Raincoast in the news, 2017
Scopriamo i veri lupi di mare
My Social Pet
2017 06 30
…“I lupi costieri vivono con due zampe nell’oceano e due zampe su terra,” dice Darimont.
B.C. Bears’ Salmon Hotspots Leave Clues For Indigenous Resource Managers and Researchers
Coast Funds
2017 06 26
A collaboration between researchers and Indigenous resource managers is leading to increased awareness about bears and salmon.…
New study maps hot spots for salmon-hungry bears across BC
UVic News
Anne MacLaurin
2017 06 26
New research shows how far grizzlies wander from the coast in search of salmon.…
熊眼中的卑诗省三文鱼热点
Epoch Times
2017 06 24 …
Une carte de localisation de saumons, principale nourriture des ours
ICI Colombie-Britannique-Yukon
Radio Canada
2017 06 23 …
Bears, their hair and their fishy fare: Study gives new insight into grizzlies’ salmon diets
The Globe and Mail
Ivan Semeniuk
2017 06 23
New research examining the dietary needs of black bears and grizzlies in B.C. gives a glimpse into the importance of abundant salmon.…
1,000 Kilometers from the Coast, Bears Gorge on Ocean Fish
Hakai Magazine
Colette Derworiz
2017 06 22
…“There are hotspots in the interior where bears are still accessing a lot of fish. In some cases, over 30 or 40 percent of their annual diet…” – Megan Adams
Fishy Bears are Fitter Bears, Says Study that Maps Vital Connection Between Bears and Salmon
The Narwhal
Judith Lavoie
2017 06 22
…“I like to look at these hotspot maps as health indicators of the ecosystem. If it is thriving, you have fishy, fitter bears.” – Megan Adams
New study maps out salmon hotspots across B.C. for bears
CBC News
2017 06 22
According to the study, grizzly bears consume considerably more salmon than black bears in their wilderness habitats.…
Pipeline poker: how the Trans Mountain expansion project could play out in B.C.
Times Colonist
Amy Smart
2017 06 10 …
Super Natural B.C. can only stay that way with a strong environmental movement
The Georgia Straight
Charlie Smith
2017 06 03
…The environmental organizations are going to need your help in the weeks and months and years to come. Given the state of the planet, this is no time for complacency.
Velký Byznys Za Miliardy: Zastřel Si Svého Lva
euro.cz
František Novák
2017 06 02 …
More salmon, more grizzly cubs at play
Field Notes
Tim Irvin
2017 06 01 …
The Fight For a Fish That Feeds the BC Coast
Motherboard | Vice
Kyle Artelle and Mike Reid
2017 05 30
While the Heiltsuk Nation has worked hard to prevent the recent herring collapse, the future remains uncertain.
Hunting Big Game: Why People Kill Animals for Fun
Scientific American
Mindy Weisberger
2017 05 28 …
Hunting Big Game: Why People Kill Animals for Fun
yahoo! news
Mindy Weisberger
2017 05 27 …
Eat Chocolate, Save Bears and Win a Great Bear Rainforest trip
BritishColumbia.com
Chris Genovali
2017 05 26
…The sooner we acquire these hunting tenures, the sooner we save the Great Bears. Whether you win the trip or not, you will have contributed to a campaign of international significance. – Chris Genovali
Hunting Big Game: Why People Kill Animals for Fun
Live Science
Mindy Weisberger
2017 05 24 …
Noteworthy Reads: Book Reviews In Brief
VOICEPIPE – BIO Oceans Association Newsletter
David N. Nettleship
2017 05 24 [pdf]
In her new book, Caroline Fox offers a thoughtful introduction to B.C. marine birds and their conservation struggles.
