B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson joined local candidates in Kelowna on Friday to address public safety issues. The event took place outside the Outreach Urban Health Centre in downtown Kelowna. Doerkson spoke with candidates about concerns related to homelessness, addiction, and street disorder.
Doerkson emphasized the need for community action on public safety. The gathering followed a provincial campaign tour that included stops in the Okanagan region. NDP leader David Eby also visited Kelowna earlier in the week. The focus on public safety reflects ongoing local concerns in the area. The event highlighted the political priorities of the BC Conservatives in the region.
