PC MPP Pinsonneault ‘disappointed’ Ford government reneges of promise of EA for Dresden dump
Hundreds in the dark after storms blow through Lambton
August 30, 2022
Several hundred Lambton County residents might have to wait until late this evening before their power is back on.
Hydro One reports a number of power outages caused by last evening’s storm. Small pockets of customers in Camlachie, Marthaville, near Inwood, Reece’s Corners, in Warwick and Watford are out.
The largest outage is in St. Clair Township where over 1,500 people are without power after trees took down some lines.
Hydro One says it could be 11 pm before power is restored to the homes.
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