The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 In the shadow of Kelowna’s housing boom, fragile ecosystems depend on those fighting to save them https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-housing-and-conservation-in-kelowna/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=139963 As urban sprawl threatens the Okanagan’s rare grasslands, a proposed wildlife corridor offers a glimmer of hope. The challenge lies in finding a way to protect ecosystems amid continued development demands Ainslie Cruickshank Habitat On the ground Series B.C. biodiversity habitat series Indigenous Rights wildlife An aerial view of grasslands on the eastern slopes of Kelowna, with agricultural and urban development sprawling out below towards the shores of Okanagan Lake