New killer whale active hat now available in the Raincoast store
Made for salty air, long days on the water, and people who believe wild places and species are worth protecting….
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Following the Fold
I think I’ve fallen down another creative rabbit hole. I missed writing last week. Sometimes life asks us to slow…
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Feeling sick after eating that steak dinner? You could have a rare but potentially severe tick-borne allergy
Health professionals need to know more about alpha-gal syndrome – a rare tick-borne condition that can cause severe and even…
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Beyond ‘brain rot’ from short form video feeds
Could actively viewing a documentary about the impacts of short form video feeds – with an interest in emotional intelligence…
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New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations
When resources become scarce, cooperation can be put to the test. A new open access study published in Marine Mammal…
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Dogs are always welcome at Arbutus!
We know movement and healing look different for everyone… sometimes it walks in on four legs and makes our day….
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By listening in on belugas, scientists can better understand their social structure and their conservation needs
New research from the University of Windsor and Raincoast Conservation Foundation confirms that endangered St. Lawrence belugas show strong spatial…
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And now we begin: the relationship between the Transporters & the practice of Aikido, by Christina Chan, R.Ac.
(1) Completing a 2 year acupuncture mentorship in the 8 Extraordinary Vessels (8EV) in the treatment of psycho-emotional disorders; (2)…
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Elliot Jacobson: Downstream Secondary Illness in Lyme Disease
In this session from the Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference, Dr. Jacobson discusses the chronic immune dysfunction that can result from…
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Interconnectedness Initiative year in review, 2025-2026
Thanks to the ongoing support of the Victoria Foundation, Phase IV of VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative (I.I.) was launched in September…
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Partner highlight: Improving tenant experience and extending a building’s life – the deep energy retrofit at L.J. Christmas Apartments
On June 17, 2026, the Zero Emissions Building Exchange and the Housing That Connects Us project, a collaboration between Hey…
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Partner highlight: Designing for connection in multi-unit housing – lessons from Little Mountain Cohousing
On May 21, 2026, Hey Neighbour Collective, Happy Cities and SFU Renewable Cities co-hosted a tour of Little Mountain Cohousing…
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Drones reveal hidden differences in how fish-eating killer whales cooperate
When resources become scarce, cooperation can be put to the test. A new open access study published in Marine Mammal…
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New research highlights strong population structure in the endangered St. Lawrence beluga population
Sidney, BC: New research from the University of Windsor and Raincoast Conservation Foundation confirms that endangered St. Lawrence belugas show…
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One Book Ends, Another Begins
There is something deeply satisfying about placing the final stitch in a project that has lived in your hands and…
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Take action: Give public comment until July 22, 2026
Over the past month the federal government has continued to introduce unprecedented measures that weaken the laws safeguarding Canada’s democratic…
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In pursuit of a white whale
Resident beluga expert Dr. Jaclyn Aubin is a post-doctoral researcher for Raincoast’s Cetacean Research Program. Through her academic career, she…
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Why Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne infection you need to worry about
When you show up at your family doctor’s office with a tick bite, chances are the first thing your physician…
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Giving back to what you love
As I made my way up the last stretch of grassy slope on a mild spring morning, turning toward the…
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When the Work Begins to Whisper
I have spent a lot of time stitching this week. Wimbledon has been playing in the background, the soccer matches…
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A day in the life as a biologist monitoring the Vessel Restricted Zone from Pender Island
Raincoast is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our study of endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Every day, biologist and researcher…
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We are back with the fourth edition of the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards!
We are so excited to announce the fourth annual Raincoast Ocean Science Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements by individuals and groups…
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Join VCST in Voices Against Hate
You are Invited! The Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture (VCST) is excited to welcome community members with lived or…
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VCST receives funding from Victoria Foundation for fifth year in a row
We are excited to announce that VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative has received funding from the Victoria Foundation for the next phase!…
