B.C. premier John Horgan to have surgery Friday

B.C. premier John Horgan will undergo surgery on his throat on Oct. 29, the province said in a statement today, Oct. 28.

“After noticing a lump in my neck, I went to the doctor to get a number of tests over the past few weeks,” Horgan said in a written statement. “Those tests have revealed a growth in my throat that requires surgery tomorrow. Any further treatment will be determined after the surgery.”

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth, will be appointed Deputy Premier while Horgan undergoes surgery and recovery.

“I have been here before and I am not alone. People all around the province receive news like this every day,” Horgan said. “My message to all British Columbians is, please don’t wait. If you are concerned about something, don’t put it off. Go see a doctor, go to an urgent and primary care centre to get it checked out as soon as you can.”