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Holy moly, it's been a busy week over in Narwhal-land. On Tuesday, we launched our very first podcast, Bear 148.
By Tuesday evening — much to our astonishment — our podcast was ranked fifth on Apple for news & politics podcasts in Canada. This is all thanks to those of you who've listened, subscribed and reviewed the podcast. If you haven't listened yet, please check out Bear 148 today. Who knows, maybe we can get to No. 1?
In other news this week, we've got a good news story about First Nations leading a new conservation-based economy, an eye-opening story on how much money Alberta's big oil companies are still making and a troubling story about how B.C. is allowing logging and mining companies to cut down endangered whitebark pine trees.
Plus, we've got the final installment of Land Crafted, our video series on Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Keep scrolling for more!
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How Alberta’s biggest oil companies are still raking in billions
By Sharon J. Riley
The Narwhal dug into the financial statements of the five biggest oil companies operating in Alberta to get a sense of how they’re really faring. Despite the ‘tough times,’ their CEOs are still taking home millions annually — including generous bonuses. Read more.
B.C. allows logging, mining companies to cut down thousands of endangered trees
By Ben Parfitt
Ottawa designated whitebark pine trees as an endangered species seven years ago, but British Columbia continues to sanction logging of the tree by forestry and mining companies — none of which have been ordered to stop or face any penalties. Read more.
Undercurrent: Bear 148
In Season 1: Bear 148, host Molly Segal investigates the life and death of a beloved grizzly bear in Alberta’s Bow Valley. Was Bear 148 in the wrong? Or were we? Either way, it was the bear that ended up dead. Watch the video trailer.
Canadian mining companies will now face human rights charges in Canadian courts
By Andrew Findlay
Canada is the undisputed powerhouse of the mining industry, home to 75 per cent of its companies — but the industry is plagued by allegations of rape and slavery abroad. Now those who feel harmed or violated can seek justice back in Canada. Read more.
How whale blubber is fuelling this soapmaker’s Inuit pride
By Jimmy Thomson
Bernice Clarke puts whale oil in her soap to celebrate her Inuit heritage. It helps her reassert her identity and understand the medicines of her ancestors, but is it understood by the wider world? Watch the video.
First Nations lead transition to conservation-based economy in Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii
By Judith LavoieThe last decade has seen the creation of more than 100 businesses, 1,000 permanent jobs and 14 regional monitoring and Guardian Watchmen programs through conservation finance programs. Read more.
Senate changes to environmental assessment bill are worse than Harper-era legislation: experts
By Sarah CoxLast week, following extensive lobbying by the oil and gas industry, the unelected Canadian Senate approved more than 180 controversial amendments to Bill C-69 — amendments experts describe as badly drafted and an attempt to dodge climate change considerations. MPs will debate a motion this week to accept one-third of the amendments and reject two-thirds. Read more. A note from a Narwhal "You and your extraordinary team of exceptionally talented individuals never cease to amaze me with your propensity to get the message out there in a multitude of creative ways." — David, after listening to the trailer for our first podcast. Thanks, David!
This First Nation has a plan to protect a pristine landscape in northern B.C.
By Chief Myles Manygreyhorses, et al.Land conservation and resource jobs are often at odds, but the Kaska Dena have a vision to sustain existing jobs in forestry and create new jobs by protecting land for all of us to explore and enjoy. Read more. The Narwhal in the world
In The Sprawl's 17th episode of Sprawlcast, host Jeremy Klaszus chats with The Narwhal's Sharon J. Riley about forest fire smoke and the concept of ecological grief — and how it can be a motivating force.
We were utterly bowled over by our podcast launch success this week! Get your good pals in on new Narwhal happenings by sharing our newsletter sign-up link.
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