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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Oakville town (1991 pop. 114,670), Ont., Canada, on Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Hamilton. A major component of the local economy is the Ford Motor Co plant, one of the largest auto plants in Canada. Originally inhabited by the Mississauga, it became a shipbuilding center in the 19th cent. because of its good harbor. Author not available, OAKVILLE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Owens, Jesse
Jesse Owens Born: September 12, 1913 Oakville, Alabama Died: March 31, 1980 Tucson, Arizona African American...athletes. A young track star James Cleveland Owens was born in Oakville, Alabama, on September 12, 1913, the son of a sharecropper... Read more

Jesse Owens
orig. James Cleveland Owens (born Sept. 12, 1913, Oakville, Ala., U.S.—died March 31, 1980, Phoenix, Ariz.) U.S. track-and-field athlete. At Ohio State University in 1935, he broke... Read more

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	Oakville Grocery closes after 6 weeks in prototype store in Cupertino, Calif. ; Byline: Michele Chandler Nov. 2--The Oakville Grocery & Marketplace -- which offered...investors who purchased the three high-end Oakville Grocery stores last year. The new owners...the first of what they said would be 25 Oakville Grocery & Marketplace stores in the... Read more
	Oakville's 'Babe Ruth': Family, friends say Taylor is Lawrence's best athlete. ; Byline: Deangelo McDaniel Sep. 6--OAKVILLE -- It's understandable why you would...Owens is the greatest athlete born in Oakville. But, after visiting this sparsely populated...that James Babe Ruth Taylor is not only Oakville's finest athlete, but is perhaps the... Read more
	Ford Plant in Woodlawn, N.Y., May Benefit If Oakville, Ont., Facility Expands. ; ...and minivan assembly operations to an Oakville, Ont., plant could be a boon to the company...200,000 of two new SUV models at the Oakville assembly plant in August 2006, rather...be converted into a body shop for the Oakville plant. Ford of Canada spokesman John... Read more
	BizPaL Launched in Oakville ; OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 5, 2007) - Starting and running a business in the Town of Oakville just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business...George, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Oakville, welcomed the launch of BizPaL in the Town of Oakville... Read more
	Cineplex Entertainment Unwraps the Ultimate Entertainment Destination This Friday, SilverCity Oakville Cinemas! ; Movies, bowling, billiards, VIP Experience, lounges and more! ; OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 6, 2007) - Cineplex Entertainment...ultimate one-of-a-kind entertainment destination, SilverCity Oakville Cinemas, on Friday December 7, 2007. Representing a new era in out-of-home entertainment, SilverCity Oakville Cinemas goes beyond movies with many unique ... Read more
	Oakville Grocery plans 24 new sites in California. ; ...Sep. 14--The new owners of the gourmet Oakville Grocery Co. have unveiled a lower-priced...next five years. The three traditional Oakville Grocery stores are famous among Bay Area...wine and organic meats and produce. The Oakville Grocery & Marketplace at 20558 Stevens... Read more
	Wednesday July 18, 2007 Press Conference Announcing New Theatre for Oakville With Mayor Rob Burton and Cineplex Entertainment Executive VP Dan McGrath Join Mayor Rob Burton and Cineplex Entertainment Executive Vice President Dan McGrath for the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony ; OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - July 17, 2007) - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN) and the Town of Oakville invite media and movie enthusiasts to join them to celebrate breaking ground on the site of Oakville's newest state-of-the-art entertainment complex, SilverCity... Read more
	MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Wednesday July 18, 2007 Press Conference Announcing New Theatre for Oakville Join Mayor Rob Burton and Cineplex Entertainment Executive Vice President Dan McGrath for the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony ; OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - July 13, 2007) - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN) and the Town of Oakville invite media and movie enthusiasts to join them to celebrate breaking ground on the site of Oakville's newest state-of-the-art entertainment complex, SilverCity... Read more
	Lawrence BOE protecting Oakville Indian Mounds. ; Byline: Kristen Bishop Jan. 21--OAKVILLE -- Development has already destroyed...remaining 15 are on protected land at Oakville Indian Mounds, and Walker and a nonprofit...are ensuring it stays protected. The Oakville Ceremonial Woodland Mound and the Oakville... Read more
	Coming Soon: SilverCity Oakville Cinemas! New state-of-the-art prototype theatre includes bowling, VIP auditoriums and more ; OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - July 18, 2007) - Cineplex Entertainment...well underway for the fall opening of the new SilverCity Oakville Cinemas. With a new urban design, the prototype theatre...or just relax. At over 45,000 square feet, SilverCity Oakville Cinemas houses a total of 12-screens with ... Read more

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