The Narwhal

Our team of investigative journalists dives deep to tell stories about Canada’s natural world you can’t find anywhere else.

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‘Heartbreaking’ loss of newborn orca spurs renewed call for federal emergency order
thenarwhal.ca - Ainslie Cruickshank
The federal government found southern resident killer whales face imminent threats to their survival. Conservation groups say an emergency order to …
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This Vancouver megaport expansion could harm killer whales. Approving it still didn’t breach endangered species law, court says
thenarwhal.ca - Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood
A legal challenge to block a major container terminal has been quashed, though environmental groups warn orcas are on an ‘extinction trajectory’
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Nine month legislature lapse shows David Eby’s NDP government has hit the snooze button
thenarwhal.ca - Mo Amir
Despite promises to ‘hit the ground running’ after last fall’s election, B.C.’s re-elected government has done the opposite, with impacts for …
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While you were on holiday, Alberta vowed to double oil production
thenarwhal.ca - Drew Anderson
Energy Minister Brian Jean got exactly what he asked for in his Christmas stocking — lumps of coal. Catch up on all the big Alberta environment moves …
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3 days ago
Life in the time of wildfire
thenarwhal.ca - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Humans don’t have to be bad for nature, says The Weather Station
thenarwhal.ca - Denise Balkissoon
With big feelings and joyous sounds, Toronto musician Tamara Lindeman refuses to avoid climate change on Humanhood