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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Aug 14, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Aug 14, 2026

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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.

Vince Brzostowski · Aug 14, 2026

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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.

Vince Brzostowski · Aug 14, 2026

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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.

Janet Rigg · Aug 11, 2026

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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.

Vince Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Vince Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 21, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 20, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 20, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 17, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · Jul 16, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · May 24, 2026

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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.

Haida Gwaii News Team · May 21, 2026

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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.

Haida Gwaii News Team · May 21, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · May 21, 2026

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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.

Stacey Brzostowski · May 8, 2026

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