Public Utilities Board

• Manitoba regulator approves hikes in natural gas, northern propane rates

  The province's Public Utilities Board has approved an increase for natural gas by Centra Gas as of Feb. 1.

  Politics

  Jan 23, 2025
  
• Manitobans to pocket cash after natural gas price slash kicks in on Feb. 1

  The Public Utilities Board says the average Centra customer using natural gas in their home will see an extra $38 per year in their pocket.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2024
  
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• Government of Manitoba announces 5% auto insurance rate reduction

  The Public Utilities Board ordered a five per cent rate decrease for all mandatory auto insurance premiums in 2024-25. The price slash will come into effect on April 1, 2024.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
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• Manitoba election: NDP vows to halt gas tax

  The tax, which costs drivers 14 cents per litre, would be suspended for between six and 12 months, Kinew said, adding the freeze would remain as long as inflation remains high.

  Politics

  Aug 21, 2023
• Manitoba Crown corporation head ousted after review, board chair says

  The chief executive officer of Manitoba's auto insurance Crown corporation was let go on the long weekend after an internal review of his conduct, officials said Tuesday.

  Politics

  May 24, 2023
• Manitoba Hydro reduces rate increase ask to PUB

  Hydro had originally asked for a 3.5 per cent increase in each of the next two fiscal years but now it's down to two per cent.

  Economy

  Dec 16, 2022
• Manitoba’s Opposition promises to freeze hydroelectric rates, but offers no details

  NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he'll outline a plan closer to the provincial election.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2022
• Slight decrease in natural gas price approved in Manitoba

  The PUB says the decrease is reflective of the price Centra Gas is currently paying for natural gas.

  Consumer

  Jul 25, 2022
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• Natural gas rates to jump 20 per cent in Manitoba

  The Public Utilities Board says the rate increase for Manitoba customers is reflective of the price Centra Gas is currently paying for natural gas.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
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• Manitoba hydro rate increases could be capped, hearings reduced under new bill

  The Opposition New Democrats say they are worried the bill, if passed, would partially privatize Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2022