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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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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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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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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Canada has the policy tools to protect Pacific salmon. Why aren’t they working?
Wild Pacific salmon are among Canada’s most iconic species. They nourish forests, sustain countless wildlife species, support Indigenous cultures and…
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When turkey vultures attack
Raincoast has been conducting whale and vessel monitoring from the Oaks Bluff lookout for a couple of months now. While…
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VicPD pays six years in salary to suspended officers
Between 2024 and 2025, VicPD suspended six officers with pay for a total of 13,040 hours. That works out to…
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Is British Columbia’s iconic wildlife part of our future – or our past?
Today, Raincoast Conservation Foundation responded to the joint announcement from the Government of Canada and the Province of Alberta to…
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Wolves role in healthy ecosystems
Wolves are a keystone1 and umbrella2 species that help keep entire ecosystems in balance. By directly consuming prey, wolves influence…
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Lyme disease and your pregnancy: Why avoiding tick bites could protect your unborn child
As many regions of Canada experience a population explosion of ticks and Lyme disease case counts soar, researchers are calling…
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Prime Minister Carney recently asked what Canadians ‘are for’
Recently, Canada’s federal government proposed sweeping changes to overhaul the laws that protect our lakes and streams, our wildlife, our…
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Lack of experience no obstacle at this obstacle course
When runners line up for the start of Fehmi Sakkal’s obstacle course race this October, there’s one obstacle he’s hoping…
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Raincoast scientist gives testimony to Government of Canada on the threat posed by plastic pollution
Watch Dr. Peter Ross’s opening statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. See the…
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Learning from the land and each other
Land Healing Stewards (LHS) is Raincoast’s forest education initiative that blends place-based learning and habitat restoration, with a particular focus…
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Shaughnessy Street Park
The Fraser River estuary should be a thriving ecosystem for juvenile salmon, a place to rest, feed, and grow before…
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Webinar recap: How three municipalities are designing for social wellbeing
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Interventions to manage mold and mycotoxicities
Dr. LaTouche takes an in depth look at how mold and mycotoxins can stand in the way of optimal outcomes…
