Street Naming Ceremony at Kingmeadow in Oshawa

Reid family members

It’s been a little over a year since Minto first celebrated the launching of Minto Kingmeadow in Oshawa. Only about a month after opening, the ground was broken and only a few months after that, the first residents began to move in. Well, Minto has hit another milestone, and this one is pretty special.

Minto recently hosted a street naming ceremony at the Kingmeadow sales centre to honour the Reid family of veterans. Because of the Reid family’s extensive military history, they have been nicknamed the “Fighting Reid’s of Oshawa.” Therefore, Minto named the Kingmeadow street “Fighting Reid’s Gate.”

City Councillors, Vince Santino, Mayor John Henry

Mayor John Henry, councillors, other city members, and members of the Canadian military gathered to commemorate the street naming, and the Reid family was also in attendance. "All of us here at Minto are overjoyed to have been able to honour the remarkable bravery of the Reids who fought for our country overseas and those who had so much impact here at home, as well. It was incredibly powerful to share that moment with the family,” says Vince Santino, Vice President of Development, Minto Communities Canada.

Vince Santino, Adam Joe Reid, and Mayor John Henry

The Reid family’s military history extends back to World War I. Alexander Reid Sr. (father) served in the British Royal Navy in World War I and was a member of the Veteran’s Guard of Canada as a reservist in Toronto during World War II. During World War II, there were six members of the Reid family all serving at the same time, and four of them were brothers! Robert “Rab” Reid was a sergeant and tail gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force and flew missions in Europe. Martha Reid (mother) was also involved on the homefront, working in a munitions factory.

James Reid (the oldest son in the family) was in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Atlantic Patrol as a flight sergeant. Alexander “Scotty” Reid Jr. and John Reid both joined the Royal Canadian Army and served in Europe with the 48th Highlanders. William Keller (Alexander Reid Sr.’s son-in-law) was a chief petty officer in the Canadian Navy. Andrew Reid (the youngest brother) served as a corporal in communications with the Canadian Navy Peace Keeping for five years in the post-war years.

Kingmeadow - via Minto

About Kingmeadow

So far, 150 families have moved into the Kingmeadow community, and the Bridle Townhomes collection will soon begin occupancy.

Earlier this year, the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association (DRHBA) named Kingmeadow the winner of three categories. Kingmeadow is the proud recipient of the DRHBA Awards for Best New Home Design - Production Built (Under 1,600 sq.ft.), Best Sales Centre, and the big one: 2014 Community of the Year.

If you’re interested in Kingmeadow or you’ve been in search of a new home in Oshawa, then you’ll be excited to hear that Minto will be releasing a brand new Kingmeadow collection at the end of November!

For more information, visit the sales centre at 2361 Simcoe Street North Monday to Thursday from 12 pm to 7 pm or on the weekend from 11 am to 6 pm. You can call 289-634-1005 to book an appointment.