B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to stop in Kootenays

B.C. Conservative Party leadership candidate Peter Milobar is set to visit Nelson, Creston and Grand Forks this week as part of his campaign tour through British Columbia’s Interior.

The Kamloops-Centre MLA announced his bid for the party leadership in January. He served as mayor of Kamloops from 2008 to 2017 before being elected as a B.C. Liberal MLA. He crossed the floor and joined the B.C. Conservatives in 2024.

Milobar will be in Creston on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a coffee chat at the Brunch Club & Coffee Bar, before heading to a public lunch in Nelson at Finley’s Bar & Grill from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Feb. 5, he will be in Grand Forks from about 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., although a location has not yet been announced.

The events are open to the public, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions and discuss regional priorities.

Milobar is running against several other candidates, including Rossland businessman Warren Hamm.

The party is scheduled to announce its new leader on May 30.


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