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Vernon-Lumby · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Blair Visscher

Blair Visscher is the BC Green Party candidate for Vernon-Lumby. A teacher, wildfire researcher and community organizer who has lived in Vernon and Lumby for more than a decade, she is pursuing doctoral research at UBC Okanagan on wildfire evacuation communication and worked as a 2025-26 Climate Solutions Scholar. She previously ran federally in Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee.

Chantel Gibbs

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Harwinder Sandhu

Harwinder Sandhu is the MLA for Vernon-Lumby, first elected in 2020. Born to a farm family and having lived in rural communities across BC, she worked as a healthcare worker for over two decades and is a mother of three.

Kevin Acton Elected — unofficial result

Kevin Acton is the longtime mayor of Lumby, having served five terms, and is running as the BC Conservative candidate in Vernon-Lumby while also seeking re-election as mayor. He has served 15 years as a Regional District of North Okanagan director, including four years as chair, and chaired the regional Hospital District.

Healthcare

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

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Gibbs opposes the HPOA's removal of physician self-regulation by the health minister.

  • 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?"
  • Says the HPOA ended the College of Physicians' ability to regulate itself.
  • Opposes the health minister having power to appoint the board and discipline physicians.
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“The HPOA act ended the ability of the College of Physicians to regulate itself and gave the Minister of Health the power to appoint the board and do the discipline of wayward physicians.”

Source: HPOA and the 2026 BC Election | Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care and Governance · October 8, 2026

Confidence:High

Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Sandhu warns patients cannot afford the risk of healthcare cuts or closures.

  • As a healthcare worker, she says she saw the effects of past cuts firsthand.
  • Warns patients cannot afford the risk of cuts or closures.
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“As a healthcare worker, I saw the effects of the cuts made by Falcon and Rustad firsthand. We can’t go back. Patients can’t afford the risk of cuts or closures,”

Source: Harwinder Sandhu to continue to take action for people as BC NDP candidate in Vernon-Lumby · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Acton 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.
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“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?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Sandhu says the NDP is acting with affordability measures so families can live a good life.

  • Says the NDP team is taking action with several affordability measures so families can live a good life.
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“We know things are hard. And that’s why we’re in your corner, taking action with several affordability measures so you and your family can live a good life.”

Source: Harwinder Sandhu to continue to take action for people as BC NDP candidate in Vernon-Lumby · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Economy & jobs

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

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Sandhu backs investing in long-term care and resources for seniors at home and in community.

  • Points to NDP action investing in long-term care and resources for seniors in their homes and communities.
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“investing in long term care, as well as providing resources to seniors in their homes and communities.”

Source: Harwinder Sandhu to continue to take action for people as BC NDP candidate in Vernon-Lumby · September 25, 2026

Confidence:High

Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Blair Visscher BC Green Party

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Chantel Gibbs OneBC

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Harwinder Sandhu BC NDP

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Kevin Acton Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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