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Public invited to sign book of condolences for former B.C. premier John Horgan

The public is being invited to sign a book of condolences for former B.C. premier John Horgan.

Public invited to sign book of condolences for former B.C. premier John Horgan

Horgan died at age 65 on Tuesday, following a thyroid cancer diagnosis in June. It was his third bout with cancer.

A physical book of condolences is available to the public in the Hall of Honour at the B.C. legislature, where it will remain until a yet-to-be-scheduled memorial service.


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Tributes keep pouring in for former B.C. Premier John Horgan


People can also leave their condolences through an online book of condolences.

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Horgan served as B.C.’s 36th premier, returning the NDP to power after 16 years in opposition in the historically close 2017 election.

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He announced he would step down as premier in 2022 following successful treatment for throat cancer.

Horgan was British Columbia’s historically most popular premiers, known for his plain-spoken style, ability to connect with the public and even earned the nickname “Premier Dad.”




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