加拿大奢华度假村邀请猎熊者免费参加观熊旅行 也许是阻止灰熊狩猎的拐点？
Jiemian.com
Xu Yafang
2017 05 16 …
Canadian hotels offer free stays to bear hunters willing to renounce their guns
Independent
Johanna Read
2017 05 15 …
Coastal bird populations and Big Oil
Times Colonist
Caroline Fox
2017 05 07
Caroline Fox is a conservation scientist who studies species at risk, particularly marine birds and their habitats. This article features an excerpt from her first book.…
‘These bears are worth more alive’: New eco-tours aim to end B.C.’s grizzly hunt
CTV News Vancouver Island
Jeff Lawrence
2017 05 03
Raincoast Conservation Foundation is getting ready to offer wildlife photography trips in the Great Bear Rainforest on-board their research vessel.…
Dyna Tuytel talks about Ecojustice, Alexandra Morton, the Species at Risk Act and the National Energy Board
Skaana Podcast
Mark Leiren-Young (host)
2017 05 02
…“I feel like I’m fighting on my client’s behalf, but that we are all fighting on the Orcas’ behalf.” – Dyna Tuytel
At Sea with the Marine Birds is shortlisted for the 2017 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for best scholarly book on B.C.
BC Book Look
Sean MacPherson
2017 04 29
Written by Caroline Fox, this book offers valuable information and photographs depicting many different avian species.…
David Suzuki: The grisly truth about B.C.’s grizzly trophy hunt
The Georgia Straight
David Suzuki
2017 04 25
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Bears, salmon and our people
Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance (CCIRA)
2017 04 25
The relationship between salmon, humans and bears is central to research being conducted with Central Coast Nations and University of Victoria.…
The solitary, island-hopping wolf at the edge of the Salish Sea
Earth Touch News
Ethan Shaw
2017 04 24
In 2012, a lone wolf appeared on a small archipelago in the Salish Sea. Surviving mostly on seal meat, its elusive presence is welcomed by the Songhees Nation.…
David Suzuki and Faisal Moola: The grisly truth about B.C.’s grizzly trophy hunt
The Province
David Suzuki and Faisal Moola
2017 04 24 …
B.C. politics and big money is a “toxic cocktail”: Elizabeth May
National Observer
Jenny Uechi
2017 04 24 …
‘Legacy of decisions’ blamed for decimation of Bow Valley wolf pack
Calgary Herald
Michele Jarvie
2017 04 22 …
Where the Wild Things Are
onBoard Magazine
Carol Patterson
2017 04 19
A boat trip to Knight Inlet in the Great Bear Rainforest is the perfect way to go bear-watching.…
Mangiare cioccolato per salvare gli orsi
LifeGate
Lorenzo Brenna
2017 04 19
A Canadian-based company, Denman Island Chocolate, is launching an initiative to protect bears from commercial hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest.…
Elizabeth May presents endangered killer whale effort at Mary Winspear Centre
Peninsula News Review
2017 04 18
A presentation titled “Orcas at Risk” is being hosted by Green Party leader Elizabeth May and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation.…
Raincoast Conservation Foundation Orcas At Risk with Elizabeth May
Mary Winspear Centre
2017 04 18
Enjoy an informative evening of science and inspiration towards protecting endangered killer whales.…
Analysis: BC Liberal’s promised ban on grizzly hunting in Great Bear Rainforest met with skepticism
Vancouver Observer
Tom Reissmann
2017 04 17
…“The Liberals need to clarify whether their announcement applies to the entirety of the Great Bear Rainforest or only Coastal First Nations territory…” – Chris Genovali
Analysis: BC Liberals’ promised ban on grizzly hunting in Great Bear Rainforest met with skepticism
Huffington Post
Tom Reissmann
2017 04 16 …
L’Alberta demande le statut d’intervenant dans la contestation du pipeline Trans Mountain
ICI Alberta | Radio Canada
2017 04 14 …
B.C. Election 2017: Liberal pledge to end grizzly hunt in Great Bear Rainforest will spare just 11 bears annually
Vancouver Sun
Larry Pynn
2017 04 13 …
Black bears return to Squamish
The Squamish Chief
Rosemary Newton
2017 04 13
A documentary about grizzlies is now available online and part of the proceeds will support Raincoast’s work.…
Farmer first to declare campaign for vacant Saanich council seat
Saanich News
Travis Paterson
2017 04 13 …
Alberta asks for intervener status in Trans Mountain pipeline review
CBC News
Michelle Bellefontaine
2017 04 12 …
BC Liberals Promise to End the Grizzly Hunt in the Great Bear Rainforest While Extending it in Other Areas
Huffington Post
Tom Reissmann
2017 04 12
…“It is a welcome development to have both major parties supporting the call to end the grizzly hunt in the Great Bear Rainforest.” – Chris Genovali
BC Liberals promise to eliminate grizzly trophy hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest
National Observer
Jenny Uechi
2017 04 11
…“I think finally the political parties recognized that [grizzly hunting] is not a winning party platform, at least with regard to the Great Bear Rainforest.” – Chris Genovali
Women in Science: Dr. Caroline Fox
Canadian Science Publishing
Sarah Boon
2017 04 11
…“I consider advocacy for nature and science communication as part of my job as a scientist … they can be highly effective in terms of influencing conservation outcomes.” – Dr. Caroline Fox
Men trophy hunt to show off to the ladies, new research found
ZME Science
Alexandru Micu
2017 04 10
…Why do some humans go after the biggest animals they can find? And how can these hunters be turned away from killing what are often endangered or threatened beasts?
