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2A THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, February 28, 1967 Joan Reid sets a hairpin in the coil of a meter as part of her job at API In- struments, which is Osh- awa's newest industry. The OSHAWA' NEWEST INDUSTRY IS API INSTRUMENTS | firm located in Oshawa's Industrial Park and manu- factures precision electronic instruments. The two gen- tlemen following Joan's HAS MANY OTHER KEY JOBS operation closely are Indus- trial Commissioner James Williams, left, and General- Manager Richard Ruple of API Instruments. Attract Industry Key Role Of OIC By JAMES WILLIAMS, Industrial Commissioner City of Oshawa Oshawa in 1966 continued to be Canada's fastest growing city with a-growth rate of 55 per cent over the past 10 years. This growth is well above the ten-year growth rate of Canada at 19 per cent and Ontario at 22 per cent. above the 40 per cent goal of many communities. I have constantly endeavored to emphasize the importance of Community climate -- what it is and what it means to com- munity development. I believe the climate of Oshawa&has im- proved considerably in ent years, What does community climate The population has risen t0) moan? 78,000, and there is reason for optimism that Oshawa is on the threshold of rapid growth and development which will equal that of any municipality in the Province. Commerce and industry has, and should continue to play a major role in the growth and development of Oshawa. The past three years have seen: 1, Eighteen new manufactur- ing and service industries es- tablished here. 2. Sixth - one manufacturing and service industries carried out plant expansions totalling in excess of 3,000,000 square feet. 3. Over 130 new commercial businesses were _ established while just under 200 businesses were expanded. 4. Almost 47 per cent of the taxable assessment came from It means an adequate supply of people who are qualified and responsive to fill employment needs; people who have a good work attitude and are trained in the needed skills; people who are properly educated and who have available the educational facilities to prepare themselves for a wide range of jobs; people who understand both how our business system operates and their own stake in its success. GOOD RELATIONS Good employee - management relationship is needed with equi- table pay and benefits in ex- $863 MILLION A total of $863 million was spent in Canada last year by General Mtors of Canada for goods, services, payrolls and @ommerce and industry, well taxes, change for full effort and skill on the job. It also means: A realistically progressive at- titude; a friendly, open-minded attitude toward business on the part of the people of the com- munity and of their elected rep- resentatives and other com- munity leaders. An attitude that fosters healthy and balanced in- dustrial growth, evidenced by an intelligent, sound and far- sighted plan or approach to residential and_ indus- trial FASTEST UPSURGE IN CANADA Oshawa, in 1966 continued to be Canada's fastest growing city with a growth rate of 55 per cent over the 'past ten years. This growth is well above the ten-year growth rate of Canada at 19 per cent, and Ontario at 22 per cent. Population has risen to 78,000, and there is reason for optim- ism that Oshawa is on the threshold of rapid growth and development which will equal that of any municipality In the Province of Ontario. Commerce and industry had, and should, continue to play a major role in the growth and development of Oshawa. The past three years have seen -- Eighteen new manufactur- and service industries established in the city. Sixty - one manufacturing and service industries car- ried out; plant expansions totalling in excess of three million square feet. Over 130 new commercial businesses were established while just under 200 busi- nesses were expanded. Almost 47 per cent of the taxable assessment came from commerce and _indus- try, well above the 40 per cent goal of many commu- nities. In terms of purchasing power Oshawa's personal dis- posable income for 1965 totalled $170.7 million, up $21.2 million over . 1964. Re- tail sales for the same period reflected an increase of $12.1 million, and totalled $109.1 million. Cheques cashed in 1965 totalled $5.75. billion, compared with $2.86 billion in 1961, and an increase of $.94 billion over 1964, Building permits issued for this same period totalled over $69 million, and to meet the needs of a growing work force over 4,000 dwelling units were constructed. OPTIMISTIC PICTURE Oshawa in looking ahead has reason to be optimistic about its future. It is the major com- mercial - retail hub serving the 'area immediately east of Metropolitan Toronto. The Cen- tral Business District holds the key to accelerated de- velopment in this field and this year will see an urban re- development study carried out. Parking is recognized to be in short supply, and the city is seriously studying the need for multi-level parking facilities wil the core area. é awa is ideally situated to both the rich metropolitan centre and resort areas, and will in- MAIN LINE From floor-panel welding to the drive-off stage in the Gen- eral Motors assembly plant at Oshawa, 24 working hours are required to assemble a passen-| ger car. During this time the car travels along a six-and-one- half mile main line conveyor crease its efforts to attract the lucrative convention - tour- ist trade. Noticeable gains have been made in service facilities in the past year, and this type of business development is ex- pected to increase during the next decade. Oshawa offers many assets to industry -- Geographically it is ideally situated to serve the