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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 emergency department for Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert residents now have access to a modernized emergency department, following the $16.5-million upgrade to Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. The new space officially opened...

Haida authors honoured with BC and Yukon Book Prize

Congratulations are in order for Gid7ahl-Gudsllaay Lalaxaaygans, Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, and Guud San Glans, Robert Davidson, who were awarded the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize at...

Kelp conveyor carries seaweeds north to Haida Gwaii

New research out of the University of New Brunswick has revealed how seaweeds of Haida Gwaii may be more closely connected to California than...

Daajing Giids adds its voice to keep rural health incentives in place

Haida Gwaii remains a draw for workers and families, yet Northern Health continues to face retention challenges across the North. The Village of Daajing...

Daajing Giids to raise tanker ban at Protocol Table 

By verifying these impacts, companies can strengthen market recognition of their stewardship and provide documented assurance to buyers and the public that their operations...

No Threat to B.C. or Haida Gwaii From 7.8 Kamchatka Quake

The tsunami advisory for parts of Alaska remains in effect after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at 11:58 a.m. Pacific time...

Light earthquake hits off Haida Gwaii coast, no damage reported

A light earthquake was recorded off the coast of Haida Gwaii on Monday afternoon, but officials say there is no risk of tsunami or...

Haida Nation title recognized, trial ahead in 2026

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has declared that the Haida Nation holds Aboriginal title to the terrestrial lands of Haida Gwaii, a landmark...

Ottawa orders  Daajing Giids to upgrade wastewater plant by 2030

The Village of Daajing Giids has been ordered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to fix its failing wastewater treatment system and meet federal...

Masset applies for Gwaii Trust grant to modernize website

The Village of Masset is looking to bring its online presence into the modern era with a new municipal website. At a special meeting...

Charge North EV network complete

After eight years of planning and collaboration, the Charge North electric vehicle charging network is officially complete. The final station was installed in Daajing...

Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw readings

At its Sept. 3 regular meeting, Daajing Giids council considered Bylaw 170-2025, the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. The bylaw was introduced for first and...

Masset council makes key housing decisions

Housing dominated recent Village of Masset council meetings, as councillors weighed one family’s rezoning request alongside a larger push to expand housing stock through...

Deep-sea expedition supports marine protection efforts

A new scientific voyage is underway off Haida Gwaii, mapping and exploring deep-sea ecosystems that are central to the Council of the Haida Nation’s...

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