BC NDP and Conservative leaders campaign in the Okanagan

On Friday, BC NDP Leader David Eby and BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson campaigned in the Okanagan region, making promises on grocery prices, wildfire protection and public safety. In Kelowna, Eby announced a "Price Guard" plan that would cap retail margins for food staples, aiming to save consumers money on essentials such as cheese, eggs, butter, and milk. Eby also proposed clearer per-unit pricing and restrictions on anti-competitive practices.

Meanwhile, Doerkson held a wildfire action plan presentation in Summerland, an area affected by the Bald Range wildfire. His proposal includes purchasing new firefighting aircraft, such as water bombers, and reducing fuel hazards around communities. Doerkson also pledged to create a dedicated wildfire response cabinet committee, which he would personally chair, to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles and ensure BC is fully prepared for the next wildfire season.

Following the respective announcements, Eby and Doerkson visited Summerland and Kelowna, respectively, to address other concerns. Eby emphasized his party's commitment to public safety, stating that they would have more details to share soon, including involuntary care measures in the region. Doerkson, meanwhile, met with businesses in Kelowna to discuss crime and street disorder issues, vowing to provide more support, housing, and wraparound services to address these problems.

The B.C. Greens leader, Emily Lowan, was also campaigning that day, unveiling platform commitments focused on artificial intelligence and technology regulation.