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Invitation to members: Gig at the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Invitation to members: Gig at the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Victoria Fiddle Society Apr 10, 2026

This isn’t a conference, it’s The Confluence

This isn’t a conference, it’s The Confluence

Apr 9, 2026

New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus

New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus

Apr 2, 2026

Pacific Marine Conservation Caucus welcomes renewed federal investment in Pacific salmon

Pacific Marine Conservation Caucus welcomes renewed federal investment in Pacific salmon

Apr 2, 2026

A woman wearing a sleeveless polka dot blouse sits at a desk, looking intently at a laptop screen, her hand touching her temple as if she's focused on covering your tracks online.

Covering your tracks

ByRespect For WomenApr 6, 2026

A person in a blue jacket and hat looks across a calm lake toward a misty, forested shoreline, where, in the distance, a faint spout of water rises—perhaps signaling the presence of killer whales beneath the surface.

New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationApr 2, 2026

Cyclist Sandy Wilson, in racing gear, rides a road bike on an empty highway under a blue sky with scattered clouds and rocky landscape—training for the 2026 Lavaman Triathlon.

Sandy Wilson at Lavaman Triathlon 2026

ByArbutus Physiotherapy & Health CentreApr 2, 2026

A small Pacific salmon swims underwater near submerged branches in a murky aquatic environment.

Pacific Marine Conservation Caucus welcomes renewed federal investment in Pacific salmon

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationApr 2, 2026

View of a rocky hilltop covered with sparse pine trees and shrubs, overlooking a forested area and a large body of water in the distance under a partly cloudy sky—a landscape that invites reflection and trust in nature’s resilience.

No trust in the Trust

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationApr 1, 2026

A group of nine youth posing outdoors in a wooded area, some holding tools and wearing work gloves, dressed in outdoor gear, engaged in conservation education.

BC bookstores come together to support conservation education for youth

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationApr 1, 2026

Aerial view of low fog rolling over Coastal Douglas-fir forests on Mayne Island, with calm water and distant hills under a clear blue sky.

The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about Mayne Island

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 31, 2026

A great horned owl perches on a curved tree branch surrounded by green leaves and moss in a temperate rainforest, captivating junior researchers exploring the lush forest setting.

Junior researchers in the temperate rainforest

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 30, 2026

Two older adults work together in a vegetable garden, picking lettuce, with apartment buildings and a white fence in the background, highlighting social connection fostered through community programs.

Webinar Recap: Innovative community programs to build social connection in housing

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveMar 30, 2026

A close-up of an embroidered textile artwork featuring circular linen fabric patches, mesh, and clusters of small, shiny beads in various colors reminiscent of scattered rocks.

Rocks, Linen… and a Tin of Sardines

ByAna BuzzalinoMar 30, 2026

A beaver peers over the edge of a metal enclosure. Text reads "Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (IWRS), Eva Hartmann, Executive Director.

An interview with Eva Hartmann, Executive Director at Interior Wildlife

ByPink Sheep DesignMar 27, 2026

A small pink wildflower with five petals grows among broad green leaves on a forest floor, offering junior researchers an inviting scene to document on a worksheet. Moss and twigs are scattered around the delicate bloom.

Worksheet: Junior researchers in the forest

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 26, 2026

White blossoming flowers cover the branches of a tree next to a white picket fence in front of a house, evoking the calming ambiance often embraced in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Attuning to the Spring Season: Perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism & Shiatsu!

ByHeart & Hands Health CollectiveMar 22, 2026

A group of people pose and smile on a docked sailboat named "Achiever," enjoying outdoor community moments at a marina with buildings and water in the background.

Building community in nature

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 19, 2026

A female doctor examines the arm of a young girl wearing a polka dot dress and a purple bow, checking for signs of persistent Lyme disease in children while seated in a medical office.

Antibiotic therapy an effective treatment and diagnostic tool for children with persistent Lyme disease, study finds

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationMar 19, 2026

A single killer whale swims near the water's surface on a calm, misty day, its dorsal fin and back visible above the water—a striking scene highlighting the importance of killer whale conservation.

