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Thrift Stores Fight Theft and Delays | Winnipeg News
Winnipeg’s non-profit thrift stores are under siege—facing repeated break-ins and agonizing delays in getting crucial security rebates. After two break-ins in just two days, leaders are exhausted, watching their hard-earned donations vanish. While they’ve upgraded locks and installed cameras, impact-resistant glass remains out of reach due to cost. A $2,500 provincial rebate program, finally expanded to include non-profits after months of advocacy, is now stuck in a four- to six-week approval limbo—frustrating those who need it most. The Minister of Justice promises faster processing, but…
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