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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…
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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…