B.C. Conservative interim leader Doerkson promises to buy firefighting water bombers
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
British Columbia's Conservative Party unveils an ambitious $500 million investment strategy focused on modernizing wildfire management infrastructure. The interim leader proposes acquiring a dedicated fleet of water bombers owned by the provincial government while integrating advanced technological solutions, including artificial intelligence systems, to enhance emergency response capabilities and combat intensifying forest fire threats across the province.
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B.C. Conservative interim leader Doerkson promises to buy firefighting water bombers
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Conservatives are promising to spend half a billion dollars on a fleet of Crown-owned water bombers and cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, to fight the growing
