Lorne Nicolson

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.

Preceded byWesley Drewett Black

Succeeded byHoward Dirks

Born(1936-07-04)July 4, 1936

Vancouver, British Columbia

DiedFebruary 26, 2021(2021-02-26) (aged 84)

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Lorne Nicolson
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Nelson-Creston
In office August 30, 1972 – October 22, 1986
Preceded by	Wesley Drewett Black
Succeeded by	Howard Dirks
Personal details
Born	(1936-07-04)July 4, 1936 Vancouver, British Columbia
Died	February 26, 2021(2021-02-26) (aged 84)
Party	New Democratic
Profession	Teacher

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Lorne Nicolson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the son of James Thomas Nicolson and Rosa Maria Cristiano. He studied 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]