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vernonmatters. ca > 05/09/2026 > final-debate-for-b-c-conservative-leadership-hopefuls

Final debate for B. C. Conservative leadership hopefuls

1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (200+ words) BURNABY " The five candidates running for the leadership of the Opposition B. C. Conservatives face each other today in their final debate, after a campaign dominated by disputes over their ideological credentials. Iain Black, Caroline Elliott, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Peter Milobar and Yuri…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 05/08/2026 > 375041

80 Years in the Community

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (80+ words) Watch the video below! With their recent BOB Award Win for Best Eyewear, Jason from 107. 5 Beach Radio chats with Dr. Ashton, about despite winning Best Eyewear, Vernon Optometry has much more to offer." They create their own lenses in-house and…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 05/07/2026 > simon-fraser-universitys-application-to-rejoin-canada-west-provisionally-accepted

Simon Fraser University's application to rejoin Canada West provisionally accepted

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (157+ words) KELOWNA " U Sports" Canada West conference has approved Simon Fraser University as a probationary member following a vote at the conference"s annual general meeting. SFU"s return to Canadian varsity spots is contingent on gaining U Sports approval at…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 05/07/2026 > local-mp-attending-defence-and-aerospace-conference-in-turkey

Local MP attending Defence and Aerospace Conference in Turkey

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (19+ words) The Member of Parliament for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee has gone overseas to engage with allies and learn of. .....

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vernonmatters. ca > 05/07/2026 > albertas-united-conservatives-welcome-back-former-estranged-backbencher-and-critic

Alberta's United Conservatives welcome back former estranged backbencher and critic

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (635+ words) EDMONTON " A former backbench member of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative caucus is back in the fold, a day after standing in the house to apologize for past actions and statements. The caucus, in a statement Thursday, welcomed Scott…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 04/22/2026 > rdco-seeks-public-input-on-updated-wildfire-risk-strategy

RDCO seeks public input on updated wildfire risk strategy

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (147+ words) The Regional District of Central Okanagan is inviting residents to provide input on its draft Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. The plan focuses on reducing wildfire risk near homes and in surrounding natural areas across Electoral Areas East and West, including…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 04/22/2026 > lake-country-taking-action-to-support-water-management-flows-at-area-watershed

Lake Country taking action to support water management, flows at'area watershed

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (324+ words) The District of Lake Country'is taking'action to enhance its water storage and flow management in the Beaver Lake Chain and Vernon Creek watershed. The municipality has secured provincial funds to do this work, which will first involve conducting feasibility studies…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 04/10/2026 > liberals-meet-for-second-day-of-confab-in-montreal

Progressive Liberals welcome Gladu and other Conservative floor crossers

4+ week, 16+ hour ago  (780+ words) MONTREAL " High-profile progressive Liberal MPs attending the party's national convention in Montreal on Friday welcomed and defended former Conservatives who have crossed the floor to their caucus. Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault said while he and many of his colleagues…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 04/09/2026 > poilievre-says-ottawa-must-protect-private-property-in-wake-of-cowichan-tribes-ruling

Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (574+ words) RICHMOND " Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect property rights after a landmark court decision on Aboriginal title in British Columbia last year. Poilievre was in Richmond, B. C. , on Thursday calling on the Liberal government…...

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vernonmatters. ca > 04/02/2026 > federal-privacy-law-changes-would-expand-sharing-of-personal-data-across-government

Federal privacy law changes would expand sharing of personal data across government

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (169+ words) OTTAWA " The Liberal government proposes making it easier for federal agencies to share and reuse the personal data of Canadians as part of a major overhaul of the Privacy Act. The act governs how federal agencies collect, use and disclose…...