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Sarnia

Liberal Plans For Beer And Hydro Get Thumbs Down

Ontario's sale of 60 per cent of Hydro One, and the move to sell beer in grocery stores are being met with criticism locally.

Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce President Rory Ring calls the expansion of beer sales and added beer tax a money grab for the government.

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Sarnia Lambton Progressive Conservative MPP Bob Bailey is concerned hydro rates could rise with the sale of Hydro One.

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The Ontario government is keeping 40 per cent of the utility and sold the majority share in 10 per cent increments to keep a majority stake.

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