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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...

One dead, two injured in Highway 16 crash south of Port Clements

A young man has died following a vehicle crash on October 24 near Woodpile Bridge between Port Clements and Tlell. DriveBC reported Highway 16 closed...

Alberta pipeline pitch hits north coast resistance

Ellis Ross says the real test for Alberta’s coast-to-tidewater pipeline idea starts with paperwork, not politics. In a Facebook video on Oct. 6, the...

Public Works Roundup: Water, Roads, Parks

Village of Daajing Giids Public Works reports steady progress across water, sewer, parks, roads, and development files as the village heads into fall and...

Dog Bite Prompts Call for Animal Control Bylaw in Daajing Giids

A recent dog attack on 2nd Avenue has renewed discussion about the lack of an animal-control bylaw in Daajing Giids. In a letter to council...

Public hearing planned on Sandspit land-use change

The North Coast Regional District (NCRD) will host a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Sandspit Community Hall to...

Council Adopts 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw

The Village of Daajing Giids Council has formally adopted Bylaw 170-2025, the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, confirming which local organizations will be exempt from...

Council Seeks Gwaii Trust Winter Holiday Grant

The Village of Daajing Giids will apply for the full amount available through the 2025 Gwaii Trust Winter Holiday Events Grant, following council’s decision...

SD50 audit approved, modest surplus and heavy capital spend

School District 50 has approved its 2024–25 audited financial statements, accepting them as presented at its September board meeting. The year ended June 30,...

Village Joins Province-Wide ShakeOut Drill

On Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 a.m., the Village of Daajing Giids will take part in the Great BC ShakeOut, the province’s annual earthquake-preparedness...

Canada Post changes ripple through Haida Gwaii communities

The ongoing Canada Post labour dispute is already being felt across Haida Gwaii. The Village of Daajing Giids confirmed this week that the post...

CHN opposes Ksi Lisims LNG project approval

The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is pushing back against federal and provincial approval of the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project, citing risks...

Taan Forest audit invites feedback on cultural and ecological protections

The Village of Daajing Giids council was notified that Taan Forest is undergoing its 2024 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) audit and is seeking broader...

Daajing Giids to honour Carol Ives

The Village of Daajing Giids will officially recognize the contributions of longtime resident Carol Ives by naming a local alley in her honour. At the...

Two passengers injured in rough Hecate Strait crossing

Two passengers were injured during the Skidegate to Prince Rupert sailing on Sept. 15, after the vessel ran into heavy seas under gale warnings....

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