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Harwinder Sandhu, Vernon-Lumby MLA
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I am a healthcare professional (RN& PCC), mother, & the proud MLA for Vernon-Lumby. I am honoured, for the 2nd term, to serve these incredible communities. I will continue to represent with utmost care, integrity & compassion.
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Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed so we could live in peace and freedom.

Their courage reminds us that the cost of war is never forgotten — and that peace is always worth protecting.

Lest we forget.

#canadaremembers #RemembranceDay
A Remembrance Day graphic featuring watercolor poppies on a soft pink background. The text reads: “Lest We Forget — Remembrance Day, November 11, 2025.” The bottom left corner includes the logo for MLA Harwinder Sandhu, Vernon–Lumby.
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Just another day at the Legislature — keeping things light before we bite into serious work 🦇
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#halloween #bcndp
MLA Brittny Anderson and MLA Harwinder Sandhu, both dressed as vampires with capes and fangs, playfully “attack” Premier David Eby, who poses in mock fear between them in a formal room with blue and cream curtains.
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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British Columbians continue to benefit from some of the most affordable auto insurance in Canada!
ICBC rates will stay frozen until spring 2027 — 7 yrs of stability & savings.
Enhanced Care has lowered costs by 15%, saving drivers about $496 a year while improving care and recovery benefits.
#bcpoli
A smiling family of four stands beside their red car with the hatch open, parked in a sunlit wooded area. The father and young son sit on the edge of the trunk, while the mother stands beside them with her daughter. Text below reads: “B.C. keeps auto insurance rates low for drivers through 2027.”
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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On BC Farmers Day we honour the hands and hearts that feed B.C. — our farmers, ranchers, growers, and producers.
From dawn to dusk, your dedication keeps our land, families, and economy thriving.
Farming isn’t just work, it’s a way of life built on perseverance, hope, and love for the land.
#bcndp
October 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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A new chapter for healthcare in B.C. 🌿

The first new medical school in Western Canada in 60 years is opening at SFU Surrey! 🎓
More spaces for future doctors, better access to care, and a healthier future for everyone.

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#bcpoli #bcgov #bcndp
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October 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Ten years ago, every MLA stood together to protect gender identity in B.C.’s Human Rights Code.
Last week, that unity broke.
I stand with @nikisharma.bsky.social and our #BCNDP team — because every person deserves safety, dignity, and respect, exactly as they are. 🧡🏳️‍⚧️
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#humanrights
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October 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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This Thanksgiving, I’m especially grateful for our community 🧡 for the farmers, neighbours, and volunteers who care for one another in so many ways.

May your day be filled with warmth, gratitude, and time spent with those who make life brighter. 🍂

🥧 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
A wooden sign surrounded by autumn leaves, pinecones, and acorns reads “Happy Thanksgiving – From me & mine to you & yours.” In the corner is the Vernon–Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu logo featuring a mountain and sunset design. MLA Sandhu, wearing sunglasses and a long green dress, stands beside a small blue flower truck labeled “Curly Willow – Fresh Cut Flowers.” She’s smiling with her son hugging her side. The scene is bright and sunny, with hay bales, open fields, and rolling hills in the background. MLA Sandhu and her son pose with their faces through a painted farm-themed cutout board. Sandhu’s face appears on a cartoon farmer in blue overalls, while the boy’s is on a character driving a red tractor. Both smile playfully under a bright blue sky. A colourful farmers’ market table covered in a sunflower-patterned cloth displays jars of homemade pickles, jams, and preserves. A large orange bowl of fresh cucumbers sits in the foreground, with baskets of melons, tomatoes, and citrus arranged neatly behind it.
October 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Congratulations to the Upper Room Mission on the opening of the 24-bed winter shelter space!

This means 10,000 safe nights of sleep each year for those in our community who need it most.

