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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How do you define an ‘invasive’ species? | The Narwhal
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This story is part of Toronto’s Climate Right Now, a collaboration with The Local about vulnerability and adaptation in Canada’s largest city. It took …
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One-on-one with the leader of a special RCMP unit tasked with policing opposition to industrial projects in B.C. | The Narwhal
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“Beyond troubling” is how John Brewer, chief superintendent and gold commander of the RCMP’s controversial Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG), …
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On braving the wilderness and embracing discomfort
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By Emma Gilchrist Reaction to The Narwhal’s investigation into allegations of verbal abuse and safety issues at Pacific Wild was swift this week, …
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The fight to crack down on air pollution from Toronto’s traffic has stalled | The Narwhal
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This story is part of Toronto’s Climate Right Now, a collaboration with The Local about vulnerability and adaptation in Canada’s largest city. The air …
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The federal government just extended B.C. salmon farm licences. Here’s what you need to know
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By Ainslie Cruickshank Fisheries and Oceans Canada Minister Joyce Murray says her goal over the coming year is to develop a plan for salmon farming …
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How oil lobbyists persuaded Alberta to weaken rules for dirty facilities
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By Carl Meyer Some of the oldest and dirtiest oil and gas facilities in Alberta are exempt from tough climate change rules adopted when former …