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SUMMARY:Join Priya Puri and the Fraser River Discovery Centre: An afternoon as an ecologist
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of an ecologist and explore the urban forest up close. This hands-on workshop in Mundy Park gives you the opportunity to experience how ecologists study forest ecosystems. Using real field tools like DBH tapes and plant guides\, you’ll measure trees\, shrubs\, and understorey plants\, and get a closer look at the structure and diversity of the forest. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of forest ecology and the methods scientists use to monitor and study natural environments. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nPriya is the Forest Conservation Program Coordinator at Raincoast Conservation Foundation. She completed her Master of Science in Forestry at UBC in 2024\, where she specialized in forest pathology and tree breeding. Priya also completed her Bachelor of Science Honours in 2020\, also at UBC Forestry\, where she focused on plant/forest physiology\, genomics\, and ecology. Priya studied the decline of native Arbutus menziesii – a unique tree species characteristic of Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystems. \n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nHands-on exploration\n\n\n\n\nHands-on experience using real field tools to measure trees\, shrubs\, and understorey plants.\n\n\n\nExplore forest structure and diversity in an urban forest setting.\n\n\n\nGain a deeper understanding of forest ecology and how ecologists study ecosystems.\n\n\n\nRegistration cost includes an entry pass for the Fraser River Discovery Centre.\n\n\n\n\nWHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.WHEN: March 28th\, 2:00pm – 4:00pm WHERE: Mundy Park \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nStudent (Student ID Required)\, Senior (65 and older)\, or Member – $18 Early Bird (until Feb 28th) – $18Regular (starting Mar 1st) – $20 
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/priya-puri-fraser-river-discovery-centre-ecologist-104341/
LOCATION:Mundy Park\, 641 Hillcrest St\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3J 6N9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Weeks: Junior Researchers at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of plants and animals in the temperate rainforest! Join Priya Puri\, our Forest Conservation Program Coordinator\, to learn about her work with forest conservation and what it’s like to be a field researcher. You’ll explore Lynn Canyon together to search for animal habitats\, food sources\, and discover how wildlife can actually change forests. \n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nPhoto by Alex Harris / Raincoast Conservation Foundation.\n\n\n\nThis program is by donation. The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre relies on donations to keep running their low cost programs. \n\n\n\nAges 8+\, with an adult.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/wildlife-weeks-junior-researchers/
LOCATION:Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre\, 3663 Park Road\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3G3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Chavon Robertshaw speaks at ElderCollege event at the Silver Harbour Centre
DESCRIPTION:Chavon Robertshaw\, Program Coordinator and Wildlife Technician with the Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, will present an in-depth overview of the Wolf Conservation Program and its work studying and protecting gray wolves (Canis lupus) in British Columbia. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Nicole Van Zutphen.\n\n\n\nThe presentation will explore wolf biology and ecology – how wolves navigate complex social structures\, vast territories\, and play a vital ecological role – before turning to the conservation challenges they face today. Participants will also learn about the program’s wildlife welfare ethics and minimally invasive research methods – such as wildlife camera traps and genetic sampling – demonstrating how science can deepen our understanding of wolves while respecting their welfare. \n\n\n\nThis session offers ElderCollege participants a thoughtful look at the science\, ethics\, and evolving landscape of wolf conservation in BC. \n\n\n\nThis event is private to ElderCollege participants.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/robertshaw-silver-harbour-centres-104570/
LOCATION:Silver Harbour Centre\, 144 E 22nd St\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7L 4L5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Come see Tracker (and Dr. Peter Ross) at the False Creek Community Placemaking Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of community connection\, sustainability\, and climate action at the False Creek Community Placemaking Festival! Hosted by the UBC Sustainability Ambassadors in celebration of SDG Month\, this event brings together local organizations\, advocates\, and community leaders working toward a more resilient\, equitable\, and climate-conscious False Creek. \n\n\n\nPlacemaking is about more than just physical space. It’s about relationships: to the land\, to water\, to food systems\, to mobility\, and to each other. Through interactive booths\, community dialogue\, and hands-on activities\, people of all ages can explore how sustainability and climate justice contribute to vibrant\, inclusive spaces in our city. \n\n\n\nFalse Creek\, outside Science World\n\n\n\nJoin us at 11am to 2pm\, Saturday\, March 7\, at False Creek\, outside of Science World.  Peter Ross will there with Tracker\, Raincoast’s mobile lab.  \n\n\n\nExperiential fun\n\n\n\n\nInteractive booths highlighting climate action\, food systems\, transportation\, and environmental justice \n\n\n\nOpportunities to learn about local initiatives shaping False Creek \n\n\n\nConversations about how we move through\, care for\, and belong in our city \n\n\n\nPractical ways to get involved locally\n\n\n\n\nWhether you live nearby\, pass through often\, or are visiting for the day\, this event invites you to reflect on your connection to False Creek and imagine the future together. \n\n\n\nHealthy Waters\n\n\n\nWorking with Indigenous communities and organizational partners\, Healthy Waters has built a community-oriented water pollution monitoring capacity that is providing insight into the quality of water for human consumption and for the habitats of salmon and whales. More about Healthy Waters. \n\n\n\nPeter Ross\, PhD\n\n\n\nDr. Peter S. Ross is an internationally recognized ocean pollution expert\, having published over 160 scientific articles and book chapters on pollutants of concern in the oceans\, and impacts on fish\, seals\, and whales. Read more about Peter Ross. \n\n\n\nTracker at work. Photo by Peter Ross.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/tracker-ross-false-creek-community-placemaking-104610/
