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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…
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Tax Relief Coming in 2019
MANITOBA - Manitoban will get to keep more fo their income with taxation changes coming in 2019. The basic personal amount will increase from $9,382 in the 2018 tax year to $9,626 in 2019. Since 2016, the basic personal amount has increased by $492. In 2018, indexing removed an estimated 1,740 Manitobans from the tax…
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Put a Freeze on Winter Holiday Fires
WINNIPEG - The Office of the Fire Commissioner and the Manitoba Fire Service is encouraging Manitobans to 'Put a Freeze on Winter Holiday Fires'. The hope is to educate people on the risks from heating, holiday decorations and candles which all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. The Office of…
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Bear Clan Patrol Gets Big Boost From Provincial Government
The Bear Clan Patrol is getting a boost from the provincial government to the tune of $200,000. Since briefly functioning during the 1990s, the Bear Clan restarted operations again in 2015, and has since become a model for community safety patrols by First Nations groups across Canada. “Funding is essential at this stage in the…
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Manitoba Archives Commemorates End of World War I
The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I will be commemorated with a number of special events and an open house put on by the provincial government. When the Armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918, it ended four years of fighting that saw more than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders serving. Over 170,000…
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Manitoba Renews Battery Recycling Program
The provincial government is reminding Manitobans to recycle their used household batteries. “Our homes are filled with battery-operated devices and we all have a role to play in the proper disposal of our used batteries,” Minister Rochelle Squires said. “People are encouraged to refresh the batteries in their smoke detectors when the clocks change, so…
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Regional Health Authorities Appoint New Board Members
The province has made appointments to the boards of five regional health authorities, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “The health system relies on boards to guide the safety and quality of care that is available in communities across the province,” said Friesen. “I want to thank outgoing board members for…