Research points to delayed diagnosis for Black patients with Lyme disease
This recent study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that Black patients in their clinic and research studies received a diagnosis…
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Meet Dr. Adam Warner, Raincoast’s new Conservation Genetics Scientist
Adam has joined our Cetacean Conservation Program to head up Raincoast’s new Conservation Genetics Lab. The lab is equipped with…
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Our shared future
From their position at the apex of the natural world, large carnivores, such as wolves, bears, and cougars, play important…
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Feature | Government | Health
Lack of effective healthcare for Canadian Lyme patients and why they turn elsewhere
An article in BNN is once again shining a spotlight on the systemic dysfunction in the Canadian healthcare system in…
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Second annual Big Tree Summit
Following the success of the first ever Big Tree Summit organized by Raincoast in 2021, the 2023 Summit was organized…
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Help us build our new mobile lab, Tracker
I trod down the gravel path between my home and the ferry dock at Snug Cove on Bowen Island. The…
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Are you planning to travel?
Ticks can be found around the globe and have different habits, habitats and carry different pathogens depending on where you’re…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
Save now on 2024 Human Powered Races!
Are you ready to race in 2024? The 2024 Human Powered Races are calling your name! Early Bird Registration Deadline…
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Construction is almost complete on our second breach in the North Arm jetty
We are nearing the completion of construction of our second breach in the North Arm jetty to restore fish passage…
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What happened to Canada’s plastic ban?
When we found tiny pieces of plastic in water under the North Pole sea ice in a 2021 study, it…
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Launching our 10-year, place-based conservation science initiative on the Sunshine Coast
Raincoast is building on our strong track record of conservation science and action to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife…
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Garry oak and Camas meadows: Replenishing the landscape
In 2023, the Friends of Cortes Island and Linnaea Farm Society released a short film, documenting the restoration of the…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
2023 Justin Martin Spirit Award Winners
The Human Powered Racing Spirit award is given annually to one male and one female member of the team. All…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
Unleash Adventure: The Honeymoon Half Gravel Triathlon
In the heart of Vancouver Island lies an unparalleled opportunity for triathletes and adventure enthusiasts alike. The Honeymoon Half Gravel…
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5% to go: Donation matching is on!
Due to so many generous donations, we are now at 95% of our $1.92 million fundraising goal to purchase the…
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Following in the footsteps of wild wolves
Ever since we entered into the season of water restrictions and wildfires, I’ve found myself pining for the cold, snowy…
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Preliminary study of water quality in streams discharging into Fulford Harbour raise questions about land-based pollution
Water is vital to life, and on the Gulf Islands, efforts to understand, monitor and protect watersheds are increasingly needed…
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Join us for a webinar about our Safeguarding Coastal Carnivores campaign
In 2012, an Indigenous-led campaign led to a ban on trophy hunting for bears on the central and north coasts…
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The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: Protect and connect
Connectivity is the linkage of habitats, species, communities, and ecological processes at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Connected places provide…
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Environment | Feature | News
New genetics lab will help conservation efforts by tackling difficult questions with DNA
Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s new Conservation Genetics Lab will provide scientists with valuable insights into the population structure, health, diets, and…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
The Cowichan Challenge – BC Sprint Triathlon Championships
Attention BC triathletes! The pinnacle of sprint triathlon competition is beckoning, and the stage is set at Fuller Lake in…
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Saving animal lives and supporting a conservation-based economy
To support the transition in coastal communities from an economy centred around resource extraction to one increasingly based on conservation,…
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Research confirms persistence of Borrelia after antibiotic treatment and uncovers a unique localization of Borrelia species in the brain
Emerging research out of the Czech Republic has revealed surprising results and invites further exploration into how Borrelia interacts with…
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Dan Roberts reviews EQ-i 2.0 Online Certification with EITC
“I got some great ideas on how to approach emotions and people going through change.” Source
