John Horgan

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B.C. signs climate agreement with California, Oregon and Washington

British Columbia Premier John Horgan has signed a new climate pact with the governors of Washington, Oregon and California that includes investments in cross-border climate infrastructure like electric vehicle charging stations.

By The Canadian Press | News, US News, Politics | October 7th 2022

A navy band and Royal Guard of Honour lead the ceremonial procession for Queen Elizabeth from the B.C. legislature during a national day of mourning in Victoria on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Photo by The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

Queen honoured in Victoria procession, commemorative service

Dignitaries including British Columbia's premier and lieutenant-governor joined a commemorative service on Monday, September 19, 2022, in honour of Queen Elizabeth in the capital city named after her great-great-grandmother.

By Dirk Meissner | News, Politics | September 20th 2022

B.C. Premier John Horgan addresses the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention, in Whistler, B.C., on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Photo by The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

What does John Horgan mean by 'lolly?'

One of the final speeches of John Horgan's political career saw the British Columbia premier extol the benefits of collaboration and togetherness to achieve results just before he took a parting shot at forest-policy critics he called do-gooders.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | September 17th 2022

B.C. Premier John Horgan pauses while speaking during a funding announcement for a planned middle-secondary school, in Coquitlam, B.C., on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Photo by The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Horgan offers condolences in case of infant who died waiting for ambulance

B-C Premier John Horgan says he was heartbroken by the recent death of an infant who was waiting for an ambulance in the central community of Barriere, and his "heart goes out to the family."

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | August 31st 2022

David Eby, the odds-on favourite to take over for John Horgan as both the leader of the BC NDP and the premier of the province, might finally give them a fighting chance, writes columnist Max Fawcett. Province of British Columbia/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Canadians are being crushed by the housing market. B.C.’s wannabe premier might be able to help

It’s intergenerational warfare by proxy, one that’s been fought on the battlefields of municipal zoning bylaws and redevelopment applications, and the forces fighting for more density and affordability continue to suffer heavy casualties, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

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By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | August 12th 2022

Janet Mort, centre, flanked by Premier John Horgan, right, and Lt. Gov. Janet Austin poses after receiving the Order of British Columbia in Victoria, B.C., on March 3, 2022. Handout photo by The Government of British Columbia, Felipe Fittipaldi

B.C. premier says he may copy couple's newspaper ad looking for doctor

British Columbia Premier John Horgan suggested on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the approach of a Victoria couple who placed a newspaper ad to find a family doctor could be one of his next steps to pressure the federal government to increase health funding.

By Dirk Meissner | News, Politics | August 4th 2022

BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay is shown in a handout photo. Ramsey has announced his retirement, saying he no longer has the confidence he can solve the complex problems facing the Crown agency. Handout photo by BC Housing

BC Housing CEO cites murders, violence against homeless and complex problems in decision to retire

The head of BC Housing announced his retirement on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, saying he no longer has confidence he can solve the complex problems facing the Crown agency.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | August 3rd 2022

B.C. Attorney General David Eby and then-federal minister of border security and organized crime reduction Bill Blair speak to media at the Legislature in Victoria on Mar. 27, 2019. File photo by The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

B.C. Attorney General David Eby says he's got support and will make a bid to become premier

British Columbia Attorney General David Eby has announced his bid to become the province's next premier, saying he has secured the support of a large majority of New Democrat members of the legislature.

By Camille Bains | News, Politics | July 20th 2022

A wildfire blazing just west of Lytton, B.C., as shown in this handout image provided the BC Wildfire Service has now scorched five square kilometres of trees and bush, more than doubling in size in less than 12 hours. Handout photo by BC Wildfire Service

Canadian town burned to ground, faces wildfires anew

A wildfire just west of Lytton, B.C., has burned at least half a dozen homes but is spreading in the opposite direction of the village, officials said on Friday, July 15, 2022.

By Amy Smart & Colette Derworiz | News | July 17th 2022

Quebec Premier Francois Legault and B.C. Premier John Horgan answer questions during a press conference on the second day of the summer meeting of the Canada's Premiers in Victoria, B.C., on July 12, 2022. Photo by The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

Trudeau says premiers must deliver 'tangible results' with health spending

The federal government wants to make sure billions of dollars transferred to the provinces and territories for health care will "deliver real, tangible results for Canadians" with shorter wait times and better services, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

By Brenna Owen | News, Politics | July 14th 2022

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