In an era of scarcity, the Pacific Salmon Treaty must strengthen conservation
Pacific salmon don’t heed borders. After leaving their natal rivers and spending years roaming the North Pacific, they have to…
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Letter: Urgent recommendation for the renewal and expansion of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
Since 2019, the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) has been the catalyst for 170 projects to safeguard and…
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Hug a tree for science!
Have you ever seen a big tree and wondered what you could do to ensure it can be protected for…
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The Islands Trust Policy Statement, and how it’s veering off-course
In July 2025, the Islands Trust Council gave the first reading of the draft Trust Policy Statement. This reading was…
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Ensure the long-term stability of projects dedicated to the recovery of wild salmon (BCSRIF)
Since 2019, the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) has been the catalyst for 170 projects to safeguard and…
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How to measure a tree
There are many reasons to want to measure trees. This how-to will help you do just that. If you are…
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We’re bringing the environmental community together with a new event: The Confluence
Working in the environmental sector can be isolating. How many colleagues do you know purely by their email sign-off, or…
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Join the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: The Benefits of Being An Enabling Host
When: Tuesday, April 14th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST Format: 2-hour, participatory model | Presentations, panel, Q&A, and facilitated…
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The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whales
There’s no question that the demands of raising offspring impose significant challenges on parents, human or otherwise. But are the…
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HNC Feature: Building social connections in practice
Hey Neighbour Collective, Happy Cities and SFU Renewable Cities hosted Building social connections in practice, a national training cohort for…
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Dogs of Arbutus – meet Helka!
Named after the volcano, this sweet girl came into our Oak Bay physio clinic recently! All dogs are welcome at…
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National plastic pollution efforts continue
Dr Peter Ross, Senior Scientist at Raincoast, together with Dr Anna Posacka at Ocean Positive Solutions, are helping to lead…
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Our admins rock!
Meet some of the friendly faces that greet you the moment you walk into the clinic: Olivia, Willow, and Kes!…
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Intrinsic motivation and self-actualization
Taking gold at the Olympics, especially in this way, is taking gold in self-actualization. Source
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VicPD officers make up to $108,000 in overtime
While VicPD is asking for an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026, new FOI data shows that from 2022…
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Join us for the next ‘Housing That Connects Us’ webinar: Innovative Community Programs to Build Social Connection in Housing
When: Friday, March 6th, 10AM – 11:30AM PST Format: Zoom webinar, 1 hour presentation and 30-minute facilitated Q&A (90 minutes)…
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Thermal refuges in the Coldwater River
A project by Raincoast, Scw’exmx Tribal Council, and Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly. February 18, 2026 Rivers across western North America are…
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Leaning into excellence and growth
True excellence is found in how we consistently show up. Source
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What J-pod teaches us about noise
The Southern Gulf Islands have become a desirable destination for human recreation. One of the most exciting draws is the…
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Go Seahawks!
Sometimes we play. Sometimes we just watch. We always cheer! Physios Eric Bennett and Connor Willis will remember this game…
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Wolf home range and travel distances
Wolves in mountainous regions, like those of British Columbia, roam some of the largest home ranges of any land mammal….
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Six myths about Lyme disease that harm patients in Canada
Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections are a much more common topic of discussion in Canada these days as they…
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Dogs of Arbutus – meet Bruin!
One of the amazing service dogs who brightens our clinic every time he comes in, Bruin, has been trained by…
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The social and cultural lives of belugas
Social behaviour is fascinating. Observing how animals relate, learn from one another, and care for each other always triggers my…
