CRA clarifies address role in Haida Gwaii tax reviews

NCRD seeks united front on ferry service concerns

The North Coast Regional District is calling on coastal communities, First Nations and local governments to join a coordinated effort to advocate for improved BC Ferries service along the North and Central Coast.

Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-20

Rogers sought Port Clements support for proposed wireless tower

Port Clements council heard a request from Rogers Communications regarding a proposed 53-metre wireless telecommunications tower northeast of the village during its May 19 regular meeting.

Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-24

Seal Pup rescued after being injured by Kwuna

An injured harbour seal pup rescued from the Skidegate ferry ramp area earlier this week has made it safely to Vancouver for treatment after what witnesses described as a collision involving the Kwuna ferry on Monday.

Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-21

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Humans fly farther than ever in Moon mission milestone

A Canadian astronaut is part of a historic return to deep space, as humans once again circle the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen is among four crew members aboard Artemis II, marking the first time a Canadian ha

Vince Brzostowski · 2026-04-14

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Haida Gwaii students tee off at Zone 7 championship

Four students from GidG̱alang Ḵuuyas Naay competed in the Zone 7 Golf Championship on Saturday, May 16 at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club in Terrace.

Haida Gwaii News · 2026-05-24

Port Clements museum seeks funding support

The Port Clements Historical Society requested community grant funding ahead of the village’s May 19 council meeting, warning the local museum and visitor information centre may not be able to continue operating without support.

Haida Gwaii News Team · 2026-05-21

Accessibility funding discussed for public washrooms

Port Clements council was expected to review information regarding potential accessibility funding opportunities for public washrooms during its May 19 meeting.

Haida Gwaii News Team · 2026-05-21

How do you explain an earthquake to a three-year-old?

On the afternoon of May 12, many people in Tlell and Lawnhill felt the 4.0 earthquake. I was lying in bed beside my three-year-old, silently praying he would finally fall asleep after being awake since 3 a.m. The sound came before the movement. You could hear it coming. First came the small shakes, just enough to realize it was an earthquake. Then a harder jolt hit the whole house. That was the moment I jumped out of bed and grabbed my son.

Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-21

Burning couches and being counted

I have an avid readership! And if you are among them, I’d like to direct your attention to the Letters to the Editor. Someone wrote one about my last column. I’m delighted and challenged, and the important thing to remember is that I have “avid fans.” Yes, that’s my takeaway.

Janet Rigg · 2026-05-21

CRIMES OF FASHION

When it comes to haute couture, I base my fashion taste on what doesn't itch, clothes that fit comfortably and keep me warm.

Susan Musgrave · 2026-05-21

Regenerative practices breathe new life into forests

Forests function through interconnections between trees, plants, mosses, wildlife, fish, fungi and soil. Suzanne Simard’s new book When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World digs deep, literally, to unearth science documenting how industrial logging disrupts and frays these connections.

David Suzuki · 2026-05-21

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Response to Tlellagram

We are writing in response to Ms. Rigg’s Tlellogram decrying the impacts of the street graffiti involving the two phallic symbols that appeared on the highway north of Skidegate.

P E N I S (penis Enlightenment Not Indictment Society) · 2026-05-21

Home turf brings zone titles to Haida Gwaii rugby teams

Playing rugby on your home turf feels like a boost of energy, like nothing can bring you down. There is no waking up at the crack of dawn to catch a freezing ferry and compete on little sleep. No rushing to grab food and supplies before stores close. Instead, we could wake up, take our time getting ready and head out the door rested and ready to play, with fewer travel costs to worry about.

Allison Beachy And Dylan Davies · 2026-05-21

Great white shark tracked offshore of Haida Gwaii

A 16-foot great white shark tagged off the coast of California is now being tracked in the North Pacific, with its latest recorded position placing it several hundred kilometres west of Haida Gwaii.

Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-08

Haida Gwaii Fighter Earns Victory in Historic Debut

A proud moment for Haida Gwaii unfolded on March 28 as Emilie Savard stepped into the ring in Squamish—and came away with a victory in her first-ever fight. Competing in a 150 lb contender bout at Squamish Fight Night, Savard not only secur

Jamie Diaz · 2026-04-16