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Crews dig out the ageing retaining wall in front of Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa Naay Secondary, which will not only have a brand-new Allan block wall but a whole new exterior by spring. As part of the $1.8-million upgrade, which includes seismic and energy-efficiency improvements, the school district hired a team of archeologists to outline a culturally significant shell midden that extends into the school’s east-side grounds. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

New look, ancient past at Masset high school

Gudangaay Tlaats'gaa Naay Secondary is getting a brand-new look.

Crews dig out the ageing retaining wall in front of Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa Naay Secondary, which will not only have a brand-new Allan block wall but a whole new exterior by spring. As part of the $1.8-million upgrade, which includes seismic and energy-efficiency improvements, the school district hired a team of archeologists to outline a culturally significant shell midden that extends into the school’s east-side grounds. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
Inventor Craig Carmichael arrived at the Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Symposium in style. Owner of Turquoise Energy Ltd., which provides electric hubcap motor kits and other renewable energy devices, Carmichael is also one of the islands first electric car owners. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Islands in the Rough: Making Haida Gwaii a role model for renewable energy

Part two of a two-part story on the Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Symposium

Inventor Craig Carmichael arrived at the Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Symposium in style. Owner of Turquoise Energy Ltd., which provides electric hubcap motor kits and other renewable energy devices, Carmichael is also one of the islands first electric car owners. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
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Libraries to end overdue fines for kids books in 2019

VIRL's 2019 budget also includes $1.5 million for new Haida Gwaii branches

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Islands voters should get a hand on a referendum voting package by this Friday, Nov. 2 at the latest. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Voting system debate reaches Haida Gwaii

Rerendum voters must get their ballots delivered to Elections B.C. by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30

Islands voters should get a hand on a referendum voting package by this Friday, Nov. 2 at the latest. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
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Outgoing Port council asked to apologize

Port Clements' outgoing mayor and council were asked to apologize to village staff at their final public meeting following a dust-up over election rules.

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Floating on the surface and spinning less than 10 revolutions per minute, the tidal-powered paddlewheel being tested by Haida Gwaii’s own Yourbrook Energy Systems seeks to avoid many of the environmental and maintenance issues with faster, seafloor-mounted tidal projects. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Water ways: Looking at renewable energy on Haida Gwaii

Part one of a two-part story on the Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Symposium

Floating on the surface and spinning less than 10 revolutions per minute, the tidal-powered paddlewheel being tested by Haida Gwaii’s own Yourbrook Energy Systems seeks to avoid many of the environmental and maintenance issues with faster, seafloor-mounted tidal projects. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
Civic election brings islands-wide change

Civic election brings islands-wide change

Haida Gwaiians got plenty of change Oct. 20, and they outvoted most of B.C. to do it.

Civic election brings islands-wide change
From left to right, Masset councillor candidates Terry Carty, Regina Williams, Robert Morton, Bret Johnston, and Evelyn von Almassy speak at the GTN candidates forum together with mayoral candidates Barry Pages and Margo Hearne. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Housing a top issue for future Masset mayor and council

Lack of daycare, better recreation and tsunami planning also discussed at Oct. 4 forum

From left to right, Masset councillor candidates Terry Carty, Regina Williams, Robert Morton, Bret Johnston, and Evelyn von Almassy speak at the GTN candidates forum together with mayoral candidates Barry Pages and Margo Hearne. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Masset dodges empty-ballot bullet

After an extended deadline, Masset now has enough candidates for council

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Protecting watershed key to Queen Charlotte candidates

Queen Charlotte has a real live contest for council.

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Teacher Behn Cohrane introduces Evan Putterill and Ellen Foster, who are running to represent Sandspit and Moresby Island at the North Coast Regional District, during an Oct. 9 all-candidates forum at the Sandspit Inn. Bill Beldessi, who is running for re-election, was unable to attend. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Sandspit candidates focus on ferries, housing, and emergency plans

It may be first, but restoring Kwuna ferry sailings isn't the only "to do" for regional district candidates running in Sandspit.

Teacher Behn Cohrane introduces Evan Putterill and Ellen Foster, who are running to represent Sandspit and Moresby Island at the North Coast Regional District, during an Oct. 9 all-candidates forum at the Sandspit Inn. Bill Beldessi, who is running for re-election, was unable to attend. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
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Tahayghen, cultural teachings key for school trustee candidates

Saving Tahayghen Elementary and restoring Haida language were big topics last night for Haida Gwaii's remaining candidates for school trustee.

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Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa Naay powers up with solar panels and Tesla battery packs

Solar power got another big boost on Haida Gwaii last week, with batteries included.

(Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
In a wide canvas tent on a wood platform, the furniture can get pretty luxe. (Dan Ox/Flickr)

A “glamping” hotspot in Tlell?

Campers may soon find a way to go "glamping" in Tlell that goes well beyond hot rocks in a sleeping bag.

In a wide canvas tent on a wood platform, the furniture can get pretty luxe. (Dan Ox/Flickr)
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Parents ask trustees to delay hiring of new superintendent

Some parents are asking Haida Gwaii school trustees to delay hiring a new superintendent until after the Oct. 20 election.

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School district recognizes Haida Gwaii languages, national anthem

Haida and English are now recognized by the Haida Gwaii school board as the two official languages of Haida Gwaii.

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Vehicle torched by Jungle Beach

Friend starts online fundraiser to replace family vehicle

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All-candidates sessions set for Q.C., Masset, Port, and Sandspit

All-candidates sessions set for Q.C., Masset, Port, and Sandspit

Candidate Q&As for the upcoming Oct. 20 local government elections are scheduled for Queen Charlotte, Masset, and Sandspit.

All-candidates sessions set for Q.C., Masset, Port, and Sandspit
Council of the Haida Nation President Peter Lantin joined B.C. Premier John Horgan, Semiahmoo Chief Harley Chappell, and Kwakwaka’wakw Hereditary Chiefs Bill Cranmer and David Mungo Knox at the raising of a restored, replica Haida pole at Peach Arch Provincial Park last Friday, Sept. 21. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)

Restored replica Haida pole brings nations together at Peace Arch

Haida, Semiahmoo, Kwakwaka'wakw and provincial leaders joined to raise a restored replica totem pole at the Peach Arch border crossing last Friday.

Council of the Haida Nation President Peter Lantin joined B.C. Premier John Horgan, Semiahmoo Chief Harley Chappell, and Kwakwaka’wakw Hereditary Chiefs Bill Cranmer and David Mungo Knox at the raising of a restored, replica Haida pole at Peach Arch Provincial Park last Friday, Sept. 21. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)
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Gwaii Trust faces deadlock over representation change

Newly elected director blocked as Masset and Port Clements councils try to force re-structuring

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