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Endangered caribou, wolves, and ecological integrity

Endangered caribou, wolves, and ecological integrity

Raincoast Conservation Foundation Jun 3, 2026

How density can bring people together

How density can bring people together

Jun 3, 2026

Wild Horses

Wild Horses

Jun 3, 2026

Goodness Grey-cious!

Goodness Grey-cious!

Jun 2, 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 athletes wearing race bibs run on a wooded trail during the Victoria Youth Triathlon, surrounded by green foliage and sunlight filtering through trees.

2026 Victoria Youth Triathlon Results

ByVictoria Youth TriathlonMay 31, 2026

Cyclists turning a corner during a Youth Triathlon race, with sponsor logos—including Lumina Orthodontics, Trek, Arbutus Physiotherapy, Triathlon BC, Pinnacle Fitness, and Romeo's—overlayed on the image. Perfect for 2026 Photos from the Victoria Youth Triathlon.

Victoria Youth Triathlon, 2026 Photos

ByVictoria Youth TriathlonMay 30, 2026

Person taking a selfie in a car with large leafy green and yellow flowering plants on the back seat—ready to beat the heat with nature’s help, just like a true Community Herbalist.

Herbal Electrolytes to beat the heat, by Em Postl Community Herbalist

ByHeart & Hands Health CollectiveMay 29, 2026

A BC wolf, representing unique wolf ecotypes, stands on a rocky outcrop with a forested background, looking toward the camera in natural daylight.

Wolf ecotypes in BC

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 29, 2026

Five women, each labeled with their name, title, and organization, are featured in individual circular portraits above several organizational logos—highlighting leaders committed to social wellbeing in municipalities.

Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: How three municipalities are designing for social wellbeing

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveMay 27, 2026

Split image: left side shows a black wolf walking on sand; right side features grey wolves lying on snow among trees, highlighting the genetic legacy of these majestic animals found in British Columbia.

Genetic legacy and ecological differences of grey wolves (Canis lupus) in southern British Columbia

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 27, 2026

A scientist examines a sample under a microscope for tick testing in a private lab, while another scientist works at a computer in the background, with lab equipment and test tubes visible.

So you’ve been bitten by a tick. Here’s why you’ll have to pay a private lab to test it for pathogens

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationMay 27, 2026

Book cover with a turquoise and yellow abstract background, featuring the title "Nature Gives Me the Willies" and author name "Jeanne Randolph" in black text, playfully capturing the willies inspired by nature.

Nature Gives Me the Willies

Byflask publishingMay 27, 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 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

A pod of killer whales swims in calm water with a small, tree-covered island in the background under a cloudy sky. Their calls echo across the surface, adding nature’s voice to the tranquil scene.

Give killer whales a voice…for years to come

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 14, 2026

A group of Southern Resident killer whales swims near the surface of calm water close to a large container ship, with a forested shoreline and BC coastal sediments visible in the background.

New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 14, 2026

A group of Southern Resident killer whales swims near the surface of calm water beside a large container ship labeled "MSC LISA" and "MAERSK.

New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and the Chinook salmon they consume

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 14, 2026

Several people wearing work clothes and waders plant young trees or stakes along the edge of a shallow stream in a forested area to restore salmon habitat.

To restore salmon habitat, one must act like the beaver

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 13, 2026

Black and white illustration of a cityscape with a river running through the center, bridges crossing the water, and a prominent clock tower in the foreground—echoing the era when 19th Century midwives shaped social assistance networks.

The unofficial social assistance networks of 19th Century midwives

ByNicola TempleMay 13, 2026

A redacted VicPD police report with multiple sections and names blacked out—including several "23(b)" notations in red—details incidents involving police cars and reports of officers allegedly hitting people.

VicPD doesn’t want you to know they’re probably still hitting people with police cars

ByStephen HarrisonMay 13, 2026

Book cover for "Bride Machine" by Christine Walde, featuring the book’s title in abstract black text layered over a glass sheet on a stark white background.

Bride Machine

Byflask publishingMay 13, 2026

Six hands of different skin tones grasp each other's wrists, forming a connected circle over grass, symbolizing unity and teamwork within survivor-led circles and the mission of Voices Against Hate.

VCST Launches “Voices Against Hate: Survivor-Led Circles for Change”

ByVictoria Coalition for Survivors of TortureMay 12, 2026

An orca swims near the surface of the blue Salish Sea, with green branches partially visible in the foreground.

Keeping watch on the Salish Sea

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 12, 2026

A hand holds a clear rain gauge labeled "Raincoast Conservation Foundation" outdoors over grassy terrain, where fieldwork crews monitor the health of estuary salmon amid logs and blue sky in the background.

What our estuary salmon fieldwork crews are up to

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMay 11, 2026