Bill Norrie
| Bill Norrie CM OM QC | |
|---|---|
| 39th Mayor of Winnipeg | |
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In office 1979–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Steen |
| Succeeded by | Susan Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 21, 1929[1] St. Boniface, Manitoba |
| Died |
July 6, 2012 (aged 83)[2] Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Religion | United Church |
William "Bill" Norrie, CM OM QC (January 21, 1929 – July 6, 2012) was the 39th Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was a onetime Chancellor of the University of Manitoba. Norrie was also involved in various charities, and once chaired the United Way of Winnipeg's annual campaign.
In August 1992 Norrie's son Duncan was killed in a plane crash over Nepal. Duncan was honored by having a street in Winnipeg named after him.[3][4][5]
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- ↑ University of Manitoba Chancellor named January 2010, jewishtribune.ca
- ↑ William Norrie May 1993, University of Manitoba Archives
- ↑ Incumbents Tossed out in Manitoba Elections October 1992, Thestar.com
| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur Mauro |
12th Chancellor of the University of Manitoba 2001 - 2009 |
Succeeded by Harvey Secter |
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