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Our pod of investigative journalists dives deep to tell stories about the natural world in Canada you can’t find anywhere else. Sign up for our newsletter: http://thenarwhal.ca/newsletter
Photojournalist Amber Bracken spoke with CBC Edmonton this morning about our case against the RCMP: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Stay in the loop about our fight here: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
Stay in the loop about our fight here: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
The Narwhal’s press freedom case against the RCMP, explained
Stay informed about The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s lawsuit against the RCMP as we fight for press freedom in B.C. Supreme Court
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January 14, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Photojournalist Amber Bracken spoke with CBC Edmonton this morning about our case against the RCMP: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Stay in the loop about our fight here: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
Stay in the loop about our fight here: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
We spoke with seven outdoor guides in B.C. and Alberta about how they are navigating taking people to the places they love as the climate changes. "It’s hard not to get depressed," one guide told us. thenarwhal.ca/outdoor-guid...
Outdoor guides bear witness to a changing climate | The Narwhal
Melting ice, unpredictable weather and wildfires: outdoor guides in Alberta and B.C. reflect on professional life at environmental extremes
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January 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
We spoke with seven outdoor guides in B.C. and Alberta about how they are navigating taking people to the places they love as the climate changes. "It’s hard not to get depressed," one guide told us. thenarwhal.ca/outdoor-guid...
The Tyee spoke with our editor in chief, Carol Linnitt, about The Narwhal's press freedom case against the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
The Narwhal Is Suing the RCMP. Stakes Are High for Journalism | The Tyee
The judge’s ruling could reinforce the right of journalists to report from inside police ‘exclusion zones.’
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January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Tyee spoke with our editor in chief, Carol Linnitt, about The Narwhal's press freedom case against the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
The Ontario government has just announced it will add the Crawford Nickel project, outside Timmins, to its list of projects for streamlined approvals. Here's our story on the proposed mining project from the fall: thenarwhal.ca/critical-min...
Massive nickel mine planned north of Timmins, Ontario | The Narwhal
Amid a critical minerals rush, Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine project offers risks and opportunities for Timmins, in northern Ontario.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The Ontario government has just announced it will add the Crawford Nickel project, outside Timmins, to its list of projects for streamlined approvals. Here's our story on the proposed mining project from the fall: thenarwhal.ca/critical-min...
It's day two of our press freedom trial against the RCMP. You can read coverage of the first day's proceedings in The Globe and Mail. ⤵️
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Photojournalist’s arrest at B.C. pipeline standoff weakens democracy, lawyer argues in civil trial
Lawyer for the RCMP, provincial and federal governments argues the trial is not about how police treat media as a whole
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January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
It's day two of our press freedom trial against the RCMP. You can read coverage of the first day's proceedings in The Globe and Mail. ⤵️
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said Ontario isn’t planning to change its law that prevents municipalities from charging gas providers, like Enbridge Gas, to build pipelines on public land — despite calls from municipalities to do so. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-ener...
Enbridge still gets free access to Ontario land: Lecce | The Narwhal
Toronto and Ottawa have asked for a change to the provincial law preventing municipalities from recouping costs for gas pipelines, while Guelph and Waterloo hold out on renewing agreements with Enbrid...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said Ontario isn’t planning to change its law that prevents municipalities from charging gas providers, like Enbridge Gas, to build pipelines on public land — despite calls from municipalities to do so. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-ener...
The Canadian Press has also covered the first day of our trial alongside photojournalist Amber Bracken as The Narwhal fights for press freedom in Canada. ca.news.yahoo.com/photographer...
Photographer and news outlet sue RCMP, alleging wrongful arrest at pipeline protest
VANCOUVER — A photographer and the news organization that sent her to cover an anti-pipeline protest in British Columbia are suing the RCMP for wrongful arrest in a case they say has implications for ...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The Canadian Press has also covered the first day of our trial alongside photojournalist Amber Bracken as The Narwhal fights for press freedom in Canada. ca.news.yahoo.com/photographer...
Amber Bracken "isn’t alone in experiencing this kind of censorship or interference at the hands of police ... The Canadian Association of Journalists has documented multiple examples of how law enforcement across Canada too often arrest or detain journalists." caj.ca/caj-stands-w...
CAJ stands with Amber Bracken as landmark press freedom trial begins - Canadian Association of Journalists
It’s been more than four years since Canadian photojournalist Amber Bracken was unjustly arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) while on assignment for The Narwhal in northern British Co...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Amber Bracken "isn’t alone in experiencing this kind of censorship or interference at the hands of police ... The Canadian Association of Journalists has documented multiple examples of how law enforcement across Canada too often arrest or detain journalists." caj.ca/caj-stands-w...
Here's a story from Canada's National Observer about our press freedom case against the RCMP, which is underway right now in B.C.'s Supreme Court. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/12/a...
A historic fight for press freedom begins
Four years after a dramatic arrest, Amber Bracken and The Narwhal are turning the tables and suing the RCMP. The trial starts today.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Here's a story from Canada's National Observer about our press freedom case against the RCMP, which is underway right now in B.C.'s Supreme Court. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/12/a...
