Teresa Durning cares deeply about her country and the citizens she serves.

Teresa believes it is time for an end to the current costly coalition government. It is time to return to common sense for the common people by stopping unnecessary taxes and giving constituents the freedom to make their own choices.

Teresa has a strong business background, is a community volunteer and outdoor enthusiast who has lived in the province of British Columbia for her lifetime. She has worked for the House of Commons as a Constituency Assistant to MP Mel Arnold North Okanagan-Shuswap for the past 4 years. As well, she is in her second term as a Vernon City Councillor. Prior to her current positions Teresa ran a successful company for nearly 12 years providing Visitor Services to Tourism related businesses in Vernon and the surrounding area.

Teresa sits on multiple boards in her role as a city Councillor including Arts Council of North Okanagan, Vernon Winter Carnival, Seniors Action Society, O’Keefe Ranch and the City of Vernon Tourism Commission. She is also an alternate City Liaison for Regional District of North Okanagan Greater Vernon Advisory Committee and others.

She has been nominated for multiple community leadership awards including Top 20 over 40, Woman of the Year and Community Leader of the Year and she is well-known for her passion and commitment to success.

Teresa has proven that she is committed to the communities she serves by being available, advocating for and listening to the voices of all constituents in the North Okanagan for many years, She would be honoured to serve the riding of Vernon - Lake Country-Monashee effectively carrying the people’s voices to Ottawa.