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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 report shows some B.C. towns making it harder to access public information

Residents in small towns across British Columbia may face unnecessary barriers when trying to access public records, a new report from the province’s Information...

Masset releases 2024 water quality report, plans further upgrades in 2025

The Village of Masset has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, confirming that the community’s drinking water remains safe and compliant with health standards....

2 arrests made in Cameron Kerr hit-and-run case

The investigation into the 2018 hit-and-run that killed Cameron Kerr near Terrace was significantly aided by a broken passenger-side mirror from a Ford F-350. This evidence helped identify the suspect vehicle and connect it to the incident, facilitating further legal actions.

Historic Agreement Affirms Haida Title to Haida Gwaii

In a deeply emotional and historic ceremony, the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada formally signed the Chiixuujin / Chaaw Kaawgaa “Big Tide...

Port Clements community concerns grow amid grade review

The Haida Gwaii School Board is preparing to decide the future grade configuration of Port Clements Elementary during a public input session on Feb....

Daajing Giids considers shared emergency risk assessment

The Village of Daajing Giids is considering joining a shared Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) for Haida Gwaii communities to meet provincial emergency...

Compost program gains traction

A new compost program in Old Massett is making waves in waste management, significantly cutting down on the amount of garbage heading to the...

Blaze Devastates Port Clements Home as Wind Fans Flames

In the early hours of Jan 25, a young family in Port Clements lost their home and belongings to a devastating house fire. One...

Old Massett and Masset Collaborate at Provincial Gathering

Leaders from Old Massett and the municipality of Masset joined forces at the ninth B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on Jan. 21-22,...

Fuel Supply Shake-Up

As of November 2024, Haida Gwaii is now home to a single fuel service provider. For many years, two separate companies serviced the island’s...

Masset RCMP 2024 Year in Review 2024

Masset RCMP Sergeant Jeffrey Lance presented Masset council with the 2024 annual report on Jan. 27. The total files opened was down by just under...

New parking rules for DG Community Park 

Effective Monday, Feb. 10, the Village of Daajing Giids will begin enforcing Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 56-2012 on the south side of 3rd...

Health leaders propose community health table

Physicians on Haida Gwaii are working with Northern Health (NH) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) to establish a Haida Gwaii Community Health...

Masset rezoning Bylaw gets 

ammended  Jan 27, Masset council and mayor heard the amendments made to the controversial zoning bylaw. The bylaw was set to have its third reading...

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