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Port Clements soccer pitch proposal advances to second phase
The Village of Port Clements is taking a shot at bringing a piece of the FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy to Haida Gwaii.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-08-14
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$51,000 awarded for Haida Gwaii emergency preparedness
Daajing Giids and Masset will receive a combined $51,135 for emergency preparedness projects.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-08-14
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Cable cuts knock Northwest B.C. offline twice
A damaged fibre-optic line left Haida Gwaii and a large portion of northwestern B.C. without reliable internet, cellular and telephone service for much of Aug. 2.
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2026-08-14
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Several earthquakes recorded around Haida Gwaii in early August
Several earthquakes were recorded around Haida Gwaii during the first week of August, including two moderate earthquakes measuring above magnitude 4.
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2026-08-14
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EOTW Email Scam
Edge of the World Music Festival issued a statement on July 27th that a fraudulent email was circulating targeting local and off-island businesses and organizations.
Read more →Janet Rigg · 2026-08-11
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Missing Tlell man found alive after three days in the woods
There was relief across Haida Gwaii after missing Tlell resident Bill Lore was found alive following a three-day search involving hundreds of hours of work by search and rescue crews, emergency responders and volunteers.
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Smith Point East selected for future wastewater treatment plant
After years of engineering studies, public consultation and debate over where the Village of Daajing Giids should build its long-awaited wastewater treatment plant, council has selected Smith Point East as the preferred site.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Truck and camper destroyed in Tow Hill Road fire
A truck and camper were destroyed by fire along Tow Hill Road Saturday afternoon, but a rapid response from local emergency crews prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby homes, dry forest and the salmon-bearing waters of Chown Brook.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Village to rehabilitate West Reservoir after inspection finds tank unusable
The Village of Daajing Giids will rehabilitate its aging West Reservoir after an inspection found the water storage tank had deteriorated to the point it could no longer be used.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Man sentenced to 30 months for drug trafficking in Skidegate
A man convicted of trafficking cocaine and illegally selling marijuana in Skidegate has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail.
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Village to rehabilitate West Reservoir after inspection finds tank unusable
The Village of Daajing Giids will rehabilitate its aging West Reservoir after an inspection found the water storage tank had deteriorated to the point it could no longer be used.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Council supports Heritage Housing funding request
The Village of Daajing Giids has agreed to support the Daajing Giids Heritage Housing Society's request for up to $250,000 from the North West Regional Hospital District's Regional Benefit Account (NWRBA) to help advance affordable housing projects in the community.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-30
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Haida Gwaii News contributor recognized with Indigenous journalism award
Haida Gwaii News contributor Jeffrey R. Bear has received international recognition for his writing, earning third place in the Best Editorial/Column – Small Outlets category at the 2026 Indigenous Media Awards.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-21
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CRA clarifies address role in Haida Gwaii tax reviews
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says updating a mailing address to include "Haida Gwaii" does not determine whether a Northern Residents Deduction claim is selected for review, but it acknowledges that address information may be considered as part of the review process.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-20
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NCRD seeks united front on ferry service concerns
The North Coast Regional District is calling on coastal communities, First Nations and local governments to join a coordinated effort to advocate for improved BC Ferries service along the North and Central Coast.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-20
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CHN reaches agreement to acquire Queen Charlotte Lodge property
The Council of the Haida Nation has announced an agreement to acquire the Queen Charlotte Lodge property and equipment at Naden Harbour, marking a significant change in ownership for one of Haida Gwaii's best-known tourism operations.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-17
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Daajing Giids urges province to review private liquor store licence freeze
The Village of Daajing Giids is asking the provincial government to review its long-standing moratorium on new private liquor store licences, arguing the policy is creating unintended consequences for small rural communities.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-07-16
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Rogers sought Port Clements support for proposed wireless tower
Port Clements council heard a request from Rogers Communications regarding a proposed 53-metre wireless telecommunications tower northeast of the village during its May 19 regular meeting.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-24
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Port Clements museum seeks funding support
The Port Clements Historical Society requested community grant funding ahead of the village’s May 19 council meeting, warning the local museum and visitor information centre may not be able to continue operating without support.
Read more →Haida Gwaii News Team · 2026-05-21
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Accessibility funding discussed for public washrooms
Port Clements council was expected to review information regarding potential accessibility funding opportunities for public washrooms during its May 19 meeting.