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SUMMARY:Subscribe and receive four Valentine's Day e-cards
DESCRIPTION:Subscribe to our newsletter on or before February 14th and receive our four Valentines Day digital cards to share with your friends and lovers.  \n\n\n\nSUBSCRIBE\n\n\n\nPhoto by John Kelsey.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/subscribe-receive-valentines-day-104121/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T143000
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SUMMARY:Wild about wolves: Biology\, ecology\, and coexistence
DESCRIPTION:Learn about wolf conservation in BC and minimally invasive research techniques! \n\n\n\nJoin Chavon Robertshaw\, Wolf Program Coordinator and Wildlife Technician with Raincoast Conservation\, for a deep dive into wolves and the crucial roles they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learn about the conservation challenges wolves face in BC and the methods researchers use to monitor these apex predators on the landscape. The program continues outdoors with a guided walk in Lynn Canyon to discuss wolf behaviour and tracking\, followed by a hands-on opportunity to set up and test a wildlife trail camera. \n\n\n\nAdult and teen programs at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/wild-about-wolves-biology-ecology-and-coexistence/
LOCATION:Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre\, 3663 Park Road\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3G3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T140000
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SUMMARY:Embrace your inner wolf at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
DESCRIPTION:Learn about wolf conservation in BC and minimally invasive research techniques! \n\n\n\nJoin Chavon Robertshaw\, Wolf Program Coordinator and Wildlife Technician with Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, for an interactive introduction to the incredible world of wolves in British Columbia. Explore what a day in the life of a wolf looks like\, why wolves are essential to healthy ecosystems\, and the tools researchers use to study them in the wild. Afterward\, head outdoors for a guided wolf-themed walk and get hands-on experience setting up and testing a wildlife trail camera! \n\n\n\nFamily Programs at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nWaitlist
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/embrace-your-inner-wolf-at-lynn-canyon-ecology-centre/
LOCATION:Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre\, 3663 Park Road\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3G3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T100000
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SUMMARY:Opening! Critical Distance at the Royal BC Museum
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit will run on the third floor of the Royal BC Museum until July 6\, 2026. Raincoast’s Valeria Vergara will be at the closed opening of Critical Distance on the night of the 22nd. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCritical Distance exhibit\n\n\n\nCritical Distance\n\n\n\nStep into the world of Critical Distance\, an immersive augmented reality experience that brings you face-to-face with a holographic orca pod. Journey alongside J-Pod\, a group of 25 endangered Southern Resident orcas living in the Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. \n\n\n\nLearn about the pod\, including ten-year-old Kiki\, and the daily obstacles and challenges they must overcome to hunt and survive. \n\n\n\nDesigned for visitors ages 10 and up\, Critical Distance features flashing lights and loud noises as part of the experience
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/opening-critical-distance-royal-bc-museum/
LOCATION:Royal BC Musem\, 675 Belleville St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 9W2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T180556Z
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SUMMARY:BestCoast Outfitters hosts Dr. Valeria Vergara: Listening to whales
DESCRIPTION:An evening of cutting-edge research insights on how ocean noise impacts Southern Resident killer whales and other cetacean species in Canada \n\n\n\nJoin this event\n\n\n\nListening to whales: sound-centered species in today’s noisy oceans\n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, December 11 from 7–9pm at BestCoast Outfitters (865 Yates St\, Victoria) for an evening with Dr. Valeria Vergara of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. Valeria will share some of the work from Raincoast’s Cetacean Conservation Research Program\, focusing on acoustic communication\, whale culture\, and how underwater noise is reshaping the acoustic lives of several whale species. \n\n\n\nHer talk will touch on: \n\n\n\n\nSouthern Resident killer whales and how vessel noise disrupts their communication.\n\n\n\nNorthern Resident and Bigg’s killer whales\, and our new exciting work on decoding their communication systems\n\n\n\nRaincoast’s coastal listening stations on the Sunshine Coast and Pender Island\, and what long-term monitoring is revealing.\n\n\n\n\nAnd more! \n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\nSpots are going fast – don’t miss this chance to learn\, connect\, and support cetacean conservation.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/bestcoast-outfitters-valeria-vergara-ocean-noise-103192/
