Tag Archives: haida gwaii
Two bridges being replaced on Haida Gwaii
As the last of the snow melts and winter winds down construction season is starting in full force. Construction crews are set to work on a $5.4-million project to build two steel bridges along Highway...
Jun 03, 2020
Communities of Haida Gwaii no longer accepting visitors
The communities of Haida Gwaii have said in a press release that they are no longer welcoming or serving any visitors who are not full-time residents. The restriction will be in effect as long as the ...
Apr 27, 2020
Haida Gwaii governments have declared a state of emergency
Haida Gwaii's governments have all declared a state of emergency. The Council of the Haida Nation, Skidegate Band Council, Old Masset Village Council, Village of Queen Charlotte, Village of Port Cleme...
Mar 23, 2020
Non-resident travel restriction for Haida Gwaii
The Council of Haida Nation in collaboration with All Island Leaders and Health authorities, are discouraging all non-resident travel to the islands for the time being. This in an effort to limit the ...
Mar 18, 2020
Travel recommendations made for Haida Gwaii Residents
The Council of Haida Nation, Old Masset Village Council and Skidegate Band Council have made a recommendation that island citizens avoid unnecessary travel off of the island. This decision was made wi...
Mar 13, 2020
Funding announced for North Coast schools
Funding for North Coast schools has been announced by MLA Jennifer Rice. Students on the North Coast are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces with over $2.5 million in provincia...
Mar 10, 2020
Funding announced for Haida Gwaii and Port Edward fire departments
MLA for North Coast and Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $86,000 in provincial funding. The funding will help fire departments in Haida Gwaii and Port...
Mar 06, 2020
Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h expected to hit the North Coast, Haida Gwaii
Wind warnings are in effect for the B.C. North Coast and Haida Gwaii as a frontal system is expected to bring blustery conditions. Southeast winds of 80 to 100 km/h are expected to develop Wednesday n...
Mar 04, 2020
Update on Haida Gwaii internet outage
Haida Gwaii has updated their all-island internet outage. The cause of the outage has been traced back to GwaiiTel's microwave radio link/tower on Mt. Hays near Prince Rupert. It was caused by the hig...
Jan 30, 2020
Snowfall warning issued for...wait for it...Haida Gwaii
Haida Gwaii residents may have to dig out the shovels this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the islands with 10 to 20 centimetres expected Friday night. Forecastes say war...
Jan 17, 2020