BC leaders unveil grocery price cap and wildfire aircraft plan in Okanagan
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- BC NDP Leader David Eby announced a 'Price Guard' plan to limit grocery chains' markups on essential foods while campaigning in Kelowna, and BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson presented a wildfire action plan in Summerland that includes purchasing new firefighting aircraft.
- The price‑cap proposal would set a ceiling on retail margins for food staples, and the wildfire plan also calls for reducing fuel around communities and matching Red Cross donations up to $20 million for wildfire victims.
- The acquisition of new firefighting aircraft may increase operational activity at regional airports such as Kelowna International Airport and nearby airfields.
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