LOCATION:Bestcoast Outfitters\, 865 Yates Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2K7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T183000
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SUMMARY:Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals and groups striving to protect marine habitats through science\, Indigenous Knowledge systems\, and public engagement. \n\n\n\nGet tickets now\n\n\n\nFour awards will be given out during the evening:  \n\n\n\n\nThe Newman Award for Excellence in Conservation and Research; \n\n\n\nThe North Medal for Lifetime Contribution to Ocean Conservation;\n\n\n\nThe Raincoast Student Award\, recognizing outstanding conservation research undertaken by graduate students; and \n\n\n\nThe Nightingale Award in Ocean Engagement\, supporting initiatives that enable the public to be inspired\, to learn\, and to participate in advancing ocean conservation.\n\n\n\n\nThese awards have served to celebrate ocean conservation in British Columbia since their establishment in 1995 as the Murray A. Newman Awards at the Vancouver Aquarium. Raincoast is proud to continue this legacy. \n\n\n\nTo read more about the award categories and past recipients\, please visit our website. \n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities PDF forthcoming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe nominations for these awards are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/ocean-science-awards-101186/
LOCATION:The Vancouver Aquarium\, 845 Avison Way\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251112T130000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Nature Course with Alison Watt begins November 12
DESCRIPTION:Illustration by Alison Watt.\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you always wanted to learn to draw and to keep a nature journal? \n\n\n\nAlison Watt is offering this course in support of Raincoast Conservation Foundation. \n\n\n\nDrawing Nature includes three live Zoom demos\, plus notes on materials and techniques. It is designed to help you jump into drawing and painting nature. You will learn some simple techniques to help you make quick and accurate drawings. You’ll find out about different materials: pencils\, pens\, pencil crayons\, and watercolour\, to bring your drawings to life. Plants\, shells\, bones\, feathers\, stones\, trees and clouds – they can all be captured in quick sketches. Not only is drawing a wonderful way to be “in the moment” but a vivid record of travels\, hikes\, or even home. \n\n\n\nThree Wednesdays 1:00- 2:30 pm\, November 12\, 19\, 26\n\n\n\nJoin Alison Watt for three live Zoom demo sessions: \n\n\n\n\nThree Wednesdays 1:00- 2:30 pm\, November 12\, 19\, 26.\n\n\n\nAll sessions will be recorded and available until December 15.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open. \n\n\n\nThis course has a value of $175 CAN; In lieu of a registration fee\, please donate what you can to Raincoast Conservation Foundation. \n\n\n\nRegister now\n\nDonate now\n\n\n\n\n\nAlison Watt is an artist and naturalist who has kept nature journals for over 40 years.She is also a writer. In her book The Last Island\, a Naturalist’s Sojourn on Triangle Island\, she combined her vivid nature writing with watercolours. \n\n\n\nHer work has appeared in Art for an Oil Free Coast\, and in a recent retrospective of the Group of Seven (naturalist/artists) “Drawing Connections” at the Centre for the Salish Sea. \n\n\n\nShe has been teaching art for over 30 years. With Covid\, she developed an online teaching practice which has grown to include thousands of followers from all over the world. \n\n\n\nFind out more: www.alisonwatt.ca
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/drawing-nature-alison-watt-102306/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T193000
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SUMMARY:Career panel: Faces of the Fraser
DESCRIPTION:Faces of the Fraser is an informal opportunity for the community to learn more about the role played by the mighty Fraser in our daily lives. Presentations are followed by a question and answer session. \n\n\n\nChavon servicing a wildlife camera in the rain. Photo by Mike Pearson.\n\n\n\nInterested in a career in the environmental sector?\n\n\n\nJoin Raincoast Conservation Foundation for an interactive panel discussion about the diversity of work related to the natural world. The panel will feature professionals working in the government\, non-profit\, industry\, and media production sectors who will share how they got into their work and what advice they have for those hoping to enter the field.   \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nThe panel\n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\n\nAuston Chhor\, Registered Professional Biologist\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\n\n\n\nFernando Lessa\, Freelance Underwater Storyteller\n\n\n\nNicole Van Zutphen\, Communications Manager\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\n\n\n\nChavon Robertshaw\, Conservation Science Technician\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\n\n\n\nMorgan Edwards\, Senior Biologist\, Shared Value Solutions\n\n\n\nSofia Osborne\, Freelance Writer\, Editor\, and Audio Producer\n\n\n\nJuris Almonte\, Meteorological Technologist\, Environment & Climate Change Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us\n\n\n\n\nJoin an interactive discussion with Raincoast Conservation Foundation \n\n\n\nLearn more about environmental careers \n\n\n\nGet advice on entering the environmental field \n\n\n\n\nWHO: This speaker series is intended for participants interested in learning more about environmental careers.  \n\n\n\nWHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre  \n\n\n\nCOST: Pre-registration is required.  \n\n\n\nSecondary School Student (Age 16 to 18\, student ID required for entry) – free \n\n\n\nRegular – $5 \n\n\n\nStudent (Student ID required)\, Senior (65 and older)\, or Member – $3  \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/career-panel-faces-of-the-fraser/
