Proposed Hydro One rate increase will be discussed at Leamington meeting

Leamington residents are invited to weigh in ona proposed Hydro One rate hike during a public meeting tonight.

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The event will behosted by the Ontario Energy Board and offers residents an opportunity to give their thoughts on the utility provider raising its distribution rates by $2.79 each month starting next year, with increases every year until 2022.

The meeting will be held at the LeamingtonKinsmen Recreation Complex on Sherk Street from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.