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Harvesting immature Chinook is shrinking salmon and reducing future returns, new research finds

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Harvesting immature Chinook is shrinking salmon and reducing future returns, new research finds

Raincoast Conservation Foundation Jun 10, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

How harvesting immature Chinook salmon can shrink size and reduce future returns

How harvesting immature Chinook salmon can shrink size and reduce future returns

Jun 9, 2026

Sea-to-soil expeditions throughout the Salish Sea

Sea-to-soil expeditions throughout the Salish Sea

Jun 9, 2026

A group of people wearing backpacks hike along a dirt trail through a forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through, embarking on sea-to-soil expeditions inspired by the landscapes near the Salish Sea.

Sea-to-soil expeditions throughout the Salish Sea

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 9, 2026

An orca swims near the water's surface, its dorsal fin and white markings visible against the blue-green ocean—a familiar sight monitored during Major Projects Canada project development.

Raincoast’s feedback on Getting Major Projects Built in Canada

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 8, 2026

A piece of dark fabric embroidered with concentric circular patterns in gold, blue, and purple thread, forming a stylized flower or shell that hints at organized chaos—each stitch going somewhere purposeful.

The Organized Chaos of Going Somewhere

ByAna BuzzalinoJun 8, 2026

A man speaks at a podium with a projected slide titled "Acute Lyme disease," emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms early and the need for urgent treatment, with a YouTube play button overlay.

Acute Lyme: Recognizing and initiating urgent treatment

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationJun 7, 2026

A meaningful excuse to plan a party: Peer-to-peer fundraising!

A meaningful excuse to plan a party: Peer-to-peer fundraising!

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 5, 2026

Two people collect water samples with buckets along a rocky shoreline near Woods Island, standing by a body of water with white buoys—a scene reflecting marsh restoration efforts in the Lower Fraser River.

Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Woods Island

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 4, 2026

ILADS collaboration with US Health Agency a positive step for Lyme patients

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationJun 3, 2026

Aerial view of a dense forest bordered by cleared land with visible tree stumps and sparse vegetation, highlighting threats to ecological integrity and potential habitat loss for endangered caribou.

Endangered caribou, wolves, and ecological integrity

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 3, 2026

Aerial view of a city with impressive density, where numerous high-rise buildings rise above the water and mountains, all under a clear sunset sky.

How density can bring people together

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveJun 3, 2026

A book titled "Wild Horses" by Vikky Alexander features a mountainous snowy landscape and a rearing horse on the cover.

Wild Horses

Byflask publishingJun 3, 2026

A whale swims near the surface of the ocean, partially submerged and creating ripples in the water—Goodness Grey-cious, what a majestic sight!.

Goodness Grey-cious!

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 2, 2026

A person holds a printed chart titled "Continuum of Neighbourly Connections" at a table with papers, cups, and a glass, while others sit nearby discussing simple ways to ignite new connections.

Simple ways to ignite new connections

ByBuilding Resilient NeighbourhoodsJun 2, 2026

Three climbers ascend a rocky, narrow mountain ridge surrounded by mist and clouds, their teamwork echoing a co-operative housing journey, with safety gear and helmets visible.

Claire Dreyfuss shares her journey into the world of co-operative housing

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveMay 26, 2026

Word cloud focused on the theme of fear, featuring related terms such as ignorance, VAST Dialogue, understanding against hate, compassion, differences, media, empathy, prejudice, and environments.

VCST Participates in VAST Dialogue “Building Resilience and Understanding Against Hate”

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of TortureMay 26, 2026

A vibrant promotional graphic for the WOODBOX Fiddle Festival, presented by Daniel Lapp, featuring lush green foliage in the background.

Daniel Lapp’s WOODBOX FIDDLE FESTIVAL

ByVictoria Fiddle SocietyMay 25, 2026

Three men sit on a low stone wall outdoors, each playing an acoustic guitar and smiling at the Fiddle Jam in June 2026, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

JUNE 2026 FIDDLE JAM

ByVictoria Fiddle SocietyMay 25, 2026

A group of people, connected by their teaching role at UBC and Camosun College, poses together under a canopy in a park with trees and a body of water in the background.