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SUMMARY:Bid and win in our silent auction until November 20
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards auction is live. From now until November 20\, you can shop from your favourite brands and artists. You don’t need to be attending the award ceremony to bid on and win one of these west coast treasures.  \n\n\n\nFrom outdoor gear to unforgettable experiences\, this year’s auction offers items donated to Raincoast from businesses committed to furthering ocean science and coastal conservation. \n\n\n\n100% of auction proceeds drive our mission to safeguard the lands\, waters\, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. \n\n\n\nMake a bid\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/bid-win-silent-auction-until-november-20/
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251030T190000
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SUMMARY:Shared Waters of the Salish Sea (Abbotsford)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shared Waters of the Salish Sea. This special screening of three short documentaries about Southern Resident killer whales and the Chinook salmon they depend on: \n\n\n\n\nCall of the Orcas\n\n\n\nManaged to Extinction\n\n\n\nShared Waters\, Shared Crisis\n\n\n\n\nThese shorts\, by Original Pursuit and Plumb Productions\, feature essential collaborative restoration efforts led by First Nations\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, and Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA). Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Jessica Plumb and other guests.Tickets available by donation. Your contribution supports PSF’s efforts to restore wild Pacific salmon and their habitats in BC and the Yukon. Each ticket comes with a chance to win a half-day whale watching tour with Orca Spirit Adventures!Secure your tickets for October 30 (Abbotsford Arts Centre). \n\n\n\nTickets by donation
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/shared-waters-salish-sea-102214/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T190000
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SUMMARY:Shared Waters of the Salish Sea (YYJ)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shared Waters of the Salish Sea. This special screening of three short documentaries about Southern Resident killer whales and the Chinook salmon they depend on: \n\n\n\n\nCall of the Orcas\n\n\n\nManaged to Extinction\n\n\n\nShared Waters\, Shared Crisis\n\n\n\n\nThese shorts\, by Original Pursuit and Plumb Productions\, feature essential collaborative restoration efforts led by First Nations\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, and Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA). Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Jessica Plumb and other guests.Tickets available by donation. Your contribution supports PSF’s efforts to restore wild Pacific salmon and their habitats in BC and the Yukon.Secure your tickets for Oct. 14 (The Vic Theatre). \n\n\n\nTickets by donation
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/shared-waters-salish-sea-102165/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T150000
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SUMMARY:Film: Shared Waters of the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:Set on the Canadian / US border\, the third film of this trilogy weaves three community stories\, revealing the role of habitat restoration\, traditional indigenous fishing practices and marine guardianship in the recovery of iconic Northwest species. Together these stories explore the interconnected ecosystems of the Fraser River\, its estuary and the vital role of these ecosystems at the heart of the Salish Sea. \n\n\n\nQ&A to follow with filmmaker Jessica Plumb and Dr. Deborah Giles – Science & Research Director at Wild Orca (plus canine research assistant\, Eba!)\, and Misty MacDuffee – Conservation Biologist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/film-shared-waters-of-the-salish-sea/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T160000
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SUMMARY:Open house: Join us for information on Raincoast\, Achiever\, and the Haíłzaqv Remote Camera Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for information on Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, SV Achiever\, and the Haíłzaqv Remote Camera Project \n\n\n\n*WIN* a complete wildlife remote camera package! Door prize at Coastal Foodways\, light snacks and coffee provided. \n\n\n\nWe are grateful to partner with the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department\, and hosted by Coastal Foodways. \n\n\n\n\n\nOpen House Poster (PDF)Download\n\n\n\n\n\nPlace\n\n\n\nCoastal Foodways and the Shearwater Dock
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/open-house-hailzaqv-remote-camera-project-100954/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20250609T161042Z
CREATED:20250609T160601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161042Z
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SUMMARY:Raincoast After Dark: Science and Chill
DESCRIPTION:What does wolf poop smell like? What does the dog walking community have to do with salmon habitat restoration? What does a biologist do all day\, really? If you’ve ever been bi(ology)-curious then this event is for you! \n\n\n\nJoin us in-store with researchers and field technicians from Raincoast Conservation Foundation as they tell stories about their exploits in the field. Expect creative talks\, lots of laughs\, and answers to questions you didn’t even know you wanted to ask. And yeah\, there will be beer! Learn more. \n\n\n\nDrinks provided by Persephone Brewery and Nonny Beer. All proceeds from the evening will support Raincoast Conservation Foundation. Lots of great door prizes to be won!  \n\n\n\nGet tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nAuston Chhor\, MSc\, RPBioPresenter & MC \n\n\n\nChavon RobertshawPresenter \n\n\n\nPriya Puri\, MScPresenter \n\n\n\nKristen Walters\, MScPresenter \n\n\n\nPaige Roper\, MScPresenter \n\n\n\nSamantha RhodesPresenter
