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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...

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...

Skidegate land code presentation canceled due to weather, ratification process continues

A community presentation on the draft HLGAAGILDA (Skidegate) Land Code was canceled this week due to icy road conditions and ongoing winter weather across...

Men’s Shed information meeting set for Jan. 24

Daajing Giids residents are invited to learn about the Men’s Shed program and how to start one locally at an information meeting on Saturday,...

B.C. rents continue to fall, but Haida Gwaii still facing tight housing market

Rental prices for apartments in British Columbia continue to decline, according to a new report released Monday by Rentals.ca, but those changes are not...

Sandspit Briefs

Sandspit Community Society launches virtual recreation pilot The Sandspit Community Society will launch “Sandspit Connected” this month, a pilot program testing live virtual streaming of...

Highway 16 Back Open After Washout Cuts Off Northern Haida Gwaii

Highway 16 has reopened to single-lane traffic following emergency repair work at a washout near Jungle Beach that had cut off road access between...

Highway 16 Closed After Washout Near Jungle Beach

Updated Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Highway 16 remains closed in both...

Wastewater Plan Faces Cost, Environmental Questions as Decisions Near

Public concern over long-term costs, environmental protection, and whether Daajing Giids should connect to Skidegate’s existing wastewater system dominated feedback gathered during the Village’s...

Drug advisory issued for Haida Gwaii after sedative detected in street drugs

Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a drug advisory for the Northwest region of British Columbia, including Haida Gwaii, after...

Water and sewer rate bylaws move forward at DG council

Council advanced several utility-related bylaws at its Dec. 8 meeting, giving first and second readings to amendments affecting water rates, sewer rates, and water...

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