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Haida Gwaii Fighter Earns Victory in Historic Debut
A proud moment for Haida Gwaii unfolded on March 28 as Emilie Savard stepped into the ring in Squamish—and came away with a victory in her first-ever fight. Competing in a 150 lb contender bout at Squamish Fight Night, Savard not only secur
Jamie Diaz · 2026-04-16
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Haida Gwaii to host World Cup events with provincial funding
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2026-04-14
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Strong showing for Haida Gwaii at Junior All Native tournament
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2026-03-27
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Juus wins men’s title at 25th Annual Clan Tournament
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2026-01-17
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Last minute equalizer highlights Islanders’ return to Prince Rupert tournament
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-11-20
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Island ball players join Hitmen for strong run at Kamloops tournament
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-25
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Islanders fall short on ice, cleans up at the drive-thru
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-25
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Northern Adapted Sports Rolls Through Haida Gwaii for Wheelchair Basketball Week
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-13
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Big Fish, Bigger Smiles at Sandspit’s 72nd Annual Coho Derby
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-10-13
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Sirens hang tough at Queens
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-28
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SOP’s ride hot bats to Gup Memorial title
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-25
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SOP’s swing to B Division crown at Telkwa BBQ tourney
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-09-11
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Grinders Take Second at Riverboat Days Tournament
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-08-16
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Pearson and Collinson prove clutch in Home Run Derby
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-07-05
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Warriors Continue Grand Slam Chase
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-07-05
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Lowther takes home Mud Bog Championship
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-07-04
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Brooks claims top prize in sold-out Haida Gwaii Duck Race
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-05-25
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Fowl Play Expected at Tlell River
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-05-22
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Haida Gwaii Softball League Swings Into Action
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-05-02
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Diaz Combat Sports Represented at Youth Sparring Event
Two young martial artists from Haida Gwaii stepped confidently onto the mats in Coquitlam on April 5, representing their island and gym with heart, discipline, and sportsmanship. Reianna Diaz and Daala Clark, both students of Diaz Combat Sp
Stacey Brzostowski · 2025-04-13
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Junior All Native a Resounding Experience for Haida Youth
The teams representing Haida Gwaii at the 2025 Jr. All Native Basketball Tournament recently returned from Kelowna with a strong showing from every team, despite not taking home any championships. In all, there were nine teams from Haida Gw
Dwyer Cross · 2025-03-29
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Terry Wallace snipes, dangles, and debates dropping the mitts in Islanders’ 2-2 weekend
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-03-24
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Stone Cold Determination: GKNS wrestlers stun the competition!
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
Vince Brzostowski · 2025-03-24
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High hopes shot down for Haida Gwaii high school basketball
Haida Gw
Dwyer Cross · 2025-03-23
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2025 All Native Tournament
For the romantic type, Feb. 14 marks possibly the most intimate day of the year, but for the reservation dogs, it means their favourite time of year is underway: the All Native Basketball Tournament. From Feb. 8–15, 2025, the 65th annual Al
Dwyer Cross · 2025-03-08
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Will Lightning Strike Twice for High School Ballers?
Around this time last year, a group of local high school ballers sat in a Houston diner, quietly celebrating their zone victory—unaware that they were about to embark on a journey that would capture the hearts of an entire province. The Gid
Dwyer Cross · 2025-03-08