The newly-created Kelowna-Centre riding has a new candidate.

BC United leader Kevin Falcon has announced retired surgeon Michael Humer as the candidate for the riding.

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Humer practiced thoracic surgery throughout the Interior and Northern B.C. for 20 years, becoming chief of surgery at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) in 2020. Additionally, he was also a board member of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, including a term as president.

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