Critics doubt Residential Tenancies Branch will start saying no to landlords who push for rate hikes
The only thing standing in the way of two years of rent freezes for Manitoba renters is the Residential Tenancies Branch. But if history is any indication, they tend to approve rent hikes whenever they re asked.
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For some renters, promised 2-year rent freeze will hinge upon body that has consistently ruled against them
Posted: Apr 09, 2021 10:48 PM CT | Last Updated: April 10
The Residential Tenancies Branch considers above-guideline rent increases, provided they demonstrate their additional costs are not covered by the price of rent. (Warren Kay/CBC)
West End drop-in site opens on weekends as pandemic closes many Winnipeg warming spots
The St. Matthews-Maryland Community Ministry has been serving people on weekdays for 40 years, but is now opening its doors two extra days a week so people can find a place to warm up or grab a bite to eat.
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Posted: Jan 09, 2021 4:57 PM CT | Last Updated: January 9
Josh Ward from 1JustCity helps a person find some warm clothes at the West End Commons location. The community ministry is opening its doors on weekends to support more people during the pandemic.(Walther Bernal/CBC)
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Tories make good on promises to eliminate probate fees, reduce payroll tax burden; critics decry revenue loss By: Carol Sanders | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020
The province s elimination of death taxes this year is being both praised and panned by politicians and lawyers.
The province s elimination of death taxes this year is being both praised and panned by politicians and lawyers.
On Nov. 6, the budget implementation bill that contained several changes to legislation including the elimination of probate fees was proclaimed by the legislature.
The revenue generated from law fees and probate charges was more than $9 million a year, according to information provided by the province.