 | Friday, August 15, 2025 | |  | | | Orca wins the title of B.C.'s best symbol! | After more than 500,000 votes, Orca is the winner of The Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol, CBC's online bracket-style competition powered by five weeks of audience participation and provincial pride.
The winner of the contest was revealed today on CBC Radio One morning shows across the province. In the final round, Orca soared over the other finalist, Totem Poles, in an undeniable victory, 64%-34%.
Today, CBC is celebrating the news with local residents as Justin McElroy and On The Island's Gregor Craigie will be reporting live from Beacon Park in Sidney, B.C. Tune in to the special edition of BC Today at noon PT with guest host Dan Burritt to hear all the reasons why the Orca is the chosen winning symbol.
Listen to CBC Radio One, watch CBC Vancouver News and visit cbc.ca/bc for more stories on The Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol. | | |  | | | | | Next Wednesday, August 20 at this season's last Musical Nooners experience the captivating blend of folk, pop, and alt-rock as CBC features the dynamic twin sisters, Fionn.
CBC's Stephen Quinn will be hosting the last Musical Nooners for Summer 2025 that brings together community, culture, and live Canadian music in the heart of downtown. Get ready for an unforgettable musical afternoon, artist Q&As, and chances to win exclusive CBC swag!
Head to cbc.ca/musicalnooners for all the details. | | |  | | | | | CBC is a proud partner of the 23rd annual Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) – North America's largest and longest-running Latin American film festival, running from September 4-14 at various Vancouver venues.
The 11-day festival features the largest selection of Latin Canadian cinema, with over 70 short and feature films from 15 countries in 9 languages, and 18 films by Canadian talent.
This year's festival introduces four new sections: VANGUARDIAS, showcasing innovative Latin American films; MIGRACIONES, highlighting impactful Latin American migration stories; MEXICO TODAY, offering a diverse view of Mexico's landscape; and ¡CINEMA PARA TODXS!, a kid-friendly selection with a visual art workshop.
To view the full program and to purchase tickets, please visit vlaff.org. | | |  | | From this week's radio archives:
Women's sports are experiencing a surge like never before
Katie Hartman and Kaitlyn Burke, two basketball players, join Gloria Macarenko ahead of the WNBA regular season game played outside the U.S. They talk about the growth of women's sports and what it means to them. | Listen here | | | | Share this newsletter | | or subscribe if this was
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