Rachelle Chartrand
@philosopher-queen.bsky.social
Join me as I dive head first into provincial politics with my eyes, heart and mind wide open. It's time for the centre to stand up, step up and speak up-including me!
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
CentreBC is calling for urgent provincial leadership after the December 2nd announcement that the Crofton Pulp Mill will close permanently, eliminating approximately 350 jobs and delivering a devastating blow to families and businesses across the Cowichan Valley.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
News Release: CentreBC Demands Provincial Action on Closure of Crofton Mill - CentreBC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DEC. 5, 2025, VANCOUVER BC – CentreBC is calling for urgent provincial leadership after the December 2nd announcement that the Crofton Pulp Mill will close permanently.
www.centrebc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
CentreBC is calling for urgent provincial leadership after the December 2nd announcement that the Crofton Pulp Mill will close permanently, eliminating approximately 350 jobs and delivering a devastating blow to families and businesses across the Cowichan Valley.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
@votecentrebc.bsky.social is thoughtfully, strategically building, building, building.
We are consulting, researching, listening, planning.
We are meeting, recruiting, collaborating, fundraising.
Because we believe British Columbians deserve to thrive.
Join us NOW www.centrebc.ca/membership
We are consulting, researching, listening, planning.
We are meeting, recruiting, collaborating, fundraising.
Because we believe British Columbians deserve to thrive.
Join us NOW www.centrebc.ca/membership
CentreBC thanks @johnrustad4bc.bsky.social for his service to British Columbia as Leader of the Official Opposition.
BC deserves real leadership and positive change. That’s why CentreBC is working for you every day.
#bcpoli
BC deserves real leadership and positive change. That’s why CentreBC is working for you every day.
#bcpoli
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
@votecentrebc.bsky.social is thoughtfully, strategically building, building, building.
We are consulting, researching, listening, planning.
We are meeting, recruiting, collaborating, fundraising.
Because we believe British Columbians deserve to thrive.
Join us NOW www.centrebc.ca/membership
We are consulting, researching, listening, planning.
We are meeting, recruiting, collaborating, fundraising.
Because we believe British Columbians deserve to thrive.
Join us NOW www.centrebc.ca/membership
"Chartrand's reply was to throw down the democratic gauntlet," reports Travis Lowe.
I was on Global News yesterday to talk about the push to recall Tara Armstrong and to spotlight what I laid out in my open letter to her requesting her to resign.
Watch the segment 👇
globalnews.ca/video/115483...
I was on Global News yesterday to talk about the push to recall Tara Armstrong and to spotlight what I laid out in my open letter to her requesting her to resign.
Watch the segment 👇
globalnews.ca/video/115483...
Petition to recall MLA Tara Armstrong | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Petition to recall MLA Tara Armstrong Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"Chartrand's reply was to throw down the democratic gauntlet," reports Travis Lowe.
I was on Global News yesterday to talk about the push to recall Tara Armstrong and to spotlight what I laid out in my open letter to her requesting her to resign.
Watch the segment 👇
globalnews.ca/video/115483...
I was on Global News yesterday to talk about the push to recall Tara Armstrong and to spotlight what I laid out in my open letter to her requesting her to resign.
Watch the segment 👇
globalnews.ca/video/115483...
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
CentreBC says the NDP government’s “Look West” economic plan is full of lofty goals but lacks credible solutions, failing to address private-sector stagnation, record deficits, or the affordability pressures facing families.
www.centrebc.ca/news/in-the-...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj
www.centrebc.ca/news/in-the-...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj
Vancouver RED FM - CentreBC criticizes the NDP’s ‘Look West’ plan, calling it just another set of empty promises - CentreBC
VANCOUVER RED FM RADIO, NOV. 19, 2025 - CentreBC says the NDP government’s “Look West” economic plan is full of lofty goals but lacks credible solutions,
www.centrebc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
CentreBC says the NDP government’s “Look West” economic plan is full of lofty goals but lacks credible solutions, failing to address private-sector stagnation, record deficits, or the affordability pressures facing families.
www.centrebc.ca/news/in-the-...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj
www.centrebc.ca/news/in-the-...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Today on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to reflect on the lives lost to violence and discrimination. It’s a reminder that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live without fear. Building a respectful, caring province is something we can all stand behind.
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to reflect on the lives lost to violence and discrimination. It’s a reminder that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live without fear. Building a respectful, caring province is something we can all stand behind.
