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About Mark Leiren-Young

Mark Leiren-Young is a regular contributor to The National Observer. His new book The Killer Whale Who Changed the World is being published by Greystone and the David Suzuki Foundation Sept. 17th. He is currently working on documentaries about both Moby Doll, the first orca ever displayed in captivity and Granny, the hundred year old orca. www.leiren-young.com @leirenyoung

11 Articles

Making waves with BC Greens' Andrew Weaver

An interview with the potential King or Queen-maker of the B.C. election.
B.C. Elections 2017
News | May 6th 2017

The big interview Alan Thicke did before he died

Jim Gordon did a fantastic job leading Thicke to recap his fascinating life and career. I hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I did.
Analysis, Entertainment | December 19th 2016

Opinion: Americans, if you care about the planet, vote Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump’s environmental policies, like most of his big ideas, can be summed up in a Tweet.
Opinion, US News | November 3rd 2016

What whale experts are saying about the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project

The world's top orca experts say the presence of a massive oil terminal in Vancouver poses a real threat to the long-term survival of the Southern Resident killer whales, writes Mark Leiren-Young.
Race to a Safer World
Analysis, Energy | September 26th 2016

Where were all the Kinder Morgan pipeline supporters at the hearings?

Did they not show up because they figured they've already won?
Race to a Safer World
Opinion, Energy | September 15th 2016

How much is a whale worth?

Race to a Safer World
Opinion, Energy | September 1st 2016
Keifer Sutherland of 24 by Tav Rayne

Kiefer Sutherland on 24, The Patriot Act, a fateful fortune cookie and driving lessons

The man behind 24's Jack Bauer reveals his true thoughts on the Patriot Act - and memories of growing up with his grandfather and NDP founder Tommy Douglas.
News, Entertainment | February 11th 2016

Stephen Harper defeats Stephen Harper

It's fitting that the best friend of Justin Trudeau this election turned out to be Stephen Harper.
Assessing Stephen Harper
Opinion | October 20th 2015

It’s not Harper Derangement Syndrome, it’s Stephen Stockholm Syndrome

Harper could do just about anything and 30 percent of Canadian voters would still mark an X for him on October 19.
Canada's 2015 Federal Election Campaign
Opinion, Politics | October 8th 2015

Trudeau, beyond the soundbites

Trudeau on pipelines, policy and why he entered politics.
Canada's 2015 Federal Election Campaign
 | September 15th 2015
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