October 31, 2008 

I'm overwhelmed by the outpouring of kind words, encouragement and best wishes for my speedy recovery and am truly grateful to be a part of this wonderful, supportive community!

My recuperation is going well and I expect to be back standing up for the rights of constituents at the opening of the Legislature on November 20th.

October 24, 2008

I want to take this opportunity to inform my constituents that I have recently been diagnosed with cancer of the bladder.  Following consultation with my doctor and a specialist, I will be undergoing surgery today.

I will be taking a few weeks off for recovery before returning to my normal work schedule.  My capable staff will continue to be available to work on issues of concern to constituents, ensuring I am kept updated on case files and other matters that are important to residents of Malahat-Juan de Fuca.

News Release - October 2, 2008

News Release - September 30, 2008

VICTORIA - Malahat-Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan is calling on Gordon Campbell to stop intervening in Capital Regional District planning decisions and respect local democracy.

Horgan is alarmed Community Development minister Blair Lekstrom has taken a land use decision out of the hands of voters as well as the CRD by forcing binding arbitration on amendments to the regional growth strategy.

News Release - September 19, 2008

VICTORIA - Gordon Campbell must explain whether he agrees with his top climate change advisor Mark Jaccard that the fuel tax should be hiked ten-fold, the New Democrats said today.

News Release - September 15, 2008

VICTORIA - Since Gordon Campbell won't come back to the legislature this fall, the finance committee should adopt a broader mandate to fill in the accountability gap, the New Democrats said today. 

September 5, 2008

VICTORIA - John Horgan, MLA for Malahat-Juan de Fuca, is taking a new approach to the old idea of a community Town Hall Meeting.  Rather than having the people come to him, he is going to them.  And what better place to find people then on their commute home.

News Release - September 3, 2008

New double-digit hydro rate increases, following on the heels of obscene executive pay increases, continue to show how out of touch the Campbell government is with the average working person, the Official Opposition said today.

News Release - August 18, 2008

VICTORIA - Gordon Campbell has had over a month to read through a scathing report from the Auditor General into the government's giveaway of forest lands around Jordan River and it's time for him to stop trying to duck the issue, Opposition MLA John Horgan said today.

News Release - July 30, 2008

VICTORIA - The Campbell government is so fixated on promoting its new fuel tax that it is unable to hear the widespread public criticism, says NDP energy critic John Horgan.  In the July 30 Kelowna Daily Courier, Small Business and Revenue Minister Kevin Krueger is quoted as saying about the tax:  "I haven't heard any complaints and if there were any, I'd be one of the first to hear about them."