https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-1p1p-mining-conference/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=157790 While the mining industry sees a clearer path under the Doug Ford government’s pitch for fast-tracking projects, many First Nations leaders are left with questions Fatima Syed In-Depth mining Ontario ring of fire Illustration: Jake Tobin / The Narwhal An illustration depicts mining industry workers and executives lining up for a meeting at Ontario's Ministry of Energy and Mines. https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-federal-ring-of-fire-assessment/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=157260 An interim report on the impacts of mining and other development in the Ring of Fire, produced by First Nations and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, reveals Ontario was not at the table Fatima Syed and Carl Meyer News Indigenous Rights mining Ontario ring of fire Photo: Supplied by Wyloo Metals; Illustration: Shawn Parkinson / The Narwhal A graphic displaying two quotations, one reading "“Opportunity for collaboration with the province of Ontario in the regional assessment" and the other reading "“Several priorities for the regional assessment would benefit from provincial expertise." Both of the quotations are displayed against a green background. https://thenarwhal.ca/ring-of-fire-regional-assessment-report-summary/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=154482 Former Mushkegowuk Grand Chief hopes recommendations for monitoring ‘before any development occurs’ and urgently needed health care funding will be met despite June construction start Carl Meyer News mining Ontario peatland ring of fire Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Canadian Press A moose is photographed from above while grazing near a river. https://thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsuit-intervenors/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=151171 Founders of the Okiniwak Indigenous youth movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want the justice system to recognize the value of the Breathing Lands, beyond the Ring of Fire Carl Meyer News Bill 5 federal politics Indigenous Rights Ontario peatland ring of fire Photo: Supplied by Mushkegowuk Council Aerial photo of wetlands against a grey sky. https://thenarwhal.ca/ring-of-fire-road-protected-area/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=150012 The province is funding infrastructure improvements in communities along proposed Ring of Fire roads, but with its focus on moving mining ahead, neighbouring First Nations say Ontario’s priorities have gaps Fatima Syed News Indigenous protected areas Indigenous Rights Ontario ring of fire Photo: Lyndon Nanokeesic A young girls waves the flag of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation in front of a crowd of mostly women in ribbon skirts https://thenarwhal.ca/opinion-blue-jays-ring-of-fire-ads/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:29:26 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=147917 Doug Ford’s World Series advertisements might have you think mines are up and running in the remote region, but that’s far from the truth Elaine Anselmi Opinion Ontario ring of fire Photo: Mark J. Terrill / The Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. runs behind Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani as fans watch behind them during the World Series https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-special-economic-zones-global/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=147213 From Mexico to China, global examples of areas where laws are lifted in the name of economic development have seen people and the environment suffer — but the Ford government is still pressing ahead with Bill 5 Marcellinus Essah and Michel Koostachin and Shane Moffatt Opinion Bill 5 Ontario ring of fire Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Narwhal Aerial view of a mine site with fog hanging over https://thenarwhal.ca/critical-mineral-nickel-mine-timmins/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=145354 Timmins, Ont., has a long history of mining and its economy could use another boom. As the federal and provincial governments push critical mineral projects forward, who will protect the town from financial and environmental bust? Leah Borts-Kuperman On the ground federal politics Indigenous Rights Major projects mining Ontario ring of fire Photo: Fred Lum / The Canadian Press Algonquin Blvd. East in downtown Timmins, Ont., is seen on April 10, 2021. The street is mostly empty, despite environmental risks. https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-ring-of-fire-road-geraldton/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=145184 Ontario kicks in $62 million for upgrading roadways in Geraldton, Ont., a small town set to become the ‘gateway’ to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire Abdul Matin Sarfraz News Bill 5 Ontario peatland ring of fire Photo: Carrie Davis / The Narwhal Winter icey surface with pickup truck https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill-5-consultation-documents/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:05:38 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=142561 Leaked documents show the Doug Ford government’s fast-tracking plans allow for ‘special economic zones’ and exemptions from archaeological studies, with few details on project-specific Indigenous consultation Fatima Syed and Carl Meyer Analysis Bill 5 Indigenous Rights mining Ontario ring of fire Photo: Sid Naidu / The Narwhal First Nations leaders wearing traditional regalia stand outside the Ontario legislature during a rally. https://thenarwhal.ca/first-nation-burns-ring-of-fire-files/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:41:06 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=138991 Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug’s chief and council refuse to accept an assessment for a road proposal they say was delivered unannounced by unauthorized visitors Carl Meyer News Bill 5 Doug Ford Ontario ring of fire Photo: Samuel Mckay / Facebook Split image of man holding up a binder in front of a bowl with a lit fire, and him placing pages into it