British Columbians Show Little Interest in Changing Provincial Name or Flag, Survey Reveals
A recent survey conducted by Vancouver-based public opinion and market research firm Research Co. indicates that the majority of British Columbians are not in favor of altering the province's name or flag. Only 28% of those polled would support renaming the province to acknowledge Indigenous heritage, while 58% disagree with the idea. Similarly, 26% would endorse removing the British symbol, the Union Jack, from the provincial flag, with 52% opposing such a change. The survey also found that 66% of respondents had no issues with the current name of the province. In 2022, support for changing the province's name was higher on Vancouver Island, at 37%, but this has since decreased by 10 points, according to Research Co. president Mario Canseco. The province's name, established by Queen Victoria in 1858, references the British Empire and the Columbia River, which was named after an American ship, 'Columbia Rediviva,' itself named after Christopher Columbus. The provincial flag, adopted in 1960, features the U... 
