A Creston Valley Advance article published Thursday, June 18, 2026, reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney told visiting family members he loves the city of Vernon.
The report states that Kirbey Lockhart and his wife Heidi were in Ottawa on Monday, June 8, 2026. The couple was visiting their daughter, Courtney, and her partner, Scott, who reside in Ottawa according to the article's narrative flow regarding family locations.
Kirbey Lockhart is identified as a Vernon father and financial advisor. His wife is Heidi. Their children are noted to live in Montreal and Ottawa respectively within the text's description of their trip east to visit relatives.
The Lockharts visited the National Art Gallery on Monday morning, June 8, 2026. Courtney reminded her parents that Canada's new Governor-General was being sworn in at that time.
According to the article, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana were also present outside the gallery during this period. The couple joined a crowd as events unfolded near the National Art Gallery (NAG).
The swearing-in of Canada's new Governor-General took place on Monday, June 8, 2026.
During their time in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana were outside with a crowd. The article notes that the couple joined this group as the ceremony concluded.
The meeting occurred after cannons fired at the National War Memorial and two CF18s flew overhead near the National Art Gallery (NAG).
According to the text, Prime Minister Mark Carney told visiting family members, "I love Vernon." This statement was reported in an article titled 'I love Vernon': Prime Minister tells visiting family.