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Eva Wasney

@evawasney.bsky.social

Manitoba environmental reporter for The Narwhal and Winnipeg Free Press 🐳 🗞️

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The Narwhal

The NarwhalOct 8, 2026

A polar bear cub lost his mom. He’ll spend the rest of his life in a zoo

Some say moving orphan bears to zoos can help raise awareness of broader issues. Others say we could do better

Manitobawildlife

The Narwhal

The NarwhalOct 6, 2026

Amazon says it will kick in funds to fix the Winnipeg prairie its contractor damaged

After a contractor with the multitrillion-dollar online retailer drove heavy equipment through a tallgrass prairie, neighbours and experts say work is needed to restore crushed plants and turned-up soil

Manitobaprotected areas

The Narwhal

The NarwhalSep 24, 2026

Orphan wells are an issue across Western Canada. But one province has far fewer than the others — why?

Manitoba has far fewer orphan wells than other western provinces: 31 compared to more than 7,000 in Alberta

Manitobaoil and gas

The Narwhal

The NarwhalSep 18, 2026

‘This is an emergency’: Manitoba First Nation calls for a stop to moose hunting in its traditional territory

Misipawistik Cree Nation is urging hunters to abstain from harvesting moose in a large swath of boreal forest north of Grand Rapids, Man.