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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 15,1994 Section Two Critical of Hydro Decision Ontario Hydro's decision to proceed proceed with private power purchases in the Sarnia area at a time when the corporation is shutting down generating generating stations is 'gross irresponsibility to the ratepayers', Power Workers' Union President John Murphy said today. The comment came after the Union Union was informed the corporation intends intends to announce the private power purchases approved at the April Ontario Ontario Hydro Board meeting during a press conference in Sarnia tomorrow, m total, 100 megawatts of power will be purchased as a result of two separate separate contracts, the Union was told. "At the average cost for private power, this deal amounts to over $50 million in purchases annually. Meanwhile, Meanwhile, units at Lambton Generating Station, which Hydro ratepayers have already paid for, are being shut down at a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars", Mr. Murphy pointed out. "Either there is no surplus of electrical electrical power in this province, in INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE! For a NO SETUP FEE plan with Templeton, Trimark, Altamira, A.G.F., Canadian International, Mackenzie, or Dynamic, call. REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. Call Steve Scatterty Financial Advisor, Bowmanville 623-1936 © DISCOUNTS FOR DOUBLE PARKING. A s %* Liberty Mutual Insurance Company 68 King St. E., Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3X2 623-8914 Insure two or more cars with Liberty Mutual and we'll reduce your rates. Call us today for more information. LIBERTY MUTUAL O 109-1 Liberty Mutual Insurance Group/Unlonvlllc, Ontario Rogers Introduces New Service for Cell Phones which case Hydro should be keeping their stations open, or the rate payers aren't being told the truth when Hydro Hydro and the Government say they have no interest in privatizing the electrical system in this province." • "Whatever the reason, it is a bad day for ratepayers when the corporation corporation shuts down its own stations that are capable of producing power at 2 cents a kilowatt, only to buy power from private companies at more than twice that price." Mr. Murphy said this action is being being treated as a violation of the recent contract settlement station the Union would be given an opportunity to review review and comment on any private power purchases. "The ink isn't even dry on that deal, and already the Corporation Corporation is searching out loopholes", Mr. Murphy emphasized. Mr. Murphy said he wanted to know the government's position on this deal. In the meantime, he said the Union will proceed with 'appropriate responses' to the 'poorly thought out deal'. Canadians can now find affordable affordable cellular service just about everywhere everywhere they shop. Rogers Cantel Inc. (Cantel), Canada's Canada's national wireless communications communications company, today introduced its new AMIGO services, which make cellular available to the consumer market through 3,000 major retailers across the country. The phones come "off the shelf' in a shrink-wrapped package that includes everything a first-time cellular user needs to immediately immediately start enjoying the benefits of wireless communications. Customers Customers just pick up the box and pay for the first month's service at the cash register. The box includes easy to follow instructions and a video introducing introducing the customer to the world of cellular communications. 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Ombudsman Ontario began negotiating negotiating its first collective agreement on June 9, 1993 with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPE1U). Local 343 of the Union was certified bn February 5, 1993. vice represents a value that should make it standard care safety equipment, equipment, just like spare tires and first aid kits. And, the AMIGO Personal Service, Service, with unlimited calling on weekends weekends and optional evening calling, makes "anywhere, anytime" communications communications available and affordable to individuals and families. The safety and convenience benefits of AMIGO will appeal to people from all walks of life - students, seniors, parents and even teenagers. Everyone can always be in touch." 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