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Ex-Blue Bomber Reaves becomes leader of Manitoba’s Liberals

Willard Reaves became leader after no other candidates met requirements, aiming to rebuild the Manitoba Liberals and gain official legislative status, party officials said.

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Former Blue Bomber Willard Reaves named new leader of Manitoba Liberal Party

Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Willard Reaves has been named the new leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party.

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Willard Reaves declared new Manitoba Liberal leader - Winnipeg

Willard Reaves, a star running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1983-87, was declared the winner of the party's leadership contest Monday.

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Ex-Blue Bomber Reaves becomes leader of Manitoba’s Liberals

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Willard Reaves, New Leader of the Liberal Party of Manitoba

"Party members are looking forward to working with Mr. Reaves to rebuild and increase our seats in the Legislative Assembly in the upcoming provincial elections," said Terry Hayward. "Cindy Lamoureux is currently the only Liberal MP in Manitoba. The party had three MPs in 2019. Willard Reaves, 59, is a former Blue Bombers player and Grey Cup winner in 1984. He recently experienced two political defeats: the Fort Whyte by-election in 2022 and the…

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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