Tag: Haida Gwaii

Masset RCMP seize cocaine and $11,000 in cash following months-long investigation

RCMP Aidan McCloskey -
Masset RCMP have seized more than 200 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately $11,000 in cash following a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Masset and Old Masset.

Haida Gwaii communities to gain access to three-digit 911 calling

Emergency Services Aidan McCloskey -
Haida Gwaii communities will soon gain access to three-digit 911 calling through provincial funding aimed at improving emergency service access in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Haida Gwaii CT scanner project moves forward

Health Aidan McCloskey -
The Province has committed operational funding to support the introduction of CT services on Haida Gwaii, allowing planning and fundraising efforts for a new scanner in Daajing Giids to move forward.

Northern Health warns of suspected mussel poisoning on Haida Gwaii

Health Aidan McCloskey -
Northern Health and the Council of the Haida Nation are warning residents after probable cases of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning were linked to self-harvested blue mussels on the north side of Haida Gwaii.

Josie Osborne announces new recovery beds for Haida Gwaii

Health Aidan McCloskey -
Eight new First Nations-led recovery beds are being added in Skidegate and Old Massett as part of a provincial expansion of culturally grounded substance-use treatment and recovery services.

Campfire ban removed for Haida Gwaii

Fire Kolten Bezooyen -
The Coastal Fire Centre has removed the category 1 campfire prohibition as a shift in temperature has reduced the risk of wildfires in the area.

Haida Gwaii benefitting from Forest Enhancement Society support

Environment Kolten Bezooyen -
With the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC) celebrating its tenth anniversary, the society is reflecting on investments to support forest resiliency in Haida Gwaii.

B.C. Ferries making changes in Prince Rupert to protect marine life

Environment Kolten Bezooyen -
Whales are a common sight in the Prince Rupert Harbour and as traffic picks up, B.C. Ferries is making operational changes to protect marine life.

FIFA World Cup festivities to land on Haida Gwaii

Community Kolten Bezooyen -
Haida youth will be able to get the World Cup experience thanks to a grant from the B.C. government.

Haida Nation alerting residents of discontinued weather broadcast service

Haida Gwaii Archipelago Kolten Bezooyen -
Haida Gwaii residents using Weatherradio Canada service will have to find a new weather forecast source after the service was discontinued.

Haida Gwaii shaken by 4.1-magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

Environment Kolten Bezooyen -
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook southern Haida Gwaii this morning and is the largest to hit the island in over three years.

Haida Gwaii to receive better access to high-speed internet

Energy & Utilities Kolten Bezooyen -
Residents of Haida Gwaii will see internet speed increase in the near future thanks to a $24 million investment from the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).

Drivers ignoring school bus stop signs putting students at risk, Haida Gwaii school district warns

School & Bus Notices Kolten Bezooyen -
Drivers passing school buses illegally is becoming more frequent, putting students in danger, says the Haida Gwaii School District.

High streamflow advisory issued for North Coast-Haida Gwaii

Weather Kolten Bezooyen -
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for North Coast-Haida Gwaii due to a series of atmospheric rivers.

North Coast-Haida Gwaii facing severe whether conditions

Weather Kolten Bezooyen -
Strong winds and heavy rainfall over the coming days may impact travel on the North Coast and residents are urged to be cautious.

Flood Warning for North Coast

Weather Kate Brown -
Due to warming temperatures, a flood watch is now in effect for the North Coast.
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