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VICTORIA — One hundred days into the life of the first new B.C. government in 16 years, some positives stand out and some not-so-positive things as well.

The first and most obvious plus for the New Democrats is Premier John Horgan himself.

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Not so long ago, Horgan’s chippy, frustrated performance as leader of the Opposition raised doubts about whether he would stick around long enough to fight an election. Today, the transformation is remarkable.

On the public platform the premier’s tone is positive, unifying and grounded in themes of affordability and fairness that served his party well in the spring election.

Inside the legislature, he’s a partisan inspiration to his side and the B.C. Liberal Opposition has yet to rattle him in the slightest.

Also, he’s ably managed his power-sharing arrangement with the Greens, notwithstanding the occasional pillow-fight with Andrew Weaver.

The second advantage for the government is the presence of a strong front bench of cabinet ministers.