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Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Binny Boparai

Binny Boparai is a Kelowna entrepreneur, farmer and community leader, and the co-founder and president of Farming Karma, an award-winning farm-to-table beverage company that grew from the Kelowna Farmers' Market into a national brand. She has served on the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce board of directors and Kelowna's Agricultural Advisory Committee, and was named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by BC Food & Beverage in 2024.

Carter Mochinski

Carter Mochinski is a youth advocate and climate organizer from Lake Country who represented Canada as a delegate at the UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in Brazil. He serves as Director of Research and Publications with the BC Youth Council and previously served as a Youth Councillor with the District of Lake Country.

Pavneet Singh Elected — unofficial result

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Wright commits to repealing the HPOA, opposing state control over health professionals.

  • Asked by the HPOA candidate questionnaire (Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance): "Will you commit to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and replacing it with legislation, built with the professions and the public, that keeps politics out of health care?"
  • Commits to repeal and replace the HPOA, calling it dreadful legislation.
  • Opposes government power to tell health professionals how to conduct business or override records.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I am the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream candidate for OneBC, and I commit to repeal and replace this dreadful legislation. I do not believe the government should have the ability to tell health professionals how to conduct their business, nor have any ability to override charter rights etc. to access practician records.”

Source: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election | Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Singh commits to repealing the HPOA to keep health regulation independent of politics.

  • Asked by the HPOA candidate questionnaire (Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance): "Will you commit to repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and replacing it with legislation, built with the professions and the public, that keeps politics out of health care?"
  • Committed to repeal and replace the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA).
  • Wants health oversight kept independent and free from political interference.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Yes. We support repealing the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and working with the professions to keep their oversight independent and free from political interference.”

Source: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election | Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 11, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Boparai is running to make life more affordable amid rising costs and uncertainty.

  • Cites rising costs and economic uncertainty hitting families and entrepreneurs.
  • Running to make life more affordable.
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“Small businesses and farmers are the backbone of our local economy, and they need a government that understands the challenges they face. I’ve built a business here in the Okanagan, created local jobs and seen firsthand how rising costs and economic uncertainty affect families and entrepreneurs. I’m running to make life more affordable, strengthen local food systems and build an economy where young people can find opportunity and build their future right here at home.”

Source: More BC NDP candidates ready to fight for their communities · October 6, 2026

Confidence:High

Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Economy & jobs

Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Boparai says regional economic growth will bring good jobs and solve underlying issues.

  • Identified cost of living and job creation as key priorities.
  • Argues regional economic growth brings good jobs, which solves many underlying issues.
“If we have growth, economic growth in our region, that's going to bring on good jobs and that solves a lot of the other underlying issues.”

(reported remarks)

Source: Global News (Okanagan): Kelowna-area candidates make final push before election day (via republisher mirror) · October 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Boparai wants to strengthen local food systems and build an economy where youth can stay.

  • Calls small businesses and farmers the backbone of the local economy.
  • Wants to strengthen local food systems and build an economy where young people find opportunity at home.
“Small businesses and farmers are the backbone of our local economy, and they need a government that understands the challenges they face. I’ve built a business here in the Okanagan, created local jobs and seen firsthand how rising costs and economic uncertainty affect families and entrepreneurs. I’m running to make life more affordable, strengthen local food systems and build an economy where young people can find opportunity and build their future right here at home.”

(a few sentences)

Source: More BC NDP candidates ready to fight for their communities · October 6, 2026

Confidence:High

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Singh backs expanding natural resource development, saying LNG will double and triple by 2035.

  • Identified homelessness and the economy among the issues facing the riding.
  • Argues expanding natural resource development will create jobs and strengthen the provincial economy.
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“LNG will be double and triple by 2035, and we have resources. People want to go to work, and we have to create jobs, and economy will be better once we do that”

Source: Global News (Okanagan): Kelowna-area candidates make final push before election day (via republisher mirror) · October 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Alexandra Wright OneBC

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Binny Boparai BC NDP

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Carter Mochinski BC Green Party

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Mochinski promises to represent the community with love, passion and integrity.

  • Promises to represent the community with love, passion and integrity.
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“I will represent our community with the love, passion, and integrity it deserves.”

Source: Carter Mochinski - Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Pavneet Singh Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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