https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/north-cascades-grizzly-recovery/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=158366 In the cross-border North Cascades mountain range, First Nations in B.C. are working to restore an ecological and cultural relationship with grizzlies Cameron Fenton and Karlene Harvey In-Depth B.C. biodiversity Indigenous Rights Spirits of Place https://thenarwhal.ca/mining-lobbying-bc-conservation-targets/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=157647 Following lobbying by a mining group, B.C. is reviewing how it defines conservation across the province — raising concerns about weaker protections and stalled new protected areas Cameron Fenton Analysis News B.C. biodiversity Indigenous protected areas Indigenous Rights mining Spirits of Place Photo: Lenard Sanders / Conservation North https://thenarwhal.ca/grizzly-attack-bc-hunting/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=150147 As grizzly bears face mounting ecological changes and conflicts with humans, some are calling for re-opening the grizzly hunt — but scientific evidence to support it is scant Cameron Fenton In-Depth News B.C. climate change wildlife Photo: Matt Simmons / The Narwhal A grizzly fishing for salmon in the Babine River https://thenarwhal.ca/dripa-bc-crown-land-concerns/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:05:45 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=147529 Outdoor recreation groups worry recognition of Indigenous Rights could limit their access to nature — and so does the resource industry Cameron Fenton Analysis B.C. Indigenous Rights Spirits of Place Photo: Paige Taylor White / The Narwhal The first lake is quiet and empty at Pipi7íyekw / Joffre Lakes. It's an overcast day in June, but the water is still green under the clouds.