Hydro-Québec says loses due to equipment, material thefts down drastically

While it may be too soon to claim a record year, Hydro-Québec seems to be on its way in 2018 to posting yet another steep reduction in the amount of loses due to theft.
After eight months ending Aug. 18, the total value of the 98 thefts recorded thus far from Hydro-Québec installations is estimated at $152,325, while loses for all of 2017 stood at $1.3 million, according to a recent response to an access to information request.
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