Author

Author: Ainslie Cruickshank, The Narwhal

Ainslie Cruickshank is a Vancouver-based journalist covering biodiversity issues for The Narwhal. She has previously written for The Walrus, The Toronto Star and StarMetro Vancouver. Ainslie has worked in the Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and B.C. covering politics as well as the environment and natural resource issues.

Ainslie Cruickshank, The Narwhal

‘s Latest Articles

In the shadow of kiʔláwnaʔ’s housing boom, fragile ecosystems depend on those fighting to save them

By
Ainslie Cruickshank, The Narwhal

●

Features, Okanagan

●

July 10, 2025

As urban sprawl threatens the Okanagan’s rare grasslands, a proposed wildlife corridor offers a glimmer of hope
‘B.C.,’ feds commit funds to connect critical habitat in syilx homelands and beyond

By
Aaron Hemens
and
Ainslie Cruickshank, The Narwhal

●

News, Okanagan

●

July 10, 2025

At an event in sntsk’il’ntən, governments announced $8.3 million to help communities identify, plan and improve wildlife corridors

Author: Ainslie Cruickshank, The Narwhal

In the shadow of kiʔláwnaʔ’s housing boom, fragile ecosystems depend on those fighting to save them

‘B.C.,’ feds commit funds to connect critical habitat in syilx homelands and beyond

Through generations, my family at Grassy Narrows has been harmed by mercury pollution

Film uplifts ceremonies for the return of ooligan, a vital fish for Nuxalk Nation

Leaders in the North Okanagan join forces to protect crucial watershed from fire

As climate, industry warm Okanagan waterways, expert warns of ‘extinction event’ for fish by 2040

smǝlqmíx leaders emphasize ‘no consent’ as ‘B.C.’ approves Copper Mountain Mine expansion

Inquest continues into ‘Winnipeg’ police shooting death of Eishia Hudson, 16

Híɫzaqv leaders take RCMP to court, say police discriminate against the nation’s laws

Lawyer for only RCMP officer convicted in Dale Culver’s death requests obstruction case be dropped

Inquest jury urges RCMP to review detention policies after Secwe̓pemc man died in custody

RCMP officer in Dale Culver case attempted to obstruct justice and lied in court, judge rules