Arik Ligeti
Director of audience
@arikligeti.bsky.social 
Arik Ligeti is The Narwhal’s director of audience, with a focus on growing a dedicated community of members and readers. Arik previously worked at The Globe and Mail as a digital editor, a role that prompted his move from Toronto to Vancouver in 2014. He revamped The Globe’s flagship morning newsletter, reported on local issues and crafted explainers. When he’s not browsing Nieman Lab, Arik can be seen at dad-rock concerts or exploring one of B.C.’s many outdoor wonders.
Stories by Arik Ligeti
An illusion of protection in the Rockies
In this week’s newsletter, we chat with Prairies reporter Drew Anderson about two stories from...
Two reasons to celebrate
This week, we give thanks to all our newest members. Plus, northwest B.C. reporter Matt...
‘The house smells like a bonfire’: how we’re grappling with wildfire smoke
We asked Narwhal readers across the country how they’re dealing with hazy skies. Where there’s...
The Narwhal wins eight 2023 Digital Publishing Awards
4 min. readJudges recognized reporter Emma McIntosh for work that has ‘made politicians and policymakers sit up...
Clouds of mud, from above, on a flight over Coastal GasLink work
We talk with northwest B.C. reporter Matt Simmons about what he saw on a flight...
The Narwhal earns 14 nominations at Digital Publishing Awards, five at National Magazine Awards
From features to photo essays, digital design to newsletters, we’ve punched above our weight in...
The Narwhal wins Canadian Association of Journalists award for human rights reporting
Photojournalist Ian Willms won the award for his work capturing the impacts of Alberta’s oil...
Glimmering in the sunlight, bobbing like an otter
B.C. biodiversity reporter Ainslie Cruickshank and photojournalist Shane Gross took a deep dive off the...
‘A really beautiful moment’: reporter Steph Wood reflects on her trip to Clayoquot Sound
The Narwhal’s Steph Wood linked up with David Suzuki for a CBC documentary about the...
