Andrew Hudson

After years of effort, Haida language curriculum is now accredited in B.C.

“That’s absolutely excellent — it’s been a long time coming,” said Trustee Kim Goetzinger.

FirstStudent, based in Ohio, currently provides school bus service on Haida Gwaii.

School board to review Sandspit shuttle bus idea

“I really like to see concrete solutions, and that struck me as being quite sensible,” said Trustee Elizabeth Condrotte.

FirstStudent, based in Ohio, currently provides school bus service on Haida Gwaii.
A flock of Brant fly over Shingle Bay (K'il Kaagan), where the birds feed on eel grass at low tide. Along with the rest of Skidegate Inlet, Sand Point and Shingle Bay are listed as an Important Bird Area for many shore and sea birds, including a globally significant population of Pacific Brant sea geese.

Ministry staff to address Shingle Bay, Spit Point

Sandspit residents will soon get to meet with provincial staff about plans to protect bird habitat along Shingle Bay and Spit Point.

A flock of Brant fly over Shingle Bay (K'il Kaagan), where the birds feed on eel grass at low tide. Along with the rest of Skidegate Inlet, Sand Point and Shingle Bay are listed as an Important Bird Area for many shore and sea birds, including a globally significant population of Pacific Brant sea geese.

Cullen criticizes 2017 ‘back-load’ budget

Local MP Nathan Cullen says most new spending listed in the Liberal government's second budget won't flow for years.

Haida elder Diane Brown, Gwaaganaad, lead a prayer before the feast. “Again we saved Haida Gwaii from danger,” she said. “It’s a good time to remind us that we can’t take it easy.”

Islanders gather to celebrate win over Northern Gateway

“The beauty of standing against Northern Gateway was that it brought everybody out,” said Jason Alsop, Gagwiis.

Haida elder Diane Brown, Gwaaganaad, lead a prayer before the feast. “Again we saved Haida Gwaii from danger,” she said. “It’s a good time to remind us that we can’t take it easy.”
A robin and a waxwing chill out together on March 11. Haida Gwaii students will get an extra week to chill on or off island next March — the school board approved a longer break on Tuesday after surveying residents on the option.

Spring break will grow to two weeks

Next March, students at all Haida Gwaii public schools will get a two-week spring break.

A robin and a waxwing chill out together on March 11. Haida Gwaii students will get an extra week to chill on or off island next March — the school board approved a longer break on Tuesday after surveying residents on the option.

New mayor elected in Port Clements

“I hope to make a change in the community, to get the economy going and to try to make it more stable,” says Urs Thomas.

A log barge heads up the east coast of Haida Gwaii.

Taan Forest wins legal battle over contracting rules

No ‘rational reason’ for stump to dump contractors: Lanyon

A log barge heads up the east coast of Haida Gwaii.
A map shows all the earthquake events along the B.C. coast from Valentine's Day to March 17. Natural Resources Canada is currently upgrading its 200-seismometer network, and while there are no plans yet for any new stations on Haida Gwaii besides the one west of Masset Inlet, the islands could use two or three closer to the the east coast.

Haida Gwaii earthquake monitoring set for upgrade

A new seismometer planned for a former road quarry south of Ian Lake should give researchers a clearer picture.

A map shows all the earthquake events along the B.C. coast from Valentine's Day to March 17. Natural Resources Canada is currently upgrading its 200-seismometer network, and while there are no plans yet for any new stations on Haida Gwaii besides the one west of Masset Inlet, the islands could use two or three closer to the the east coast.

Cocaine baggie turns up at Masset high school

“We don’t know how it got into the school,” said local RCMP Constable Brandon Brett.

With less than two months to go before B.C.'s May 9 election, New Democrat Jennifer Rice and Liberal Herb Pond are the only candidates running in the local North Coast riding.

Candidates shine light, cast shade on B.C. budget

With a new budget out and an election set for May, speaking with the two North Coast candidates feels like a day of Haida Gwaii weather.

With less than two months to go before B.C.'s May 9 election, New Democrat Jennifer Rice and Liberal Herb Pond are the only candidates running in the local North Coast riding.

QC council to review facades program

Councillors will review the way grants are awarded for business facade improvements after a pair of local business owners raised concerns.

BC Ferries to lower booking fees, raise cancellation costs

On April 1, BC Ferries is making changes to vehicle booking and cancellation fees.

Students wait to be called up to the front rows at the March 8 groundbreaking.

Sandspit breaks ground for new Agnes L. Mathers Elementary

Groundwork for the new Agnes L. Mathers Elementary and Junior Secondary School started this week. It is expected to open next fall.

Students wait to be called up to the front rows at the March 8 groundbreaking.

Further talks planned for shared public bus idea

Facing high costs for school bussing, Haida Gwaii school trustees are once again speaking with village councils about a shared public bus.

The Village of Queen Charlotte is asking residents how they imagine marijuana-based businesses will take shape in the village after legalization.

Village of Queen Charlotte surveys residents ahead of marijuana legalization

Queen Charlotte is asking how residents want local marijuana businesses to take shape once the drug is legal.

The Village of Queen Charlotte is asking residents how they imagine marijuana-based businesses will take shape in the village after legalization.
A view of what the school calendar would look like if Haida Gwaii schools adopt a one-week spring break with several more Friday holidays to better match the ferry schedule.

School board considers future changes to spring break

Haida Gwaii schools could switch to a series of Friday holidays in order to match families' off-island trips.

A view of what the school calendar would look like if Haida Gwaii schools adopt a one-week spring break with several more Friday holidays to better match the ferry schedule.

New tax break for SAR crews, firefighters

It’s a small gesture, but Haida Gwaii’s volunteer firefighters and search-and-rescue crews are welcoming plans for a new B.C. tax credit.

Difficult trip to hospital sparks call to restore Kwuna ferry sailings

A Sandspit woman is calling for better evening medical transfers to Queen Charlotte after seeing how hard it was on her mother.

The Northern Expedition loads up at Skidegate Landing for the eight-hour trip to Prince Rupert.

BC Ferries to add more Skidegate-Prince Rupert sailings

New sailings between Skidegate and Prince Rupert will run every second week from mid-September to mid-June.

The Northern Expedition loads up at Skidegate Landing for the eight-hour trip to Prince Rupert.