to...
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  8. Resources & Publications

    Two-Year Progress Report on Community Hubs in Ontario: A Strategic Framework and Action Plan

    Posted on: October 16, 2017
    This report describes the progress made by the government of Ontario and its partners since the release of the one-year update of the Community Hubs in Ontario: A Strategic Framework and Action Plan. The report highlights progress in the following areas: the 2017 Ontario Community Hubs Summit, the launch of the...
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    2015 Performance Measurement Report

    Posted on: September 27, 2017
    This report marks the tenth year of reporting results to the public, and the first year reporting nationally as opposed to the previous provincial-level benchmarking. From across Canada, there are 10 single-tier and 5 upper-tier municipalities (including Niagara), who have contributed to this report. The 2015 MBNCanada Performance Measurement Report...
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  10. Resources & Publications

    Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Policy Brief: Towards an Ontario Youth Homelessness Strategy

    Posted on: September 18, 2017
    When the Province of Ontario released A Place to Call Home, the report of the expert advisory panel on homelessness, youth homelessness was identified as one of four priority areas for the government. This policy brief applauds these efforts and offers insights into how Ontario can become a leader in...
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Niagara Knowledge Exchange & Community Calendar

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24
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Ride Don’t Hide @ Brock University
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Jun 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Be a part of something bigger – join Ride Don’t Hide on June 24th, 2018.

When we hide, mental health stays hidden. When we ride, we create change. Ride or walk in plain sight this year and help us raise funds to support immediate mental health services offered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Niagara.

This year’s event will support the Safe Beds program, a voluntary, non-medical facility that offers 24/7 crisis counselling and a safe therapeutic environment for individuals to stay on a short-term basis in order to work through their crisis.

This event is designed for participants of all ages, with a 5km low-intensity route located on Brock University’s campus, and more challenging 15km and 25km routes extending down Cataract Rd towards Howell’s Family Pumpkin Farm.

This event is hosted by CMHA Niagara.

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Categories: Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership Health and Wellness Tags: Fundraising Mental Health Recreation
Jun
26
Tue
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) @ Mountainview United Church
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Jun 26 @ 8:30 am – Jun 27 @ 4:00 pm

The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first-aid, to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help.

Attendance at the full two days is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Learn how to:

  • Recognize invitations to help
  • Reach out and offer support
  • Review the risk of suicide
  • Apply a suicide intervention model
  • Link people with community resources

Contact Sara Wardell (swardell@mainstreamservices.com) to register.

This workshop is hosted by Mainstream.

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Categories: Health and Wellness Tags: Mental Health Training and Learning
Seniors Information and Active Living Fair @ Coronation Centre
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Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The City of Niagara Falls and the Coronation Recreation Centre are hosting a free Seniors Information and Active Living Fair.

There will be seminars, over 30 information booths, a free blood pressure clinic, free food, and a live country band.

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Categories: Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership Tags: Age-Friendly Health Promotion Seniors
Youth-Centred Approaches to Meaningful Engagement – Engaging Youth in Program Design & Development @ Online
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Jun 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

How can we intentionally and meaningfully engage youth in the design, development, and evaluation of our programs? How can we ensure that our work is youth-centered and reflective of youth voice?

Youth organizations deliver critical programs to improve youth wellbeing across Ontario. In this webinar series, discover strategies and best practices for meaningfully engaging youth in program planning (design and development) and evaluation.

Part One will focus on engaging youth in program planning, and will feature YouthREX’s Stefanie Stuart, Youth Program Supports Manager, in conversation with frontline youth workers and young people.

This webinar is hosted by YouthREX.

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Categories: Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership Tags: Youth
Niagara Health Annual General Meeting @ Niagara Health - St. Catharines Site
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Jun 26 @ 2:30 pm

Niagara Health invites you to their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 26th at 2:30pm.

This event will be held in the Community Leaders’ Auditorium at the St. Catharines site.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gervan Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor Brock University

RSVP to Corporate Communications by June 15 (see email address above).

This event is hosted by Niagara Health.

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Categories: Health and Wellness Tags: Determinants of Health Health Care Access
Jun
27
Wed
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) @ Mountainview United Church
Tickets
Jun 27 @ 8:30 am – Jun 28 @ 4:00 pm

The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first-aid, to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help.

Attendance at the full two days is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Learn how to:

  • Recognize invitations to help
  • Reach out and offer support
  • Review the risk of suicide
  • Apply a suicide intervention model
  • Link people with community resources

Contact Sara Wardell (swardell@mainstreamservices.com) to register.

This workshop is hosted by Mainstream.

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Categories: Health and Wellness Tags: Mental Health Training and Learning
Multiculturalism Day Celebration
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Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

June 27 is Canada’s Multiculturalism Day Celebration – Many Flags, Many Nations: Niagara’s Multicultural Mosaic

Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre invites the community to join it in celebrating Canada’s ethnic diversity on Multiculturalism Day by producing the national flag replicas of the many communities of immigrants that have made Niagara their new home.

Program starts at 10:30 a.m. with live music, interactive activities, World Cup live streaming, and a community barbecue.

This event is hosted by Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre.

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Categories: Arts, Culture and Heritage Belonging, Volunteering, Giving and Leadership Tags: Culture Immigrant Newcomer
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