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The province said to lead Canada in physical flood defences
June 21, 2018 by Greg MeckbachHalf a century after the completion of the Red River Floodway, Manitoba still provides the best examples of overland flood defence work in Canada, the founder of a property loss think tank suggests. The Manitoba government estimates that the Red…
Some provincial plans to crack down on distracted driving go too far: lawyer
March 20, 2018 Steve Lambert - THE CANADIAN PRESSWINNIPEG – A group that represents defence lawyers says some proposed laws aimed at cracking down on drivers distracted by hand-held electronic devices go too far. Manitoba and Ontario are two provinces planning to let police temporarily suspend the licences…
Two factors prompting HUB’s latest Canadian acquisition
March 12, 2018 by Jason ContantLocation and farming expertise played into HUB International Limited’s acquisition of a Manitoba brokerage recently. The global insurance brokerage announced Wednesday it has acquired the shares of Desilets Insurance Brokers Ltd. Desilets Insurance will become part of Hub Manitoba. “This…
GRC coverage mix-up lands brokerage in hot water with regulator
November 29, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterEditor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Keith Jordan as a broker who had been found in violation of the Council’s Code of Conduct. In fact, Jordan was the operating agent for HUB at the time…
Manitoba vehicle owners continue to take advantage of winter tire program
November 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNearly 80,000 loans have been processed for Manitobans taking advantage of the province’s low interest winter tire program, the province’s minister of crown services and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced. “Response by vehicle owners continues to be very positive…
Manitoba government unveils hybrid retail and distribution model for recreational cannabis
November 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe government of Manitoba has unveiled a hybrid retail and distribution model for the recreational use of cannabis, one that involves both the public and private sectors. The model will see the Liquor and Gaming Authority (LGA) given an expanded…
Manitoba sets carbon tax at $25 a tonne as Trudeau warns feds will impose price
October 30, 2017 Steve Lambert - THE CANADIAN PRESSWINNIPEG – The federal and Manitoba governments moved closer to a clash over carbon pricing Friday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will impose a carbon tax in Manitoba if need be. “There will be a federal backstop…
Federal, Manitoba governments agree to pay $90 million to First Nations following 2011 flood
October 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe governments of Manitoba and Canada have agreed to pay more than $90 million to certain First Nations who were affected by flooding in 2011. McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP said in a statement released earlier this week that while not…
Manitoba expands flood mapping for three priority watersheds
October 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of Manitoba will add vital information to its flood mapping inventory for three of its priority watersheds, the provincial and federal governments announced on Thursday. Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced the expanded flood mapping inventory for watersheds…
Elevated wildfire danger levels continue in Manitoba
September 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterHot, dry and windy conditions continue in Manitoba, resulting in elevated wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province, Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner said in a media bulletin issued on Friday. To date,…
Fires spark evacuation order for three northern Manitoba First Nations
August 30, 2017 The Canadian Press (CPSTF)WASAGAMACK, Man. – Forest fires are prompting the evacuation of some 3,700 people from three First Nation communities in northern Manitoba. The fires are closest to the Wasagamack First Nation, some 600 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and all 2,000 residents…
Wawanesa names Chris Henn as president of U.S. operations
August 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterWawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada with a growing presence in the United States, announced on Thursday that Chris Henn has been appointed president of its U.S. operations effective Aug. 31. Prior…