News Release: CentreBC Names Lakhwinder Jhaj as Candidate for Abbotsford–Mission By-Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 30, 2026, MISSION BC – CentreBC is proud to announce Lakhwinder Jhaj as its candidate for the upcoming Abbotsford–Mission by-election.
CJDC TV: Conservatives slide in latest poll, as CentreBC’s Bernier launches province-wide “Pick-Up Tour”
CJDC TV, August 19, 2026 — Centre BC leader Mike Bernier has launched a nine-day province-wide “Pick-Up Tour” as the new party looks to capitalize on growing dissatisfaction among centre-right voters. A new Research Co. poll puts Centre BC at five per cent support, while the B.C. NDP leads with 44 per cent and the B.C. Conservatives trail at 39 per cent. Bernier says Centre BC aims to recruit disillusioned Conservative voters and become an alternative to both major parties.
Statement: Reconciliation, Certainty, and Prosperity
A SHARED PATH FORWARD FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA When DRIPA was introduced in 2019, I was the only MLA who did not vote in favour of the legislation. My concern was not about Indigenous rights, title, or reconciliation. I have always believed those rights must be respected and that meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities are essential to British […]
Opinion: NDP Marches in Pride Parade While Cutting HIV Care Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 5, 2026, VANCOUVER, B.C. — The contrast between marching in Vancouver’s Pride Parade and then overseeing cuts to one of B.C.’s largest HIV care providers raises serious questions about whether this government prioritizes symbolism over meaningful support.
Statement: British Columbians Deserve Answers as Wildfires Rage
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026—British Columbians deserve clear answers about why Premier David Eby has not declared a Provincial State of Emergency as wildfires once again threaten communities across the province.
Opinion: BC Deserves Better Than Chaos or Extremism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 31, 2026, VANCOUVER, B.C. — Mike Bernier argues that British Columbians deserve an alternative to political chaos and extremism—with CentreBC focused on practical solutions to healthcare, housing affordability, public safety, small business, and the economy.
Former Cabinet Minister Mike Bernier to Lead CentreBC
Today, in front of the BC Legislature, former Minister of Education and MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier was announced as the new leader of CentreBC.
Opinion: Ottawa and B.C. Just Moved Toward CentreBC’s Pipeline Conditions
This week, Ottawa and British Columbia signed a pipeline agreement that looks a lot closer to the one CentreBC proposed eight months ago, a reminder that British Columbians never needed to choose between the NDP’s reflexive resistance and the Conservatives’ build-at-any-cost bravado.
CentreBC Completes Landmark First AGM: New Executive Council Elected, Constitution Adopted, Party Financially Strong
CentreBC, British Columbia’s emerging centrist alternative, has concluded its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a series of milestones marking decisive steps forward for the party: the election and acclamation of an eight-member Executive Council, the unanimous adoption of a new party constitution and bylaws, and the close of the first fiscal year in a solid financial position.
Opinion: B.C.’s AI Strategy Vacuum Is Leaving Schools to Fend for Themselves — and Preparing Students for the Wrong Game
While governments around the world grapple with how AI will reshape education, employment, healthcare, and public services, David Eby and the B.C. NDP’s approach has largely been to leave institutions to figure it out for themselves. The B.C. Government has produced nothing resembling a strategy to deal with the most disruptive technology of our lifetimes.
