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Manitoba Hydro CEO steps down for personal reasons after 2 yearsManitoba Hydro says its CEO left the organization for personal reasons after two years on the job. Its current chief operating officer is temporarily filling the role.CanadaAug 28
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Winnipeg rail-relocation route proposed for south of perimeterA Winnipeg rail-relocation study proposes a bypass be built south of the city's perimeter using Crown land and Manitoba Hydro corridors.Aug 13
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28K Manitoba Hydro customers without power after storm causes ‘extensive damage’Manitoba Hydro says crews are working to restore power after a storm hit Winnipeg. Downed trees, out of service traffic lights and other damage have been reported in the city.WeatherJul 30
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‘Warzone’: Storm rips through Winnipeg leaves thousands without powerMany Winnipeggers are recovering after a violent storm struck through the city leaving thousands of people with no electricity on Sunday evening.WeatherSep 8
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Manitoba back to favouring non-U.S. firms after trade deal collapse: KinewPremier Wab Kinew said Manitoba has held off on sending tenders amid trade negotiations with the U.S., but a new round is out after talks collapsed Friday.PoliticsAug 25
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Manitoba Hydro making ‘significant progress’ restoring power after stormManitoba Hydro says 'significant progress' has been made, but many customers are still without power after a stretch of chaotic weather hit the province this week.WeatherJun 11
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Northern Manitoba community’s wildfire evacuation order liftedThe Manitoba Emergency Management Organization says the fire situation has improved, and residents of O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation can return.CanadaJul 28
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Manitoba Hydro warns of widespread power outages after hail, heavy rain hit province in another massive stormA wild night of weather in Winnipeg and other parts of southern Manitoba continues as Manitoba Hydro is warning of power outages in multiple locations due to damaged equipment.WeatherJun 10
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Wildfire-stricken Manitoba First Nation calls for better emergency responseWildfires surrounding a Cree nation in northern Manitoba have reduced access to emergency services and knocked out power in the community.CanadaJul 13
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Manitoba storm damages properties, leaves thousands without powerMore than 100 millimetres of wind fell in parts of Manitoba on Monday night, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.WeatherJun 30
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Widespread power outages in Western Manitoba as wind wreaks havoc on crewsManitoba Hydro says conditions have become so poor Thursday night, they are unable to work on restoring widespread power outages in southwestern Manitoba until the morning.WeatherMay 14
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Raging storm batters cottage country straddling Manitoba-Ontario borderAs cleanup of yards and flooded basements continues, no more rain is in the forecast for the region on Wednesday or Thursday.WeatherJul 7
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Tornado touched down during chaotic southern Manitoba storm, EC confirmsA severe storm rolled through southern Manitoba, taking down numerous trees, flooding roads and leaving thousands without power.WeatherJun 10
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‘Significant’ flooding leaves western Manitoba town sandbagging homes, businessesOther western Manitoba communities were also on cleanup duty after weekend storms left some towns without power and one issuing a boil water advisory.WeatherJun 9
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Food tax cut, bad behaviour: A recap of the Manitoba government’s spring sittingThe Manitoba government's three-month spring sitting is over. It saw the government pass a tax cut, accusations of racist comments and other unruly behaviour.PoliticsJun 2
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Woman accused of ‘forcibly’ tampering with Manitoba Hydro meter to steal powerA 46-year-old Winnipeg woman was arrested after being accused of interfering with a load limiter on her hydro meter and stealing power for much of last month, according to police.CrimeApr 17
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Manitoba crypto miners fear impact of proposed provincial legislationIf passed, crypto miners and data centres would be charged up to 100 per cent higher rates for electricity, and have to curtail power at peak times.May 7
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What are AI data centres? A closer look as Canada eyes ‘large-scale’ pushOttawa's AI strategy includes plans to build out data centres, which many Canadians have pushed back against because of the environmental and community impacts.CanadaJun 4
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Crypto companies say Manitoba’s power plans would put them out of businessManitoba's plan to charge cryptocurrency companies higher hydro rates and curtail power at peak times will drive those businesses under, officials with two companies said.PoliticsApr 23
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Canada aims to double electricity grid capacity by 2050 as demand soarsDemand for electricity in Canada is soaring with multiple new requirements that include electric vehicles, data centres and defence industrial production.CanadaMay 14