Manitoba Hydro

• Crypto companies say Manitoba’s power plans would put them out of business

  Manitoba'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.

  Politics

  Apr 23
  
• Woman accused of ‘forcibly’ tampering with Manitoba Hydro meter to steal power

  A 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.

  Crime

  Apr 17
  
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• Firearms damage found on power line that led to Pimicikamak outage: Manitoba Hydro

  The power went out during a cold snap, resulting in ruptured pipes, the evacuation of 4,400 residents from the area and the deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces.

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water despite power restored: chief

  The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation says while power has been restored to the community, they're still dealing with frozen water pumps, tanks and pipes.

  Canada

  Jan 4
• ‘The entire nation was just black’: Power line repaired after ‘scary’ outage in northern Man.

  Manitoba Hydro says repairs are complete after a downed power line left a remote Manitoba First Nation in the dark earlier this week.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• Manitoba Hydro unveils strategy to meet demand for electricity

  Manitoba Hydro says the plan also falls into the province's path to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

  Dec 12, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025