The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 This mine says it’s the ‘greenest’ of its kind. Will a political scandal stop the project? https://thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sio-silica-sand-conflict/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:59:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=98560 Manitobans have long been divided about a contentious silica sand mine, which has positioned itself as part of a green energy future. New allegations about a former Conservative premier and cabinet ministers have brought further scrutiny to the project Julia-Simone Rutgers In-Depth Democracy Manitoba mining Illustration: Shawn Parkinson / The Narwhal. Photos: John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press, Mikaela Mackenzie / Winnipeg Free Press A collage of four headshots: Heather Stefanson, Feisal Somji, Mike Pyle and Jeff Wharton