1. Resources & Publications

    Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Ontario

    Posted on: March 12, 2020
    This fact sheet presents recent patterns and trends of cannabis use among young people in Ontario, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk. Published by: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Propel Centre for Population Health Impact, University of Waterloo...
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  2. Resources & Publications

    2018 MBNCanada Performance Measurement Report

    Posted on: February 12, 2020
    MBNCanada is a collaborative of Canadian municipalities whose mission is to enhance municipal service delivery by leading the development and application of municipal performance measurement and benchmarking. MBNCanada collects data from across 36 municipal service areas that informs evidence-based decision making and ensures that member municipalities are providing effective and...
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  3. Resources & Publications

    Better With Age: Move More Today for a Healthier Tomorrow – 2019 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults

    Posted on: November 8, 2019
    Aging is a part of life: one that includes numerous memorable milestones and experiences, special moments with family, and opportunities to travel and learn new skills. But growing older can also bring about new challenges – increased prevalence of chronic diseases, memory loss, an increase in slips and falls and,...
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  4. Resources & Publications

    Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara 2018-19 Annual Report

    Posted on: July 11, 2019
    A brief report with stories and statistics outlining the 2018-19 experience for FACS Niagara in terms of service to the Niagara community. This report highlights data about fostering and adopting, referrals and investigation, the Family Enrichment program and other support services, volunteers, and supporting youth in the transition to living...
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  5. Community Blog

    Human Trafficking in Niagara

    Posted on: January 21, 2019
    In 2018, people in the Niagara community came together to shed light on the issue of human trafficking, a nefarious crime that has long been operating in our midst. On February 28, 2018, 15 agencies across Niagara co-signed the Niagara Region Emergency Response Protocol for Human Trafficking, including police, fire...
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  7. Resources & Publications

    Is Cannabis Safe to Use? Facts for Youth Aged 13–17 Years (Evidence Brief)

    Posted on: August 30, 2018
      This document provides key messages and information about the risks and health effects of cannabis use for youth aged 13–17. It is intended to provide source material for public education and awareness activities undertaken by medical and public health professionals, parents, educators and other adult influencers. Information and key...
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  8. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Counts 2018: Homelessness Point-in-Time Count Report

    Posted on: July 25, 2018
    Niagara Counts 2018, Niagara’s second homelessness Point-in-Time (PiT) Count, was conducted in late March 2018. A PiT Count is intended to provide a snapshot of homelessness at a single point in time through a homeless enumeration and an accompanying survey (i.e. collected information on the demographics, experience, and services needs...
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  9. Community Blog

    Safety at Home Program Helps Seniors in Niagara Prevent Falls

    Posted on: July 25, 2018
    In 2016-2017, “unintentional falls resulted in almost 1800 Emergency Department visits and 417 hospital stays for Canadians, making falls the most common cause of injury” (CIHI, 2018) In the Niagara region, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions. In 2016 falls resulted in 18,400 Emergency Department (ED) visits...
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  10. Resources & Publications

    Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara: Annual Report 2017-2018

    Posted on: July 16, 2018
    A brief report with stories and statistics outlining the 2017-18 experience for FACS Niagara in terms of service to the Niagara community. The report describes child protection services, community, programs and resources open to everyone in Niagara, including counseling, daycare programs and how you can help as a volunteer, foster...
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