B.C. parties make wildfire promises part of platform - The Ashcroft

B.C. parties make wildfire promises part of platform - The Ashcroft

In the wake of a wildfire season that saw 1,448 wildfires started across B.C., 477,625 hectares burned, and hundreds of buildings destroyed, both the BC NDP and BC Conservative parties are making wildfires part of their campaign platforms. The BC NDP says that, if re-elected, the party will take new steps to support families impacted by this year’s wildfires, with a focus on uninsured properties, and will also provide funding to help rebuild ess…