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Peter Liba Named Manitoba Lieutenant Governor
The Globe notes Prime Minister Chretien backs Peter Liba as Manitoba’s lieutenant governor, the first Ukrainian descendant in the post. Liba, long-time Liberal, rises from Winnipeg journalism to the ceremonial viceregal role, succeeding Yvon Dumont for a five year term with wife Shirley at his side.
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Jean Chretien
Peter Liba
Manitoba
Liba
Liberal Party
Gil Molgat
Winnipeg Tribune
Molgat
Ottawa
Izzy Asper
Marty
Asper
the Tribune
CanWest Global Communication Inc
Canada
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
Chile
Winnipeg
North End
Neepawa Press
Daily Graphic
Portage la Prairie
The
Tribune
Metropolitan Corporation of Greater
Yvon Dumont
Jack McKeag
Bud Jobin
Pearl McGonigal
Pierre Trudeau
George Johnson
Jory Yvon Dumont
Brian Mulroney
Shirley
Government House