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Peter Milobar Leads CentreBC After Bernier Steps Aside

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC · How we work

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Peter Milobar, former B.C. Conservative MLA, became leader of the new CentreBC party.
Eight former B.C. Conservative MLAs joined CentreBC, making it the legislature’s third-largest party.
Mike Bernier stepped aside as CentreBC leader.
BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay removed three caucus members, raising total departures to twelve.
Speculation eyes Oct. 24 for a snap vote.

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Peter Milobar, former B.C. Conservative MLA, became leader of the new CentreBC party.
Eight former B.C. Conservative MLAs joined CentreBC, making it the legislature’s third-largest party.
Mike Bernier stepped aside as CentreBC leader.
BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay removed three caucus members, raising total departures to twelve.
Speculation eyes Oct. 24 for a snap vote.