Manitoba Housing

• Manitoba housing advocates, property managers react to proposed federal rent reform

  Housing advocates say the federal government's proposed rent reforms are a step in the right direction.

  Canada

  Mar 28
  
• Manitoba Tory leader’s promise of 2 million people by 2030 an ambitious goal: academics

  Manitoba academics say if the population were to grow to two million people by 2030, major improvements to infrastructure and social services would need to happen first.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2023
  
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• Province providing rent subsidies for Lions Place residents

  After months of residents voicing concerns over the sale of Lions Place and potential rent increases, the province is stepping in to try and quell those worries.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
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• BUILD Inc. to end Winnipeg job training program without provincial funding

  The social enterprise's training program that's helped mainly Indigenous Manitobans overcome employment barriers is set to shutter Dec. 27 unless it can secure funding.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
• Brandon men charged in alleged conspiracy to manipulate Manitoba Housing contracts

  The contracts were worth roughly $4.5 million, according to the Competition Bureau.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2022
• Two hospitalized after fire at Manitoba Housing high-rise

  Two people were taken to hospital after a fire in a sixth-floor suite at a Marion Street high-rise Friday morning.

  Fire

  Oct 21, 2022
• Only homeless shelter in The Pas closes its doors

  Oscar's Place is slated to remain closed until at least Nov. 1 while repairs are done at the facility.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2021
• Province to up Rent Assist benefits for low-income Manitobans

  Families Minister Rochelle Squires said Wednesday that eligible households receiving employment assistance can access the benefits, as can low-income renters who aren't on EIA.

  Economy

  Jun 9, 2021
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• Community activist proposes solution to Winnipeg bus shelters being used by homeless

  Michael Redhead Champagne told 680 CJOB he knows of some Manitoba Housing units that have sat unoccupied for two years in the city's North End.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2021
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• Province to spend $4 million on security upgrades to Manitoba Housing properties

  Manitoba is spending over $4 million on security upgrades to a dozen Manitoba Housing properties, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced Friday.

  Politics

  Jan 15, 2021