Jobs Minister Pat Bell won't seek reelection because of aneurysm

Pat Bell has been the chief salesperson for the B.C. Jobs Plan.

The B.C. Liberals have lost one of their highest-profile politicians in the next election campaign.

Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Minister Pat Bell has announced that he won't seek reelection because he's been diagnosed with an aneurysm.

An aneurysm is a localized blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel.

Bell, 55, has represented Prince George-Mackenzie in the legislature since 2001.