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Thrift Stores Fight Theft and Delays | Winnipeg News
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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 advocates stress that even this partial relief falls short of covering losses. These community lifelines are fighting to stay safe, but the slow pace of government support is adding to their burden.
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