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Halton REGION halton.ca ( 311 Halton Highlights March2018 Explore Halton for great family fun this March Winter is a great time to explore the community. With the first days o f spring just around the corner, this is your best chance to get out and enjoy the season! Our comm unity offers countless opportunities for outdoor fun. Explore Conservation Halton's parks for skiing and snowboarding at Glen Eden, snowshoeing at Crawford Lake or a chance to hike the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest footpath. Of course, no March is complete w ithout a visit to Maple Town at Mountsberg or the Maple Syrup Festival at Bronte Creek Provincial Park to satisfy your sweet tooth and enjoy some great Canadian traditions. If you want to bring the fun indoors, checkout a local museum, gallery or theatre, or warm up w ith the exotic plants and unique exhibits at the Royal Botanical Gardens. To take in some local culture, visit the Toronto Premium Outlets-- one o f the Greater Toronto Area's premier shopping destinations-- or any o f Halton's quaint downtown cores and business improvement areas for local restaurants, cafes and shops. You can also find fun events and activities, including indoor and outdoor ice rinks or recreation programs, listed on your Local Municipality's website and in your comm unity guide. Enjoy the last weeks o f w inter exploring the region w ith family and friends! To plan your next local adventure, visit halton.ca/tourism . Helping Halton businesses go global Halton Region is helping local businesses turn entrepreneurial dreams into international successes w ith the new Halton Global Business Centre (HGBC). The HGBC is a hub o f resources for local small- to medium-sized businesses looking to scale up, export and go global. These resources include: • export counseling • workshops and seminars • information on • market entry support • networking opportunities government programs Alongside the Small Business Centre and in partnership w ith industry organizations, the new HGBC completes the full suite o f services Halton offers to local businesses. With competitive business costs and low tax rates, a strong talent pool and proxim ity to major markets, it's no wonder companies continue to choose Halton as a premier region to invest and expand. Learn more at halton.ca/goglobal or call 311. Keeping you informed by highlighting w hat makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Achieving 30 years with a top credit rating I am proud to announce that Moody's Investors Service has upheld Halton Region's Aaa credit rating for the 30th consecutive year! Earning the highest possible credit rating from both Moody's Investors Service (Aaa) and S&P Global Ratings (AAA) provides us w ith access to the best capital financing rates available. This advantage enables us to fund major infrastructure-- including roads, water and wastewater projects-- at the lowest possible long­ term costs. It helps keep taxes low while we invest in Halton's future, and ranks us at the high end o f Canadian municipalities. Through transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility, the Region will continue to maintain the strong financial position that supports a high quality o f life for everyone in our community. To learn more about our finances and investments, visit halton.ca/budget. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Mar. 20 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee Mar. 21 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Committee Mar. 21 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Committee Mar. 28 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Building Improvements at Halton Regional Centre Halton Region is improving the Halton Regional Centre (HRC) to better serve you. Due to renovation work, Regional Council meetings will be relocated to the Auditorium from April to November2018,and Standing Committee discussions will take place at Council meetings during this time. To learn more, visit halton.ca or call 311. This page has been donated by this newspaperto communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. CM | O akville B eaver | Thursday, M arch 1,2018 insidehalton.com Explore Halton for great family fun this March Helping Halton businesses go global