The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 How an Okanagan deep freeze left B.C.’s independent wineries with a big tax bill https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-wine-taxes/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:22:20 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=159389 B.C. wineries needed foreign grapes to replace a 2024 harvest decimated by extreme weather. Now, the government program that made it easier to import fruit is making it harder to turn a profit Paloma Pacheco and Aaron Hemens In-Depth Who Pays? B.C. climate change farming A man in a grey jacket stands among vineyards, with a town, lake and hills beyond Malfunctioning Canadian LNG terminal burned more gas than estimated 2024 global record https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-burned-gas/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:25:16 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=158558 Exclusive: The LNG Canada plant — the country’s first major LNG facility, owned by Shell, Petronas, Korea Gas, PetroChina and Mitsubishi — is one of the highest sources of global emissions for flaring, undermining claims that Canada produces the cleanest natural gas in the world Matt Simmons and Wil Crisp Investigation News B.C. climate change LNG LNG Canada Photo: Marty Clemens / The Narwhal A towering orange flame lights up the night sky at LNG Canada's facility in Kitimat, B.C., Canada Can one of the most endangered grizzly bear populations on the continent be brought back? 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 Interior Salish women are reclaiming fire — and protecting their homelands https://thenarwhal.ca/salish-women-reclaiming-fire/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:23:20 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=158240 In Canada’s hotspot for wildfires, First Nations women are challenging colonialism and patriarchy by leading wildfire projects and gatherings Santana Dreaver and Aaron Hemens On the ground B.C. climate adaptation Indigenous Rights solutions Wildfire Photo: Aaron Hemens / IndigiNews A woman wearing a work vest looks off into the distance in front of trees. After Tumbler Ridge, B.C.’s throne speech was cancelled — here’s what it said https://thenarwhal.ca/revealing-bc-throne-speech-2026/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:39:08 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=158158 Through a freedom of information request, The Narwhal accessed B.C.’s undelivered throne speech. It details the province’s plans for LNG, mining and Indigenous Rights Shannon Waters News B.C. electricity Indigenous Rights LNG mining Illustration: Shawn Parkinson / The Narwhal. David Eby photo: Chad Hipolito / The Canadian Press A grayscale photo of Premier David Eby superimposed over a bright red background featuring dark transmission lines Why are you mostly being sold Alaska-caught salmon in British Columbia? https://thenarwhal.ca/alaska-bc-fisheries-stores-sustainability/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=156916 Many critics argue Alaska takes too many salmon and is harming populations — but it’s easier to find Alaska-caught fish in B.C. stores and Alaskan salmon fisheries have global sustainability certification that B.C. salmon fisheries don’t. What gives? Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Matt Simmons Explainer B.C. biodiversity climate change fisheries food security Salmon in the Babine River Before wildfire season begins again, Indigenous firekeepers gather in Interior B.C. to share knowledge https://thenarwhal.ca/salish-fire-keeper-society-spring-meeting/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=157955 In March, attendees of a Salish Fire Keepers Society gathering learned about decolonizing fire management, working with blazes to protect the land and more Aaron Hemens On the ground B.C. climate change Indigenous Rights Spirits of Place Wildfire An ‘awful’ year for reconciliation as B.C. moves to change historic Indigenous Rights law https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-declaration-act-rushed-amendments/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:26:14 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=157889 First Nations rejected the B.C. government’s plan to permanently change the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Now, Premier David Eby is proposing to suspend parts of it instead Shannon Waters Analysis B.C. Indigenous Rights Photo: Province of B.C. / Flickr Premier David Eby at a press conference. A blurred silhouette of a camera and its operator are in the foreground of the photo and Eby is standing in front of a TV screen and several flags ‘Creative math’ or conservation loophole? B.C. rethinks 30-by-30 after industry push 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 Watch: how First Nations are leading the clean energy shift in B.C. https://thenarwhal.ca/generating-futures-webinar/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:44:15 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=157422 The journalists behind The Narwhal’s Generating Futures series share what they learned about communities leading the way on renewable energy The Narwhal Generating Futures Inside The Narwhal B.C. renewable energy Photo: Kimberley Kufaas / The Narwhal A playground next to a community building with solar panels on the roof Indigenous Clean Energy events foster connection, culture and community https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-clean-energy-nanaimo/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=156914 Five gatherings across Canada decolonize energy conferences, centring land-based teachings and relationships Santana Dreaver Generating Futures News On the ground B.C. Indigenous Rights Photo: Michel Albert / SevenGen Energy A group of Indigenous Clean Energy delegates in the Nunavut legislature