Nominations opened for 1999 Manitoba Tourism Awards
Industry minister Melvin Tweed announced the call for nominations to honor contributions to Manitoba tourism. Categories include marketing, service excellence, community partnership, innovation and media, plus Tourism Ambassadors for long service, service and volunteer of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin C. ‘Tweed
Manitoba
Travel Manitoba
Aitaa
National Highways Policy and Funding in Canada
A historical overview notes Laurier's highway vision, the 1919 Canada Highway Act, and ongoing funding gaps. It traces federal revenue from fuel taxes, low provincial returns, and rising NHS needs, with estimates of $17 billion required over a decade for safety and productivity gains. Provincial ministers express optimism for renewed NHS support and rejection of tolling on key routes.
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Wilfred Laurier
Mayoroven
Mulroney
Canada
Jean Chretien
Manitoba
NHS
Feds
Tolis
Donald Norquay
Department of Highways
Colonette
Norquay
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Sir Wilfred Laurier
Colenette
Russell Redi Mix
Russell
Binscarth
Leanne Nickel
Leslie Callum-Lounsbury
Manitoba Youth Job Centre
MYJC
McMurray & Rowat Insurance Brokers
Boucher Insurance
Westpark
Westpark Insurance
Westman
Parkland
Assen
St. Lazare
Birtle