Lorne Nicolson | |
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Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Nelson-Creston |
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In office August 30, 1972 – October 22, 1986 |
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Preceded by | Wesley Drewett Black |
Succeeded by | Howard Dirks |
Personal details | |
Born |
Vancouver, British Columbia |
July 4, 1936
Political party | New Democratic |
Profession | Teacher |
Lorne James Nicolson (born July 4, 1936) was an educator and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Nelson-Creston in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1986 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.
He 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.