Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia

Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia - 2025-08-11

Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Monday, August 11, 2025.
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Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol: Semifinal 1 — Orca vs. Western Red Cedar

August 11 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Both were number one seeds in their respective quadrants, showing a lack of major upsets — and perhaps a focused group of voters who took their task seriously.

Next generation of softball stars shine bright at Canada Games

August 10 , 2025 at 01:54:30 p.m. PDT • :

The next generation of Canadian softball got its first taste of the Canada Games on Sunday. Players are hoping it could be another step toward something much bigger.

Metro Vancouver now under heat warning, along with much of southern B.C.

August 11 , 2025 at 07:54:49 a.m. PDT • :

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for areas including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, parts of the southern Interior and Okanagan, east and inland Vancouver Island, and North Thompson. The department expects temperatures to moderate on Wednesday.

Landlords say Ruby Liu's plan for Bay properties 'defies commercial common sense'

August 9 , 2025 at 05:01:48 p.m. PDT • :

In filings made with the Ontario Superior Court on Saturday, Cadillac Fairview says it is "resolutely opposed" to Liu becoming a tenant at some of its malls because she has no detailed or credible business plan.

Megathrust fault line off Haida Gwaii confirmed through new imaging

August 10 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Hydrostatic imaging technology has helped scientists get a clearer picture of the fault line off the west coast of Haida Gwaii.

August 8 , 2025 at 01:32:40 p.m. PDT • :

Here's what you need to know as Air Canada flight attendants rally on 'day of action'

August 11 , 2025 at 07:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

New Sicamous, B.C., ferry a big hit shuttling people across channel to ride the rail trail

August 9 , 2025 at 07:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

'It's disgusting': Algae takes over Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon

August 9 , 2025 at 12:59:02 p.m. PDT • :

Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

August 10 , 2025 at 01:51:47 p.m. PDT • :

Heat warnings continue for southern B.C. and Vancouver Island

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August 11 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

This invasive fly could help Kamloops, B.C., fight the invasive Japanese beetle

August 10 , 2025 at 02:18:22 p.m. PDT • :

What happens next after union certification at Amazon warehouse in B.C.

August 9 , 2025 at 08:01:25 p.m. PDT • :

Man rescued after he went missing for more than a week in B.C. wilderness

August 10 , 2025 at 04:47:52 p.m. PDT • :

Evacuees east of Kelowna allowed to return home after crews control Daves Creek wildfire near Highway 33

August 10 , 2025 at 07:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

As Canada's income gap widens, some of those who are struggling sort trash to survive

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