The latest episode of Paydirt — our podcast miniseries on the Greenbelt saga with The Big Story Podcast — is out!

Emma McIntosh recounts when rumours were flying, journalists and watchdogs were digging and a consequential day when Doug Ford swallowed a bee. #onpoli thenarwhal.ca/paydirt-greenb…

The Narwhal has earned its first wins at the National Newspaper Awards, sharing prizes with IndigiNews and Toronto Star for journalism published in 2023. thenarwhal.ca/national-newsp…

Around Sarnia, Ontario, spiking levels of carcinogenic benzene in the air have prompted Aamjiwnaang First Nation to declare a state of emergency. But air pollution is hardly new in the area known as Chemical Valley: thenarwhal.ca/sarnia-ontario…

Most of Emma McIntosh’s stories about the James Bay Lowlands have focused on mining in the Ring of Fire. But recently she visited Kashechewan to hear about a vision for the region’s future centred on Indigenous-led conservation. Our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-mus…

Progress on conservation faltered under Manitoba’s previous government. Will the NDP make good on its promise to reverse the trend?

Julia-Simone Rutgers explains where things are at right now — and where they might be headed. #mbpoli #30by30 thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-conse…

It’s a baker’s dozen! The Narwhal has earned 12 nominations from the Digital Publishing Awards — plus one for the CJF-FJC Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism. thenarwhal.ca/narwhal-dpa-cj…

It’s the world’s first Indigenous-led ‘blue park,' awarded for protecting sealife. And Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation pulled it off without waiting on Canada or B.C. via Steph Eva Wood thenarwhal.ca/bc-first-natio…

For decades, Mushkegowuk leaders in far northern Ontario have sought protections for a vast expanse of Hudson and James bays known as the Breathing Lands. The project is nearly a reality — but some worry it could miss its window. via Emma McIntosh #onpoli thenarwhal.ca/mushkegowuk-ja…

Peguis First Nation is suing four governments for $1B in damages for repeated flooding over the years. The forcibly displaced community grappled with its worst-ever flooding just two years ago, Julia-Simone Rutgers reported on the ground: thenarwhal.ca/peguis-first-n…

Here it is, my new chapter!

I'm thrilled to join the talented team The Narwhal

Looking forward to digging deeper into the big issues facing BC as we head into the next provincial election!
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A historic agreement between the Haida and B.C. recognizes the First Nation's ownership across the Haida Gwaii archipelago — meaning a colonial government is no longer lord of the land via Hakai Magazine thenarwhal.ca/haida-get-thei…

With an election year in B.C., we wanted to boost our coverage on all things environment. Enter Shannon Waters, our very first B.C. politics and environment reporter! Join us in welcoming her to the pod — and find out what she’s most excited to cover! thenarwhal.ca/shannon-waters…

Well, this is exciting: The Starwhal team is a finalist for the CJF Jackman Award! Congrats to the other finalists too, what a formidable list!
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Finalists announced for CJF Jackman Excellence Award

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#CJFAwards #JournalismMatters

North Bay officials advised an international plastics company to “hold off” on granting journalists’ requests for a new factory tour after a 2023 Narwhal investigation, writing in an email “hopefully, the story dies” — docs obtained by Leah Borts-Kuperman show. thenarwhal.ca/pfas-factory-f…

Big day: the first episode of Paydirt, the inside story of Ontario’s Greenbelt scandal, is out now!

Find it here The Narwhal, or on The Big Story Podcast’s feed wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧🌳💰🏠🔎

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The housing crisis. The climate crisis. Allegations of corruption, Las Vegas massages and an RCMP investigation. We're teaming up with The Big Story Podcast for Paydirt, a podcast miniseries about the Greenbelt scandal, hosted by Emma McIntosh. Episode one is out! thenarwhal.ca/paydirt-greenb…

A half century ago, Earth Day protests called for endangered species protection. While charismatic critters capture our attention and urge us to act, climate change and massive industrial growth mean entire ecosystems need to be part of that story. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-earth-…

In our latest newsletter, karan chats with Steph Eva Wood about Lake Babine Nation’s efforts to bring moose back. Plus, some award nominations, a new Sarah Cox book and a podcast miniseries! thenarwhal.ca/where-are-the-…