October 5, 2001

Kelowna, BC - Bridges.com Inc. (TSE:BIT) -- North America's leading provider of career and educational planning solutions, accepted another business award last night in Vancouver, B.C. Douglas Manning, Chief Executive Officer and President of Bridges, accepted the 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the E-Business category -- Pacific Region.

"I'm very honoured to have received the award," said Manning last night when it was announced. "I get the opportunity to represent a spectacular group of people who are the engine that drives Bridges' success. From Dave Cousins, who co-founded the company with me, to our most recent hire, our 165 staff members are each deeply committed to enabling all young people to develop a sense of purpose for their day. It's easy to lead a group of people who share a common commitment to something that actually makes a difference to others."

This is the third time this year that Bridges has been recognized by the business community:

Ranked 5th -- Profit Magazine's Profit 100 (Canada)
Ranked 10th -- Deloitte & Touche's Technology Fast 50 (Canada)

Bridges is also automatically entered in the Deloitte & Touche Fast 500 Technology Companies in North America, with rankings to be announced at the end of November. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program, through an independent judging panel, had selected 32 finalists for their outstanding entrepreneurial talent and leadership from nominees from across the region. Last night winners were announced in each of eight categories, including Business-to-Business Products & Services; Business-to-Consumer Products & Services; E-Business; Hospitality/Tourism; Media & Entertainment; Professional/Financial Services; Software & Information Services; and Technology & Communications. Recognized as the pre-eminent business awards showcase in the world, the Entrepreneur of the Year program is celebrating its eighth year in Canada. The awards ceremony, with host Tony Parsons, took place last night at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. Visit www.eoy.ca for more information about the Entrepreneur of the Year program.

ABOUT BRIDGES

Bridges is North America's leading provider of career information services, training, and self-directed career and educational planning tools. Over 15,366 schools, libraries, employment centers, post-secondary schools and rehabilitation facilities subscribe to Bridges' customized products. Bridges serves the career development needs of millions of students and adults seeking educational or career planning assistance. Its resources are also uniquely adapted to service a wide range of corporate, consumer and global markets. For more information, visit http://www.bridges.com. The company, which has offices in Canada and the U.S., is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: BIT.

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