Family, friends and fans gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan
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Thousands are expected to gather at an arena today in Colwood, B.C., to celebrate the life of former British Columbia premier John Horgan.
Hundreds are gathering at an arena today in Colwood, B.C., to celebrate the life of former British Columbia premier John Horgan.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and B.C. Premier David Eby are attending the ceremony.
NDP Energy Minister Adrian Dix paid tribute to Horgan on his way into the arena.
“We were great friends,” said Dix. “He was the MC at my wedding. It’s a hard day.”
Former NDP premier Mike Harcourt, who was using the assistance of a walker, is attending the service, along with fellow former New Democrat premier Dan Miller.
Also among the former and current New Democrats lining up to attend the service are: George Heyman, Brenda Bailey, Bruce Ralston, Harry Bains, Rachna Singh, Maurine Karagianis and Raj Chouhan, Speaker of the legislature.
Trudeau, Eby, and Carole James, a former B.C.NDP leader and longtime Horgan friend, are expected to speak at the memorial.
