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33| O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 1,2018 insidehalton.com HaltonHighlights November2018 Halton's paramedics keep our community safe and healthy Businesses choose Halton for skilled workforce, location andmodern workspaces This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Halton Region's Paramedic Services respond to medical emergencies in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More than 270 paramedics serve this community, responding to 50,000 calls and transporting 30,000 patients to area hospitals each year. To help enhance emergency response, the Region is building additional paramedic stations across Halton. Halton Region meets growing needs of innovative companies Whether businesses are looking for a new location or expanding their existing operations, Halton Region offers a unique value proposition: location, talent and innovation. Ideally situated within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Halton offers new commercial land development for local, national and international companies, access to post-secondary education opportunities and a highly educated workforce. At the annual Halton Real Estate Forum on October 30, speakers discussed how education, innovation and technology are influencing the commercial and industrial real estate markets across the GTHA, with a focus on Halton: Employees are a business' most valuable asset, and Halton is a place where both owners and their employees want to live, work, raise a family and retire. For more information on investing in Halton and to access resources for businesses at any stage of development, visit halton.ca. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. November 21 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. Specialized services Paramedics support residents through several specialized roles, such as bike medics covering events, and tactical paramedics working with Halton Regional Police Service to provide medical supports during high-risk situations. They also keep our region safe by working with community partners and other first responders to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Community education Halton Region offers residents a variety of learning opportunities and resources, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, Public Access Defibrillator courses and information about injury prevention. By applying these potentially life-saving skills, you can improve someone's chance of survival. For public education resources, including our CPR/AED training videos, visit halton.ca. Located between Niagara, Waterloo and Toronto, close to U.S. borders and with access to more than 20 universities and colleges, Halton is at the centre of innovation and economic activity. Record-breaking development and high-profile investments have taken place over the last several years in Halton. In 2017, residential and non-residential construction reached nearly $3.1 billion, and the region welcomed several large employers such as Kraft Heinz, Bradford White and Loraxian. Halton Region will continue to meet the increasing demand from new and existing companies looking for modern, flexible workspaces. Remembering Canadian service and sacrifice On November 11, Halton will join Canadians from coast to coast in recognizing those who fought for our country in wars and conflicts around the world. This Remembrance Day marks the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I. Just as those who served 100 years ago ensured that we could build a strong, diverse and inclusive nation, current members of the Canadian armed forces fight to preserve it. Through their actions, our veterans have supported global security, brought much-needed aid to other countries and protected our nation, our values and our way of life. These brave individuals secured the rights and freedoms we enjoy today. From now until November 11, please wear your poppy in remembrance of those who served--and sacrificed--for us all. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair