Darrell Jones weighs running for B.C. Conservative leader, focusing on business solutions for key issues.

Former grocery executive Darrell Jones is seriously considering running for B.C. Conservative Party leader, citing business principles like customer focus to address affordability, health care, and public safety. He joined the party after John Rustad’s resignation and plans to decide within weeks, emphasizing his entrepreneurial background over political experience. Other potential candidates include federal MP Aaron Gunn and MLAs Peter Milobar, Harman Bhangu, and Kerry-Lynne Findlay, while Kelowna MLA Gavin Dew has ruled himself out due to family reasons. Dew urged a unifying race focused on practical issues rather than culture wars. The leadership contest will shape the party’s future as it seeks to challenge Premier David Eby’s government.