Looking back one year ago: A Place Like Home symposium
Last year, on November 15th, 2023, the Hey Neighbour Collective co-sponsored an all-day student research symposium alongside the Simon Fraser…
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Designing Socially Connected Homes – small changes to make a big difference
This article, co-authored by Emma Avery (Urban Planner & Communications Specialist, Happy Cities) and Tara Fernando (Strategic Communications Specialist, Hey…
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Federal government still not listening to Lyme sufferers
If you’ve heard the accounts of thousands of Canadians who’ve suffered from the symptoms of chronic Lyme disease and have…
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Environment | Feature | News
New report tackles microfibre pollution crisis, outlines solutions
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – Microfibres are a major part of the global plastic pollution challenge. These tiny…
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Hydrophone diaries: eavesdropping on the soundscapes of the Salish Sea
Since 2023, Raincoast has been operating hydrophones to monitor underwater soundscapes in key locations. This relatively new initiative provides invaluable…
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Discovering the Soul of Portugal
Portugal is a country where history whispers through ancient cobblestone streets, culture thrives in every soulful fado melody, and flavors…
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H&H and Green Muse Herbs Fundraising Prize Draw: THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
Christina and Anna would like to send a HUGE THANKS to all the folks who browsed and bid on all…
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Security is a process: new adopters of passcode keepers make us happy
Jacqueline McAllister is a certified coach, physiotherapist, and acupuncturist. She helps her clients achieve full spectrum living, and recently completed…
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The Honeymoon Half Explained
Finding the perfect race can be a thrilling quest. The Honeymoon Half and Standard Triathlon stands out as an exceptional…
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Study: Current and emerging approaches for alleviating persistent Lyme disease
A new peer reviewed publication in Frontiers in Microbiology by lead author Kashaf Zafar, outlines the latest advancements for addressing…
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Mail is down, but our conservation work continues
As you may have heard, Canada Post workers are currently on strike. While it’s unclear how long this disruption will…
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Heart & Hands Holiday Hours 2024
Our hardworking acupunking team will be taking some well-deserved time off over the holidays! We’d also like to remind you…
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Travel makes tick diseases tougher to diagnose, paper finds
After being battered by the COVID crisis, international travel should be back up to its pre-pandemic levels by the end…
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Sexualized Violence Support Resource Listing
Disclaimer: This webpage contains sensitive and potentially triggering information regarding support after sexualized violence and the prevention of sexualized violence….
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Patient graduation day is the best day
Big congratulations to Lena’s amazing patient, who just wrapped up her treatment plan and is back to enjoying her daily…
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Looking Back on This Is My Body
A few months ago my pierogi (a term of endearment for one of my polyamourous partners) Caitlin, came to Jess…
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Machine learning algorithms help predict tick-borne pathogen risk across Europe
A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of…
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Dr. Erin Wall presents on humpback whale songs in Perth
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Erin Wall is in Perth, Australia, presenting her research on the development of humpback whale song at…
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Hitchhiker’s Guide to Borrelia burgdorferi – an excellent backgrounder on Lyme disease for biologists
This mini-review, written in a very engaging manner by Bourgeois and Hu (2024), highlights important points that might not be…
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Pre-Holidays Workshop
Next month, rather than planning a 3rd Wednesday afternoon Craft Crossover (especially because the 3rd wednesday is the 25th) I’m…
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Call for Expressions of Interest from board members
Island Sexual Health Society (ISHS) is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are particularly…
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A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Thank you everyone who attended and helped us honor the recipients of the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards. We had…
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What forests mean to coastal wildlife
We know that old-growth forests provide many important services to coastal species, but when these environments are changed, how does…
