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Winnipeg property taxes just went up nearly 6%. Garbage collection rates are tripling. The city added a flat rate to your water and sewer bill. Bus fares are up. Now the city wants to tack a charge onto your phone bill for 911. All of that — just from Mayor Gillingham.

Wait, there’s more.

The NDP government has been quietly increasing your costs too. This year, more Manitobans will pay more in income tax. Why? Because if you get a raise — even a few cents thanks to the minimum wage increase — you move into a higher tax bracket. You keep less of your money.

Now Hydro wants a turn.

This week, Manitoba Hydro filed an application to raise electricity rates by nearly 11% over three years — three consecutive 3.5% hikes starting in 2026. They’re calling it necessary to fix aging infrastructure, increase generating capacity, and pay down a staggering $25 billion debt. Their words, not mine.

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