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Halton boasts low unemployment rate: report by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 11 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton's average unemployment rate is 5.3 per cent -- significantly lower than both the provincial (6.8 per cent) and national rate (6.9 per cent). That was among the findings of Halton Region's Economic Development -- Economic Review 2015. The report, which highlights how Halton is performing from an economic development perspective, was presented to Halton Regional council last week (March 23). It indicates Halton's economy continues to be strong, making it one of the best places in Ontario to do business, states a press release. "Regional council is committed to keeping our local economy strong and ensuring businesses throughout the region succeed," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "This report demonstrates that our vision for economic development and investment in Halton is right on track. It shows that Halton Region is providing businesses with the right mix of competitive taxes, quality infrastructure, favourable business costs and a high quality of life, each contributing to our healthy economy." Some of the highlights from the 33-page 2015 Economic Review include: · 70.4 per cent labour force participation, well above the provincial and national averages; Halton Region Chair Gary Carr Page 5 of the Halton Region Economic Development -- Economic Review 2015, which provides an overview of doing business in Halton. | screenshot · $1.79 billion building permit construction value, an increase of 17.4 per cent over 2014 and nearly 33.5 per cent since 2011; · Approximately 5.07 million sq. ft. of employment development floor area was constructed, an increase of 89 per cent over 2014; · Major new developments including the opening of the new state-of-the-art, 1.6-million-sq.-ft. Oakville hospital; the official opening of the new 1.3-million-sq.-ft. Lowe's Canada's Distribution Centre in Milton; a new $12.8 million industrial development by Cogent Power in Burlington; and a $26 million investment by Broccolini Construction Inc. for a new warehouse building in Halton Hills. To download an electronic version of the full report, visit halton.ca/business. Bhandari Family Dentistry returns to Oakville BrinG in your family for a CHeCk-up at our neW moDern CliniC Dr. Bhandari is an advocate of oral health with 31 years of experience. He and his team pride themselves for their professional and comprehensive approach to dentistry. Dr. Bhandari has proudly worked with a number of celebrities throughout his career, helping them maintain their red carpet worthy smiles! Porcelain Veneers Crowns and Bridges Teeth Whitening Restorations Composite Resin Dental Implants Laser Dentistry Periodontist on site New Patients & Dental Emergencies Welcome Customer care is our core concern. Whether you're looking for general maintenance, regular check-up treatments or cosmetic dentistry, we can help. Give Dr. Bhandari a call to book your appointment or consultation. COME ON, DIVE IN! Retirement feels better in our heated saltwater pool Experience how refreshing Retirement Living can be! limite d suites availa ble Dr. Vineet BhanDari Bhan BSc DIH DDS All-Inclusive Retirement Rentals · Concierge Services · Full Service Dining · All Day Bistro · Exercise Studio · Billiards Lounge · Beauty Salon · Weekly Housekeeping · Scheduled Transportation · Indoor Salt Water Pool 905.825.5110 Monday to Friday 7:30 - 5:00. Evening and Saturday appointments available. EXPERIENCE VIBRANT SENIORS LIVING Call Candise or Jelena at 905.527.9300 18 Plains Road West, Burlington | www.LaSalleParkRetirement.com Palermo Professional Centre 2525 Old Bronte Rd., Suite 470 Oakville (at Dundas Street) · www.bhandaridental.com