Brian Smiley

• Spike in collisions on Manitoba roads during Thanksgiving prompts warning from MPI

  Long weekends usually see an increase in motor vehicle collisions, but according to Manitoba Public Insurance, Thanksgiving has proven to be most problematic.

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  Oct 9, 2021
  
• Auto orgs take aim at MPI demanding new agreement for Manitoba body shops

  Two automotive organizations are frustrated with the state of negotiations with Manitoba Public Insurance, saying the MPI will sanction body shops that don't sign a new agreement.

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  May 11, 2021
  
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• Manitoba Public Insurance pulls out of agreement with dealer, trade groups over cost of repairs

  There's a dispute between MPI and the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba and Manitoba Motor Dealers Association over the cost of repairing damaged vehicles.

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  Mar 15, 2021
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• MPI introduces changes to temporary registration permits

  Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is changing its rules for temporary registration permits in an attempt to reduce the number of people trying to game the system.

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  Jan 11, 2021
• Amorous deer the cause of most vehicle-wildlife collisions in Manitoba each fall

  Manitoba motorists are being advised to be on the alert for deer appearing out of nowhere, as the animals' mating season -- known as the rut -- is upon us.

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  Oct 10, 2020
• Self-isolation due to coronavirus means 20 per cent fewer traffic collisions: MPI

  Manitoba Public Insurance says collisions are down thanks to fewer cars on the roads during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Mar 26, 2020
• Uber’s venture into Winnipeg ‘testimony to understanding’ of local regulations: MPI

  Uber's long-awaited arrival to Winnipeg comes after a long negotiation with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) over the insurance model for the company's drivers.

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  Mar 11, 2020
• MPI urging drivers to be cautious after fatal crash with deer near Neepawa

  After a crash involving a deer caused the the death of a 58-year-old woman near Neepawa, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is urging drivers to use caution when encountering wildlife on the roads.

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  Dec 9, 2019
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• New Manitoba Public Insurance tribunal to speed up disputes between drivers, Crown corp

  In an effort to speed up the resolution of disputes between drivers and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), the Crown corporation will be establishing a new tribunal.

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  Nov 28, 2019
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• Drivers beware: It’s deer collision season in Manitoba

  Drivers beware: the worst time of year for vehicle-deer collisions is almost upon us, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

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  Sep 16, 2019