HNC Feature: “No Place like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis”
Jessica Barrett, author of No Place Like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis, writes, “most people actually yearn…
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After dark with the Southern Residents
Raincoast’s hydrophone deployed off of Pender Island captured nearly five hours of Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) vocalizations during an…
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New mapping reveals critical “cooling centres” for salmon in the warming Coldwater River
MERRITT, BC – As rivers across Western North America face climate change-driven record-breaking temperatures, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, in partnership with…
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Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
Killer whales are facing many threats – prey depletion, contaminants, and climate change among them. But one threat is invisible…
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Guide to public comments on proposed regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections…
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Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections…
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Building community in nature
Last year, I had the privilege to spend three days on the Achiever with the Raincoast team and three incredible…
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Antibiotic therapy an effective treatment and diagnostic tool for children with persistent Lyme disease, study finds
Antibiotic therapy is not only a safe and effective method of treating persistent Lyme disease in children, it’s also a…
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Help us give killer whales a voice
Last December, Raincoast launched the first phase of our killer whale communication campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we attained our…
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Tick-borne infections can trigger bipolar disorder in children, study suggests
Psychiatrists should recognize the role that infectious diseases play in mental illness and screen their patients for them, says a…
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Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life
Wolves live in tune with the changing seasons, their lives shaped by rhythm and ecology. In late winter, from January…
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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!…
