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New fibre link funding aims to strengthen Haida Gwaii connectivity

A new investment of up to $24 million will fund a second subsea fibre-optic connection between Haida Gwaii and the mainland, aimed at improving internet reliability across the islands. The...
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From scraps to system: Old Massett compost program shows strong gains, with room to grow

Old Massett’s composting program is continuing to reshape how the community handles waste, with...

Province acknowledges Haida Gwaii CT scanner request, no commitment yet

The Province has acknowledged calls for a CT scanner on Haida Gwaii but has...

NCRD calls out lack of highway oversight on Haida Gwaii

The North Coast Regional District is raising concerns about highway maintenance oversight on Haida...

Ferry schedule to change amid whale protection measures

Residents travelling between Haida Gwaii and the North Coast can expect updated sailing times...

New fibre link funding aims to strengthen Haida Gwaii connectivity

A new investment of up to $24 million will fund a second subsea fibre-optic connection between Haida Gwaii and the mainland, aimed at improving...

From scraps to system: Old Massett compost program shows strong gains, with room to grow

Old Massett’s composting program is continuing to reshape how the community handles waste, with new data showing both measurable gains and significant room for...

Province acknowledges Haida Gwaii CT scanner request, no commitment yet

The Province has acknowledged calls for a CT scanner on Haida Gwaii but has not committed to bringing the service to the islands. In a...

NCRD calls out lack of highway oversight on Haida Gwaii

The North Coast Regional District is raising concerns about highway maintenance oversight on Haida Gwaii, pointing to what it describes as a lack of...

Ferry schedule to change amid whale protection measures

Residents travelling between Haida Gwaii and the North Coast can expect updated sailing times this summer, as BC Ferries adjusts its Route 10 schedule...

Aging rescue truck prompts replacement push in Masset

The Village of Masset is moving to replace its aging fire department rescue truck, with costs ranging from $50,000 for a used unit to...

Major grant cut, then restored, leaves groups scrambling

Several Haida Gwaii organizations were left scrambling earlier this year after Gwaii Trust Society unexpectedly removed one of its largest funding streams, only to...

Masset water meets standards, but aging infrastructure remains a concern

The Village of Masset’s drinking water system met federal and provincial guidelines in 2025, but aging infrastructure continues to pose long-term challenges. According to the...

Masset moves to formalize emergency planning with new multi-agency committee

The Village of Masset is moving to strengthen its emergency preparedness by creating a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), aimed at improving coordination across...

Local Report

On March 18, the Daajing Giids RCMP were called to a residence on Oceanview Drive after a complainant stated they feared for their safety...

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...

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