Read more →Haida Gwaii News Team · 2026-05-21
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Seal Pup rescued after being injured by Kwuna
An injured harbour seal pup rescued from the Skidegate ferry ramp area earlier this week has made it safely to Vancouver for treatment after what witnesses described as a collision involving the Kwuna ferry on Monday.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-21
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Great white shark tracked offshore of Haida Gwaii
A 16-foot great white shark tagged off the coast of California is now being tracked in the North Pacific, with its latest recorded position placing it several hundred kilometres west of Haida Gwaii.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-05-08
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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 funding, delivered through the Northern Development
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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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 new data showing both measurable gains and significant room for expansion. In 2025, the program diverted 30.5 tonnes of organic material from th
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Province acknowledges Haida Gwaii CT scanner request, no commitment yet
The Province has acknowledged calls for a CT scanner on Haida Gwaii but has not committed to bringing the service to the islands. In a letter to local officials, Health Minister Adrian Dix said the request has been received and is under con
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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NCRD calls out lack of highway oversight on Haida Gwaii
The North Coast Regional District is raising concerns about highway maintenance oversight on Haida Gwaii, pointing to what it describes as a lack of provincial response and on-island staffing. At its February board meeting, directors voted
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Ferry schedule to change amid whale protection measures
Residents travelling between Haida Gwaii and the North Coast can expect updated sailing times this summer, as BC Ferries adjusts its Route 10 schedule to reflect ongoing marine safety measures. The changes, set to take effect June 1, come a
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Aging rescue truck prompts replacement push in Masset
The Village of Masset is moving to replace its aging fire department rescue truck, with costs ranging from $50,000 for a used unit to as much as $277,000 for a purpose-built replacement. A report to council says the current rescue truck is
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Major grant cut, then restored, leaves groups scrambling
Several Haida Gwaii organizations were left scrambling earlier this year after Gwaii Trust Society unexpectedly removed one of its largest funding streams, only to reinstate it weeks later. The Major Contributions Grant, a key source of fun
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Masset water meets standards, but aging infrastructure remains a concern
The Village of Masset’s drinking water system met federal and provincial guidelines in 2025, but aging infrastructure continues to pose long-term challenges. According to the village’s annual water quality report, treated water remained wit
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Masset moves to formalize emergency planning with new multi-agency committee
The Village of Masset is moving to strengthen its emergency preparedness by creating a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), aimed at improving coordination across agencies and better preparing for future emergencies. A report to counc
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Rogers proposes new wireless towers along Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii
A proposed telecommunications project could bring expanded wireless coverage to parts of Haida Gwaii, including long stretches of Highway 16 between Masset and Sandspit. Rogers Communications has proposed building a series of new wireless i
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-13
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BC guide outlines open meeting rules for municipal councils
A new provincial guide on open meetings is reminding local governments across British Columbia that most council business must be conducted in public, reinforcing transparency rules that apply to everything from in-person meetings to Zoom c
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-13
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Daajing Giids council backs farmers’ market coupon program
Daajing Giids Village council is supporting a provincial program that helps residents purchase fresh local food at farmers’ markets. At its March 2 meeting, council voted to send a letter to BC Health Minister Josie Osborne supporting conti
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-13
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B.C. rents decline in new report, but local housing pressures remain
Average rental prices across British Columbia are continuing to decline, according to a new national rent report, though the trend may not reflect conditions in smaller communities such as Haida Gwaii. The March 2026 report from Rentals.ca
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-13
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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 raised concerns about road reliability and emergency access. The All Islands Protoco
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-03-13
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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 damage to the company’s fibre lines in Tlell, TELUS confirmed Wednesda
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-22
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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 and the federal oil tanker ban on British Columbia’s North Coast. The me
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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 values reflect market conditions as of July 1, 2025, and property characte
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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 June 30, 2028. The consultation period opened this week and runs until Feb. 13, 2026, at 4:
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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 Haida Gwaii. The session was scheduled to explain how Skidegate could assume control
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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, Jan. 24, at the Daajing Giids Community Hall. The session will be held in the Eric Ross Room, with
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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 being felt in communities on Haida Gwaii. The January 2026 national rent report shows B
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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 recreation classes from Earth Temple to the Sandspit
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2026-01-16
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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 Skidegate, Daajing Giids, and communities north of Lawn Hill. The washout removed a section o
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-31
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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 directions after a washout near Jungle Beach removed a section of roadway, cutting off acc
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-12-28
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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 wastewater treatment engagement process. Thos
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-19
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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 drug checking confirmed the presence of medetomidine in substances sold as “down.”
