Bus service is returning to these northern Manitoba communities

NCN Thompson Bus Lines is expanding its service to several communities. (Source: Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)

Bus service is returning to several Manitoba communities as NCN Thompson Bus Lines expands its operations to five more communities.

Beginning April 1, the bus line will offer daytime passenger service during the week to Flin Flon, The Pas, Swan River, Dauphin and Portage la Prairie.

As part of this expansion, NCN Thompson will base seven new staff members out of The Pas.

Currently, the bus service connects Thompson with Winnipeg and Split Lake.

This news comes several months after CTV News Winnipeg reported that northern bus service Mahihkan Bus Lines was stopping its service due to challenging economic circumstances.