Tag Archives: haida gwaii
Three aftershocks felt off BC's coasts in the early morning
Three aftershocks were felt across BC's coasts this morning as a result of an earthquake from the night before. That intial quake struck roughly 200 kms off the coast of Bella Coola and could be felt ...
Jul 05, 2019
Haida Gwaii ranch celebrates 100 years
The B.C. government is recognizing a Haida Gwaii ranch that's celebrating a century of being in business. Richardson Ranch began in 1919 when Eric Richardson travelled from Alberta to Tlell River mead...
Jun 17, 2019
$4 million in tourism funding coming to BC operations
A number of northern communities are set to benefit from a 4 million dollar investment in tourism activities. Destination BC is provifing the funding to 57 projects across the province through its Co-...
May 30, 2019
Skidegate and Old Massett Councils create renewable energy partnership
Two Haida communities have formed a partnership to develop renewable energy projects on Haida Gwaii. Tll Yahda (Make It Right) Energy (TYE) is a 50/50 venture between the Skidegate Band Council (SBC) ...
May 29, 2019
Staffing shortages cut off IV chemotherapy treatment access on Haida Gwaii
Further staffing shortages at Northern Health mean Haida Gwaii residents may face an 8 hour ferry ride to receive a form of cancer treatment. Even with a recent escalation in recruitment efforts, Nort...
May 29, 2019
Dead grey whales found on Haida Gwaii bring BC's total to 5
Three more dead grey whales have been found beached on Haida Gwaii, bringing BC's 2019 total to 5. Grey whales are classified as under special concern by Canada's committee on the status of endangered...
May 28, 2019
Coastal Fire Centre to ban category 2 open fires beginning Thursday
Beginning at noon Thursday, all Category 2 open fires will be banned within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction. Prohibited fires include: any burning pile larger than half a metre wide and high an...
May 28, 2019
Northwest to benefit from new housing provincial housing partnership
A number of northwestern communities are among 80 in BC that will benefit from a new provincial partnership. British Columbia has invested 14.5 million dollars to help the Union Gospel Mission build o...
May 22, 2019
Conservation Service warns Haida Gwaii residents against moving deer fawn
With the temperature rising every day, the BC Conservation Service is warning residents of Haida Gwaii to watch out for bears and... deer. Conservations Officers say that they frequently hear about de...
May 09, 2019