Living Wage Gaps Highlight Manitoba Family Pay Struggles
The Manitoba Federation of Labour argues minimum wage fails to lift families. It notes 38,600 Manitobans earn minimum wage and 73,700 earn only 10 percent more, with living wages varying by city. Findings cite government subsidies and tax benefits as shaping Brandon’s wage drop and urge policy action for a true family living wage.
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Manitoba Hydro Power Smart program under review
Manitoba Hydro faces scrutiny as PUB records reveal demand side management saved only 0.3 percent versus 1.0 to 2.6 percent elsewhere. Stan Struthers, reappointed as Minister Responsible, urges Manitobans to join a November consultation to shape Power Smart future after Hydro proposed cutting expenditures by about 20 percent during the last rate review.
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Letters Criticize NDP Energy Policy and Hydro Expansion
The letters argue that the NDP promote Power Smart goals while backing Hydro expansion that raises load. Former PUB chair Graham Lane notes rate breaks for power hogs and questions job creation. Critics accuse the NDP of hypocrisy in advocating energy savings while supporting export-oriented dam projects and inflated Manitoban needs.
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All Time High for Roblin OCC Campaign
Dear Editor the Roblin Operation Christmas Child campaign reached a new all time high of 439 shoe box gifts this year. Special gratitude to Goose Lake High students and staff for 171 gifts indicating strong community generosity and festive season blessings from Leona Bartel and Sheli Anhalt Kopun OCC coordinators.
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