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Toyin Kayo-Ajayi at his farm, feeding goats in a tent, looking over his shoulder at the camera. He wears a yellow jacket and holds a white bucket.

As grocery prices climb, one farmer bets on growing African staples in B.C.

By Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Jimmy Jeong

Feb. 17, 2026 8 min. read

People said he was crazy to start a farm based in African foods. ‘It’s good...

British Columbia Premier David Eby wears a safety vest and hard hat and holds a shovel.

B.C.’s critical minerals push to reshape the province — fast and without consent?

By Santana Dreaver

Feb. 17, 2026 6 min. read

Premier David Eby wants to fast-track projects and amend Indigenous Rights legislation, raising questions about...

An illustration of a helicopter flying across a young forest spraying herbicides

The BC NDP promised to phase out glyphosate. Forestry companies are still spraying

By Ainslie Cruickshank

Feb. 13, 2026 7 min. read

Herbicide use by the forestry sector has declined, but a group advocating for a ban...

A collapsing dock over the ocean, with a small building at the end bearing a sign that says "Today"

Life on ‘Na̱mg̱is territory, at the edge of the ocean

By Matt Simmons (Local Journalism Initiative Reporter)

Feb. 10, 2026(Updated Feb. 13, 2026) 5 min. read

‘Na̱mg̱is Chief Ho’miskanis, Don Svanvik, is on the phone when I walk off the little...

a mother and baby caribou are seen in a forested area

Ottawa sued over delayed protection of imperilled caribou habitat

By Ainslie Cruickshank

Feb. 9, 2026 6 min. read

Conservation groups warn ‘extinction is not accidental; it is a political choice’ as they ask...

A sprayer applies fungicide and insecticide to a crop of lentils in Saskatchewan.

Federal cuts to agriculture science will hurt farmers and grocery shoppers, experts say

By Delaney Seiferling

Feb. 4, 2026 8 min. read

Canada’s farmers rely on federal research to help them overcome drought and pests. Now, Agriculture...

Quatsino energy champion Kara Wilson looks to the left into the soft sunlight, with wavy brown hair and lasses. Behind her, green and red trees are also aglow in the sun, and solar panels are visible on the roof of the building behind her.

‘It is possible’: this tiny First Nation’s big renewable energy strategy

By Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Kimberley Kufaas

Jan. 29, 2026 8 min. read

On the tip of Vancouver Island, the sun, wind and tides will power Quatsino First...

Mist hangs over trees in the southern range of the Great Bear Rainforest. Photo: Taylor Roades / The Narwhal

While politicians argue, First Nations are growing B.C.’s economy by protecting the environment

By Michelle Cyca

Jan. 28, 2026 7 min. read

Job creation, tax revenue, small business support: why don’t politicians value the economic benefits of...

A very large flame burns over a tower-like industrial structure

‘How do we correct this?’ Kitimat residents seek solutions to LNG Canada flaring fiasco

By Matt Simmons (Local Journalism Initiative Reporter) and Marty Clemens

Jan. 28, 2026 7 min. read

For some locals from the northwest B.C. town, confirmation that LNG Canada burned more gas...

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