Manitoba Public Insurance seeks 2.7 percent rate rise for 2018 19
MPI asks the Public Utilities Board to approve a 2.7 percent overall rate increase for the 2018 19 insurance year. MPI cites prudent cost containment and a modest rise despite acknowledging hail damage contributing to a net operating loss of 85.2 million dollars. The Crown corporation notes climate driven weather shifts and contemplates private sector options or hail specific insurance.
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Dan Guimond
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Windy weather in Neepawa sparks tales of gales
Residents report frequent moderate and full gales in Neepawa describing winds like Portage and Main. They recall trees falling and outages as wind speeds rise toward Beaufort force 6 and above, noting personal experiences and media reports confirm a trend.
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Neepawa
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Lyme disease misdiagnosis warning from a Saskatchewan writer
A Manitoba to Saskatchewan reader describes misdiagnosed Lyme disease as MS after Canadian tests proved negative while American tests showed Lyme. She cites test accuracies, forms of the bacteria, a California lab option, and a warning to treat potential tick bites with antibiotics. The note ends noting the author now lives in a nursing home due to Lyme effects.
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Igenix
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Minnesota
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