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-19
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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 frontage charges. The changes are part of the Village’s 2026 planning and up
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-19
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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 were required to leave Haida Gwaii for a surgery that typically takes about 20 minu
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-19
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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 communities work toward reducing their reliance on diesel power. BC Hydro confirmed that the Solar North pro
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-19
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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 Coast, where leaders say the plan would put vital ecosystems, fisheries and coast
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-05
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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 Violence Prevention Program (VAP) confirmed it has received info
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-05
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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 the day family cafe and Country Store, facing the ocean with a confidence that suggests he owns the place. He has lived th
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-05
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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 Tow Hill, Tlell, Lawnhill, Miller Creek and Sandspit. The district is now asking resident
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-05
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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. The work focuses on renewable diesel, hydrogen enhancement equipment and
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-05
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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 cub that had been roaming Daajing Giids this week. The Minist
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-12-03
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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 projected increases in climate driven hazards, including coastal flo
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-11-20
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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 North Coast Nations and the Province of British Columbia in issuing the North Coast Protection Decl
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-11-20
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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 hydrants that should be fully replaced and several others that require
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-11-20
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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 of Forests closed the route at the 1-kilometre mark on Nov. 14, citing major failures in
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-11-20
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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 reading at its Nov. 17 meeting. The OCP is the municipality’s top planning document and must be revi
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-11-20
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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 for the purposes of the Northern Residents Deductions. The change allows eligib
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-11-12
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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 at 4:17 p.m. while crews assessed the scene. The collision occurred roughly halfway betwee
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-25
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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 Skeena—Bulkley Valley MP told constituents Alberta first has to file a formal project descr
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 prepares for winter operations. Public Works says staff are continuing hands-on traini
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 dated mid-September, residents Marsha Forrest and Sam DiGregor described an incident on September 3
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 gather feedback on two proposed bylaw amendments that would change land-use designations on a property ne
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 paying municipal property taxes for the 2025 fiscal year. The bylaw, adop
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 at its October 6 meeting. The motion directs staff to submit an application to supp
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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, 2025 closed with a modest surplus and significant investment in facilities. The di
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 drill. At that moment, wherever you are—home, school, or work—you’re asked to practis
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-14
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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 office will no longer distribute Neighbourhood or Unaddressed Mail, which includes flyers, gover
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-10-10
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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 to Haida Title, rights, and territorial waters. On Sept. 15, Canada and British Columbia anno
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 recognition for its management practices. Council received correspondence explaining tha
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 Sept. 15 regular meeting, Mayor Lisa Pineault explained to council that Megan Romas, Ives
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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. Both required ambulances on arrival in Prince Rupert. A BC Ferries service notice that day warn
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 Sept. 19 and includes a larger trauma and triage area, imp
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 the 41st annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Their b
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 to nearby Vancouver Island. The findings support the theory that the Kelp conveyor carries seaweed
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 Giids has formally added its voice to keep provincial staffing incentives in place whil
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 produce measurable benefits. FSC’s framework requires evidence of o
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-29
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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 on Thursday, Sept. 18. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, tsunami w