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
CentreBC is warning the NDP government’s ‘Look West’ economic plan is long on grand ambitions, short on credible solutions, and failing to reverse private sector stagnation, address record deficits, or offer relief for families facing BC’s affordability crisis.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj
News Release: CentreBC slams NDP 'Look West' Plan as more empty promises - CentreBC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOVEMBER 19, 2025, VANCOUVER BC – CentreBC is warning the NDP government’s ‘Look West’ economic plan is long on grand ambitions, short on credible solutions, and failing to reve...
www.centrebc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
This Thursday, November 20th at 6pm we are holding our next CentreCurious Virtual Event! This is your opportunity to hear directly from CentreBC Leader @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social and our Executive team.
RSVP through the link below:
RSVP through the link below:
Curious? Why not join us! Our next CentreCurious Event is Thursday, November 20th! - CentreBC
Join our next CentreCurious Online Event on Thursday, Nov. 20 where you will hear directly from our leader, Karin Kirkpatrick and our Executive team to learn more about CentreBC's values and vision fo...
www.centrebc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This Thursday, November 20th at 6pm we are holding our next CentreCurious Virtual Event! This is your opportunity to hear directly from CentreBC Leader @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social and our Executive team.
RSVP through the link below:
RSVP through the link below:
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Great ideas and conversation were on full display last night at CentreBC's Victoria event led by @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social and Val Litwin. Focused on a pragmatic, solutions-driven vision and call for innovation and progress, over partisanship and chaos.
centrebc.ca
#bcpoli #yyj
centrebc.ca
#bcpoli #yyj
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Great ideas and conversation were on full display last night at CentreBC's Victoria event led by @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social and Val Litwin. Focused on a pragmatic, solutions-driven vision and call for innovation and progress, over partisanship and chaos.
centrebc.ca
#bcpoli #yyj
centrebc.ca
#bcpoli #yyj
Bingo!
Welcome to day 2 @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social delegates. CentreBC has put together a bingo card to help guide discussions for the weekend. After 8 years - what’s your favourite accomplishment? #bcpoli
November 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Bingo!
Funny but not funny.
Congratulations to @davidebybc.bsky.social and @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social as they kick off their convention after 8+ years in power. CentreBC has put together a suggested agenda to help delegates reflect on the Eby Era. After all this time… is this really as good as it gets for BC? #bcpoli
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Funny but not funny.
If you're looking to be a part of a positive, balanced, centrist path forward for BC, come join us next Thursday (Nov 20th)! www.centrebc.ca/event/centre...
#centrebc #bcpoli
#centrebc #bcpoli
Curiosity about CentreBC is growing; we’re inviting YOU to take a look for yourself at our next CentreCurious Event.
Hear from Leader @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social + our Executive team about:
• What CentreBC stands for
• Why interest is growing
• How you can get involved
RSVP 👇
Hear from Leader @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social + our Executive team about:
• What CentreBC stands for
• Why interest is growing
• How you can get involved
RSVP 👇
Curious? Why not join us! Our next CentreCurious Event is Thursday, November 20th! - CentreBC
Join our next CentreCurious Online Event on Thursday, Nov. 20 where you will hear directly from our leader, Karin Kirkpatrick and our Executive team to learn more about CentreBC's values and vision fo...
www.centrebc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
If you're looking to be a part of a positive, balanced, centrist path forward for BC, come join us next Thursday (Nov 20th)! www.centrebc.ca/event/centre...
#centrebc #bcpoli
#centrebc #bcpoli
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Guess what 67% of British Columbians have in common? They see themselves in the political centre. #CentreBC is for the majority who want to move past extremes. Join us in making balanced, pragmatic, evidence based solutions the norm.
#bcpoli #vanpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj #ylw
#bcpoli #vanpoli #cdnpoli #yvr #yyj #ylw
researchco.ca
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Lest we forget.
Today we honour and remember those who gave their lives fighting for our country. May they live on through our remembrance.
Today we honour and remember those who gave their lives fighting for our country. May they live on through our remembrance.
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Lest we forget.
Today we honour and remember those who gave their lives fighting for our country. May they live on through our remembrance.
Today we honour and remember those who gave their lives fighting for our country. May they live on through our remembrance.
#IndigenousVeteransDay Today we honour the sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces, historically not receiving the recognition or rights as others upon return home.May we remember their bravery & commit to a future built on truth & reconciliation.
