A path to protection for BC’s wolves
Takaya, the lone grey wolf, spent years living on an island near Victoria, BC. On leaving the island, he was…
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A vision for wild salmon in the Lower Fraser
In March 2020, Raincoast published the report Toward a vision for salmon habitat in the Lower Fraser River. The report…
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Photography
We have always been committed to wildlife welfare ethics. This year we published our first Photography Ethics Policy to guide…
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2021-2022 IFMP Key Planning Priorities
In preparation for development of the 2021-2022 Integrated Fisheries Management Plans for Northern and Southern BC, the DFO has released…
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Merry Christmas, friends
From our family and colleagues to yours, we wish you a warm, joyous, and restful holiday (and maybe some movement…
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Tracking Raincoast’s impact through 2020
While 2020 was a year of challenge and change we still have a lot to celebrate. We raised funds to…
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The problem with hatcheries and hopes for wild salmon
Pacific salmon are foundationally important to Canada’s wildlife, food security, cultures, and economy. Yet, salmon catches have declined precipitously in…
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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 and the heart of the Fraser Estuary
In March of 2020, a federal review panel concluded that the Terminal 2 shipping expansion project would have significant adverse…
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Supporting remotely: Helping survivors and others during the pandemic
This year has been a difficult one, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting us both here in Canada and around the…
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Connect in 2021
On January 1 st, 2021 I will be leaving for three months of dedicated mindfulness meditation practice on silent retreat…
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All we want for Christmas is an olive-sided flycatcher in a Douglas-fir tree
Just a few days away from the holiday break, Raincoast Conservation Foundation is hoping to access the holiday spirit with…
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Southern Residents and recovery
Reversing, or even slowing, our systemic unsustainable human footprint on a time scale relevant to dwindling wildlife populations is a…
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Only in dark, the light
“Only in silence the word, Only in dark the light, Only in dying life: Bright the hawk’s flight on the…
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Virtual Counselling Groups
Metta VanderVliet, Victoria Sexual Assault Centre counsellor, discusses the launch of our new virtual counselling groups. What is your role…
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Fostering resilience for 2021 and beyond
Expect the unexpected. Who could have predicted that old adage would so accurately sum up 2020? From the pandemic to…
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Make Your Own Media!
Do you ever feel like there is no character in movies, TV shows, comics, or books who you can relate…
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Shortbread Drops
Recipe by Becky Servings 4 dozen cookies Cooking time 15 minutes 1 cup butter 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 1/2…
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Let them be in emotional pain
Bearing witness, acknowledging, is powerful. Our culture has somehow made a habit of avoiding pain and encouraging others to avoid…
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End of 2020 summary
2020 presented AVP and communities near and far many challenges. We were able to navigate many of the necessary pivots…
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Gift Certificates – Now available in time for the Holidays!
Good afternoon everyone, Just in time for the Holidays! I am very excited to tell you that you can now…
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Holiday Office Hours
Elizabeth Fry Society And Elizabeth Fry Housing Society Christmas Office Hours: Thursday, December 24: 8:00am – 3:00pm Friday, December 25:…
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Going online: What we want you to know about our workshops
Like many folks who’ve been privileged enough to be able to continue to work throughout the last 9 months, I’ve…
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Tracking Raincoast into 2021
Things slow on the way into winter. This year it certainly feels like you and I have earned some respite….
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The Magic Canoe
Wa’xaid was also known as Cecil Paul. He was Xenaksiala from Xesdu’wäxw, what they call the Kitlope on the British…
