Thank you to Hydro crews

Our heartfelt gratitude

Thank you to Hydro crews

Thank you to Hydro crews

Our family would like to send our heartfelt gratitude to all the workers who put their holidays on hold to get the power on so that those of us who lost our power can enjoy ours. Thank you so much!

Colin Cameron

Duncan

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