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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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
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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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Manitoba Hydro announces departure of president, introduces new interim CEOJay Grewal who held the position for five years, now passes the reigns to Hal Turner, who will lead the crown corp until a new president and CEO is selected.CanadaFeb 13
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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 de-icing power lines, restoring power after mid-winter thaw reversalManitoba Hydro said after about 6,000 customers lost power on Thursday, things are looking up now that the rain and snow have let up. But, there's still ice to contend with.WeatherFeb 9
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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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Manitoba Hydro says new power generation, time of use rates and more are on the tableManitoba Hydro CEO Jay Grewal says industry demand and the switch to electric vehicles will create a need for more power generation and supply management efforts, sooner or later.CanadaJan 30