Help us give killer whales a voice

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 18, 2026

A person in a yellow sweater sits with a thoughtful expression while another, holding a clipboard, speaks to them in an office with plants and shelves—highlighting a discussion about bipolar disorder.

Tick-borne infections can trigger bipolar disorder in children, study suggests

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationMar 18, 2026

A group of five young wolves stands and sits among green trees and foliage in a forest clearing, exhibiting seasonal behavior of wolves as they adapt to their changing environment.

Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 17, 2026

A grizzly bear lies on the ground in tall green grass, appearing to rest with its head down, as if lost in dreams.

Grizzly dreams

ByTim IrvinMar 16, 2026

Illustration of a large peach with green and red leaves on a white background featuring vertical stitched lines, offering a glimpse behind the scenes into the creative Work Behind the Work.

The Work Behind the Work

ByAna BuzzalinoMar 16, 2026

A grey wolf lies down on a sandy riverbank with a blurred forest background, evoking the quiet presence of Coastal Ghosts.

Coastal Ghosts

ByTim IrvinMar 15, 2026

A group of people sits in a classroom setting playing musical instruments at the April 2026 Fiddle Jam, with a woman at the front leading on violin. Colorful posters and an "EXIT" sign are visible on the walls.

April 2026 Fiddle Jam

ByVictoria Fiddle SocietyMar 15, 2026

Four musicians with string instruments, including a fiddle, perform together as text announces Vinta as the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award winner for Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year. Perfect for fans of Rhythm/Chord Players and French Balfolk Workshop styles.

French Balfolk Workshop for Fiddle/Other Instruments & Rhythm/Chord Players

ByVictoria Fiddle SocietyMar 15, 2026

A fish, highlighting the importance of conservation, swims near the rocky bottom of a clear stream, partially submerged below the water’s surface.

In an era of scarcity, the Pacific Salmon Treaty must strengthen conservation

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 13, 2026

A large group of people pose together outdoors on a walkway, surrounded by greenery, many with arms raised and smiling at the camera during the CCIRA Winter Gathering celebrating Nation-led Priorities and Working Together.

CCIRA Winter Gathering: Working Together on Nation-led Priorities

ByCCIRA | Central Coast Indigenous Resource AllianceMar 12, 2026

Man in a yellow shirt sits against a white wall, holding a tin can telephone to his ear and looking thoughtful—perhaps pondering the email signature do’s and don’ts.

A note on email signature do’s and don’ts

ByPink Sheep MediaMar 10, 2026

A person bends over to plant grass in a muddy, wet field marked with wooden stakes, helping the British Columbia Salmon Restoration (BCSRIF) efforts, with trees and a hazy sky in the background.

Letter: Urgent recommendation for the renewal and expansion of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 10, 2026

Two stick figures discuss future technology; one lists federal laws on lasers, robot battle TV shows, improved cordless phones, and easy sharing of news stories. In the end, lasers turn out to be surprisingly unimportant.

Is it not the lasers? It is not the lasers

ByPink Sheep DesignMar 10, 2026

A person weaves fibers on a wooden loom, reflecting the art of collecting. Text over image reads "ON COLLECTING with Lynda Gammon.

On collecting, with Lynda Gammon

ByPink Sheep DesignMar 10, 2026

Four people in rain gear measure the circumference of a large tree with a yellow tape in a dense forest, combining science with a bit of tree hugging to explore the wonders of nature.

Hug a tree for science!

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 10, 2026

Two people stand among tall trees in a sunlit forest with moss-covered ground and scattered fallen branches, reflecting the stewardship values of the Islands Trust Policy Statement.

The Islands Trust Policy Statement, and how it’s veering off-course

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 9, 2026

Fish swimming near the water surface, causing splashes and ripples in a sunlit stream—a beautiful scene that highlights the importance of wild salmon recovery and long-term stability in our natural waterways.

Ensure the long-term stability of projects dedicated to the recovery of wild salmon (BCSRIF)

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 9, 2026