May 17, 1999

Bridges.com Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of John C. Simmons as Chairman of the Board of Directors. In this role, Mr. Simmons will take an active role in the development of strategic relationships that further Bridges.com's business plan. Former Chairman, Mr. Doug Manning, will continue as Chief Executive Officer and continue to serve on the Board.

"John Simmons' experience with publicly traded companies and strategic corporate development will help Bridges reach the next level in our business plan," said Doug Manning, Chief Executive Officer of Bridges.com Inc. "His expertise makes him an excellent choice for the new and expanded role as our Board Chairman."

Mr. Simmons has experience in strategic planning related to distribution businesses -- leading them from start-up through growth phases. He has taken three companies from junior exchanges to the Toronto Stock Exchange, including Contour Blind & Shade (Canada) Ltd. and InsulPro Industries Inc.

Most recently, he was President and CEO of Integrated Paving Concepts Inc., a company he founded in 1992. He remains on the Board of this TSE-listed company. Mr. Simmons graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours BA in Business Administration in 1975.

John Simmons added, "Bridges.com has had remarkable success to date. This is a clearly focused Internet company that has achieved impressive growth and has strong customer loyalty. Based on this unique position in the market, my role will to be to explore expanded business opportunities for the company."

Bridges.com publishes online career-life resources that connect young people to the world with information. Over 3,600 schools across North America subscribe to its Career Explorer service. Bridges.com trades on the Alberta Stock Exchange as BIT.

Bridges.com
7B-1404 Hunter Court
Kelowna, BC
V1X 6E6
Tel: 250 862 8722
Fax: 250 862 8771
Email: info@bridges.com
Website: www.bridges.com

For further information please contact: Norm Thompson