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3 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,O ctober 3,2019 theifp.ca GEORGETOWN GARDEN CENTRE 140 GUELPH ST. 905-877-8882 A family run business since 1972! CLOSED MONDAYS Super Sweet MULCH LOCAL GROWN $4992cubic ft bag GARDEN MUMS 3 for $11 from MIXED ACCENT PLANTERS Great colours & variety • Pumpkins • Gourds • Munchkins • Indian Corn • Corn Stalks • Straw Bales Decorate For Thanksgiving! TOP SOIL $19925L Bag • Peaches & Cream Corn •Tomatoes The amount of jobs available to Halton resi- dents is steadily increas- ing, according to a recent employment survey con- ducted by the Region. The results, which were received for information at the latest regional coun- cil meeting, show that the total number of jobs in Halton increased by five per cent between 2014 and 2018. With its building boom continuing, Milton had the highest average rate of increase at 3.2 per cent each year, followed by Hal- ton Hills at 2.6 per cent, Burlington at 1.8 per cent and Oakville at 1.2 per cent. A total of 13,296 busi- nesses and 229,130 jobs were identified in the 2018 survey, which also found that the top three sectors by total jobs in the region are retail trade (14.9 per cent), manufacturing (14.3 per cent) and educational services (9.5 per cent). Other key findings of the survey are: • The number of busi- nesses in each of Halton's four municipalities in- creased by about one per cent annually between 2014 and 2018 • Almost 71 per cent of the jobs reported were full-time jobs • Burlington had the highest share of Halton's total businesses at 37.7 per cent, followed by Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills • Oakville had the high- est share of Halton's total jobs at 38.4 per cent, fol- lowed by Burlington, Mil- ton and Halton Hills • 43 per cent of business- es and 53 per cent of jobs were located within em- ployment areas designat- ed in Halton's official plan. "Annual participation (in the survey) from local businesses supports our overall understanding of business characteristics and economic landscape in Halton," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "This survey is also an important planning tool that informs policy and de- cision-making at Halton Region, including infra- structure improvements that support regional eco- nomic growth." The 2019 employment survey is currently under- way, with results expected to go before council next year. For more information visit halton.ca. NEWS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE RISE IN HALTON STORY BEHIND THE STORY We took a closer look at Halton's most recent employment survey to analyze what the results mean for local residents. MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com Almost 71 per cent of the jobs reported in Halton's latest employment survey were full-time positions. Shutterstock photo THE ISSUE: LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LOCAL IMPACT: AN INCREASE IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES WILL BENEFIT HALTON HILLS RESIDENTS NALP ECNANETNIAM EVITATNEVERP RUO HTIW SRIAPER LLA NO %02 EVAS CRAKE-WILLIAMS John & Melinda Crake of Schomberg are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Carly Bean Crake to Cory Paul Williams. Cory is the son of Wayne Williams (Monica Edmark) of Georgetown and Christine Lafleche (Larry Surdyka) of Georgetown. Both Carly & Cory are living in Tracadie Island, Nova Scotia following their dreams. Wedding plans and the next stage in their journey together to follow. ! !