DCHP-2
Hydro [abbrev.] Informal DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1 n.
Hydro Electric Commission of Ontario, a publicly owned corporation created in 1906 to produce and distribute electricity.
See also: hydro Hydro-Electric
- 1916 . . . there is a real masculine person at the back of the Hydro movement in Ontario.
- 1926 The Hydro will be in a position where they will have to pay whatever price is asked or seek elsewhere for power.
- 1966 Hydro uses muskeg vehicles for road construction to its sub-stations, and in maintenance work along its right-of way.
2 n.
any of several similar corporations in other provinces.
- 1964 Speakers will be Robert Shearer from Manitoba Hydro, another Hydro representative in each district, and a district home economist.
- 1964 In awarding contracts, Hydro doesn't hesitate to favor Quebec enterprises in order to stimulate the economy.
- 1965 B.C. Hydro asked [him] to search for a competent man. . . .
- 1916 . . . there is a real masculine person at the back of the Hydro movement in Ontario.