Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies aged 65
- Former British Columbia Premier and Ambassador to Germany John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after his third bout with cancer.
- John Horgan passed away peacefully this morning at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria.
- The flag at the legislature in Victoria is being lowered to half-mast to honour Mr. Horgan.
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Former BC Premier John Horgan passes away at 65
From Resource Works He will be remembered as a principled, pragmatic, and honest man, and a popular premier during uncertain times. John Horgan has passed away at 65 after a courageous third battle with cancer. A born-and-raised Vancouver Islander, Horgan was a tough and resilient man who will be remembered as a popular, pragmatic premier who brought principles and honesty with him while navigating a changing economic and political landscape. Re…
'A man of genuine warmth and integrity': Condolences pour in for former B.C. premier John Horgan
The news Tuesday morning that former B.C. premier John Horgan had died at age 65 set off an outpouring of grief and condolences from across the province's political spectrum.
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at age 65, after third bout with cancer - The Turtle Island News
Canadian Press-Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after his third bout with cancer. Horgan served as B.C.’s New Democrat premier for five years before stepping down in 2022, then was appointed ambassador last year. But in June, Horgan announced he was on leave from his diplomatic post after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Horgan’s family issued a statement on social media saying …
‘He was a fighter’: Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan
Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some of them: “John embodied kindness and courage. He was a fighter. He will be celebrated for his leadership and the progress he made on so many important issues. Above all, we will remember how John made us feel. His warmth. His positivity. His ability to connect with people irrespective of their politics or beliefs. John …
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