Manitoba Hydro provides Manitobans with both electricity and gas – to provide power and heat to homes and apartments. As renters you might have to pay for Hydro yourself, or it may be included in your rent. Make sure to check with your landlord before you apply so that you understand what your monthly bills …
Every home will have windows. Some will have old windows that are original with the house, some will have newer windows that have replaced the old ones over time. In winter, when it’s cold outside and warm inside, in can be far too easy for the indoor heat, to escape to the outdoors. This is wasting energy and also wasting your …
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There is a federal election here in Canada on Monday, September 20, 2021. If you are a Canadian citizen, you can choose who you want to represent you in government by voting! How do I know where to vote? Go to the Elections Canada website and type in your postal code. It will tell you the voting location in your area and the hours it is open. What do I need to …
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Rent Assist is a financial assistance program from the Manitoba government. The purpose of the program is to help lower income Manitobans by providing some extra money every month to help cover the cost of renting a home. There are 2 versions of Rent Assist – There is Rent Assist for folks that are receiving Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and there …
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Tenants’ insurance is an important aspect of renting. Tenants’ insurance protects you if there is a fire, flood, and/or robbery in your home. It should also cover the cost to replace your belongings and provide financial support to you and your family if you are not able to live in your home after the disaster due to damages …
On March 9, 2021 the first ever virtual Beyond the Perimeter tour will take place! The purpose of the Beyond the Perimeter events are to showcase communities outside of Winnipeg and to give newcomers to Canada a glimpse of what it’s like to live in a smaller city or town. Often in Manitoba people think …
Beyond the Perimeter: From Winnipeg to Steinbach Read More »