CBC has a story on The Narwhal's case against the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken, which starts today.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trial begins for journalist suing RCMP for arrest at pipeline protest camp near Prince George, B.C. | CBC News
Photojournalist Amber Bracken and The Narwhal say RCMP violated Charter rights when they unlawfully arrested and detained Bracken at a Coastal GasLink pipeline protest camp on Wet’suwet’en territory i...
www.cbc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
CBC has a story on The Narwhal's case against the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken, which starts today.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“As we stand outside this courthouse, stepping into five weeks of trial, we know the legitimate right of journalists to do their job, to perform their vital role in our democracy, is at stake.” — Narwhal co-founder Carol Linnitt on our case against the RCMP: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
“As we stand outside this courthouse, stepping into five weeks of trial, we know the legitimate right of journalists to do their job, to perform their vital role in our democracy, is at stake.” — Narwhal co-founder Carol Linnitt on our case against the RCMP: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
For years, Jim Elzinga and Roger Vernon have gone to the Columbia Icefield to photograph glaciers before they disappear. @amberbracken.bsky.social alongside reporter Sara King-Abadi rappelled deep into the ice to capture their work for this beautiful photo essay. thenarwhal.ca/photos-melti...
In photos: the melting glaciers of the Canadian Rockies | The Narwhal
Photographers Jim Elzinga and Roger Vernon venture into the melting glaciers of the Columbia Icefield to capture its vanishing beauty
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January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
For years, Jim Elzinga and Roger Vernon have gone to the Columbia Icefield to photograph glaciers before they disappear. @amberbracken.bsky.social alongside reporter Sara King-Abadi rappelled deep into the ice to capture their work for this beautiful photo essay. thenarwhal.ca/photos-melti...
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"There’s something culturally important with what happened at Alderville," says former Chief Dave Mowat.
People talk about wanting more good news stories — here's one, and I'm so happy to see it out in the world.
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People talk about wanting more good news stories — here's one, and I'm so happy to see it out in the world.
thenarwhal.ca/alderville-b...
A First Nation’s prairie grows in Ontario, then burns | The Narwhal
A portion of the Alderville Black Oak Savanna is burned each year, giving way to new life. Conservation efforts have revived the rare tallgrass ecosystem that was nearly lost to colonialism
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January 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
"There’s something culturally important with what happened at Alderville," says former Chief Dave Mowat.
People talk about wanting more good news stories — here's one, and I'm so happy to see it out in the world.
thenarwhal.ca/alderville-b...
People talk about wanting more good news stories — here's one, and I'm so happy to see it out in the world.
thenarwhal.ca/alderville-b...
Today, our trial against the RCMP kicks off in a Vancouver courtroom. We’re fighting to clear a path for all journalists in Canada to do their work without risk of police interference. Want to follow the case, or even attend in person? Here’s what you need to know: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
The Narwhal’s press freedom case against the RCMP, explained
Stay informed about The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s lawsuit against the RCMP as we fight for press freedom in B.C. Supreme Court
thenarwhal.ca
January 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Today, our trial against the RCMP kicks off in a Vancouver courtroom. We’re fighting to clear a path for all journalists in Canada to do their work without risk of police interference. Want to follow the case, or even attend in person? Here’s what you need to know: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
The Alderville Black Oak Savanna is a pocket of a rare ecosystem in southern Ontario that was nearly lost to colonialism. It relies on fire — and dedicated stewardship — to flourish. thenarwhal.ca/alderville-b...
A First Nation’s prairie grows in Ontario, then burns | The Narwhal
A portion of the Alderville Black Oak Savanna is burned each year, giving way to new life. Conservation efforts have revived the rare tallgrass ecosystem that was nearly lost to colonialism
thenarwhal.ca
January 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
The Alderville Black Oak Savanna is a pocket of a rare ecosystem in southern Ontario that was nearly lost to colonialism. It relies on fire — and dedicated stewardship — to flourish. thenarwhal.ca/alderville-b...
Photojournalist Tim Smith worked on an unusual project last summer... portraits of honeybees.
"I set up backdrops, relying on crafting or scrapbooking items," he says. "It required taking thousands of photos each sitting to get a few that were in focus."
thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-bee...
"I set up backdrops, relying on crafting or scrapbooking items," he says. "It required taking thousands of photos each sitting to get a few that were in focus."
thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-bee...
thenarwhal.ca
January 10, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Photojournalist Tim Smith worked on an unusual project last summer... portraits of honeybees.
"I set up backdrops, relying on crafting or scrapbooking items," he says. "It required taking thousands of photos each sitting to get a few that were in focus."
thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-bee...
"I set up backdrops, relying on crafting or scrapbooking items," he says. "It required taking thousands of photos each sitting to get a few that were in focus."
thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-bee...
The year is off to a busy start! The Narwhal’s press freedom lawsuit against the RCMP heads to trial Monday — and reporters have big plans for their storytelling in the months ahead.
