June 30, 2017 - 1:00 AM
VANCOUVER - Here are five things about British Columbia NDP Leader John Horgan, who became premier-designate on Thursday after the Liberals were defeated in a non-confidence vote in the legislature.
— Born in 1959 and raised in Victoria, the youngest of four children. Father died of a brain aneurysm when he was 18 months old.
— Earned a bachelor of arts degree from Trent University in Peterborough, Ont., and a master of arts degree from Sydney University in Australia.
— Horgan was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2008 and was later declared cancer-free after surgery and treatment.
— Was was first elected MLA for Malahat-Juan de Fuca in 2005 and re-elected for Juan de Fuca in 2009 and 2013. Acclaimed party leader in 2014.
— Married his wife, Ellie, in 1984. They have two sons, Nate and Evan.
(Source: BC NDP, The Canadian Press)
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