The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 Does growth demand sprawl? Ontario’s Peel Region will vote on opening up 10,000 acres of farmland for development https://thenarwhal.ca/peel-region-sprawl-farmland/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:35:15 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=48269 The Ford government's push for quick growth could mean the loss of important carbon sinks, as municipalities face a crossroads between the housing crisis and climate change Emma McIntosh News climate change Ontario Ontario election 2022 urban development Photo: iStock A combine harvester crosses a golden farm field on a sunny day with trees and houses dotting green fields in the background.