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Province Reduces PST to 6%
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government will implement a flat $25-per-tonne Green Levy and reduce the PST to six per cent, saving Manitoba families and businesses more than a billion dollars over the next five years compared to the rising federal carbon tax, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. Both the made-in-Manitoba Green Levy and the PST…
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Province Announces Financial Relief for October Storm
WINNIPEG - The Province has announced that financial assistance will be available for municipalities, homeowners, farms and small businesses that were impacted by the severe weather in October 2019. When a natural disaster occurs, the province may declare the event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance. The Manitoba Emergency Measures Act allows the provincial government to…
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Province Announces New Legacy Farm Award
BRANDON—A new category has been added to the Manitoba Farm Family Recognition program. As part of Manitoba’s 150th birthday, the Legacy Farm Award has been created to celebrate farm families that have 150 consecutive years as a Manitoba Farm Family. The Century (100 years) and Heritage (125 years) Family Farm Awards will still be available.…
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The MPI Unveils the Top Five Frauds of 2019
WINNIPEG - Staged collision. Bogus bodily injury claims. A drunk driver exposed by surveillance cameras. These are some of the auto insurance frauds that took place last year and are highlighted in Manitoba Public Insurance’s annual Top 5 Frauds. “MPI releases its annual top five fraud list to raise awareness about the costs related to…
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Soil Conditions Add to Spring Flooding Concern
WINNIPEG - The risk of potential flood increases given Manitoba soil moisture levels before freeze-up are above normal to well-above normal for most of province's river watersheds, with the exception of northern basins. Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre said a combination of factors determine spring run-off potential and flood risk. The report describes the current…
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Province Releases Planning Zoning and Permitting Review
WINNIPEG - The province today released the recommendations of the Planning, Zoning and Permitting Review in Manitoba, which outline ways in which processes can be improved to enable the Manitoba economy to flourish, Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “I would like to thank everyone who provided their input and feedback into the review…
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Province Introduces Amendments to Allow Broader Liquor Sales
WINNIPEG - The Province has introduced new legislative amendments that will expand the sale of cider and spirit based cooler to hotel beer vendors. Currently, hotel beer vendors are restricted to selling beer and malt-based coolers, and can only sell spirit-based coolers and ciders under certain conditions such as being located a specific distance from…
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Free Park Entry for Month of February
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT - The Manitoba government will once again offer free park entry for the entire month of February so Manitobans and visitors can take advantage of the many winter activities available in provincial parks at no cost, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “Winter is an excellent time to enjoy the beauty of…
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What are Your Rights When Dealing with Creditors
When it comes to repaying money that you owe, the Consumer Protection Office wants to remind you of your rights when it come to collection agents. In Manitoba, a collection agent must be licensed by the CPO and there are rules that they must abide by: Under the rules set out in The Consumer Protection…
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Province Recruiting Candidates for Leaders in Training Program
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT - The Manitoba government is recruiting for the new Leaders in Training Program, a two-year paid internship for those seeking a fulfilling career in the public service, Finance Minister Scott Fielding, minister responsible for the civil service, announced today. “This program is a fantastic opportunity for the province to find and train people…