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/raincoast-after-dark-science-and-chill/
LOCATION:Patagonia Vancouver\, 1994 West 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J 1M5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20250527T153845Z
CREATED:20250527T152638Z
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SUMMARY:PNC/CCUEN 2025 Annual Meeting: Advancing Environmental Science Through Research\, Education\, and Engagement
DESCRIPTION:PCN is partnering with the Canadian College and University Environmental Network (CCUEN) for this year’s joint meeting. Get ready for our regular programming to be even more amazing\, featuring insightful and engaging discussions on environmental education. \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\nPlenary speakers: Danika Littlechild and Peter Ross\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Ross\n\n\n\nDr. Peter S. Ross is an internationally recognized ocean pollution expert\, having published over 160 scientific articles and book chapters on pollutants of concern in the oceans\, and impacts on fish\, seals and whales.He discovered the region’s killer whales to be the most ‘contaminated marine mammals in the world’ in a groundbreaking study\, and recently reported on the widespread distribution of microplastics in the NE Pacific and Arctic oceans. He recently served as the Vice-President of Research at Ocean Wise\, where he founded the Ocean Pollution Research Program\, launched PollutionTracker and the Plastics Lab.Prior to that\, he served for 16 years as a federal Research Scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. His work with priority pollutants and microplastics has led to numerous invitations to advise industry\, government\, the G7\, the European Union\, and the OECD. His work has been featured prominently in national and international media. Dr. Ross is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia and at the University of Victoria. Dr Ross is now Senior Scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, where he is developing a new community-oriented Healthy Waters Program. \n\n\n\nDanika Littlechild\n\n\n\nBio: Danika Billie Rose Littlechild is a First Nations scholar who is a Registered Member of Ermineskin Cree Nation (Neyâskweyâhk)\, Maskwacis\, Treaty 6 territory\, Alberta.She holds a UNESCO Research Chair in Biodiversity\, Conservation and Indigenous Health and Well-Being. Danika is interested in environment\, water\, biodiversity\, conservation and Indigenous systems\, laws\, protocols and practices.She is co-Investigator in The ⴰⵔⵔⴰⵎⴰⵜ Ărramăt Project: Strengthening health and wellbeing through Indigenous-led conservation and sustainable relationships with biodiversity – a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Transformations Grant of $24 million announced in January 2022. She’s a frequent committee member\, advisor\, and consultant with expertise in laws and policy pertaining to Indigenous Peoples and environment\, as well as a familiarity in working with systems\, laws\, and cultures of many Indigenous Peoples. She practiced law for two decades\, working primarily with Indigenous Peoples and organizations\, was previously an assistant professor at Carleton University\, and was vice-president of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. \n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/pnc-ccuen-advancing-environmental-science-research-100461/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T133000
DTSTAMP:20250527T215533Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: When Fire Meets Water
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, June 16th 12:00 – 1:30 PM PST on Zoom (register here) for a lively panel discussion! This is the first of two webinars as a part of our Fire Files series. Thank you to the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) for your support in making these webinars happen. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn British Columbia\, the four most severe fire seasons on record have occurred in the past eight years. During this time\, the reality of fire as a landscape-scale process has become increasingly evident. What were once localized impacts and costs have become regional or even national-scale catastrophes\, affecting society as a whole.  \n\n\n\nManaging fire risk is complicated not only by the scale of the fires but also by the fact that local conditions–such as topography\, land use\, and weather–are the primary factors influencing fire behavior. Discussions on how to manage fire risk at large scales are advancing rapidly in coastal BC\, where communities are frequently located within or near the wildland-urban interface where fire risk is high.  \n\n\n\nJoin our panel as they consider the intersections between social (local) and environmental priorities (regional) through watershed planning. Key elements of this discussion include: \n\n\n\n\nWater\, water everywhere\, but not a drop to drink!\n\n\n\nSource water protection: What is it and why should fire be a key consideration?\n\n\n\nThe fire-forest-water nexus: Healthy watersheds as a potential solution (including the role of beavers)\n\n\n\nLandscape thinking and jurisdictional opportunities\n\n\n\n\nThis discussion will be moderated by Dr. Ruth Waldick\, Ph.D.\, lead scientist of Transition Salt Spring’s Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL).  \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to be introduce the expert panel that will be leading this conversation:\n\n\n\nAndrea Barnett\, MPP (she/her)Wildfire Project Manager\, POLIS Project on Ecological Governance \n\n\n\nCraig Stewart\, MSc (he/him)Vice-President\, Climate Change and Federal Issues\, Insurance Bureau of Canada \n\n\n\nOliver M. Brandes\, PhD (he/him)\, Co-director\, POLIS Project on Ecological Governance \n\n\n\nFrançois-Nicolas Robinne\, PhD (he/him)Forest Hydrologist\, Government of Alberta \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/webinar-when-fire-meets-water/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T100000
