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People have been complaining about SkyTrain project delays to the wrong John Horgan

Professor John Horgan teaches psychology 4,700 kilometres away in Georgia State University
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Premier John Horgan posted an apology on Twitter Feb. 17, 2021, to a fellow BԪַJohn HorganBԪַ who has been receiving complaints about SkyTrain project delays. (John Horgan/Twitter)

British Columbians have been writing to John Horgan to voice their frustration on the delayed SkyTrain project to the University of B.C. BԪַ but somehow have confused the provinceBԪַs premier with a professor 4,700 kilometres away with the same name.

Professor John Horgan, who teaches psychology at Georgia State University, took to Twitter Wednesday to let his BԪַCanadian friendsBԪַ know that those writing to him have the wrong man.

BԪַI appreciate your frustration and know there are implications for the whole province not just UBC, but I am not the John Horgan you seek.BԪַ

In response, the premier apologized for the mixup along with a photo of a handwritten card.

BԪַWhen itBԪַs safe, youBԪַll have to come visiti beautiful B.C.BԪַ

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to spend $14.9 billion in funding over the next eight years on public transportation projects around the country, including in Metro Vancouver.

Extending the Broadway SkyTrain to the university campus is part of the MayorsBԪַ Council 10-year vision, with a price tag of $3.3 to $3.8 billion.

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Details on what federal funding will be doled out to B.C. projects have not yet been determined.



ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca

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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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