Lorne Nicolson

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.