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SUMMARY:From Water to Waves: Restoring Estuaries for Salmon (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual workshop will bring together experts to present the latest science and guidance to restore estuary connectivity and habitat for early life stage survival and Pacific salmon recovery. Through informational talks and case studies\, speakers will present technical design details from estuary projects\, provide the most current guidance on restoration techniques\, and share valuable lessons learned. Both morning and afternoon panel discussions will invite participants to raise questions and discuss this important topic. We hope you will join us! A detailed agenda will be available shortly. \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n13:35-14:00 Dave Scott\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, UBC: Restoring connectivity and habitat for juvenile salmon in the Fraser River Estuary
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/webinar-restoring-estuaries-salmon/
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20250609T161232Z
CREATED:20250609T161228Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate World Ocean Day with Raincoast
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Week Victoria\, held annually in the first week of June\, brings together local organizations to raise awareness for ocean conservation and deliver fun and informative events across the Greater Victoria region. A part of Ocean Week Canada\, it was launched in 2020 to celebrate our ocean and engage the local community in conservation. \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate World Ocean Day with Raincoast
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/celebrate-world-ocean-day-with-raincoast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T235959
DTSTAMP:20250508T175410Z
CREATED:20250430T225658Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Distance
DESCRIPTION:An immersive experience with Southern Resident killer whales.\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder the waves with J-Pod. Step into the world of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales and explore their life beneath the surface of the Salish Sea. Critical Distance is a powerful immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with an orca pod\, revealing the urgent challenges they face for survival. \n\n\n\nFollow Kiki\, an eight-year-old orca and vital member of the J-Pod\, as she navigates a world filled with both wonder and danger. Through her eyes–and ears–you’ll discover how orcas use echolocation to communicate\, hunt\, and stay connected\, even as threats like noise pollution and dwindling food supplies grow ever closer. \n\n\n\nJoin us in experiencing their story–and understanding why their future depends on ours. \n\n\n\nTimes and tickets\n\n\n\n• Created by Vision 3 in partnership with Microsoft. See a preview video here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Presented by the volunteer team of the  Southern Gulf Island Whale Sighting Network (SGIWSN) and Saturna Island Marine Research & Education Society (SIMRES).  \n\n\n\n• Sponsored by Studio 531 Architects. \n\n\n\n• This event is part of Oceans Week Victoria. \n\n\n\nVisitors must be 10 years or older to experience the Critical Distance augmented reality presentation. It requires wearing a headset and it has flashing lights and loud noises. 
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/critical-distance/
LOCATION:Studio 531\, 546 Herald Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1S6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T123000
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SUMMARY:Jane's Walk Vancouver\, with Auston Chhor: Charting a path towards a False Creek of the past
DESCRIPTION:OPEN – No registration required – just show up for the walk as there is no limit to the number of participants  \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\nDescription: This walk will take place in along south False Creek. We’ll discuss current and historical threats facing water quality and aquatic habitat in the creek\, and highlight ongoing projects led by local community groups that aim to bring biodiversity back to the area. This walk will also include a visit to a long-term biodiversity monitoring project where participants will get a chance to see some of the amazing creatures that already call the creek home. \n\n\n\nWalk Leader: Auston is a Salmon Habitat Biologist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation. He’s also been a resident of the False Creek area for 4 years and has been a longtime advocate of restoring biodiversity and ecological resilience to Vancouver’s little slice of ocean in the city. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting place: in front of Creekside Community Centre (seawall side) \n\n\n\nEnd Location: Leg in Boot Square \n\n\n\nDuration: approx. 60 minutes \n\n\n\nHow to recognize your walk leader(s): I will be holding a Jane’s Walk sign.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Info: Stairs\, non-accessible curb cuts\, or other barriers\, Busy sidewalks\, Breaks offered along the way\, Triggering content\, Loud noises\, Family-friendly\, Bicycles welcome\, Pet-friendly \n\n\n\nTravel Tips: Parking in the area can be quite difficult. There is limited street-parking available (most spots are 1H or 2H limit)\, however\, it is often full. Whenever possible\, we encourage folks to bike\, take transit\, car-share or arrange for a drop-off and pick-up from the location. The community garden is conveniently located near the 1st Ave bike route\, a few blocks away from Science World train station\, and is accessible by many bus routes (#3; #84).
