Mayors from Renfrew County and flooded municipalities west of it are calling for an independent review of how Ontario Power Generation (OPG) operates its dams along the Ottawa River. The mayors met in Pembroke, Ont., on Thursday with Natural Resources and Forestry Minister John Yakabuski, OPG staff and the river's regulator. OPG to hold public meetings: MayorsAccording to Stack, Yakabuski acknowledged the demand for a review in his opening comments, but did not commit to one. Stack described the meeting as cordial, but said the mayors relayed the anger and frustration many of their residents are feeling. He said OPG has committed to participating in four public meetings in Renfrew County.

Source: CBC News May 23, 2019 21:32 UTC