State funeral planned for former BC Premier Horgan

A state funeral is planned for former BC Premier John Horgan, who died Nov. 12 at the age of 65 after several years of fighting cancer.

The ceremony is on Dec. 15, starting at 1 pm, at the Q Centre in the City of Colwood.

Horgan served as MLA for the electoral area now known as Langford-Juan de Fuca from 2005 until 2023.

The funeral service will include religious components by Rev. Dr. Keith Howard, musical interludes and words of remembrance. Lt. Gov. Janet Austin, Premier David Eby and other dignitaries will be in attendance.

The public is welcome to attend.