The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 The Great Bear Rainforest is protected. So why is an abandoned industrial site leaching heavy metals? https://thenarwhal.ca/great-bear-rainforest-contamination/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=129659 Heiltsuk Nation has a vision to revitalize Namu, an ancient village and former vibrant cannery. According to B.C., it’s Crown land — so the nation is calling on the province to clean it up Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood News B.C. Indigenous Rights Oceans Spirits of Place wildlife Photo: Supplied by Tavish Campbell / Heiltsuk Nation At Namu, in the Great Bear Rainforest, a heap of rusted metal pipes, walls and bars are in disarray, some half submerged in ocean water, and buildings are grown over with grass