Lorne Nicolson Explained

Lorne Nicolson
Birth Date:4 July 1936
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia
Constituency Am1:Nelson-Creston
Assembly1:British Columbia Legislative
Term Start1:August 30, 1972
Term End1:October 22, 1986
Predecessor1:Wesley Drewett Black
Successor1:Howard Dirks
Profession:Teacher

Lorne James Nicolson (July 4, 1936 – February 26, 2021) 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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Normandin, P G . Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1985 . 1985.
  2. https://books.google.com/books?id=XLyECgAAQBAJ&dq=Lorne+Nicolson&pg=PT240 The Art of the Impossible: Dave Barrett and the NDP in Power