Steve Ashton
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Province to let market drive rural bus routes
Friday, 16 March 2012
Carman Valley Leader - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton hopes that will pave the way for smaller carriers and community non-profit groups to serve those customers instead. “The current system overseeing bus service between cities and towns in the ...
Greyhound may cut some rural Manitoba routes
Friday, 16 March 2012
Updated News - Steve Ashton says he cannot guarantee that all the rural routes Greyhound operates will continue running after July 1, when the province will stop subsidizing the carrier. “Will there be some impact on communities? Possibly.
'Toba letting market drive bus routes
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Winnipeg Sun - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton hopes that will pave the way for smaller carriers and community non-profit groups to serve those customers instead. "The current system overseeing bus service between cities and towns in the ...
City to City Bus Service Opening Up in Manitoba
Thursday, 15 March 2012
CJOB - That's when the market will open up to new carriers. Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton says the changes will also create opportunities for community-led, non-profit companies that want to serve passengers.
Intercity bus system faces overhaul
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Brandon Sun - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said Wednesday he hopes the changes, to be rolled out in the next three months, will make the industry more sustainable in the province. Ashton said the government will institute a more "flexible" ...
Intercity bus system faces overhaul
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said Wednesday he hopes the changes, to be rolled out in the next three months, will make the industry more sustainable in the province. Ashton said the government will institute a more "flexible" ...
Flood repairs to close part of TransCanada bridge
Friday, 09 March 2012
Winnipeg Sun - The bridge will close Friday at 3 pm “This was not a bridge that was in imminent danger of collapse,” Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said. “It doesn't necessarily mean the bridge itself is unstable but if you don't deal with the scouring of the ...
Controversial cell phone ticket draws more criticism
Wednesday, 07 March 2012
Global Winnipeg - A spokesperson for Manitoba's Transportation Minister said Tuesday that Steve Ashton would also not discuss the issue – even background questions about how the province intended the law be enforced when it was passed in 2009. The province referred all ...
Fine in man's snomobile death prompts provincial review
Thursday, 01 March 2012
Winnipeg Sun - A spokeswoman for Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton told the Winnipeg Sun late Wednesday that the government is reviewing the Off-Road Vehicles Act. The revelation came a day after the Sun reported exclusively how snowmobiler ...
Riverton wants drivers to slow down
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Interlake Spectator - He is miffed that Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT), Steve Ashton has ignored requests by council to come and see the situation firsthand. "Are we going to wait for somebody to get killed before they do something about it," Bjarnason ...
Questionnaire Response
Steve Ashton - Thompson
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
Manitoba has made significant progress since the NDP formed government in 1999. We will keep Manitoba moving forward. An NDP government will continue to grow our economy, build our infrastructure, and invest in health care, education, and social services.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
The Thompson constituency needs an MLA who is committed to building a better Northern Manitoba for everyone. By continuing to work together we keep moving forward.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Continued investments in northern roads, complete the new UCN campus & invest in northern health care, education & recreation.
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