June 25, 2024

Westario Power is pleased to announce the re-election of Luke Charbonneau as Chair and Chris Peabody as Vice-Chair at today’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Their continued leadership will guide the company into another year of significant progress and achievement.

Mayor Charbonneau reports a successful year marked by substantial achievements under the leadership of the Board of Directors. The Board expresses profound gratitude to the frontline and administrative staff whose exceptional efforts have been pivotal to the company’s success. The leadership of President and CEO Wally Malcolm has been particularly instrumental, inspiring confidence among industry partners and advancing key initiatives.

Mayor Peabody said – “I extend my heartfelt commendation to the Westario Power team for their unwavering dedication and pledge my continued support to the Board of Directors, ensuring the future wellbeing and prosperity of our communities.”

Looking ahead, Westario Power remains committed to its core mission of distributing electricity safely and reliably. With the increasing electrification of vehicles, homes, and communities, the company recognizes the need to maintain and upgrade its distribution infrastructure to meet growing demand.

“The shareholders should be assured that your Board has reviewed the strategic direction of our company and has asserted a strong commitment to focusing on our core business; The safe and reliable distribution of electricity within the communities that we serve. That is the fundamental mission of Westario Power and it is the strategic priority of your Board of Directors.” – stated Mayor Charbonneau.

Shareholders can expect continued engagement from the Board and Management as they navigate the evolving landscape of local distribution companies.

Westario Power Inc. is focused on providing superior value to its customers. It is the responsibility of Westario Power to ensure the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to the 24,000+ customers it serves and maintain the substations and 746km of distribution lines at a high rate of efficiency. Westario Power supplies electricity to the communities of Clifford, Elmwood, Hanover, Harriston, Kincardine, Lucknow, Mildmay, Neustadt, Palmerston, Port Elgin, Ripley, Southampton, Teeswater, Walkerton, and Wingham.