A long-time politician with an orange flair and blue hair is looking to represent the region.

Leah Main, a fearless advocate for rural communities with more than 15 years of local government experience, is the federal NDP candidate for Vernon乌鸦传媒揕ake Country乌鸦传媒揗onashee.

Known for her community-driven leadership, Main brings a lifetime of service to this race 乌鸦传媒� most recently as a director on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (2015乌鸦传媒�2024), where she worked directly with Ottawa to fight for infrastructure funding, rural healthcare access, and sustainable local economies.

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Main immigrated to Canada in 1967 and chose to make her home in the Slocan Valley, where she has served as a councillor since 2009 and as a regional district director since 2011.

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Backed by the NDP乌鸦传媒檚 commitment to equity and justice, Main乌鸦传媒檚 platform includes capping essential grocery prices, building affordable housing, hiring more doctors and nurses, and protecting $10-a-day child care.

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