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Executive editor @thenarwhal.ca. Still hate gum. The lakes, they are Great. (Illo by Andrea Bell, from The Leak, a kid's graphic novel about a girl that does environmental journalism!)

The Narwhal
The NarwhalNov 4, 2026
What time is it, anyway?
Time will tell if public opinion continues to favour our new time zones … and the big policy decisions affecting Canada’s energy and environment
federal politicsNewsletter
The Narwhal
The NarwhalOct 28, 2026
Calls to ‘abolish the Indian Act’ demand details
The 150-year-old legislation is deeply flawed and surprisingly sticky. Many Prime Ministers before have tried — and failed — to get rid of it
federal politicsIndigenous Rights
The Narwhal
The NarwhalOct 20, 2026
Toronto’s mayoral race has more than two candidates — why haven’t we heard from them?
There are 51 mayoral candidates who aren’t Olivia Chow or Brad Bradford. After speaking to one with decent climate cred, I wish the public had a chance to meet more of them
Democracyelection
The Narwhal
The NarwhalSep 19, 2026
Lake Ontario totes, for a limited time
Just 220 left; these bags are flying off our shelves. Support Canadian journalism about Canada — no corporate overlords in sight
AlbertaGreat Lakes