Read all about it in our first newsletter of 2026:
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-2...
Read all about it in our first newsletter of 2026:
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-2...
What’s in the mix for 2026 at The Narwhal
In our first newsletter of the year, journalists with The Narwhal share what’s on their radar in the months ahead
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January 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
The year is off to a busy start! The Narwhal’s press freedom lawsuit against the RCMP heads to trial Monday — and reporters have big plans for their storytelling in the months ahead.
Read all about it in our first newsletter of 2026:
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-2...
Read all about it in our first newsletter of 2026:
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-2...
The iconic Yukon Quest will not run in 2026, the sled dog race organizers confirmed this week. The Narwhal reported from last year’s race, covering how climate change has disrupted the beloved northern tradition. Revisit @trinamoyles.bsky.social's story here: thenarwhal.ca/yukon-sled-d...
Iconic Yukon sled dog races adapt to thin ice and a changing climate | The Narwhal
Can the Yukon Quest sled dog race survive in the face of climate change and rising costs?
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January 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The iconic Yukon Quest will not run in 2026, the sled dog race organizers confirmed this week. The Narwhal reported from last year’s race, covering how climate change has disrupted the beloved northern tradition. Revisit @trinamoyles.bsky.social's story here: thenarwhal.ca/yukon-sled-d...
We’re fighting for our right to report — and your right to know. Learn more as our trial against the RCMP begins Monday.
January 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We’re fighting for our right to report — and your right to know. Learn more as our trial against the RCMP begins Monday.
For nearly two decades, photojournalist Tim Smith has documented the people in western Manitoba’s communities. Recently, he tried something different. He spent a summer photographing bees, beautifully capturing the lives of these industrious little creatures. thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-bee...
Life with the bees | The Narwhal
A Manitoba photojournalist reflects on an unusual project: a summer spent taking portraits of bees
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
For nearly two decades, photojournalist Tim Smith has documented the people in western Manitoba’s communities. Recently, he tried something different. He spent a summer photographing bees, beautifully capturing the lives of these industrious little creatures. thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-bee...
Next week, photojournalist Amber Bracken and The Narwhal’s co-founder Carol Linnitt will testify in our press freedom case against the RCMP. Why are we suing? Watch Carol explain ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=stDm...
An update: our lawsuit against the RCMP
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January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Next week, photojournalist Amber Bracken and The Narwhal’s co-founder Carol Linnitt will testify in our press freedom case against the RCMP. Why are we suing? Watch Carol explain ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=stDm...
There’s a lot of talk about Venezuelan oil right now. But is it impacting oil prices? What kind of oil does the country even produce? @drewanderson.bsky.social breaks down the basics of global oil markets:
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What the attack on Venezuela means for Canadian oil | The Narwhal
The U.S. is asserting exclusive control over Venezuelan oil. What will that mean for Alberta, Canada and global oil markets?
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January 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
There’s a lot of talk about Venezuelan oil right now. But is it impacting oil prices? What kind of oil does the country even produce? @drewanderson.bsky.social breaks down the basics of global oil markets:
thenarwhal.ca/canada-venez...
thenarwhal.ca/canada-venez...
Rumours and conspiracy theories are undermining Canada’s emergency response efforts, Sadaf Mehrabi writes. As wildfires, floods and droughts become more frequent, we need to tackle misinformation and improve public trust. Via @ca.theconversation.com: thenarwhal.ca/climate-misi...
Climate misinformation threatens Canada’s national security | The Narwhal
With Canada's wildfire season only months away, the time to combat climate misinformation is now, before the next crisis exposes the weaknesses in our systems
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January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Rumours and conspiracy theories are undermining Canada’s emergency response efforts, Sadaf Mehrabi writes. As wildfires, floods and droughts become more frequent, we need to tackle misinformation and improve public trust. Via @ca.theconversation.com: thenarwhal.ca/climate-misi...
Indigenous foods are varied, delicious and plentiful. What will it take to get more of them into Canadian grocery stores? @sevawood.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-f...
Where are the Indigenous foods in Canadian stores? | The Narwhal
Indigenous foods are varied, delicious and plentiful — but getting them into grocery stores can be too costly for small producers
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January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Indigenous foods are varied, delicious and plentiful. What will it take to get more of them into Canadian grocery stores? @sevawood.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-f...
As talk swirls around Greenland again, here's a conversation we had about Arctic geopolitics last spring with Sara Olsvig, head of the Inuit Circumpolar Council. It represents Inuit Canada, Alaska, Chukotka (Russia) and Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), where she lives. thenarwhal.ca/arctic-sover...
Arctic sovereignty? Inuit would like a word | The Narwhal
As politicians push military, industry and Arctic sovereignty, Inuit Circumpolar Council head Sara Olsvig says ‘nothing about us without us’
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January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
As talk swirls around Greenland again, here's a conversation we had about Arctic geopolitics last spring with Sara Olsvig, head of the Inuit Circumpolar Council. It represents Inuit Canada, Alaska, Chukotka (Russia) and Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), where she lives. thenarwhal.ca/arctic-sover...