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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...
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Province acknowledges Haida Gwaii CT scanner request, no commitment yet

The Province has acknowledged calls for a CT scanner on Haida Gwaii but has...
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NCRD calls out lack of highway oversight on Haida Gwaii

The North Coast Regional District is raising concerns about highway maintenance oversight on Haida...
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Ferry schedule to change amid whale protection measures

Residents travelling between Haida Gwaii and the North Coast can expect updated sailing times...
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Haida Gwaii news briefs for Aug. 1, 2024

More charging stations A Level 2 vehicle charging station was recently installed by the Tow Hill Road community kiosk, and should be up and running...

Vehicle burns near northern Haida Gwaii hospital

Fire destroyed a pickup truck outside the Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital last Thursday afternoon. No one was injured in the July 25 fire, which sent...

OMVC to start compost and recycling pickup

A new compost program in Old Massett is about to make the earthworms jealous and greatly cut down on the amount of garbage going...

Hot deal on heat pumps

B.C.’s expanded heat-pump rebate is hot stuff for Haida Gwaii. Rebates of up to $19,000 are now available to Haida Gwaiians who switch to a...

Feast brings Haida title law into effect

Before food, dance and speeches, one final step at a July 5 feast in Old Massett gave force to the B.C. law recognizing Haida...

New library, Haida language lab taking shape in Masset

Crews are pouring the foundation for a new Masset library branch and Haida language lab at the north end of Masset Main Street. With cedar...

Old Massett plans upgrades for New Town evacuation site

People in Old Massett will evacuate to Hill Avenue in New Town, Tlaga G̱awtlass, for the next tsunami warning or major emergency. True to its...

Haida elder launches lawsuit for residential school survivors

Sphenia Jones was not alone when she stood up in Sarah’s Longhouse this spring to talk about what she survived at residential school. Jones is...

Wharf Street comes back from near cat-astrophe

An accidental catnapping led to a dramatic Monday and the return of a beloved feline friend of Wharf Street in Daajing Giids last week. Stella,...

Tahayghen Elementary closes doors after 54 years

Everyone hushed in the Tahayghen Elementary gym when boys in Haida regalia entered shaking rattles to start the school’s closing ceremony. Next came all the...

Haida title act in effect July 5

Recognition of Haida aboriginal title under B.C. law will take effect on Friday, July 5. The provincial law that recognizes Haida Nation title, the Haida...

Sign of good fortune at Hiellen Village Longhouses

Light rain and the sound of kids singing the Happy Song in Haida filled the air when a new welcome sign was unveiled June...

Tamara Davidson wins BC NDP nomination for North Coast-Haida Gwaii

Tamara Davidson, Laanas, will be the BC NDP candidate for North Coast-Haida Gwaii for the next provincial election on Oct. 19. Davidson was elected by...

DCS martial-arts gym gets set to open in Tow Hill

When Ronald Diaz saw how boxers train in Thailand, the culture shock hit him after the first morning session. All the adult boxers cleared the...

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