NDP's 'star' candidate Byers sets sights on Vancouver Centre

But B.C. federal Grit organizer Bruce Young told The Vancouver Sun that Michael Byers was originally interested in running for the Grits.

Vancouver Centre won't be an easy win for the federal NDP, but high-profile and presumptive candidate Michael Byers could be the next big thing for the party struggling to boost its seats in the next federal election.

A best-selling author and academic, Mr. Byers announced at a waterfront press conference on Wednesday that he would seek the NDP nomination for Vancouver Centre, a riding that has been held by Liberal MP Hedy Fry for...