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/janes-walk-vancouver-auston-chhor-charting-towards-false-creek/
LOCATION:Front of Creekside Community Centre (seawall side)\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T163000
DTSTAMP:20250424T205832Z
CREATED:20250424T205828Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
DESCRIPTION:Raincoast Senior Scientist and Cetacean Program Director\, Valeria Vergara\, will be participating as a panelist in the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution’s upcoming career webinar.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/webinar-canadian-society-for-ecology-and-evolution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20250422T222359Z
CREATED:20250422T214530Z
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SUMMARY:Reporting on the Environment: Steph Kwetásel'wet Wood and Anne Shibata Casselman in conversation with Laura Lynch
DESCRIPTION:North Shore libraries are planning the FREE North Shore Writers Festival\, which will take place this year from April 24-26 at Lynn Valley Library. Our fantastic lineup of presentations and workshops are free to the community. \n\n\n\nThis includes Reporting on the Environment: Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Anne Shibata Casselman in conversation with Laura Lynch on Thursday\, April 24. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n“At a pivotal moment for both the environmental and media landscape\, journalists play a crucial role in keeping the public informed about climate change. In this timely event\, award-winning journalists Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood (The Narwhal) and Anne Shibata Casselman (Maclean’s\, The Walrus\, National Geographic) will sit down with the Laura Lynch (CBC) and discuss their experiences reporting on the natural world.” \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open! Please visit: https://nswritersfestival.eventbrite.com/ to view all events and register.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/north-shore-writers-festival-panel/
LOCATION:North Vancouver District Public Library (Lynn Valley Branch)\, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 0A2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20250408T175228Z
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SUMMARY:Whistler: Melting glaciers\, healthy watersheds\, and you
DESCRIPTION:Panelists Dr. Brian Menounos\, Dr. Peter Ross\, and Michael Blackstock will explore the state of Coastal British Columbia’s aquatic environment. Exploring the health of our glaciers\, watersheds\, waterways and oceans\, each panelist will lend their expertise to this vital conversation. Tying in the inevitable dichotomy of fire\, panelists will also touch on forest fires and how that is impacting our waterways – both qualitatively and quantitatively. \n\n\n\nDoors & Cash Bar at 5:30pmTalk at 6pm | Audience Q&A 7pmSpeaker Mix & Mingle 7.30pm – 8pm \n\n\n\nPresented by Whistler Institute in partnership with Whistler Lakes Conservation Foundation. \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nDr. Brian Menounos is a professor of the Geography Program at the University of Northern British Columbia and a Canada Research Chair in Glacier Change. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in 2003. \n\n\n\nDr. Peter S. Ross is an internationally recognized ocean pollution expert\, having published over 160 scientific articles and book chapters on pollutants of concern in water\, air\, sediments\, fish and marine mammals. He is Senior Scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, where he oversees its Healthy Waters program\, a community-oriented water pollution monitoring program. In his previous role as a Research Scientist at DFO\, he discovered the region’s killer whales to be the most contaminated marine mammals in the world in a groundbreaking 2000 study. While serving as Vice President (Research) at the Vancouver Aquarium / Ocean Wise Conservation Association\, he and his team launched Pollution Tracker\, the first comprehensive monitoring program for pollutants of concern in coastal British Columbia; and the Plastics Lab\, a dedicated high-resolution facility that documented microplastic pollution in the Pacific and Arctic oceans. Dr. Ross is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria School for Environmental Studies. Dr. Ross’s work has been profiled in international media\, including CBC’s the Fifth Estate\, the National\, Radio Canada\, NBC Nightly News\, BBC\, the Washington Post\, New York Times and the Guardian. \n\n\n\nDuring times of crisis\, a few leaders always step into the spotlight with a new vision bridging conflicting world-views. Michael Blackstock (RPF (Retired)\, C. MEd.\, BScF\, MA) is one of these visionaries. As an Independent Indigenous Scholar and founder of the Blue Ecology™ theory\, Blackstock offers a unique First Nations perspective on the climate crisis\, inserting water into the difficult debates about carbon emissions. He has published over two dozen peer reviewed papers\, bridging Science and centuries old Indigenous ways of honouring nature. His ability to mediate grew out of a uniquely diverse background as a writer\, a thought leader\, and registered Forester. Michael recently coined the phrase “Natural Intelligence (NI)\, to seek balance over the current frenzy over Artificial Intelligence (AI). For the past 20 years\, Blackstock has held senior positions in the BC Public Service and as the Senior Negotiator and Manager of Indigenous Employment and Training at BC Hydro.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/whistler-melting-glaciers-healthy-watersheds-99572/