major markets of Canada and over. seas. It has the only seaway depth harbor between Toronto and Montreal. Authorities report substantial gains in business during the past two years, and traffic is expected to increase as_ port facilities are expanded, includ- ing a warehouse terminal plan- ned for construction this year. The City is well served by both major railways companies, and these services will be further improved by the addi- tion of the $2.5 million CNR Complex for passenger and freight service which is planned for completion this year. Ten road transport companies operate out of Oshawa, and efficiently serve the needs for local industry. Oshawa has the only Airport in the eastern sector of the Metropolitan Toronto and region. Economic feasibility studies now being conducted are expected to reveal the con- tinuing need for the airport in- cluding the extension of run- ways to 5,000 ft. which would accommodate aircraft larger than the DC-3. INDUSTRIAL SITES Industrial sites are available in Oshawa to serve the needs of industry requiring from one to two hundred acres, Most of this land is either serviced, or can be serviced. Farewell In- dustrial Park, located at the City's Growth Rate Stays At 55 Percent is linked at the north directly to the Macdonald-Cartier Free- way by Exit No. 72, and its southern entrance is the Port of Oshawa. Development of the industrial lands at the south- west end of the City will be made in conjunction with the CNR complex planned for com- pletion this year. Availability of manpower is of vital importance to industry, and this is what makes Osh- awa unique in comparison with other employment areas in Can- ada. As a highly industrialized centre Oshawa attracts pro- duction workers from a wide area. The local Manpower office reports a diversified labor pool of skilled workers which ade- quately serves the needs of in- dustry. Stability of the labor force is 'confirmed by the high percentage of home ownership in the City. They also 'con- tribute generously to all levels of community life. NEW COLLEGE The establishment of a College of Applied Arts and Technology in the Oshawa area is planned for opening this com- ing September. It will do much to up-grade the academic level of our work force, and to pro- vide an available pool of technically trained workers to fulfill the present and future needs of business and industry in this area. As a new. industry the Community College itself will also provide new employ- ment opportunities. Oshawa has always concerned itself with the needs of its citizens in terms of cultural and recreational _ facilities. Through the generosity of "Colonel Sam" McLaughlin a new gymnasium and swimming pool has been added to the YWCA. The City's Centennial Project is now under construc- tion, and the planned addition to the Civic Auditorium will be south-east section of the City, completed this year. Oshawa held to its title in 1966 as Canada's fastest - growing city. It has had a growth rate of 55 percent over the past 10 years -- the figure for Cana- da was 19 percent and Onta- tio 22 percent in the same era. The populatidn June 1, 1966, was 77,700. / Here are some of Rhe transi- tions in the past e years as Commerce and! Industry continued to play a key role in the City's growth: -- 18 new manufacturing and service industries estab- lished. -- 61 plant expansions by manufacturing and service industries, totalling more than 3 million square feet. -- More than 130 new com- mercial businesses establish- ed and about 200 expanded. TAXABLE ASSESSMENT 47 PC FOR COMMERCE & INDUSTRY -- Taxable assessment from commerce and industry rose to almost 47 percent, well above the 40 percent goal of many communities. Here's the story in terms of purchasing power: Oshawa's personal disposa- ble income for 1965 totalled $170.7 million, up $21.2 mll- lion, over 1964. Retil sales for the same period totalled $109.1 million, reflecting an To The Citizens of The City of Oshawa: On 'behalf of the Board of Control and City Council I ex- tend to the citizens of Oshawa our best wishes and solicit the full community support in the continued development of Canada's fastest growing city. This year we are cele- brating Canada's 100th birth- day as a nation. I believe Osh- awa, as a village in 1867 to its present position as Canada's fastest growing city, has made major contributions to the cultural, social and eco- nome life of our country. All these accomplishments were only made possible through the efforts of people working together for the common good of the community. There is reason for op- timism that 1967 and the years ahead will see con- tinued development in our city. There are several fac- tors which should play an im- portant role in the economic 'growth of Oshawa-- Your city council is giving full support to the immediate implementation of an urban renewal study. We _ believe such a study is of vital importance to the city and will provide a blueprint for the revitalization of our cen- tral business district, thus providing- greater employ- ment opportunities for our growing corps of trained of- fice workers. We realize the importance of the Port of Oshawa to the city's future development and believe it will play a major role in accelerating the di- versification of our industrial base by attracting new trade to this area. The CNR two and: one-half million dollar complex now under development will as- sure vastly improved facil- ities for both passenger and freight services. The modern rail classification yard when completed should attract new industrial interests to the Osh- awa area. The College of Applied Arts and Technology forecasted for opening this year will