ORCA IS DECLARED WINNER OF THE SEARCH FOR B.C.’S BEST SYMBOL

Audiences across the province voted for the winning symbol in CBC’s iconic online competition

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 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%.

“Living in a rich and diverse province that is filled with strong community connections, this search provided a perfect way for our audiences to showcase their local pride and connection to this place,” says Shiral Tobin, Director, Journalism and Programming CBC British Columbia. “These brackets—spearheaded by Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy—tap into a shared sense of identity and also our collective love for many of this province’s symbols.”

After shortlisting over 300 publicly submitted symbols that represent B.C. down to 64 contenders, the support for the Orca symbol has brought energy and sparked provincial pride in a fun and lighthearted way.

CBC is celebrated 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.

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