The Narwhal

The Narwhal

Our dedicated team of investigative reporters explores Canada's natural environment, uncovering unique stories that you won't find elsewhere. We adhere to two fundamental principles: 1) Stick to the truth. 2) Be straightforward. We're frustrated with misleading narratives and the usual way of thinking. We proudly believe that Canada’s greatest treasures are our communities, lakes, rivers, and forests. Our mission is to highlight the stories overlooked by major Canadian media, helping our readers understand complicated (and often messy) issues. As a non-profit publication, our focus isn't on generating ad revenue or catering to corporations — it's about delivering fact-based news and insights for all Canadians. In 2018, The Narwhal was honored with four Canadian Online Publishing Awards, earning silver for best news website and best publication, along with gold and silver for outstanding photojournalism.

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  • 1 day ago | thenarwhal.ca | Matt Simmons |Shannon Waters

    The British Columbia government gave a green light to an 800-kilometre natural gas pipeline on Thursday, paving the way for construction to start this summer — and setting the stage for what one First Nations leader warns could be a “long, hot summer” of conflict.

  • 4 days ago | thenarwhal.ca | Fatima Syed

    In a striped shirt and baseball cap, Mushkegowuk Council Grand Chief Leo Friday reminded a group of besuited government officials he had travelled almost 700 kilometres from northern Ontario to the provincial legislature in downtown Toronto. Slamming a hand on the table and gesturing at the door of the Queen’s Park committee room, Friday told the officials he knocked before coming in.

  • 1 week ago | thenarwhal.ca | Matt Simmons

    Get the inside scoop on The Narwhal’s environment and climate reporting by signing up for our free newsletter. A cold spring rain spatters the deck outside a small coffee shop in Smithers, B.C., as Kevin Kriese explains why he believes people need to change how they think about wildfire.

  • 1 week ago | thenarwhal.ca | Carl Meyer

    Get the inside scoop on The Narwhal’s environment and climate reporting by signing up for our free newsletter. A new report on a proposed road to Ontario’s remote Ring of Fire says it could improve quality of life for many people, but also affect cultural traditions and impact the environment and animals — including “permanent loss of habitat” for caribou, a species at risk.

  • 1 week ago | thenarwhal.ca | Denise Balkissoon

    Paula Simons has always had a lot to say — and the guts to say it. For 20 years, she racked up awards for her work at the Edmonton Journal, where she explored Indigenous Rights, same-sex marriage and mental health care before many would broach the topics publicly. After being appointed as a senator in 2018, she’s stayed just as opinionated. While those opinions are strong, they’re also complex and open to change.