My heart is full seeing the kindness and generosity in our community 🧡

#BCpoli #BCNDP
Upper Room Mission's large, bright dormitory-style shelter room with rows of neatly made single beds featuring grey sheets, folded light blue blankets, and small beige pillows. The walls are light grey with a green accent wall at the far end, and natural light pours in through several windows. The clean, orderly space feels calm and welcoming, suggesting readiness to provide safe rest for many people. Amy Klassen at a podium giving a speech at a microphone, smiling as she speaks from behind a laptop on a podium. Behind her, a presentation screen displays the words “Upper Room Mission – A Place of Belonging & Hope” alongside an image of a man being helped up. The setting is warm and welcoming, with green walls, a bookshelf filled with puzzles and games, and a potted plant adding a homey touch. Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming stands in a doorway smiling and holding large ceremonial scissors, having just cut a red ribbon tied across the doorframe. The scene captures the moment of a ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the official opening the 24-bed winter shelter.
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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This week, our gov't introduced new laws to:
📸 Strengthen protections for victims of intimate image abuse
🚭 Hold vape manufacturers accountable for health harms
🎓 Improve safety and prevention of sexual violence at BC campuses
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October 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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✨ An amazing evening at the 18th annual East Meets West Diwali Gala in Kelowna. Mohini Singh & team have turned this festival into a fundraiser bringing hope to kids locally & around the world. 🧡

#Diwali symbolizes love over hate, light over darkness, good over evil & knowledge over ignorance. 🪔
September 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Premier Eby & I are proud to wear this year’s Orange Shirt by OKIB artist Faith Yow, supporting the 2025 Indigenous Learning Tour 🧡

Proceeds help more people engage with Indigenous cultures and the true history of Canada.

Take the tour & grab your shirt here: www.vdicss.org/ilt-2025

#NDTR #BCNDP
Side-by-side photos of Premier David Eby and MLA Harwinder Sandhu wearing bright orange shirts designed by Okanagan Indian Band artist Faith Yow. The shirts feature two hands of different skin tones clasped together inside a circle, surrounded by teachings of the Four Food Chiefs: a bear, a berry cluster, corn, and salmon, along with a pink flower. The gradient orange background emphasizes the theme of Orange Shirt Day and reconciliation.
September 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Come join us at the Sundog Festival!

🌞 Nothing beats gathering under the Okanagan sun to celebrate community, music, and culture. 🎶

Live music, talented artisans, delicious food trucks, and so much more to enjoy.

Hope to see you here!

#BCNDP #vernon #okanagan #sundogfestival
MLA Sandhu in a long green dress speaks into a microphone on an outdoor stage at the Sundog Festival. Behind her, three people are seated, including a child wearing a blue festival t-shirt. Musical instruments like guitars, drums, and keyboards are set up on stage under the large orange and black “SUNDOG” backdrop. An Indigenous dancer in vibrant regalia performs in front of the Sundog Festival stage. The dancer wears a feathered headdress, beadwork, and bright decorations while holding traditional items. Behind them, the stage displays the large orange and black “SUNDOG” banner. A colourful poster for the Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture in Vernon, BC. At the top it reads: “Food Trucks • Artisan Market • Live Music • Cultural Activities • Beer Garden.” The main title says “Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture – Musical Kick-Off Weekend – Civic Memorial Park – Vernon BC.” In the centre, large text notes “2 Days” with a QR code below and the website www.sundogfest.ca. A pink box on the left lists Friday, Sept 19 (4pm–10pm) performers: The Melawmen Collective, Dixie Fried Hep Katz, Fontine, Norsu, Wyatt C. Louis, Kinfolk Nation. A purple box on the right lists Saturday, Sept 20 (3pm–10pm) performers: Hey Ocean!, Missy D, Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers, TyG & JByrd, Lone Valley Band. The bottom of the poster displays sponsor logos including Culture Days, Arts Council of the North Okanagan, Tourism Vernon, FortisBC, BC Arts Council, British Columbia, Community Foundation North Okanagan, and others. It notes the full festival runs Sept 19–Oct 12 as part of BC Culture Days.
September 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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My heart is full 🧡

Thank you to everyone who came out to our beloved Night Market and Movie in the Park! It was such a joy visiting with you all and watching The Princess Bride with popcorn from the iconic Vernon Towne Theatre 🎭🍿🙏🏻

#vernon #okanagan #BCNDP
MLA Sandhu crouches on the grass, smiling and petting two dogs while chatting with their owners beside a table stacked with bags of popcorn. MLA Sandhu, Caitlin and Amy sitting together under a teal MLA tent with the BC provincial crest in the background. MLA Sandhu stands under the teal MLA tent, speaking with community members gathered around a table filled with colorful markers, pamphlets, and activity sheets. MLA Sandhu in a light blue patterned dress speaks into a microphone in front of a giant outdoor movie screen.
September 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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My newsletter is hitting inboxes now! See what our government has been up to to support our students and school workers!
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September 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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While many return to class today, too many children worldwide are denied this chance—through conflict, disaster, or poverty.

Every child deserves a safe place to dream & grow.