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#IndigenousVeteransDay Today we honour the sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces, historically not receiving the recognition or rights as others upon return home.May we remember their bravery & commit to a future built on truth & reconciliation.
Great summary of CentreBC's three-step plan to combat organized criminal networks linked to transnational extortion — offering a practical, actionable framework.
Former B.C. United MLA @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social is heading CentreBC, a new centrist party formed this year. Their spokesperson, @trevorloke.bsky.social, joins CBC to share the party's plan to take on the extortion crisis.
Listen here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/uncategorize...
#bcpoli #yvr #cdnpoli
Listen here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/uncategorize...
#bcpoli #yvr #cdnpoli
CBC News: CentreBC on how to address extortion threats in the Lower Mainland - CentreBC
CBC RADIO, EARLY EDITION, NOV. 7, 2025 - Former B.C. United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick is heading CentreBC, a new centrist party formed this year. Their spokesperson, Trevor Loke, joins the program to shar...
www.centrebc.ca
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Great summary of CentreBC's three-step plan to combat organized criminal networks linked to transnational extortion — offering a practical, actionable framework.
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Former B.C. United MLA @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social is heading CentreBC, a new centrist party formed this year. Their spokesperson, @trevorloke.bsky.social, joins CBC to share the party's plan to take on the extortion crisis.
Listen here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/uncategorize...
#bcpoli #yvr #cdnpoli
Listen here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/uncategorize...
#bcpoli #yvr #cdnpoli
CBC News: CentreBC on how to address extortion threats in the Lower Mainland - CentreBC
CBC RADIO, EARLY EDITION, NOV. 7, 2025 - Former B.C. United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick is heading CentreBC, a new centrist party formed this year. Their spokesperson, Trevor Loke, joins the program to shar...
www.centrebc.ca
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Former B.C. United MLA @karinkirkpatrick.bsky.social is heading CentreBC, a new centrist party formed this year. Their spokesperson, @trevorloke.bsky.social, joins CBC to share the party's plan to take on the extortion crisis.
Listen here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/uncategorize...
#bcpoli #yvr #cdnpoli
Listen here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/uncategorize...
#bcpoli #yvr #cdnpoli
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Join us on November 14th in Victoria, BC! Meet Leader Karin Kirkpatrick and team. Learn about the pragmatic, highly-innovative movement we're building as we find common ground
on what truly matters to British Columbians.
Register here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/events/
on what truly matters to British Columbians.
Register here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/events/
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join us on November 14th in Victoria, BC! Meet Leader Karin Kirkpatrick and team. Learn about the pragmatic, highly-innovative movement we're building as we find common ground
on what truly matters to British Columbians.
Register here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/events/
on what truly matters to British Columbians.
Register here 👇
www.centrebc.ca/events/
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Extortion threats, arsons, and shootings are terrorizing families and businesses -- particularly in Surrey. Today, CentreBC is demanding an immediate, coordinated crackdown that uses the tools now available to law enforcement, while protecting victims and speeding prosecutions.
News Release: CentreBC Unveils 3-Step Plan to Crush Transnational Extortion Terrorizing Surrey - CentreBC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOVEMBER 6, 2025, VANCOUVER BC – Extortion threats, arsons, and shootings are terrorizing families and businesses—particularly in Surrey. Today, CentreBC is demanding an immedia...
www.centrebc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Extortion threats, arsons, and shootings are terrorizing families and businesses -- particularly in Surrey. Today, CentreBC is demanding an immediate, coordinated crackdown that uses the tools now available to law enforcement, while protecting victims and speeding prosecutions.
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
CentreBC has released a clear, measurable pass/fail framework for any proposed pipeline to the North Coast, calling on the BC Conservatives and NDP to stop feeding polarization and start building a responsible path forward in the national interest.
Read more: www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
Read more: www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
News Release: CentreBC sets five hard conditions for any Northern Pipeline - CentreBC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCT. 23, 2025, VANCOUVER BC – Today, CentreBC released a clear, measurable pass/fail framework for any proposed pipeline to the North Coast, calling on the BC Conservatives and ...
www.centrebc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
CentreBC has released a clear, measurable pass/fail framework for any proposed pipeline to the North Coast, calling on the BC Conservatives and NDP to stop feeding polarization and start building a responsible path forward in the national interest.
