Winnipeg business leader and philanthropist Doug Harvey dies at age 72
Winnipeg business magnate and philanthropist Doug Harvey passed away at the age of 72 on Wednesday. Maxim Truck & Trailer, a subsidiary of DLH Group established by Harvey, announced his demise via a statement on their website. Harvey had been grappling with cancer for over a decade; he donated $1.88 million to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in June after being admitted to a palliative care program in May.
DLH Group, founded by Harvey in 1981, expanded into a large transportation company, employing around 800 individuals across the country. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham expressed his condolences, acknowledging Harvey as a successful business leader who bolstered the city's economy and generously contributed to numerous non-profit organizations and fundraising initiatives.
Harvey was honored with the Order of Manitoba in 2022 and inducted into the Manitoba Business Hall of Fame. This story, sourced from The Canadian Press, was originally published on September 17, 2026.
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