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Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Friday, August 08, 2025.
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Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol: B.C. flag vs. Ogopogo

August 8 , 2025 at 06:00:23 a.m. PDT • :

For a symbol that is so intertwined with the British Empire, it's ironic that the base design of the British Columbia flag originally contradicted one of the key ideas of the colonial kingdom.

Police investigating series of pellet gun drive-bys targeting pedestrians in Abbotsford, B.C.

August 8 , 2025 at 10:28:38 a.m. PDT • :

Abbotsford police are investigating a series of pellet gun shootings that they say targeted pedestrians on public roads at random Wednesday night.

Union calls for better support for paramedics amid 'profound mental health crisis'

August 8 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The ongoing toxic drug crisis, pandemic, extreme weather and staffing shortages are leading to "compassion fatigue" and burnout, according to the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C's mental health and wellness co-ordinator.

Is 'greenhushing' such a bad thing?

August 7 , 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at why companies aren't touting their green initiatives as much as they used to — and whether that's a bad thing; map out what you can grow in your garden and how it's changing; and check out what 'biochar' can do for farmers and the climate.

Family 'heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island

August 7 , 2025 at 10:17:43 a.m. PDT • :

A statement from the family of a young woman and her infant son killed last Thursday by a falling tree at Comox Lake say a community gathering is planned to remember the two.

August 7 , 2025 at 04:39:41 p.m. PDT • :

2 climbers plucked from B.C. mountain face after complex overnight rescue mission

August 8 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Attention stargazers! It's time for one of the best meteor showers of the year — the Perseids

August 8 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Forget Vegas and Florida. Canadians are skipping the U.S. for other international spots

August 8 , 2025 at 07:40:59 a.m. PDT • :

Whyte's overtime field goal earns Lions 41-38 victory over Ticats

August 8 , 2025 at 07:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Got an abundance of zucchini? Chef shares tips for using it all up

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