Read more →Haida Gwaii News · 2025-09-18
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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 damage. Natural Resources Canada reported a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck at 1:45 p.m. PT about 75 kilometr
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-15
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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 ruling that the Council of the Haida Nation describes as a day when ancestors are celebrated
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-12
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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 standards by 2030. The Fisheries Act enforcement direction, signed in July, follows nearl
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-12
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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 on Aug. 29, council approved a Gwaii Trust grant application that, if successful, will cover the costs of d
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-12
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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 Giids on June 13, 2025, marking the end of a regional project that stretc
Read more →Haida Gwaii News · 2025-09-12
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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 second reading. Permissive tax exemption bylaws are required under Section 224 of th
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-12
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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 variances. On Aug. 28, council held a public hearing for the rezoning
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-12
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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 ongoing push for stronger marine protections. The NorthEast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Pr
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-09-12
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Daajing Giids secures NDIT grant
Daajing Giids council has confirmed the village will receive $45,962.19 from the Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Economic Development Capacity Building program. The announcement was made at council’s regular meeting on Sept. 3. The
Read more →Haida Gwaii News · 2025-09-12
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Masset man arrested after alleged axe attack
Masset RCMP say a man is facing multiple recommended charges after an incident involving an axe left two people injured and the wider community deeply unsettled. In a release issued Aug. 29, police said they were called to a home in Masset
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-02
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Haida Gwaii physicians look to bring CT imaging home
For many on Haida Gwaii, a computed tomography (CT) scan is not a quick appointment. It is a three-day trip off island, a ferry or a flight, a hotel, meal costs and a gamble with weather. It is also a race against time for conditions like s
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-08-16
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MV Kwuna celebrates 50 years of service on Haida Gwaii
The MV Kwuna marked its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 2, a milestone for the smallest vessel in BC Ferries’ fleet and a mainstay of daily life on Haida Gwaii since 1975. Part of the K-class, the Kwuna has provided uninterrupted service
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-08-16
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Public warned against buying or consuming locally made candy
Northern Health has issued a health hazard alert advising residents not to purchase or consume any products from Skaajaagid Candy, an unapproved food processor based in Port Clements. According to Northern Health, Skaajaagid Candy has been
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-08-16
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Proposed CHN constitutional changes head to a special House of Assembly
The Council of the Haida Nation has circulated a package of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Haida Nation for a Special House of Assembly on Aug. 26, 2025. The submission window is closed, and the package has been mailed in Hl
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-08-16
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Massive earthquake off Kamchatka triggers tsunami advisory for Haida Gwaii
An undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami advisory for Haida Gwaii and much of British Columbia’s coast. Wave activity in B.C. was minor and no flooding was reported. The quake struck at 4:24 p.m. Pacific t
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-08-16
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Tsunami advisory issued for Haida Gwaii and B.C. coast after 8.7 magnitude quake in Kamchatka, Russia
Updated 7:39 p.m. PDT, Tuesday, July 29, 2025This article will be updated as new information becomes available. A tsunami advisory is now in effect for Haida Gwaii and most of British Columbia’s coast following a powerful 8.7 magnitude eart
Read more →Haida Gwaii News · 2025-07-30
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Weapons seized after investigation into Daajing Giids pedestrian collision
Police have seized multiple firearms and executed search warrants as part of an investigation into a June 29 collision that left a man hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle. Daajing Giids RCMP say the incident, first reported around
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-07-08
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BC Ferries secures up to $1 billion in CIB financing for new hybrid vessels, terminals
BC Ferries says it will expand capacity on its busiest routes and reduce future fare pressures with the help of a new loan of up to $1 billion from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), part of a plan to replace aging vessels and invest in
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-07-05
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Funding Secured For New Airport Fuel Truck
The Village of Masset will replace its aging airport fuel truck with nearly $393,000 in provincial funding, in a move local officials say will help ensure reliable and safe operations for years to come. The funding comes through the B.C. go
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-07-05
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Haida Gwaii school district seeks public input on proposed trustee election bylaw
School District 50 (Haida Gwaii) is inviting public feedback on its proposed Trustee Election Bylaw, which sets out the rules and procedures for running school board elections across the islands. The draft Bylaw No. 1-2025, given first read
Read more →Haida Gwaii News · 2025-07-05
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Police Pursue Pirate in World’s Slowest Boat Chase