Read more: www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
Read more: www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
Grateful to be featured in this article on how local constituents are standing up for integrity in politics. This is about accountability, respect, and the kind of leadership our communities deserve.
#bcpoli #CentreBC @centrebc.bsky.social @queergranddad.bsky.social
infonews.ca/news/7406823...
#bcpoli #CentreBC @centrebc.bsky.social @queergranddad.bsky.social
infonews.ca/news/7406823...
Okanagan residents working to oust controversial MLA | iNFOnews.ca
“It's really important that we get involved in democracy in a way that when a politician is really being harmful, that we all stand up and do something about it and don't just talk about it.”
infonews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Grateful to be featured in this article on how local constituents are standing up for integrity in politics. This is about accountability, respect, and the kind of leadership our communities deserve.
#bcpoli #CentreBC @centrebc.bsky.social @queergranddad.bsky.social
infonews.ca/news/7406823...
#bcpoli #CentreBC @centrebc.bsky.social @queergranddad.bsky.social
infonews.ca/news/7406823...
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
We need teamwork, not political theatre.
Eby’s anti-tariff ad risks Canada’s unity and BC jobs.
CentreBC stands for smart, coordinated diplomacy — not grandstanding. @centrebc.bsky.social
www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
Eby’s anti-tariff ad risks Canada’s unity and BC jobs.
CentreBC stands for smart, coordinated diplomacy — not grandstanding. @centrebc.bsky.social
www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
News Release: Eby Tariff Ad Upsets Team Canada Approach to Trade - CentreBC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCT. 30, 2025, VANCOUVER BC – CentreBC today warned that Premier Eby’s new anti-tariff ad campaign threatens national unity at a critical time, urging a more unified and diploma...
www.centrebc.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We need teamwork, not political theatre.
Eby’s anti-tariff ad risks Canada’s unity and BC jobs.
CentreBC stands for smart, coordinated diplomacy — not grandstanding. @centrebc.bsky.social
www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
Eby’s anti-tariff ad risks Canada’s unity and BC jobs.
CentreBC stands for smart, coordinated diplomacy — not grandstanding. @centrebc.bsky.social
www.centrebc.ca/news/news-re...
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
Kelowna snags United Nations 'City of Gastronomy' status
The first city in Canada to do so.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
The first city in Canada to do so.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Kelowna snags United Nations 'City of Gastronomy' status
Kelowna is a world-class city to eat and drink.
It's a culinary and wine destination.
It's chock full of exceptional orchards and farms.
www.kelownanow.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Kelowna snags United Nations 'City of Gastronomy' status
The first city in Canada to do so.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
The first city in Canada to do so.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
"This is what OneBC is really about: grievance politics dressed up as populist salvation."
Great summary of what OneBC is really up to.
@queergranddad.bsky.social #bcpoli
Great summary of what OneBC is really up to.
@queergranddad.bsky.social #bcpoli
@queergranddad.bsky.social: This is the classic populist playbook: sow grievance, divide communities and promise to “restore” morality.
OneBC party leader Dallas Brodie’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about convincing people it’s broken so they can offer themselves as the cure.
OneBC party leader Dallas Brodie’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about convincing people it’s broken so they can offer themselves as the cure.
In OneBC’s World, Political Opposition Is Branded as Harassment | The Tyee
The party’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about creating fear and resentment.
thetyee.ca
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"This is what OneBC is really about: grievance politics dressed up as populist salvation."
Great summary of what OneBC is really up to.
@queergranddad.bsky.social #bcpoli
Great summary of what OneBC is really up to.
@queergranddad.bsky.social #bcpoli
Reposted by Rachelle Chartrand
@queergranddad.bsky.social: This is the classic populist playbook: sow grievance, divide communities and promise to “restore” morality.
OneBC party leader Dallas Brodie’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about convincing people it’s broken so they can offer themselves as the cure.
OneBC party leader Dallas Brodie’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about convincing people it’s broken so they can offer themselves as the cure.
In OneBC’s World, Political Opposition Is Branded as Harassment | The Tyee
The party’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about creating fear and resentment.
thetyee.ca
October 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@queergranddad.bsky.social: This is the classic populist playbook: sow grievance, divide communities and promise to “restore” morality.
OneBC party leader Dallas Brodie’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about convincing people it’s broken so they can offer themselves as the cure.
OneBC party leader Dallas Brodie’s message isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about convincing people it’s broken so they can offer themselves as the cure.