Who’s responsible for train-wildlife deaths? B.C. and Ottawa give different answers

An investigation by The Narwhal showed railways aren’t consistently meeting requirements to report wildlife strikes. The B.C. government says it wants to work with Ottawa on solutions but both governments say the other has jurisdiction

By Ainslie Cruickshank

Dec. 4, 2025 7 min. read

A photo illustration showing Mark Carney in the foreground, with various industrial-style projects in the background.

Carney’s major projects

As Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his latest announcement, explore our reporting about projects on the federal government’s radar.

Fast track to where? Carney’s major projects list stirs up emotions, and not much else

By Drew Anderson

The risk and promise of offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia

By Moira Donovan

Massive nickel mine planned north of Timmins, Ontario

By Leah Borts-Kuperman

Endangered Quebec fish at risk from Port of Montreal expansion (Lire la version en français ici)

By Caitlin Stall-Paquet

Illustration: Shawn Parkinson / The Narwhal. Mark Carney photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Canadian Press

Opinion

When nature calls, parks need to answer

By Jacqueline L. Scott

Dec. 4, 2025 5 min. read

Washrooms in parks aren’t as regular as they could be — especially in the winter....

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News

Controversial B.C. gold and silver mine in Tahltan territory faces make-or-break vote

By Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood

Dec. 3, 2025 13 min. read

B.C. is fast-tracking Eskay Creek mine, though it won’t provide critical minerals — and some...

Analysis

Thinking critically about Carney’s proposed conservation corridor in northwest B.C.

By Matt Simmons (Local Journalism Initiative Reporter)

Dec. 3, 2025 9 min. read

The federal government says both extraction and conservation are key to the B.C. “corridor” it’s...

In-Depth

Recent grizzly attacks have B.C. and Alberta on edge, but experts say hunting bears is unlikely to help

By Cameron Fenton

Dec. 2, 2025 12 min. read

As grizzly bears face mounting ecological changes and conflicts with humans, some are calling for...

Inside The Narwhal

Watch: Fast track? Unpacking Carney’s major projects push

By The Narwhal

Dec. 2, 2025 1 min. read

Reporters for The Narwhal discuss the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to...

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News

‘Balance it out’: First Nations call for protected area as Doug Ford signs Ring of Fire deal

By Fatima Syed

Dec. 1, 2025 7 min. read

The province is funding infrastructure improvements in communities along proposed Ring of Fire roads, but...

Explainer

Breaking down the bills some Alberta oil and gas companies aren’t paying

By Drew Anderson

Dec. 1, 2025 8 min. read

From lease payments owed to landowners to mounting municipal tax bills and more, we break...

Opinion

If you’re angry about the Cowichan decision, lay the blame where it belongs

By Michael Ekers

Nov. 28, 2025 12 min. read

For more than a century, provincial and federal governments have tried to dodge the issue...

Explainer

A guide to Carney’s pipeline deal — and the climate policies it weakens

By Carl Meyer and Drew Anderson

Nov. 27, 2025 12 min. read

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have signed an agreement to advance Alberta’s...

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Pipelines in Canada, explained

On the frontlines of an effort to save Arctic ice … by drilling into the ocean

Shorts

B.C. says 1950s-style clear-cut logging isn’t happening anymore. Is that true?

Animals are getting killed on Canada’s railways

Piping Plovers on Wasaga Beach, in Ontario

Endangered plovers love this Ontario beach. Is the feeling mutual?

Any Ontario minister could soon have the power to create law-free zones — and decide what gets built there

POV: a reporting trip to Heiltsuk territory

Pipeline opposition took centre stage at Neil Young’s Burnaby, B.C., concert

Organic is barely a starting line, chef Michael Smith says

Chef Michael Smith keeps coming back home to P.E.I.

Could refreezing the Arctic help save its melting ice?

A screenshot of a video call for a Moose Questionnaire with ShawtyAstrology.

How do you reach people who don’t believe in climate change?

A beaver lodge animation and illustration. One beaver is inside of the lodge.

Two families of beavers live in Stanley Park…

Michelle Cyca talked about Indigenous sovereignty

Some people say Indigenous Rights are “racist,” but that’s not true

A screenshot of a video call for a Moose Questionnaire, with ShawtyAstrology in the top half and Narwhal editor Denise Balkissoon below.

“Ducks are very cute,” ShawtyAstrology says

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Canada’s conservation goals depend on this

What’s going on around Grand Forks, B.C.?

How do you undo over 100 years of pollution?

Why are we seeing wildfires already? What causes them?

Here’s how cities can prevent flooding

North of North’s Anna Lambe is open to people growing

Here’s how one Mohawk community is dealing with a hungry beetle

There’s nothing inherently “critical” about critical minerals

Marrying a polar bear seems totally reasonable

What is the carbon tax?

Watch our in-depth explainer for more on the carbon tax

Anna Lambe has been pretty far north

Six dead birds? In this economy?

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We’re suing the RCMP to take a stand for press freedom.

All journalists in Canada should be able to do their work without risk of police interference. Help us defend the right to a free press by making a donation to The Narwhal’s legal fund today.

YES, I’LL PITCH IN