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A day in the life as a biologist monitoring the Vessel Restricted Zone from Pender Island

A day in the life as a biologist monitoring the Vessel Restricted Zone from Pender Island

Raincoast Conservation Foundation Jul 10, 2026

We are back with the fourth edition of the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards!

We are back with the fourth edition of the Raincoast Ocean Science Awards!

Jul 10, 2026

Studio Pictures: 330 Lawrence Street , Victoria, BC.

Studio Pictures: 330 Lawrence Street , Victoria, BC.

Jul 8, 2026

Canada has the policy tools to protect Pacific salmon. Why aren’t they working?

Canada has the policy tools to protect Pacific salmon. Why aren’t they working?

Jul 7, 2026

A meaningful excuse to plan a party: Peer-to-peer fundraising!

A meaningful excuse to plan a party: Peer-to-peer fundraising!

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 5, 2026

Two people collect water samples with buckets along a rocky shoreline near Woods Island, standing by a body of water with white buoys—a scene reflecting marsh restoration efforts in the Lower Fraser River.

Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Woods Island

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 4, 2026

ILADS collaboration with US Health Agency a positive step for Lyme patients

ByCanadian Lyme Disease FoundationJun 3, 2026

Aerial view of a dense forest bordered by cleared land with visible tree stumps and sparse vegetation, highlighting threats to ecological integrity and potential habitat loss for endangered caribou.

Endangered caribou, wolves, and ecological integrity

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationJun 3, 2026

Aerial view of a city with impressive density, where numerous high-rise buildings rise above the water and mountains, all under a clear sunset sky.

How density can bring people together

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveJun 3, 2026

A book titled "Wild Horses" by Vikky Alexander features a mountainous snowy landscape and a rearing horse on the cover.

Wild Horses

Byflask publishingJun 3, 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

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

A group of small salmon swim underwater near a colorful report cover titled "Identifying thermal refuges for salmon in the Coldwater River.

Mapping thermal refuges: Identifying critical cooling centres for salmon in the Coldwater River

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 26, 2026

A modern apartment building stands beside the book cover of "No Place Like Home" by Jessica Barrett, subtitled "The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis," highlighting urgent issues in today’s housing.

HNC Feature: “No Place like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis”

ByHey Neighbour CollectiveMar 25, 2026

An orca from the Southern Residents swims just below the surface of clear blue-green water, its dorsal fin and white markings visible even after dark.

After dark with the Southern Residents

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 25, 2026

False-color satellite image showing the Coldwater River and surrounding land, with various colors indicating different elevations or vegetation types—ideal for spotting salmon habitats.

New mapping reveals critical “cooling centres” for salmon in the warming Coldwater River

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 24, 2026

A quilted textile features a central blue vase design with abstract patterns, bordered by geometric shapes and stripes in various colors—showcasing new directions in stitches and creative samples.

Samples, Stitches and New Directions

ByAna BuzzalinoMar 23, 2026

A large container ship floats on calm water near the shore while three orcas swim nearby, seemingly engaged in killer whale communication; hills are visible in the background.

Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 23, 2026

A group of Southern Resident killer whales swims together near the water’s surface, with some exhaling mist and fins visible above the waves.

Guide to public comments on proposed regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 23, 2026

A Southern Resident killer whale lifts its tail above the ocean surface, splashing water, with distant mountains and a cloudy sky in the background, highlighting the importance of maintaining a safe approach distance.

Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales

ByRaincoast Conservation FoundationMar 23, 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