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BC Hydro urging Haida Gwaii customers to conserve electricity
The cold snap is stretching power consumption on Haida Gwaii. BC Hydro has issued an alert to customers in Queen Charlotte, Skidegate, Tlell, and Sandspit to conserve power during the deep freeze. The...
Jan 13, 2020
Wind warnings issued for Haida Gwaii, North Coast, Central Coast
The B.C. Coast is in store for some high winds. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Haida Gwaii, the North Coast, and Central Coast. A strong warm front is expected to reach the mainland c...
Jan 09, 2020
Wind warnings issued for Haida Gwaii, North Coast
Haida Gwaii and North Coast residents can expect gusty and snowy conditions for the next couple of days. Environment Canada as issued a special weather statement for the regions as a sharp trough appr...
Dec 27, 2019
Port Clements boil water notice lifted
The Village of Port Clements has lifted a boil water notice. Officials say a second water sample came back clear of total coliform and E. coli, allowing the environmental health officer to lift the no...
Dec 13, 2019
BC Hydro working to fix temporary capacity issues
BC Hydro is asking some Haida Gwaii customers to conserve electricity use until tomorrow. BC Hydro has said that they are currently experiencing temporary capacity issues which crews are working hard ...
Nov 28, 2019
BC Hydro asking some Haida Gwaii customers to conserve electricity
BC Hydro asking some Haida Gwaii customers to conserve electricity use for the next few days. The utility says the reason for the appeal is that it's experiencing "technical issues" at the Sandspit Ge...
Nov 27, 2019
Haida Gwaii ferry schedule delayed
Ferry Route 26's return to full service will be delayed until April 2020. The ferry route runs between Skidegate and Alliford bay. The ferry leaves Alliford Bay for the first sailing of the day at 7:1...
Oct 31, 2019
Gale force winds expected to hit Haida Gwaii/North Coast
It may be a good idea to batten down the hatches if you live on the North Coast. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Haida Gwaii and coastal sections of the North Coast. Forecasters say a ...
Oct 21, 2019
Transportation minister hears from Haida Gwaii stakeholders about the future of ferries
B.C.'s transportation minister was on Haida Gwaii this week talking about the future of ferries. Claire Trevena met with stakeholders as part of a "visioning tour" to find out how they want to see the...
Oct 17, 2019
Cancer Treatments to continue on Haida Gwaii
Northern Health announced today that IV cancer treatment on Haida Gwaii is expected to continue later this month. They've been able to recruit a pharmacy technician to their team as well as providing ...
Oct 11, 2019