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First Nations Forward

An Indigenous economy in B.C.: the new narrative. Produced in collaboration with the Real Estate Foundation of BC, I-SEA, Vancouver Foundation, McConnell Foundation, Vancity, Catherine Donnelly Foundation, Willow Grove Foundation, and the Donner Canadian Foundation. National Observer retains full and final editorial control over the reporting.

Canada's Clean Economy

There are success stories and emerging giants in Canada's clean technologies sector, spinning benefits for both large urban centres and small rural towns. Produced in collaboration with the Ivey Foundation and I-SEA, this special report tracks Canada's progress to a low carbon future. National Observer retains full and final editorial control over the reporting.

Wildfires

Reporting on the challenges faced by Canadian communities in a warming world as wildfires consume resources, property and lives.

Homesick: Inuit between two worlds

Produced in collaboration with the Echo Foundation, this series focuses on the challenges faced by Inuit in the north as well as what happens when they arrive in Montreal.

Race Against Climate Change

Ongoing coverage of the fight against global warming and climate change. Subscribe to fund this critical coverage.

Business, Art and Culture

State Of The Animal

In Canada, wildlife face many challenges, as they are hunted, managed, and their food sources and habitats are altered by climate change. This Special Report has received generous funding from readers to pay for reporting on an issue which, like its subjects, is often out of sight and out of mind. Please subscribe or make a donation to ensure their story continues to be told.

Kinder Morgan

Reports on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

DEEPWATER

Investigating threats to the world's oceans and the solutions that might save them.

The Price of Oil

An unprecedented national collaboration between National Observer, The Toronto Star, Global News, the Michener Awards Foundation, the Corporate Mapping Project and four journalism schools investigating the impacts of the oil and gas industry on Canadian communities.

State of Journalism

Our latest reporting on the state of media in Canada and beyond. Supporting independent journalism has never been more important. Help us protect it by subscribing or donating today.

G7-Charlevoix

Reports about meetings of the G7 countries hosted in Canada in 2018.

Secrets of Government

This report takes you behind closed doors to investigate the conversations happening between government and corporations. It is reader-funded through subscriptions.

House of Irving

A series by investigative reporter Bruce Livesey examines the powerful role the Irving family plays in the business, politics and media of New Brunswick and beyond. To fund more investigative reporting on National Observer by Bruce Livesey, please subscribe.

Canada's Oilsands

Our award-winning series on the people, places and conflicts on the front lines of resource development in the Alberta oil patch.

Canada's Extraction Secrets

Are the stories true? This investigative series digs into the activities and ongoing operations at Canadian-owned mines abroad.

ONTARIO 2018

Coverage of Ontario's provincial election, funded by readers like you

Syrian Refugees in Canada

A reporting project in collaboration with United Way of the Lower Mainland follows Syrian refugees' journey through their first year in Canada.

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Beyond the Wall

Planting seeds of peace on the frontline of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Trophy Hunt

Our award-winning team looks at the personalities and policies behind BC's controversial trophy hunt.

The Great Bear Rainforest

An epic story of collaboration between government, First Nations, environmentalists, and industry to save one of the world's largest temperate coastal rainforests. In collaboration with Teck, Inc. Tides Canada and Vancity.

The Climate Innovator Next Door

What motivates people to take on the challenge of climate change? Our reporters look at how Canadians are coming up with solutions in our own backyards. If you'd like to see more of this reporting, please subscribe.

Investigating Canada's security bias

Refuge

Reporting on one of the most distressing humanitarian crises of our time, we've taken you into refugee camps from Greece to France.

Road to Paris

Initiated by climate analyst Barry Saxifrage

COP21

Funding from 'Reports from the Energy Battlegrounds' helped provide some of the resources that powered National Observer's live coverage of Canada's participation in COP21.

Duffy's Redacted Diary

Suspended senator Mike Duffy's redacted diary entries reveal fascinating clues to his relationship with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Enbridge. A National Observer exclusive partially funded by 'Reports from the Energy Battlegrounds.

After the Nepal Earthquake

This project was inspired by the work of Kina, a Canadian-based charity that supports girls to stay in school in rural Nepal.

Up in Smoke

A plan by the Metro Vancouver regional authority would have taxpayers spending half a billion public dollars on an incinerator to solve the region’s garbage problem. Would that send Vancouver's Greenest City aspirations up in smoke?

Fraser River

Gravel mining of The Fraser River is a window into how British Columbia's government makes decisions about complex environmental issues. This Special Report investigates money, power, politics, and more.

Europe on Alert

This special report investigates how Europe is responding to racism and the rise of the far-right.

Header photo by Benh Lieu Song used under Creative Commons.

B.C. Elections 2017

British Columbians go to the polls for a general election on May 9. National Observer brings you the inside scoop about all the issues and hot topics you need to know. This special report is sponsored by National Observer subscribers like you.

NDP Leadership Race 2017

Coverage of the NDP leadership campaign

U.S. Presidential Election 2016

The impact of the next U.S. president's politics will inevitably be felt in Canada. Through the work of freelancers primarily based in the United States, National Observer offers a uniquely Canadian perspective on the winds of change blowing south of the border. Subscribe and help expand this reporting.