FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2026
Vancouver–CentreBC today announced that MLA Elenore Sturko has been appointed party Leader by CentreBC’s Executive Council.
“We are very pleased to have Elenore Sturko onboard as our Leader,” says CentreBC President Mike Wignall. “She has an amazing record of community service and shares the values that define CentreBC.”
“I am proud to be a part of CentreBC and to continue to offer a choice for British Columbians,” says Sturko. “Like many people I have found a political home with CentreBC and I am ready to fight for the people of this Province.”
Sturko has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) since winning a 2022 by-election in Surrey South. She served in various roles including official opposition education critic, shadow minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery and Education, and public safety critic.
Prior to entering politics, Sturko was with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), rising to the rank of Sergeant.
Elenore and her family have served in a number of different communities including Langley, Yellowknife and Surrey, where they currently reside.
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