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Manitoba Hydro names Allan Danroth as new president and CEOManitoba Hydro announced Allan Danroth as its new president and CEO, Ben Graham, Chair of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board announced on Tuesday.EnvironmentJul 9
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Dozens of workers at Manitoba Hydro threaten to strike to back contract talksA union that represents approximately 120 workers for Manitoba Hydro says members have voted to strike in support of their demands for a new contract.CanadaJun 9
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Hydro crews work to restore power to downtown Winnipeg following underground fireA significant part of downtown Winnipeg is going dark for an indefinite period of time Wednesday afternoon, due to what Manitoba Hydro is calling an unplanned outage.CanadaMay 15
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Sage Creek residents buzzing after new bee neighbours set up on cul-de-sac lamppostResidents in Sage Creek are concerned after a group of bee's began swarming on a lamp post on their cul-de-sac. Efforts are underway to have them safely removed.Environment2 hours
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Manitoba launches $25M electric vehicle rebate program to boost adoption, cut emissionsThe Manitoba government introduced a new rebate program for electric vehicles to encourage more people to switch to electric cars and reduce emissions.EnvironmentJul 2
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Patrons evacuated due to gas leak at downtown Winnipeg hotelWinnipeg fire officials say some 40 people were evacuated from a hotel on Fort Street early Saturday after a leak was discovered on the outside of the building.CanadaMay 18
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Higher subsidies for political parties among changes in Manitoba omnibus billManitoba's NDP government is looking to increase publicly funded rebates for political parties and candidates.PoliticsMay 6
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Commercial fire in Winnipeg under investigation: officials sayThe fire left minimal damage to the structure but caused severe damage to vehicles in the area.CrimeApr 27
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Businesses, lake users fear ‘knee-jerk’ action by Parks Canada to combat zebra musselsAs ice continues its spring thaw in many parts of the country and boaters and paddlers gear up to hit the water, an invasive species that’s been slowly making its way westward across Canada for nearly four decades threatens to end the boating season before it even begins in Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada...CanadaApr 28
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Cranberry Portage wildfire evacuees could return home this weekend with rainy conditions expectedWith plenty of rain in the forecast the next few days in Northwestern Manitoba, provincial officials says residents forced from their homes could return by the weekend.TrendingMay 15
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Here’s why one B.C. centenarian made Chinese Canadian historyWeeks after Wayne Chow was born he was issued what is now known as a C.I.45 Certificate, when the Chinese Exclusion Act was brought in to replace the Chinese Head Tax.CanadaMay 23
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Homes, cottages near Flin Flon, Man., under evacuation order as crews fight wildfireOfficials have issued an evacuation order for a number of homes and cottages north of Flin Flon, Man. They also say people in the surrounding area should also be prepared to leave.CanadaMay 11
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Winnipeg firefighters vent carbon monoxide from three-storey buildingThe WFPS said the build-up of potentially deadly gas was likely from a malfunctioning furnace, which was repaired Friday by Manitoba Hydro workers.FireMar 8
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Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nearsClear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.WeatherMay 10
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Manitoba projects deficit close to $2B, government launches health-care auditsThe Manitoba government issued a new, higher deficit projection Friday and announced financial audits of health authorities to crack down on what it called overspending.PoliticsMar 22
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More red ink at Manitoba Hydro as need for new power generation loomsA quarterly fiscal report from Manitoba Hydro is forecasting a $190-million net loss for the fiscal year that will end in March.PoliticsFeb 22
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Man faces charges after gas lines ‘extensively damaged,’ say Winnipeg policePolice in Winnipeg arrested a suspect who is believed to have been 'using tools to extensively damage the external gas lines, creating potential life-threatening situations.'CrimeMar 15
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Conservative leader supports Manitoba’s attempt to be exempt from carbon backstopFederal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he supports Manitoba's request for an exemption from the federally imposed carbon price.EnvironmentMar 28
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March snowstorm hits Manitoba, leads to power outagesMeteorologist Eric Dykes says the storm, which was heading to the northern Interlake and in northeastern Manitoba by Monday morning, led to about 6 cm of snow in Winnipeg.WeatherMar 4
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Manitoba Hydro warns of scam emails, texts threatening power cutoffsThe scam threatens to cut off a customer's power if they don't click a link and make a new account or pay a balance of under $10.CanadaFeb 12