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Late grand slam highlights dramatic 21-12 championship victory over Traitors
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.
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Jul 30, 2026
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Haida Gwaii students tee off at Zone 7 championship
Four students from GidG̱alang Ḵuuyas Naay competed in the Zone 7 Golf Championship on Saturday, May 16 at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club in Terrace.
Read more →Haida Gwaii News · May 24, 2026
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Home turf brings zone titles to Haida Gwaii rugby teams
Playing rugby on your home turf feels like a boost of energy, like nothing can bring you down. There is no waking up at the crack of dawn to catch a freezing ferry and compete on little sleep. No rushing to grab food and supplies before stores close. Instead, we could wake up, take our time getting ready and head out the door rested and ready to play, with fewer travel costs to worry about.
Read more →Allison Beachy And Dylan Davies · May 21, 2026
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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
Read more →Jamie Diaz · Apr 15, 2026
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Apr 13, 2026
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Mar 26, 2026
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Jan 16, 2026
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Nov 20, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Oct 25, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Oct 25, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Oct 13, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Oct 13, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Sep 28, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Sep 24, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Sep 11, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Aug 15, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Jul 4, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Jul 4, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · Jul 4, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · May 25, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · May 22, 2025
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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
Read more →Vince Brzostowski · May 1, 2025
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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
Read more →Stacey Brzostowski · Apr 13, 2025
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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
Read more →Dwyer Cross · Mar 28, 2025
