Media Advisory: Beaches-East York residents to jolt local MPP with Keep Hydro Public campaign


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 14, 2016) - Residents of the east-end Toronto riding of Beaches-East York are teaming up with the Keep Hydro Public coalition to launch a new phase in the campaign to stop hydro privatization on Saturday, April 16.

The people of Ontario still own about 70 percent of Hydro One. On Saturday, Beaches-East York residents will attend an organizing meeting and campaign launch before they fan out to distribute leaflets and posters urging MPP Arthur Potts to stop any further sale of Hydro One while there is still time to keep it under public control.

Local polling results will be released at the campaign launch.

WHO: Beaches-East York residents

WHAT: Keep Hydro Public local campaign launch

WHEN: Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Baron Byng Legion Hall, 243 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto

The Keep Hydro Public campaign is supported by more than 20 community, labour, environment, anti-poverty and student organizations. Find out more about the campaign at KeepHydroPublic.ca.

Contact Information:

Craig Saunders
416-576-7316