Make it seven: MLA Donegal Wilson latest to join new B.C. centre-right party

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal NewsPolitics Make it seven: MLA Donegal Wilson latest to join new B.C. centre-right party The Boundary-Similkameen MLA earlier left the B.C. Conservative caucus as defections continue to plague Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership Author of the article: By Joseph Ruttle Published Sep 14, 2026 2 minute read Join the conversation Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson, top middle, is the latest B.C. Conservative defector to join a new party launched by Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar, top left, and Delta South MLA Ian Paton, top right. Wilson made the announcement on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. It was previously announced on Sept. 4 that Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman, bottom left, Prince George Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird, second from left, and Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Á’a:líya Warbus, second from right, had also joined the party. Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat, bottom right, announced she had joined the party on Sept. 11. Article content The centre-right party challenging B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s rocky tenure has won another convert. Article content MLA Donegan Wilson, who represents the riding of Boundary-Similkameen and left the Conservative caucus two weeks ago, announced Monday that she will join six others in the new, as-yet-unnamed provincial party headed by interim leader Peter Milobar. Article content Article content Article content In a statement announcing the latest defection, Wilson reiterated that her decision was because of a lack of trust in Findlay, who has ousted several longtime Conservative operatives and alienated MLAs who have been critical of her agenda and lack of communication. Article content Sunrise Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “When I left the B.C. Conservative caucus, I left because I could no longer support the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay,” said Wilson. “I said then that I was leaving a caucus, not my principles, and that has not changed. Article content “I did not intend to join another party, but what has become clear is that this new party is a group of people who are willing to put in the work and deliver on what British Columbians need in 2026.” Article…