Grizzly Bars
Steve Williamson Wildlife Photography
Steve Williamson
2017 04 07 …
Partnering for Wolves, Bears, and People
Wilburforce Foundation
2017 04 07
“It’s about more than just the science. We’re stronger together; our partnership propels us further than either of us could travel alone.” – William Housty, Director of Qqs Coastwatch Program
Timeline: how grizzly hunting became a major election issue in B.C.
Vancouver Observer
Tom Reissmann
2017 04 05
In November 2016, the BC NDP made a pre-election promise to ban the trophy hunting of grizzlies and it’s become a hot topic among conservation groups.…
Caribou, Logging, Wolves and Corporate Donors
The Castlegar Source
2017 04 04
…What poses the greatest hazard to BC’s endangered Southern Mountain Caribou – habitat loss, wolves, or corporate donors? Or are all three of those factors linked, and if so, how?
Biology explains why men kill big game like Cecil the lion—and how that behavior might be stopped
Phys.org
Amina Khan
2017 04 04 …
BC Liberals Grant Major Political Donor Permission to Log Endangered Caribou Habitat
The Narwhal
Damien Gillis
2017 04 03
In 2002, the Southern Mountain Caribou were declared “threatened”. Numbers are now at 1,300 and clearcut logging of their habitat is not helping.…
A Timeline of How Grizzly Hunting Turned into a Major Election Issue in British Columbia
Huffington Post
Tom Reissmann
2017 04 02
With provincial elections coming up next month, the promise to ban grizzly trophy hunting could be working in BC NDP’s favour.…
Biology explains why men kill big game like Cecil the lion – and how that behavior might be stopped
The Guam Daily Post
Amina Khan
2017 04 02
…“If these hunters are hunting for status essentially, there’s nothing like shame to erode status.” – Chris Darimont
This Chocolate Saves Bears!
CFS Newsletter
Community Farm Store
2017 04 01
…Denman Island Chocolate and Raincoast are helping to end the commercial trophy hunt forever! You can help too, and it involves eating chocolate!!
Research looks at why grizzly bear trophy hunting continues
News 1130 | CityNews
John Ackermann
2017 04 01 …
Editorial: Enforcing SARA is the first step to Killer Whale recovery
BC Nature Magazine
Misty MacDuffee
2017 04 01 [pdf]
Southern Resident killer whales are facing an uncertain future under existing conditions of pollution, noisy vessel traffic and lack of Chinook salmon.…
BC Bear Day
Wilderness Committee
2017 04 01
A festival celebrating wild bears is happening this Saturday in North Vancouver.…
62 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, April 1
The Georgia Straight
Steve Newton
2017 03 31 …
Conservation campaign aims to save BC’s grizzly bears, one bite at a time
Vancouver Observer
2017 03 31
Denman Island Chocolate is launching a “grizzly bar” to raise funds to protect bears in the Great Bear Rainforest.
