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British ColumbiaWeeks after a catastrophic wildfire levelled roughly 110 structures in the hills bordering Summerland, B. C., two candidates are standing in the ashes of their own properties asking displaced neighbours for their votes. With over 100 structures lost in electoral area, candidates are adapting to reach displaced votersBrady Strachan · CBC News · Posted: Oct 05, 2026 9:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 6Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Despite catastrophic property loss to the Bald Range fire near Summerland, B. C., Jason Earl and John Rousseau are running to be the local area director in the upcoming municipal election. (Brady Strachan/CBC)Weeks after a catastrophic wildfire leveled roughly 110 structures in the hills west of Summerland, B. C., two candidates are standing in the ashes of their own properties asking displaced neighbours for their votes.