The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 Slow and steady: the exciting world of slug racing https://thenarwhal.ca/slug-races-bowen-island-bc/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:04:26 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=87678 On this island in British Columbia, a longstanding tradition of slug races highlights life in the slow lane — while showing kids to care for the important, slimy creatures Francesca Fionda News B.C. climate change wildlife Photo: Uytae Lee / The Narwhal A boy holds up a box with his slug and smiles for the camera.