Category: Manitoba

Yvon Dumont, OM (born January 21, 1951) is a Manitoba politician and office-holder. In 1993, he became the first member of Manitoba’s Métis community to be appointed as the province’s 21st Lieutenant Governor. Who was the first lieutenant governor of Canada? The first lieutenant governor of Ontario, General Sir Henry William Stisted, was the last […]

Manitoba Day (French: Fête du Manitoba) is the official anniversary of the founding of Manitoba, Canada, and is celebrated annually on May 12. Why do we celebrate Louis Riel Day in Manitoba? Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homeland. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in […]

Sales Taxes in Manitoba Manitoba is one of the provinces in Canada that charges separate 7% provincial Retail Sales Tax (RST) and 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Most goods and services are charged both taxes, with a number of exceptions. What are the 2 categories of taxes? Direct and indirect taxes Taxes are […]

Water and home heating account for most of your home’s overall energy costs. Reduce your water use and save money on your energy bill. What is included in Manitoba Hydro bill? Amount due – Totals all of your electricity, natural gas, adjustments and other charges for the service location. If your account is on pre-authorized […]

$100 per year. The Public Utilities Board has approved a Gas Commodity Rate of 23.96¢ per cubic metre effective November 1, 2022. The typical residential customer’s annual natural gas bill will increase by approximately 11.5% or $100 per year. How much has natural gas increased 2022? Two rate changes approved by the CPUC in 2019 […]

1999. History. Centra Gas Manitoba initially received its provincial charter in 1953. It was privately owned by Vancouver-based Westcoast Energy from 1990 until 1999, when it was purchased by Manitoba Hydro. When did Manitoba Hydro buy Winnipeg Hydro? 2002Manitoba Hydro purchased Winnipeg Hydro in 2002. Who provides natural gas in Manitoba? Customers can choose whether […]

Manitoba Hydro natural gas workers go on strike Unifor Local 681, union representing the workers, said they are the lowest paid trade workers at Manitoba Hydro, with electrical workers making 3.8 per cent more. For some, the union said this has led to a feeling of low morale. Are Manitoba Hydro workers on strike? A […]

Electricity. In 2019, annual electricity consumption per capita in Manitoba was 16.2 megawatt-hours (MWh). Manitoba ranked sixth in Canada for per capita electricity consumption and consumed 9% more than the national average. The largest consuming sector for electricity in Manitoba in 2019 was residential at 8.8 TWh. Which province uses the most electricity in Canada? […]

Mandatory vehicle safety inspections are required every 12 months for: trucks including truck tractors with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more. ambulances with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more. stretcher transportation vehicles with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more. How much is a vehicle safety inspection in Manitoba? […]

The provincial government has scrapped a $55 maximum price cap for the safety inspections — required before a newly acquired vehicle can be registered in Manitoba — and will let auto repair shops set the cost, which one mechanic estimated is actually around $100 to $200. How long are safeties good for in Manitoba? every […]