Lorne Nicolson

Lorne Nicolson
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Nelson-Creston
In office
August 30, 1972 – October 22, 1986
Preceded byWesley Drewett Black
Succeeded byHoward Dirks
Personal details
Born(1936-07-04)July 4, 1936
Vancouver, British Columbia
DiedFebruary 26, 2021(2021-02-26) (aged 84)
Political partyNew Democratic
ProfessionTeacher

Lorne James Nicolson (July 4, 1936 – February 26, 2021)[1] was a Canadian educator and political figure in British Columbia. Defeated in the 1969 provincial election, he represented Nelson-Creston in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1986 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Lorne Nicolson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of James Thomas Nicolson and Rosa Maria Cristiano, and was educated at the University of British Columbia. In 1958, Nicolson married Frances Golata. He served in the provincial cabinet as a minister without portfolio and as Minister of Housing.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Normandin, P G (1985). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1985.
  2. ^ The Art of the Impossible: Dave Barrett and the NDP in Power


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