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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...

Haida Gwaii doctors offer on-island vasectomy services

Men on Haida Gwaii can now access vasectomy services on island, eliminating the need to travel hundreds of kilometres for the procedure. Until now, patients...

Solar North turns on in Masset, bringing cleaner power to Haida Gwaii

A new solar farm at the Masset airport is now feeding electricity into the local grid, marking a major milestone for Haida Gwaii as...

Pipeline MOU signed, but no route, port or support on North Coast

A new federal provincial agreement to advance a major Alberta to Pacific pipeline has shaken national politics and triggered swift resistance across the North...

Public safety alert issued after reports of drink spiking at local establishments

A public safety announcement has been issued following reports of alleged drink spiking at several local drinking establishments on Haida Gwaii. The Islands Wellness Society’s...

The Green Man of Tlell earns his fame again

Anyone who has driven through Tlell knows the sight. The Green Man sits in a small pond on the south side of the Seas...

NCRD seeks public input on community plan updates for Areas D and E

The North Coast Regional District has completed the first phase of its Official Community Plan revitalization for Electoral Areas D and E, which cover...

Province tests clean transportation technology along northern B.C. trade corridor

The Province is launching three pilot projects to test cleaner fuels and vehicle technology along the transportation corridor between Prince Rupert and Prince George....

Orphaned bear cub captured in Daajing Giids, set for transport to wildlife shelter

Update: This story was updated Friday morning after officials confirmed the cub had been safely captured. Conservation officers have successfully captured the orphaned black bear...

New provincial climate risk report outlines expanding hazards for coastal and northern B.C.

British Columbia has released its first full provincial disaster and climate risk assessment since 1997. The Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment identifies...

Haida Gwaii backs unified call to protect federal tanker ban

Haida Gwaii was represented at the signing table on November 5 as Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, President of the Council of the Haida Nation, joined...

Hydrant inspection flags costly replacements for aging firefighting system

Port Clements faces a significant bill after the first comprehensive inspection of the municipal fire hydrant network in decades revealed widespread issues, including 13...

Rennell Sound road closed again after culvert failure near 1-kilometre mark

Vehicular access to Rennell Sound has been shut down again after significant damage was found along the Rennell Sound Forest Service Road. The Ministry...

Port Clements advances major community plan update to second reading

Port Clements council is moving ahead with a full rewrite of its Official Community Plan after voting to give the updated document a second...

Haida Gwaii residents to receive full Northern Residents Deductions

Residents across Haida Gwaii will soon see long-awaited tax relief after the federal government officially reclassified the islands as part of the Northern Zone...

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