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Halton scores AAA credit rating -- for 28th year by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Thursday, August 25, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com For the 28th consecutive year, Halton Region has maintained its AAA credit rating. S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the ranking, outlining in is rating analysis Halton has a stable financial outlook. The analysis follows a reaffirmation of the Region's top AAA rating by Moody's Investors Service in January. "Consistently earning a AAA credit rating is a rare and significant achievement that helps us maximize investment in Halton's future," Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr stated in a media release. "While difficult economic times have caused many other Canadian jurisdictions to lose their AAA credit rating, our commitment to being a transparent, accountable and fiscally responsible government has allowed us to maintain our strong long-term financial position." The AAA credit rating allows Halton Region, as well as its four local municipalities (Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills), to finance Consistently earning a AAA credit rating is a rare and significant achievement that helps us maximize investment in Halton's future. Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr for Halton as the basis of its decision. It said Halton has: · a strong, diverse and well-integrated local economy; · excellent financial management policies, annual budget documents and independently audited financial reports; · stable long-term budget performance with a low debt burden; and · exceptional access to liquid funds for refinancing needs. Regional council renewed its commitment to preserving this rating with the approval of its 2017 budget direction report July 13. For more about the Region's financial position, visit halton.ca/budget. Interlocking & Concrete Specialists Gary Carr major infrastructure and community projects at the lowest possible long-term costs by providing continued access to the best capital financing rates available. S&P's rating analysis outlined credit strengths Alleged assault and robbery near Dorval leaves two men unconscious by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff · Pebble Concrete · Stamped Concrete · Interlocking · Flagstone · Walkways · Garage Floors · Patios · Driveways · Curbs (French) Call Mario 905.842.7171 sunmarlandscape.com Two Oakville men are facing charges following an alleged assault and robbery, which left two men unconscious in the Dorval Drive and North Service Road West area Saturday (Aug. 20) evening. At around 6:30 p.m., police allege a fight broke out in a wooded area between two groups of men who were known to each other. Police said two individuals were knocked unconscious and then robbed of their wallets, cellphones and cash. Officers began an investigation and quickly arrested two men who were located a short distance away. Nicholas Didyk, 34, of Oakville has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, mischief and uttering threats. Shane Fox, 40, of Oakville has been charged with robbery and aggravated assault. The victims suffered cuts and other facial injuries considered non-life threatening. INJURED? I Can Help! YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law