Stay informed with the latest reporting on MLA Tara Armstrong, her legislative actions, and the community-led Recall Armstrong movement. This page is updated regularly with news stories from Canadian outlets.
iNFOnews – December 2, 2025
Tara Armstrong introduced the Freedom Convoy Recognition Act, a bill proposing a new statutory holiday in British Columbia, sparking immediate backlash from constituents and Indigenous leaders.
Read more: https://infonews.ca/news/7449257/kelowna-mla-wants-to-make-a-freedom-convoy-stat-holiday-in-bc/
VictoriaNow – December 1, 2025
A new private member’s bill could soon lower the number of signatures required to recall an MLA — a major development for the Tara Armstrong recall campaign.
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https://www.victorianow.com/watercooler/news/news/Provincial/Okanagan_MLA_introducing_bill_that_would_make_recalling_MLAs_easier/
KelownaNow – November 24, 2025
Coverage of community organizers beginning the official petition to recall Armstrong following her defection and controversial positions on social policy.
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https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Kelowna/A_mountain_to_climb_Kelowna_Lake_Country_Coldstream_constituents_rally_to_recall_MLA_Tara_Armstrong/
Global News – November 27, 2025
Global News reports on the official launch of the recall petition and the growing cross-partisan coalition behind it.
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11548379/petition-to-recall-mla-tara-armstrong
Castanet – Late November 2025
Premier David Eby publicly weighs in, signalling that Armstrong’s conduct has damaged her credibility and her relationship with constituents.
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https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/585159/Kelowna-area-MLA-should-be-recalled-says-Premier-Eby
iNFOnews.ca – November 24, 2025
Examines why residents feel Armstrong no longer represents them and how the recall process works.
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https://infonews.ca/news/7439220/grassroots-group-pushing-to-recall-okanagan-mla-tara-armstrong/
Castanet – May 16, 2025
Covers criticism from Armstrong’s former party following her abstention from a key legislative vote.
Read more: https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/550710/BC-Conservatives-take-aim-at-Kelowna-area-MLA-other-independents
KelownaNow – March 10, 2025
Local leaders express frustration over Armstrong’s reduced visibility after her defection.
Read more: https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Kelowna/VIDEO_Concerns_about_representation_emerge_after_MLA_Tara_Armstrong_s_defection_from_BC_Cons/
Global News – March 12, 2025
Analyzes the impact of Armstrong’s alliance with expelled MLA Dallas Brodie on her riding.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/11079190/concerns-grow-over-representation-bc-legislature-okanagan-mla/
Castanet – May 26, 2025
Reports on Armstrong’s call to overhaul the Central Okanagan school board over Indigenous education content.
Read more: https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/552471/-Propaganda-on-our-children-Kelowna-MLA-wants-parents-to-replace-Central-Okanagan-school-board
The Interior News – November 22, 2025
Highlights backlash to Armstrong and Brodie’s attempt to eliminate Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Read more: https://interior-news.com/2025/11/22/okanagan-powwow-sees-vernon-mla-defend-indigenous-rights-tnr-day/
iNFOnews – November 21, 2025
Describes the early mobilization of the recall movement.
Read more: https://infonews.ca/news/7435451/campaign-to-recall-kelowna-lake-country-coldstream-mla-tara-armstrong-begins/
Castanet – March 8, 2025
Covers the political fracture that helped form the OneBC caucus.
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