Donald Benham
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Donald Benham is a Canadian
journalist, teacher and politician. He graduated in journalism from Carleton University
in 1975 and in Canadian studies in 1981.
Donald Benham spent eight years as political reporter, columnist and business editor for the Winnipeg Sun
newspaper. He was director of public relations for the University of Winnipeg
and served as a press assistant to former prime minister Joe Clark
. In the field of broadcasting, he hosted the popular CBW
program Questionnaire.
After serving as director of communications to former Mayor Glen Murray, he successfully campaigned to become city councillor for the River Heights-Fort Garry ward in 2004, and continued speaking out on social and civic planning issues. He is also known to generally oppose the privatization of public infrastructure, and to encourage ‘grassroots’ involvement in political processes. He lost his re-election bid in October 2006 to Brenda Leipsic
.
He says that he rides his bicycle or takes public transportation rather than drive a car whenever practical for chiefly environmental reasons.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
journalist, teacher and politician. He graduated in journalism from Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
in 1975 and in Canadian studies in 1981.
Donald Benham spent eight years as political reporter, columnist and business editor for the Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg Sun
The Winnipeg Sun is a daily tabloid-sized newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.It is owned by Sun Media, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, and shares many characteristics typical of Sun Media tabloids, including an emphasis on local news stories, extensive sports coverage, a Canadian conservatism...
newspaper. He was director of public relations for the University of Winnipeg
University of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that offers undergraduate faculties of art, business and economics, education, science and theology as well as graduate programs. The U of W's founding colleges were Manitoba College and Wesley College, which merged...
and served as a press assistant to former prime minister Joe Clark
Joe Clark
Charles Joseph "Joe" Clark, is a Canadian statesman, businessman, and university professor, and former journalist and politician...
. In the field of broadcasting, he hosted the popular CBW
CBW (AM)
CBW is the callsign of the CBC Radio One station in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The station broadcasts at AM 990, and this frequency functions as a Class A clear channel under former North American Radio Broadcasting Agreement allocations.-History:...
program Questionnaire.
After serving as director of communications to former Mayor Glen Murray, he successfully campaigned to become city councillor for the River Heights-Fort Garry ward in 2004, and continued speaking out on social and civic planning issues. He is also known to generally oppose the privatization of public infrastructure, and to encourage ‘grassroots’ involvement in political processes. He lost his re-election bid in October 2006 to Brenda Leipsic
Brenda Leipsic
Brenda Leipsic was a city councillor and deputy mayor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.-Background:Born in Winnipeg in 1942, daughter of Olga and William Dennis, she grew up in the city’s North End. Her junior and high school days were spent at St. Mary’s Academy and she graduated from the University...
.
He says that he rides his bicycle or takes public transportation rather than drive a car whenever practical for chiefly environmental reasons.