PREMIER John Horgan on Wednesday announced that Minister Melanie Mark had advised him of her decision to resign her cabinet portfolio and go on medical leave “to focus on pressing and urgent personal matters.”

Horgan added: “While I regret that she will not be at the cabinet table, I respect her decision and her commitment to her constituents.”

He said: “I have asked Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services, to assume responsibility for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, effective immediately, in addition to her current portfolio.”