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A state of emergency in Ontario’s Chemical Valley

Aamjiwnaang First Nation took the extreme measure after spikes in carcinogenic benzene were measured in...

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The Narwhal wins two National Newspaper Awards

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For years, Manitoba stalled on protecting nature. Here’s what you need to know as it vows to change course

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The plan to protect an area five times the size of Nova Scotia

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13 national award nominations honour The Narwhal’s impactful work

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On Haida Gwaii, a colonial government is no longer lord of the land

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Meet Shannon Waters, The Narwhal’s B.C. politics and environment reporter

With years of political reporting experience, Shannon is poised to bring fresh stories to the...

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