In 1916, the Oshawa Electric Company, which was run by the Seymour Power Company, was purchased by the Ontario Government and placed under the control of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. This Commission was set up in 1905 by the provincial government to obtain and provide electrical power at cost to municipalities on a province-wide basis.During the years following the First World War, Oshawa expanded to become a thriving industrial city and the demand for more light and power increased dramatically.
There's a recreation facility in your neighbourhood with lots of activities for the whole family this fall season.Read MoreNational Pet Adoption Week Sept. 8-13, 2014Visit Oshawa Animal Services to adopt a pet today. Also be sure to stop by the 'Pawsitively Purrrfect' Open House' Sept 13 to potentially add a furry addition to the family!Read MoreMayor for a Day ContestGrade 5, 6 and 7 students who live or study in Oshawa are invited to participate in the Mayor for a Day contest! Read on for contest details!Read MoreViva Pan Am Oshawa!Oshawa is a proud host community of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games! The TO2015 volunteer program is now officially accepting applications for Games-time volunteers.Calling all PhotographersYou are invited to submit photos showcasing a landmark, significant or unique tree in our City and tell why that tree is important to you and our community.Ready to get back to the gym?Let us help you reach your fitness goals. The City of Oshawa has a wide variety of affordable fitness classes, services and membership classes
Originally founded as West Hill Community Services in 1977, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is one of the most established and comprehensive community health organizations in the province. The organization owes its beginnings to 13 community agencies, a core group of community leaders and countless volunteers who identified emerging health and social needs within Scarborough.
Come savor a delectable meal at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. Come enjoy their casual surrounding and can get there by bicycle. They are in a colourful area acknowledged for its nightlife.
Since 1978 DHS Health Care Service has been providing affordable quality home and health care services to our clients in their home setting throughout the Oshawa area. Our goal is to support our client's choice to stay at home for as long as they wish while maintaining their independence.
Kelly's Tree Care is a family owned and operated servicing the GTA since 1993. They have over 30 years experience in arboriculture. Specializes in the preservation of the Urban Forest.
Danny Wu and his team at Oshawa Acupuncture Clinic specialize in providing patients with a wide range of traditional Chinese medicine treatments. We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine and manual lymph drainage services. Call today to schedule an appointment.
You should spend your summer months relaxing, not sweating through yard work. R&C Tree Service has been providing clients in Rockwood with lawn care and landscaping services for over 41 years. We perform landscaping, tree and hedge trimming, dangerous tree removal, repairs for decks and fences, and snow removal. We are proud to offer 24 hour emergency service, so call us anytime to take advantage of our lawn care services.
Nathan and his team have taken down three trees for us safely and quickly! We also had them come back to remove the stumps. They were knowledgeable, experienced, and answered my lengthy list of questions! We hope to have them back this coming spring to install sod. I highly recommend them!Read more
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