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Monday, April 27, 2026

Stacey Brzostowski

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Fibre cut outage highlights vulnerability in Haida Gwaii network

An internet outage affecting multiple Haida Gwaii communities began early Saturday afternoon after a fibre-optic line was cut during roadwork along Highway 16. According to...

Rogers proposes new wireless towers along Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii

A proposed telecommunications project could bring expanded wireless coverage to parts of Haida Gwaii, including long stretches of Highway 16 between Masset and Sandspit. Rogers...

BC guide outlines open meeting rules for municipal councils

A new provincial guide on open meetings is reminding local governments across British Columbia that most council business must be conducted in public, reinforcing...

Daajing Giids council backs farmers’ market coupon program

Daajing Giids Village council is supporting a provincial program that helps residents purchase fresh local food at farmers’ markets. At its March 2 meeting, council...

B.C. rents decline in new report, but local housing pressures remain 

Average rental prices across British Columbia are continuing to decline, according to a new national rent report, though the trend may not reflect conditions...

Island leaders call for stronger highway monitoring

Leaders from every level of government on Haida Gwaii are asking the province to strengthen its on-island highways presence following a recent washout that...

All services restored after Fibre line cut in Tlell caused TELUS outage

Telus has confirmed that all services are now restored.  A Telus telecommunications outage affecting several South End communities on Haida Gwaii was caused by accidental...

Carney meets Coastal First Nations

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations leadership in Prince Rupert this week, following months of political tension over proposed energy development...

BC Assessment shows continued rise in Haida Gwaii home values

Homeowners across Haida Gwaii are seeing another year of higher assessed property values, according to the latest assessment roll released by BC Assessment. The 2026...

B.C. opens public consultation on 2026 to 2028 hunting, trapping regulations

The B.C. government is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to hunting and trapping regulations that would take effect from July 1, 2026, to...

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