The Orca winner of The Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol | Youth employment continues to fall as StatsCan records lowest rates since 1998 | Wildfire crews hope for reprieve as rain falls on Vancouver Island blaze
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The Orca winner of The Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol; Orca wins The Search for British Columbia's Best Symbol

The Orca winner of The Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol

August 14 , 2025 at 09:39:22 p.m. PDT • :

The winner comes after five weks, 500,000 votes, and a semifinal win against B.C.'s official tree, a quarterfinal win against the official mammal, and a round of 16 victory over the official bird.
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Youth employment continues to fall as StatsCan records lowest rates since 1998; A Statistics Canada analyst said industries youth would usually find work in are showing a particular weakness in the job market\.

Youth employment continues to fall as StatsCan records lowest rates since 1998

August 15 , 2025 at 11:01:59 a.m. PDT • :

Kamloops, B.C., has the highest overall unemployment in the country, according to the latest Statistics Canada survey.
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Wildfire crews hope for reprieve as rain falls on Vancouver Island blaze; The Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni, B\.C\., is seen at night from Canal Main Forestry Road, across the Alberni Inlet from the fire, on Wednesday\.

Wildfire crews hope for reprieve as rain falls on Vancouver Island blaze

August 15 , 2025 at 06:24:42 a.m. PDT • :

Environment Canada is forecasting rain all day Friday and into the weekend in the area, which could aid firefighters battling the blaze. The area around Port Alberni could get up to 20 millimetres on Friday, the weather agency says. 
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'Brutal and senseless assault' leaves senior with multiple injuries on Vancouver Island; Serge Melancon, 67, says he sustained injuries to his face, knee and body after he was assaulted in Lewis Park in Courtenay, B\.C\., last Sunday\.

'Brutal and senseless assault' leaves senior with multiple injuries on Vancouver Island

August 14 , 2025 at 04:40:42 p.m. PDT • :

The 67-year-old from Campbell River told CBC News he was in his van with his wife when a man approached them asking to call 911 because someone was overdosing nearby.
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Bomb squad called in after B.C. teenager finds improvised explosive device and brings it home; An image of the improvised explosive device, or pipe bomb, submitted by Sgt\. Mike Wicentowich of the Trail RCMP\.

Bomb squad called in after B.C. teenager finds improvised explosive device and brings it home

August 14 , 2025 at 02:47:12 p.m. PDT • :

The RCMP explosives unit safely disposed of the pipe bomb. Its investigation is ongoing.
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Galloping Goose trail closed after body found in Saanich, B.C.; Saanich Police are investigating the discovery of a body near the Galloping Goose trail\.  

August 14 , 2025 at 12:43:00 p.m. PDT • :

Galloping Goose trail closed after body found in Saanich, B.C.

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People often miscalculate the impact of climate choices — like owning a dog — study says; According to a recent study, it turns out some personal decisions that contribute the most to climate change, such as owning a pet dog, are a surprise to people\.  

August 13 , 2025 at 02:25:09 p.m. PDT • :

People often miscalculate the impact of climate choices — like owning a dog — study says

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'Big dose': Heavy rainfall forecast for B.C.'s South Coast; Environment Canada says up to 80 millimetres of rain could fall in parts of B\.C\.'s South Coast on Friday\.  

August 14 , 2025 at 12:32:43 p.m. PDT • :

'Big dose': Heavy rainfall forecast for B.C.'s South Coast

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Illegal fireworks may have sparked back-to-back Okanagan wildfires, RCMP say; Crews work to clean up hot spots from a fire believed to have been sparked by the illegal use of fireworks near West Kelowna, B\.C\.  

August 14 , 2025 at 02:28:32 p.m. PDT • :

Illegal fireworks may have sparked back-to-back Okanagan wildfires, RCMP say

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'Knees of a 15-year-old': Smiling soccer star Müller begins new chapter with Vancouver Whitecaps; Thomas Müller holds up a headband gifted to him by the Squamish Nation during the news conference introducing the newly signed Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder\.  

August 14 , 2025 at 02:17:51 p.m. PDT • :

'Knees of a 15-year-old': Smiling soccer star Müller begins new chapter with Vancouver Whitecaps

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August 13 , 2025 at 08:51:20 a.m. PDT • :

Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

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August 13 , 2025 at 07:53:26 a.m. PDT • :

B.C. doctor fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses appeal

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August 15 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Why natural gas prices have yet to see a boost after LNG Canada startup

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August 15 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

WNBA 3-point line painted on Vancouver courts gives young players something to shoot for

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August 14 , 2025 at 11:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Are EVs really greener than gas-powered cars?

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