Brandon tells us about his new teaching role, a partnership between UBC and Camosun College

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health CentreMay 25, 2026

Several small fish swim underwater near green aquatic plants, with light filtering from above—a serene scene typical of marsh restoration efforts along the Lower Fraser River near No.2 Road.

Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; No.2 Road

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 25, 2026

Rocky, tree-covered islets in this Protected Marine Reserve are surrounded by choppy ocean waves, with a forested Central Coast and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogm hoon: A New Protected Marine Reserve for the Central Coast

ByCCIRA | Central Coast Indigenous Resource AllianceMay 25, 2026

A hand holds a clear container labeled “Raincoast Conservation Foundation” with young salmon inside, near a body of water—highlighting efforts to protect Fraser River Chinook from threats like chemical pollution.

Study: Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 25, 2026

Abstract image with a blue and red puzzle piece pattern and a white outline of a person walking with a stick along a wavy line, capturing the spirit of a Lyme journey or documentary about overcoming challenges.

Documentary sheds light on Lyme journey

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationMay 25, 2026

Person’s legs and feet in sandals rest on a red chair, overlooking a rocky shoreline, blue ocean, and bright sun in a clear summer season sky.

Attuning to the Summer Season: Perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine & Foot Reflexology!

ByHeart & Hands Health CollectiveMay 25, 2026

A close-up view of a pile of assorted cream, white, and beige buttons in various sizes, shapes, and hole patterns—perfect for a morning activity or a bit of treasure hunting adventure.

A Morning Spent Treasure Hunting

ByAna BuzzalinoMay 25, 2026

Two raw Alaska-caught salmon fillets are sprinkled with green herbs and placed on a black surface, surrounded by slices of lemon—premium seafood that's a fresh favorite in B.C. stores.

So you live in B.C., but you’re mostly finding Alaska-caught salmon in stores. Why?

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 22, 2026

An orca whale, classified as endangered wildlife under SARA's jeopardy clause, partially emerges from the surface of the ocean, with its head and dorsal fin visible above the water.

Weakening SARA’s “jeopardy clause” would directly jeopardize Canada’s endangered wildlife

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 21, 2026

A hand holds a transparent rain gauge marked with "Raincoast Conservation Foundation" against an outdoor grassy landscape, part of a study on chemical pollution impacting Fraser River Chinook salmon under a clear sky.

Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup, study finds

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 21, 2026

A hand holds a clear rain gauge labeled "Raincoast Conservation Foundation" outdoors, with water droplets inside and a grassy landscape in the background—part of an SFU study on threats facing Fraser River Chinook salmon.

Young Fraser River Chinook salmon swimming in chemical soup, SFU study finds

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 21, 2026

A woman in a white dress sits on a chintz sofa, looking down at her hands. Beige curtains and a vase with flowers are in the background.

The Chintz Sofa

ByQueer Art HistoryMay 20, 2026

A notebook page with "Growing Pains" written in cursive, "Sonja Ahlers" printed below, and a drawing of two crossed palm trees captures the essence of change and growth.

Growing Pains

Byflask publishingMay 20, 2026

Hand-stitched embroidery on white fabric featuring the word "CIRCLES," a circular pattern with blue and yellow thread, and the year "2016" sewn at the bottom right, crafted with expert needle and thread work.

The Rhythm of Needle and Thread

ByAna BuzzalinoMay 18, 2026

A killer whale, a species at risk in Canada, swims near the water’s surface with its dorsal fin and part of its head visible; some grass appears in the foreground.

Canada’s Species at Risk Act is, itself, at risk

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 15, 2026

A group of Southern Resident killer whales swim near the surface of calm water beside a large cargo ship with shipping containers, with a forested shoreline in the background—an iconic scene along BC coastal sediments.

Study: Toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 15, 2026