Move over, white Bronco. This week’s most gripping slow-speed chase involved a stolen fishing boat, a trail of flare guns, and a determined but leisurely voyage up B.C.’s coast at a top speed of 13 km/h. The vessel was taken from Port Hardy
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-07-05
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Whale Found on Miller Creek Beach part of Rising West Coast Deaths
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is investigating the death of a grey whale discovered on May 11 at Miller Creek beach near Skidegate. The department’s Marine Mammal Response Team is collaborating with the Council of the Haida N
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-05-22
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Elevator restored aboard Northern Adventure
The elevator aboard the Northern Adventure ferry is operational again after nearly 10 weeks out of service, a disruption that drew sharp criticism from disability advocates and ferry workers, and left some passengers with no safe way to acc
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-05-22
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Wood Recovered in Old Massett Excavation is Not a Historic Pole, says CHN Archaeologist
A piece of wood recovered during shoreline excavation work in Old Massett initially raised hopes of a significant archaeological discovery, but analysis has now ruled out the possibility that it is a historic Haida pole. The find occurred o
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-05-22
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Haida Wild Expands Seafood Operations with Support from Indigenous Food Sovereignty Program
A Haida-owned seafood company rooted in traditional values is expanding its operations with support from a provincial program aimed at strengthening Indigenous food security and sovereignty across B.C. Haida Wild, based in Masset, is using
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-05-22
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Skidegate Homes Demolished, Community Enforces Ban
HAIDA GWAII - In the days since the death of 32-year-old Luke Pearson, now ruled a homicide, the community has come together in an extraordinary display of grief, unity and response. On April 25, Gwaalagaa Naay Corporation, a Skidegate-base
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-04-30
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Skidegate Death now ruled a Homicide; One Man Arrested
An unprecedented act of violence has left Haida Gwaii communities in shock and mourning following the death of a Skidegate man earlier this week. Luke Pearson, 32, died after being struck by a vehicle in Skidegate on April 22. His death, wh
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-25
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UPDATE: RCMP Urge Patience as Suspicious Death Investigation Continues
View Latest Update - Suspect arrested and now ruled a homicide. Major crime investigators with North District RCMP arrived in Skidegate the same day a man was fatally struck by a vehicle and are actively working the case. Staff Sgt. Kris Cl
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-24
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Suspicious Death in Skidegate Prompts Major Crime Investigation
View Latest Update Police are investigating after a man died from injuries sustained in a vehicle collision in Skidegate. At 1:17 p.m. on April 22, the Daajing Giids RCMP received a report of a pedestrian-involved collision in the 200 block
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-23
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From Haida Gwaii to Heartbreak Hill: Angela Olsen Runs the Boston Marathon
Bib No. 22471 | April 21, 2025 | Finish Time: 3:44:10 | Overall Place: 5,975 Angela Olsen of Daajing Giids made Haida Gwaii history on Monday, April 21, becoming the first Totem to Totem Marathon runner from the islands to go on and complet
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-21
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B.C. Supreme Court Dismisses Teal Cedar’s $75M Lawsuit Over Logging Restrictions on Haida Gwaii
In a landmark decision released March 31, the B.C. Supreme Court Teal Cedar’s $75M Lawsuit Over Logging Restrictions on Haida Gwaii dismissed Teal Cedar Products Ltd.’s $75 million lawsuit against the Province of British Columbia and the Ha
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-13
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LNG Carrier Reaches Kitimat, Passing Haida Gwaii
While headlines often focus on global and national economic uncertainty, one of B.C.’s largest industrial projects, the LNG Carrier Reaches Kitimat, quietly reached a major milestone last week — and it passed just off the coast of Haida Gwa
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-13
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Hundreds gather in Old Massett to bring awareness to Shaylanna Lewis-Brown disappearance
On March 21, hundreds gathered in Old Massett to raise awareness for Shaylanna Lewis-Brown, a missing Haida woman, five years after her disappearance. The annual event supports Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, featuring community speakers and fundraising for the Bring Shaylanna Home campaign. Lewis-Brown remains missing, and the investigation continues.
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-03
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Beached Dolphin
Fisheries and Oceans Canada says a striped dolphin found dead in the Tlell River marks the first confirmed sighting of the species on Haida Gwaii — and the northernmost report in Pacific Canadian waters to date. Striped dolphins are rarely
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-03-29
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Billy Yovanovich Re-Elected as Skidegate Chief
The Skidegate Band Council election on March 15, brought 389 voters to the polls to elect one chief councillor and eight councillors. With a commanding lead, incumbent Chief Councillor Billy Yovanovich was re-elected to another term, earnin
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · 2025-03-29
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Decision delayed: Port Clements Elementary granted one-year reprieve
The Haida Gwaii School Board has postponed its decision on the future of Port Clements Elementary, granting a 12-month delay to explore solutions for maintaining the school's K-7 structure. The March 4 decision gives the Parent Advisory Cou
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-03-25
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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 and Privacy Commissioner has found. The Office of the Information and Privacy
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-03-25
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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. The report highlights major infrastructure upgrades completed in the past yea
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-03-25
