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John Horgan, former B.C. premier, dies after battle with cancer

The former premier of British Columbia has died after a battle with cancer.

John Horgan won the NDP party a minority government in 2017.

He was 65 when he died earlier this week.

Horgan became the country’s ambassador to Germany last year, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he can’t think of anyone better to represent Canada.

Horgan helped guide B.C. through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as wildfires and floods.

And Trudeau says he leaves a legacy the will inspire generations to come.

  • Jacob Moore is a reporter for Acadia Broadcasting based in Halifax. He’s worked at both CBC and CTV, as well as the student newspaper at St. Thomas University. Send him any story tips at mooreja@radioabl.ca.

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