T.B. Hydro Applies For Rate Increase

Thunder Bay Hydro has applied for a rate increase to the Ontario Energy Board to hike power rates here in the city. Spokesperson Tim Wilson says the application process is by no means a rubber stamped procedure. Wilson says  changes will take affect May 1st, 2013 and for residential users, bills will increase by about 40 dollars a year while small commercial businesses will see their annual rate go up by almost 100 dollars.