WINNIPEG — A grass fire Sunday afternoon in the St. Boniface Industrial Park was caused by arcing electrical lines.
Arcing Electrical Lines Spark St. Boniface Grass Fire
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Manitoba Hydro Articles
Manitoba Hydro Asks PUB for Reduced Rate Hike
WINNIPEG — Manitobans could be seeing a smaller increase in their utility bill than originally planned next year.
Manitoba Suspends New Cryptocurrency Operations, Citing High Energy Demand
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is temporarily halting any new connections of cryptocurrency operations to the hydroelectric grid, citing a potential for overwhelming energy demands and low economic return.
Section of Osborne Street Closing for Construction
WINNIPEG — A section of Osborne Street is closing this weekend to accommodate construction.
Manitoba Government Cuts Crown Utility Fees, Could Keep Energy Rates Low
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is sharply cutting fees it charges its Crown-owned energy utility in a move that could keep electricity rates down with an election less than a year away.
Hydro Rates, Health Care Dominate Debate as Manitoba Legislature Begins Fall Sitting
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s electricity rates are shaping up to be a key issue in the fall legislature sitting that started Wednesday.
Manitoba Hydro Workers to Go on Strike
Manitoba Hydro workers have served notice through their union that they plan to go on strike beginning Friday.
Hundreds Without Power Amid Significant Rainfall, Snowfall in Southern Manitoba
Rain and snow led to power outages, highway closures and flooded streets Sunday in parts of Manitoba.
Manitoba Hydro Rate Increases Could Be Capped, Hearings Reduced Under New Bill
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is making another attempt to control hydroelectric rates but it may yet again run into resistance from the Opposition New Democrats.
High Court Will Not Hear Appeal of Manitoba’s Cancellation of Hydroelectric Payment
The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear an appeal from the Manitoba Métis Federation over a cancelled hydroelectric deal.
Manitoba Hydro Seeking Five Per Cent Rate Increase
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Hydro is asking the Public Utilities Board to approve an interim rate increase of five per cent as of January 1.
Manitoba Hydro Expects Red Ink This Year Because of Drought
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Crown-owned energy utility is now forecasting a deficit because of ongoing dry conditions.
