Manitoba Hydro

• Manitoba Hydro to set up six electric vehicle charging stations in the north

  The Crown corporation says the stations are to be set up at different sites between Winnipeg and Thompson.

  Politics

  Nov 6
  
• Hundreds of Manitobans still without power after weekend storm

  Around 750 Manitobans remained without power Wednesday afternoon after heavy snow over the long weekend wreaked havoc on parts of the province.

  Weather

  Oct 15
  
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• Thanksgiving snowstorm hammers parts of Manitoba, Hydro repairs continue

  Manitoba Hydro said it will update restoration times as crews assess damage and work on repairs throughout Tuesday. 

  Weather

  Oct 14
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• Power restored ahead of schedule in some northern Manitoba communities, Hydro says

  The repairs are two to four weeks ahead of schedule, Hydro said, with work by staff, contractors and partners at SaskPower contributing.

  Fire

  Sep 11
• Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

  The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

  Fire

  Aug 15
• Figures suggest six-figure payout for former Manitoba Hydro CEO

  The former head of Manitoba Hydro was paid just over $881,000 last year, despite being dismissed six weeks into the year.

  Politics

  Jul 2
• Manitoba to redirect U.S. hydro exports to Canadian projects: Kinew

  The provincial government issued a directive to redirect some expiring electricity export contracts with the United States to provide power to homegrown projects here in Canada.  

  Canada

  Apr 14
• Manitoba government runs ads on electricity rate freeze that has not been approved

  The Opposition Progressive Conservatives are accusing the NDP government of using taxpayer dollars to mislead people.

  Politics

  Jan 21
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• Manitoba government, Crown corporation say it’s too early to talk impact of tariffs

  The Manitoba government and officials at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro would not reveal the potential impact of tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.

  Politics

  Jan 17
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• Manitoba government questioned over push for rate freeze on electricity

  In a year-end interview, Premier Wab Kinew said he believes the one-year rate freeze is the right way to go. The final decision will be made by the Public Utilities Board.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2024