Two Manitobans will receive the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award today during a presentation at Government House. The award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made a significant, sustained and unpaid contribution to their community,...
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Committee to Search for Manitoba’s Next Lieutenant Governor
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has put the wheels in motion to begin the process of selecting a new Lieutenant Governor for Manitoba. A five-member advisory committee on vice-regal appointments has been put in place to begin the search for appropriate candidates to...
Ring in 2014 at the Manitoba Legislature
By Tyler Sutherland Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Philip Lee, with wife Anita, are hosting the annual New Year's levee on Wednesday. Complimentary sleigh rides will be offered around the legislative grounds, weather permitting, and members of the Manitoba Living...
Public Invited to New Year’s Levee at Legislature
Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee and wife Anita will host Manitobans at the legislature on January 1. In the annual public New Year's levee, the Lees are welcoming visitors between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Members of the Manitoba Living History Society and the United Empire...
Lt. Gov., Selinger Lay Wreaths in Hong Kong
By Sarah Klein Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee and Premier Greg Selinger laid wreaths to honour Manitobans who fought to defend the British Colony of Hong Kong during the Second World War on Thursday. While in Hong Kong, the two took part in a ceremony at Sai Wan War Cemetery....
Lee, Selinger Depart for China on Trade Mission
By Tyler Sutherland Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger departed on a ten-day trade mission to China on Sunday, where they will be joined by Manitoba business leaders and premiers from eight other provinces and territories. "Manitoba's exports to...
Shrubs Planted in Queen’s Honour
Shrubs Planted in Queen’s Honour on Victoria Day
By Sarah Klein To honour Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, two new Amber Jubilee Ninebark shrubs will be planted in Winnipeg on Monday. Lt.-Gov. Philip S. Lee and Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino will plant the shrubs on the grounds of the...
PHOTOS: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrated in Manitoba
Manitoba began celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee on Monday, beginning with a flag-raising outside the Manitoba Legislature. Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee and Premier Greg Selinger then both signed a book of celebration, which will be open to the public for three...
Manitoba Celebrating Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Manitoba will mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee along with other provinces during several events planned for today. To begin celebrations, military cadets will raise the Queen’s Canadian flag at the front of the Manitoba Legislature at 7:30 a.m., where it will...
Lieutenant Governor Hosting New Year’s Levee Today
Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee and his wife Anita Lee will host their annual New Year's levee this afternoon at the Manitoba legislature. From 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the public can take in complimentary sleigh rides around the legislature grounds. Members of the Manitoba...
Lieutenant Governor Lee Hosting New Year’s Levee
A New Year's Day tradition will continue on Saturday as Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee and his wife, Anita, host a public levee at the Manitoba legislature. Weather permitting, January 1 will include complimentary sleigh rides around the Legislative Building, and...





