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CBC
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Conference in P.E.I. urges Canada to ACT on basic income guarantee
Women's Network P.E.I. is hosting a conference at Holland College this week called ACT BIG, which stands for Advocating Canada Towards a Basic Income Guarantee. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with Tracy Smith-Carrier, a professor at Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C., who's one of the guest speakers at the event.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Royal Roads University names new Langford campus after John Horgan
Royal Roads University will name its new Langford campus after the late John Horgan. Remembered as one of B.C.'s most popular premiers, he was also known as simply John from Langford for his deep ties to the community.
Globe and Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan
Ellie Horgan choked back tears as Royal Roads University named its new campus after her late husband, John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived. 'I'm overwhelmed,' she said Friday outside the John Horgan Campus building that is nearing completion, adding, 'I can't wait until the sign goes up.' Horgan, who was also Canada's ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in November at age 65. 'As late as last September, when we were in Berlin and John was in hospital, I said, 'you know there's a movement, and it's growing, to name a campus after you,'' Ellie Horgan recalled. 'He went, 'that's just silly, they should name it after somebody who deserves it.'' But she said she was 'thrilled beyond belief' that the honour went to her late husband, who prided himself as 'John from Langford.' Premier David Eby was among more than 200 guests at the announcement, including past and present B.C. ministers. He said Horgan focused on improving access to different kinds of post-secondary training when he was premier. 'So it is entirely appropriate and fitting that this campus is named for such a remarkable champion of education,' Eby said. 'I really wish, as we all do, that John was with us here today. But of course, if he were here, he would not have let us name this campus after him. He (was) an incredibly modest guy and this is the least of what John deserves for his contributions to British Columbia.' The campus is set to open in September. Philip Steenkamp, president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads, said he met Horgan in 2019 to discuss expanding post-secondary options in Langford, one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. 'He said to me in his usual blunt way, 'you need to get out of your castle and out from behind those walls, and pop out into the community,'' Steenkamp said, a reference to historic Hatley Castle where the university's main campus is based in neighbouring Colwood. 'Here we are – so John, we took that admonition seriously." Other post-secondary institutions will also have a presence in the new campus building, including the University of Victoria, Camosun College and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Ellie Horgan said her husband would have been even happier, 'if there was astronomy and space exploration and electives for rock polishing,' a reference to some of his passions. Royal Roads also announced the creation of the John Horgan Entrance Award, to give financial assistance to new undergraduates at the Langford campus. Steenkamp said he had made a personal donation of $25,000 to the award. Ellie Horgan said her late husband's love for Langford, education and young people 'all come together in this campus.' 'He would be proud to see students, faculty and staff become part of Langford's vibrant community, and deeply honoured to have his name associated with such a meaningful place of learning.'
Vancouver Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
New Royal Roads University campus named after former B.C. premier John Horgan
Ellie Horgan choked back tears as Royal Roads University named its new campus after her late husband, John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived. 'I'm overwhelmed,' she said Friday outside the John Horgan Campus building that is nearing completion, adding, 'I can't wait until the sign goes up.' Horgan, who was also Canada's ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in November at age 65. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'As late as last September, when we were in Berlin and John was in hospital, I said, 'you know there's a movement, and it's growing, to name a campus after you,'' Ellie Horgan recalled. 'He went, 'that's just silly, they should name it after somebody who deserves it.'' But she said she was 'thrilled beyond belief' that the honour went to her late husband, who prided himself as 'John from Langford.' Premier David Eby was among more than 200 guests at the announcement, including past and present B.C. ministers. He said Horgan focused on improving access to different kinds of post-secondary training when he was premier. 'So it is entirely appropriate and fitting that this campus is named for such a remarkable champion of education,' Eby said. 'I really wish, as we all do, that John was with us here today. But of course, if he were here, he would not have let us name this campus after him. He (was) an incredibly modest guy and this is the least of what John deserves for his contributions to British Columbia.' The campus is set to open in September. Philip Steenkamp, president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads, said he met Horgan in 2019 to discuss expanding post-secondary options in Langford, one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. 'He said to me in his usual blunt way, 'you need to get out of your castle and out from behind those walls, and pop out into the community,'' Steenkamp said, a reference to historic Hatley Castle where the university's main campus is based in neighbouring Colwood. 'Here we are — so John, we took that admonition seriously.' Other post-secondary institutions will also have a presence in the new campus building, including the University of Victoria, Camosun College and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Ellie Horgan said her husband would have been even happier, 'if there was astronomy and space exploration and electives for rock polishing,' a reference to some of his passions. Royal Roads also announced the creation of the John Horgan Entrance Award, to give financial assistance to new undergraduates at the Langford campus. Steenkamp said he had made a personal donation of $25,000 to the award. Ellie Horgan said her late husband's love for Langford, education and young people 'all come together in this campus.' 'He would be proud to see students, faculty and staff become part of Langford's vibrant community, and deeply honoured to have his name associated with such a meaningful place of learning.'
Global News
23-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
New Langford university campus named in honour of John Horgan
The new campus of Royal Roads University is being named after the late John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived. Premier David Eby says in a news release that the new John Horgan Campus in downtown Langford is a fitting tribute to his predecessor, who 'knew education opened the doors to opportunity.' Horgan, who was also Canada's ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in November aged 65. His widow, Ellie Horgan, says the naming of the campus 'would have meant the world' to him. 1:18 John Horgan memorial: Trudeau, Eby, son offer kind words and song for late former premier Dr. Philip Steenkamp, president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads, says in the release that Horgan was a 'tireless champion' of expanded access to post-secondary education. Story continues below advertisement Royal Roads also announced the creation of the John Horgan Entrance Award, to give financial assistance to new undergraduates at the Langford campus. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'As a firm believer in the power of higher education to change lives, John understood the doors it could open for the next generation of changemakers — those who will follow in his footsteps to tackle the great challenges of our time and build a better world,' said Steenkamp. 9:24 John Horgan funeral: 'He'll never be forgotten,' B.C. Premier David Eby says 'I'm proud to support this award with a personal donation of $25,000 and look forward to seeing students thrive at RRU Langford on the John Horgan Campus.' Ellie Horgan said her late husband's 'love for Langford, for education and for young people all come together in this campus — a place that will spark new ideas, welcome diverse perspectives and open new opportunities.' Story continues below advertisement 'He would be proud to see students, faculty and staff become part of Langford's vibrant community, and deeply honoured to have his name associated with such a meaningful place of learning.'