pro- vide important. services to business and industry in this area. It should also act as a magnet in attracting indus- tries requiring technically trained employees. Your city council is and will continue to work in the inter- est of all its citizens, both private and corporate, and to manage the affairs of the community in a sound, busi- nesslike manner. While we must be realistic in our approach to future de- velopment of our City, I be- lieve there is reason for op- timism that Oshawa will con- tinue to maintain a healthy balanced growth. Much has DEVELOPMENT TO CONTINUE OSHAWA MAYOR CONFIDENT been accomplished in Oshawa in the past several decades. We are well endowed with the many ingredients which we, as citizens, require. The suc- cess of our achievements in efficient community develop- ment has been as a result of full community effort. It is, therefore, imperative that each member of this pro- gressive community that even greater opportun- ities lie ahead. success we attain in future years will depend on the ef- fort we give in making Osh- awa an even better place in which to live, work and play. Yours truly, ERNEST MARKS, QC, Film-Makers Active Here It isn't unusual today to see film companies -- television and otherwise -- working around Oshawa. Marshall-Taylor Productions spent 10 days in The Motor City last Fall to camplete filming of its television documentary for theOntario Department of Education, Winds of Choice. This film has to do with the Ontario Adult Re-Training Pro- gram and will be widely seen on television for the next few months. Oshawa's citzens are much more familiar with a local film =.|club which (produced a full- _Hength film, The Cruel Dawn. This three-hour production in technicolor was exclusively an Oshawa show. The author of the story is Stephan Lubonyrskyj, a Ukrain- ian refugee living in Winni- peg, but almost everyone else associated with the production is from this city. Walter Wasik, an Oshawa photographer, was one of the guiding lights. He wanted to make a record of the hardships and brutality that followed the invasion of the Ukraine by Russians towards the end of the Second World War. The Oshawa Ukrainian Film Club built a complete motion picture studio in Oshawa _ Industrial |Park. The script was written jin Ukrainian and shooting start- ed in 1964. "The Cruel Dawn" has been well received wherever shown in eastern Canada. GOOD FOOD ALWAYS! - . » at popular prices We Specialize In CHINESE and CANADIAN FOOD GLOBE CAFE 13 KING EAST 723-3132 increase of $12.1 milli Cheques cashed in 1965 totalled $5.75 billion, double the $2.86 billion in 1961, an increase of $.94 billion over 1964. Building permits issued for this same period totalled over $62 million, and, to meet the needs of a growing work force, more than 4,000 dwelling units were constructed. system. growth. : Honest and efficient govern- ment, which is supported by alert and well - informed voters. Government that levies fair taxes without necessarily re- strictive regulations or discrim- inatory burdens, that adminis- ters the law to protect the rights of all citizens, private and cor- porate, and that provides fair and impartial law enforcement at all times. High quality and adequate number of community facilities; facilities not all unlike those we, as individuals, seek and need in connection with our homes, such as churches, stores, banks, hotels, electric power, gas, water, sewage disposal trans- --- and commercial serv- ices, Jy > CH 4 4 ¥ ¥ ¥ Ss RL RG tribute "ats ce ee me at ~s With Oshawa For Over 50 Years We are proud to be part of this prosper- ing community, and proud that we have grown with it, while being able to con- 4 toward local progress, R. B. REED & SONS | FLORISTS LTD. Downtown Simcoe & Bond 728-7386 Drive-In Shop 163 Bloor West - DAVIDSON SHOE STORE OSHAWA LTD. SINCE 1905 WOMEN @ Empress @ Joyce MEN @ Hartt CHILDREN @ Savage SPECIALISTS 31 Simcoe North NATIONALLY KNOWN BRAND SHOES FOR YOU and the CHILDREN TOO ' CHILDREN'S FITTINGS DAVIDSON \ @ Hush Puppies @ Naturalizer @ Deb S @ Murray-Selby @ MacFarlene @ Playboys @ Packards @ Dress & Play Shoes @ Orthopedic and Clinic Shoes IN DOCTOR PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY oe e+ 725-3312 SHOE STORE (Oshawa): Ltd, «+... Downtown Oshawa FILLED ---------- SERVING CANADIAN FAMILIES FOR GENERATIONS BIRKS buyers travel extensively to the worla markets to bring you the finest merchandise available. FROM ELIZABETH | TO ELIZABETH II FOUR HUNDRED YEARS . . . The span of the House of Birks. Six years after the first Queen Elizabeth came to the throne in 1558, Richard Birks, was listed as a cutler in the County Records of Sheffield. Through the reign of 19 sovereigns 47 members of the Birks Family are listed. The art of the silversmith was handed down from father to son through the generations, and in 1840 the founder of Birks was born in Montreal which then had a population of 42,080. Today Canada is served by Birks stores sea to sea - {In 20 major cities, and their own Jewellery and Craft shops bear witness to the skill of their Canadian designers and craftsmen specialists in their field, BIRKS Osl For Oshawa 'he being.. the centre betwe Quebec bor Ontario shor in this dire ing for the Here are sons: The aver ings in Ost $117.59 as co fn Canada. Retail sal totalled $109 ing an iner lion. In term power, Osha posable incor $170.7 millior from 1964. Cheques totalled $5.75 $2.86 billion increase of 964, The picture mits issued | was equally 4 totalled over more than 4. were constru Oshawa ho the largest s the aforeme! cause of two tail outlets di not only fro) but also fro: wide radius (such as fF bourg, Ajax : EXPANSION The prospe oo = RALE