LOCATION:Mary Young Arts Centre\, 4335 Blackcomb Way\, Whistler\, BC\, V8E 0X4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T170000
DTSTAMP:20250304T000324Z
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SUMMARY:Generation Climate\, a one-day convening for Indigenous\, Black\, and racialized climate leaders aged 18-30
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:30pmLocation: Université de l’Ontario français\, 9 Lower Jarvis St\, Toronto\, ONCost: FreeApply: https://bit.ly/generationclimate by March 9\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJoin the Dais for Generation Climate\, a one-day convening where Canada’s emerging Indigenous\, Black\, and racialized climate leaders will come together to network\, share ideas\, and build skills to influence climate policy and drive real change in climate policy. \n\n\n\nTaking place on Friday\, April 4\, 2025\, in downtown Toronto\, this free event will bring together young leaders from across Canada to network\, gain practical policy and advocacy skills\, and engage with mentors in the climate sector.  \n\n\n\nWe’re proud to host this special event\, which coincides with this year’s DemocracyXChange Summit (#DXC25) in Toronto\, April 3-5\, 2025. DXC is Canada’s Democracy Summit\, and brings together renowned leaders\, policymakers\, activists and engaged citizens to tackle the pressing issues of today; from integrity of information\, to trust in governance and social and economic inequality. \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:30pmLocation: Université de l’Ontario français\, 9 Lower Jarvis St\, Toronto\, ONCost: FreeApplication Deadline: Sunday\, March 9 \n\n\n\nBefore applying\, please be sure to read the full event details including frequently asked questions in our Generation Climate event invite doc. \n\n\n\nWho should apply? \n\n\n\nWe welcome applications from young professionals\, environmental advocates\, and post-secondary students aged 18 to 30 who identify as Indigenous\, Black\, or racialized and have a strong interest in climate policy and action. \n\n\n\nApplication Questions Preview: Link \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Camara Chambers at c [dot] chambers [at] torontomu [dot] ca.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/generation-climate-a-one-day-convening-for-indigenous-black-and-racialized-climate-leaders-aged-18-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T170000
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SUMMARY:Auston Chhor to join panel for World Water Day at UBC
DESCRIPTION:Details forthcoming.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/auston-chhor-world-water-day-99701/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20250304T040350Z
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SUMMARY:UVic World Water Day event: The Spirit Who Swims
DESCRIPTION:Look for Auston Chhor at UVic at World Water Day film screening. \n\n\n\nThe Spirit Who Swims is a love manifesto to Salmon\, foregrounding their spiritual and material importance to Indigenous Peoples along the Fraser River. Through stunning aerials and vivid underwater cinema\, The Spirit Who Swims is an urgent call to rethink our relationship with the natural world. \n\n\n\nImmediately following the film\, Laura Brandes (Communications Director\, POLIS Water Sustainability Project) will facilitate a dialogue and Q&A with special guests Bev Sellars (film producer/co-director; former Chief Xatśūll Nation)\, Robert Clifford (Co-Academic Director\, Indigenous Legal Studies\, Allard School of Law\, University of British Columbia)\, Deborah Curran (Executive Director\, Environmental Law Centre\, University of Victoria)\, and Garry Tutte (film co-director/cinematographer). \n\n\n\nBefore the film (3:30 to 4:45pm)\, guests are also invited to stop by our Water Sustainability Resource Fair in the Michèle Pujol Room\, Student Union Building. Join us for pizza and networking with water leaders and champions from across campus and the broader community before we watch the film together. \n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted by the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance\, Centre for Global Studies\, Environmental Law Centre\, CIFAL Victoria\, UVic Sustainability Project\, and Watershed Watch Salmon Society.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/uvic-world-water-spirit-who-swims-99703/
LOCATION:University of Victoria\, Michèle Pujol Room\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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