Thank you to the teachers & staff working tirelessly to build brighter futures. 🌍❤️

#backtoschool #BCNDP
September 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Happy Labour Day!
Today we honour workers who keep BC thriving — from nurses & teachers to trades, farm workers, first responders & small business employees.

Thank you for your dedication, sacrifices & strength.

Our #BCNDP will always stand with you to ensure fairness & dignity. #LabourDay #BCpoli
An orange-and-white Labour Day graphic. Across the top, a row of raised fists each hold a different tool — a wrench, stethoscope, paintbrush, screwdriver, trowel, and spray bottle — symbolizing diverse workers. Text below reads: “Happy Labour Day, Sept. 1, 2025. Thank you to all of our incredible hardworking British Columbians. Harwinder Sandhu, Vernon-Lumby MLA.”
September 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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What a beautiful sight to see the new nk̓maplqs iʔ snm̓am̓ay̓ʔtn iʔ k̓l sqilxʷtət OKIB Cultural Immersion School opening its doors! ✨

This incredible space reflects vision, culture, and community. A place where children can grow in both knowledge and identity.

Congratulations to OKIB on this milestone.
August 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Today we broke ground on the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre — a dream years in the making!

This will be a place to gather and to celebrate art & history.

Huge thanks to RDNO, VPAG, City of Vernon, @governmentofbc.bsky.social Growing Communities Fund, & all who made this possible!

#BCNDP #BCpoli
Guests sit in folding chairs at an outdoor groundbreaking ceremony, partially framed by the bucket of an excavator. Two presenters, one in a bright pink suit and the other in a fuchsia dress, stand in the center addressing the crowd. Amy Klassen in a dark green dress stands in front of a microphone and clipboard, speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony. Behind her are shovels decorated with teal bows, a mound of dirt, and a yellow excavator. Four people holding golden shovels stand beside a woman speaking into a microphone at a groundbreaking event. A poster board with a rendering of the future cultural centre sits near a bouquet of flowers. A large group of people lined up with shovels decorated with teal bows, gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony. A mound of sand is in front of them, and a bright blue sky fills the background.
August 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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🥵 It’s HOT! Stay hydrated, keep pets cool, and check on neighbours & loved ones.

🌊 Need relief? Cooling stations are open: Kal Tire Place, Vernon Library, Rec & Aquatic Centre, Schubert Centre.

❄️ Find a cooling station near you: civicinfo.bc.ca/directories

💧 Let’s look out for each other!

#BCgov
Heat Alert graphic – Infographic with a “Heat Alert!” header in yellow and brown. Lists safety tips: stay hydrated, keep pets and children safe, look out for others. Provides Vernon cooling station locations and a note to visit facility websites for hours. Water and Gatorade delivery – MLA Sandhu in a pink dress and sunglasses smiling beside an open car trunk filled with bottled water and Gatorade, holding a case of Gatorade in her arms. Stay cool and safe graphic – PreparedBC poster with a warm-toned image of a sunlit park. Lists heat safety tips including drinking water, not leaving kids or pets in cars, using sunscreen, staying in cooler spaces, and visiting PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat.
August 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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August 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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August 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Wildfire season is upon us, and preparation saves lives.

🔥 Clear debris, trim grass, and create a go-bag. 👜 Choose FireSmart plants 🌿 and book a free home assessment 🏡 to help protect your home and neighbours.

Visit firesmartbc.ca/prepare to get started.

#bcpoli #bcwildfire #okanagan #bcgov
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July 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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July 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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🚨 The Province is investing nearly $2M to boost emergency preparedness.

📍 Locally, the RDNO is receiving $40K to update evacuation & public alert plans.

🚜 Coldstream is also getting $40K to plan safe evacuations for people, livestock & property.

Clear plans save lives.

#BCpoli #okanagan #BcNDP
A scenic view overlooking the North Okanagan region. In the foreground, bright yellow wildflowers cover a grassy hillside. Below, the town is nestled along the edge of a blue lake, with rolling hills and dramatic clouds stretching across the wide sky. A wide, calm lake stretches between forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky in British Columbia. In the top left corner is the B.C. government logo. At the bottom, a blue banner reads: “Strengthening public notification and evacuation route planning.”
July 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Great meeting with Health Minister Josie Osborne and Mayor Victor Cumming! We discussed ways to strengthen local healthcare and support our community including expanding access and local mental health supports.

Excited for what’s ahead!

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July 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM