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Local News

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.

Aug 14, 2026

Local News

Several earthquakes were recorded around Haida Gwaii during the first week of August, including two moderate earthquakes measuring above magnitude 4.

Aug 14, 2026

Local Sports

The Cousins battled their way through the losers’ bracket Friday night to capture the 2026 Haida Gwaii Softball League championship, completing their run with a dramatic 21-12 victory over the Traitors.

Jul 30, 2026

Local News

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.

Jul 30, 2026

Local News

A man convicted of trafficking cocaine and illegally selling marijuana in Skidegate has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail.

Jul 30, 2026

Sports

Communities across Haida Gwaii will host local celebrations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after receiving support through a new provincial funding program. The Province of British Columbia has announced $1.7 million in one-time funding for

Apr 13, 2026

Off Island Antics

A Canadian astronaut is part of a historic return to deep space, as humans once again circle the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen is among four crew members aboard Artemis II, marking the first time a Canadian ha

Apr 13, 2026

Sports

Haida Gwaii teams turned in a strong overall performance at the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament in Langley, highlighted by a championship from the Skidegate Saints U13 boys and multiple all-star selections across divisions. The Sain

Mar 26, 2026

Off Island Antics

A man dubbed the “French Fry Felon” by police was arrested in Mission, British Columbia after allegedly hiding inside a fast food restaurant overnight and stealing from tip jars. Mission RCMP detailed the incidents in a public update releas

Mar 26, 2026

Off Island Antics

A major winter storm on the East Coast disrupted one of Canada’s best-known Groundhog Day traditions this year, keeping Shubenacadie Sam out of public view on Feb. 2. Officials at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park cancelled the annual Groundhog Da

Feb 12, 2026

Sports

Juus claimed the men’s championship at the 25th Annual Clan Tournament with a 56–50 win over Ts’aahl in Saturday night’s final at the George Brown Rec Centre in Skidegate. The four-day tournament ran Jan. 7 to 10 and brought together nine m

Jan 16, 2026

Weather

Haida Gwaii’s winter has already packed in more variety than many seasons manage in three months. Snow in early December. Torrential rain before New Year’s. A highway washout. Repeated wind warnings on the water. And now, another stretch of

Jan 16, 2026

Off Island Antics

Every year, police services and emergency communications centres across Canada issue reminders about what 911 is meant for. Fires. Medical emergencies. Crimes in progress. Situations where seconds matter and someone’s safety is genuinely at

Jan 16, 2026

Local News

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

Dec 28, 2025

Off Island Antics

HAMILTON, ON. A 36 year old man managed to pull off what police are calling both “comical” and “serious” after he slid behind the wheel of an empty Hamilton Street Railway bus and drove off like he was simply covering a colleague’s shift. T

Dec 5, 2025

Sports

The Haida Gwaii Islanders headed to Prince Rupert for the annual Old Timers Tournament on November 8 and 9, playing four games over two days against a strong northern field. The Islanders opened the weekend with a 5-5 tie against Prince Rup

Nov 20, 2025

Weather

Haida Gwaii is facing a wet and windy weekend as a strong Pacific frontal system moves across the north coast. Environment Canada has issued both a rainfall warning and a wind warning for the islands and inland sections of the north coast.

Nov 7, 2025

Weather

Environment Canada has issued a Coastal Flooding Warning for the eastern coastline of Haida Gwaii, from Rose Spit to Cumshewa Island, as a pair of strong frontal systems bring high winds, heavy waves, and elevated ocean water levels to the

Nov 5, 2025

Sports

Six Haida Gwaii ball players joined the Terrace Hitmen at the Octoberfest “Dash for the Cash” tournament in Kamloops over the Thanksgiving weekend, October 11–13. The lineup included Hyland Fraser, Damon Fladmark, Darcy Pearson, Adrian Lowt

Oct 25, 2025

Sports

The Haida Gwaii Islanders hit the ice in Terrace for the annual Buck & Doe co-ed hockey tournament on October 18 and 19, playing four games and enjoying every minute — even without a win on the board. The weekend event brought together mixe

Oct 25, 2025

Off Island Antics

On October 15, when the Blue Jays needed a lift, Halifax pilot Dimitri Neonakis gave them one, literally. As Toronto’s playoff run took flight, Neonakis took to the skies for a two-and-a-half-hour flight that traced a 354-mile flight path i

Oct 25, 2025

Off Island Antics

After nine days on the run at Vancouver International Airport, Tommy the rescue dog is finally safe. The 8-month-old pup had just arrived from Korea when he escaped from his crate at YVR and disappeared into one of the busiest and noisiest

Oct 25, 2025

Local News

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

Oct 25, 2025

Local News

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

Oct 13, 2025

Events

Two communities on Haida Gwaii welcomed the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) last week, with screenings that blended cultural performance, youth leadership, and mountain adventure storytelling. The events were part of

Oct 13, 2025

Sports

Haida Gwaii residents got a fast-paced taste of wheelchair basketball during two community sessions hosted by the Northern Adapted Sports Association in September. The first stop took place in Masset on September 23 as part of Wheelchair Ba

Oct 13, 2025

Sports

The 72nd Annual Sandspit Coho Derby, which ran from September 13th to October 5th, brought out anglers from near and far in a celebration of fishing and community. The event’s leaderboard tells the story of some impressive catches this year

Oct 13, 2025

Local News

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

Sep 28, 2025

Local News

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

Sep 28, 2025

Off Island Antics

A moxy truck plunged into Nitinaht Lake after the shoreline collapsed beneath it during a fish habitat restoration project on August 26. The dramatic moment, captured on drone footage, showed the articulated vehicle tip into the water and s

Sep 28, 2025

Sports

Haida Gwaii’s all-ladies Tsunami Sirens hang tough at Queens Tournament in rainy, windy and muddy conditions. With three teams withdrawing, the schedule was reduced and the Sirens played four games instead of their usual five, with one fewe

Sep 28, 2025

Sports

The third annual Gup Memorial Men’s slo-pitch tournament served up a classic bracket brawl, and the SOP’s closed it out like closers, taking the final over the Traitors to snap a two-year hold on the trophy. The weekend opened Friday night

Sep 24, 2025

Local News

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

Sep 15, 2025

Sports

The bats were hot and the barbecues smoking as 24 teams rolled into Telkwa for the annual BBQ Slo-Pitch Tournament, held Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1. Split between two divisions, the tournament featured some of the north’s

Sep 11, 2025

Events

Startup Beach was filled with quiet reflection and ceremony on Aug. 30 as a new memorial pole was raised to honour those lost at sea. Carved by Billy Yovanovich Jr. with the Ts’aahl/Kay’ahl Laanas clan, the pole raising drew more than 30 bo

Sep 11, 2025

Off Island Antics

BC Ferries doesn’t usually do sequels, but the first week of September 2025 staged a back-to-back drama that had passengers clutching their Tim Hortons cups a little tighter. On September 3, a passenger went overboard from the Spirit of Bri

Sep 11, 2025

Local News

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

Sep 1, 2025

Sports

Three Haida Gwaii teams lit up the scoreboard at the Riverboat Days Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament over the August long weekend, and all three left their mark in the standings. The SOP’s opened Friday, Aug. 1 with a 30-23 win over the Dugout De

Aug 15, 2025

Off Island Antics

A five-pound Pomeranian named Scout has gone viral after turning into an unlikely guard dog, chasing a black bear out of his West Vancouver home earlier this month. The rare encounter happened on Aug. 4 and was captured on Kayla Kleine’s ho

Aug 15, 2025

Sports

The big swings may have been the main attraction, but the real entertainment at the Port Days men’s home run derby was in the dugout. Teammates, opponents and friends kept the banter going all afternoon, chirping each batter as high hopes g

Jul 4, 2025

Sports

The Warriors are off to a strong start on the summer softball circuit, capturing both the Hospital Days and Port Days tournament titles with determined comeback performances. At the Hospital Days tournament, the Warriors avenged an earlier

Jul 4, 2025

Local News

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

Jul 4, 2025

Sports

Adrian Lowther proved once again he's the King of the Mudbog on Canada Day, taking the top spot in the annual event. Spectators lined the muddy track in Port Clements to watch drivers power through deep ruts and challenging corners. Lowther

Jul 4, 2025

Sports

The Tlell River was a stream of yellow on Saturday as all 1,500 ducks in the second annual Haida Gwaii Duck Race sold out ahead of the main event and it was Jenny Brooks’ duck that crossed the finish line first. Brooks claimed the $5,000 gr

May 25, 2025

Sports

Hundreds of rubber ducks are set to take the plunge on Saturday, May 24 as the 2nd Annual Haida Gwaii Duck Race kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Tlell River. Organized by the Grade 7 class at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary and the Grade 11 class at

May 22, 2025

Sports

The 2025 Haida Gwaii softball season is officially underway — and if the 4/20 Tournament is any indication, the Warriors are picking up right where they left off. The defending league champions powered through three straight wins to claim t

May 1, 2025

Local News

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

Apr 30, 2025

Local News

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

Mar 28, 2025

Sports

Haida Gwaii Islanders: A Team of Resilience and Grit The Haida Gwaii Islanders hit the ice at the ninth annual Lillian Rutledge Memorial Buck & Doe Hockey Tournament from March 7-9, squaring off against tough competition in the 14-team co-e

Mar 24, 2025

Sports

Celebrating the Achievements of GKNS Wrestlers GKNS wrestlers made a statement at the BC Provincial Championships this year. Owen Ismay and Lucy McRae both received silver medals in their respective weight categories. Other match winners we

Mar 24, 2025

Local News

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.

Mar 8, 2025

Sports

The Islanders opened their campaign on Friday, January 17, against the eventual 35+ champions, the Smithers Whalers. Despite the final scoreline of 7-0, the team put up a valiant effort, anchored by goaltenders Neil Lore and Don Fetherstun,

Jan 31, 2025

Local News

The results are in for the 2024 Council of the Haida Nation election, and Jason Alsop (Gaagwiis) has been re-elected as President, securing 61.4% of the votes. Gaagwiis garnered 625 votes, defeating challenger Owen Jones (Hltaaxwii), who re

Dec 17, 2024

Sports

Prince Rupert, B.C. — After a journey across the waters to Prince Rupert, the Haida Gwaii Islanders hit the ice ready to make some waves of their own at the annual Old Timers Tournament. With hockey teams from Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitima

Nov 7, 2024

Sports

Tymeko Collinson, a rising star from Haida Gwaii, has been awarded the prestigious Premier’s Award, a recognition that celebrates outstanding achievements in Indigenous sport and community leadership across British Columbia. In late 2023, t

Sep 26, 2024

Sports

The Tsunami Sirens showcased unrelenting spirit at the Queen’s Softball Tournament in Prince Rupert on Sept. 21 and 22. Although the local ladies’ slo-pitch team didn’t secure a victory, they remained competitive throughout the weekend, bat

Sep 26, 2024

Sports

Twenty-nine local golfers gathered at The Willows Golf Course on Sept. 7 and 8 in Sandspit for the annual Hekate Cup; a relatively new but fast-growing tradition in Haida Gwaii’s golf community. Open to golfers of all levels, the tournament

Sep 12, 2024

Sports

Telkwa, B.C. – The Grinders, a softball powerhouse team featuring a blend of talent from the Warriors, Grinders, and Traitors, made an indelible mark at the Telkwa BBQ Tournament over the Labour Day weekend. Competing against 23 other teams

Sep 12, 2024

Sports

The Pacific Unity U18 Summer Series delivered a thrilling week of basketball with teams representing the Haida Nation, Māori, Nuxalk and Kingdom of Hawai’i. From intense round-robin games to dramatic playoff showdowns, the tournament highli

Aug 29, 2024

Sports

Golfers of all ages vied for top honours on the Aug. 17 and 18 weekend at Haida Gwaii’s most prestigious annual golf tournament: the Willows Open in Sandspit. In the junior division, Lucas Kowalchuk claimed the Junior Winner title. Owen Ism

Aug 29, 2024

Sports

With Hospital Day, the league championships, and Canada Days all wrapped up, one classic summer challenge remained for the islands’ mixed softball teams: Skidegate Days. The competition was fierce from the start. The tournament kicked off w

Jul 31, 2024

Sports

The 2024 BC Summer Games, held in Maple Ridge from July 18 to 21, brought together over 3,000 of the top young athletes from across the province. Among the competitors were four talented young athletes from Haida Gwaii, who showcased their

Jul 30, 2024

Sports

Head out to a sporting event on Haida Gwaii, and you will likely see Dwyer Cross and his radio team on the sidelines, broadcasting the game to the masses through their website. They even have booths at the Skidegate ballfield and George Bro

Jul 20, 2024

Sports

The much-anticipated Men’s Home Run Contest had about 25 entrants this year, each hoping to outshine the others with their long-ball prowess.The event began leisurely, with four players managing just one home run each after the first six co

Jul 6, 2024

Sports

Port Clements was alive with softball Saturday as seven teams from Haida Gwaii and one from Kitwanga met for a thrilling Canada Days tournament.The Youngins’ Levi Burton delivered the highlight of the day in a game against the Cousins. Down

Jul 6, 2024

Sports

The Warriors were favourites going into the Hospital Days tournament, and they did not disappoint.Coming off a highly successful season with only two losses, the Warriors entered as defending champs for Hospital Days and their league.Their

Jul 6, 2024

Sports

A remarkable group of drop-in soccer enthusiasts represented Haida Gwaii at a tournament held June 7 to 9 as part of Prince Rupert's annual Seafest weekend. Called Gwaii United, the Haida Gwaii team included drop-in soccer players from acro

Jun 21, 2024

Sports

As summer arrives on Haida Gwaii, so does a cherished tradition among local softball enthusiasts — the exhilarating Hell Week. This extended showcase of softball skills kicks off with the eagerly awaited Hospital Day Tournament. So begins a

Jun 21, 2024