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Child reported missing near Burns Lake; public assistance sought
WEB2 days ago · RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating 7-year-old Oaklynn Schwedder who was reported missing from her residence on Southbank, near Burns Lake on Sept. 19. Oaklynn was last seen outside her residence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. She was wearing a red/blue plaid dress, leggings with white bowties and pink socks, the police said in their ...
UN nations endorse a ‘Pact of the Future’ - Haida Gwaii Observer
WEB8 hours ago · The 42-page “Pact of the Future” challenges leaders of the 193 U.N. member nations to turn promises into real actions that make a difference to the lives of the world’s more than 8 billion people. The pact was adopted at the opening of the two-day “Summit of the Future” called by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who thanked ...
Haida Gwaii makes New York Times 52 Places list
WEBAlex Kurial Jan 10, 2020 4:20 PM Jan 16, 2020 8:53 AM. The summit of Sleeping Beauty Trail outside of Queen Charlotte. (Flavien Mabit photo) Haida Gwaii has been dubbed one of the top destinations to visit in the world, according to the list ‘52 Places to Go in 2020’ put out by the New York Times. The islands were selected for their bevy of ...
B.C. signs agreement recognizing Haida Nation’s title over Haida …
WEBApr 14, 2024 · The Haida Nation and B.C. government put pen to paper on Sunday (April 14) to sign a landmark agreement that will officially transfer governance over Haida Gwaii to the First Nation.
Exponential tourism growth in Haida Gwaii as summer kicks off
WEBJul 5, 2022 · The month of June 2022 saw an increase of 1,494 per cent in visits or 1046 people to the Queen Charlotte Visitors Center over the same time in 2021 when there were just 70 visitors.
New election ridings sees $300,000 renovation at B.C. legislature
WEB11 hours ago · The renovation, with an estimated budget of $300,000, including new red carpet, was needed to accommodate 93 members of the legislature who will be sitting there after the Oct. 19 provincial election. The carpenters and carpet layers weren’t the only ones pondering changes necessitated by the province’s rapidly growing population.
Shellfish farm plans move to next phase - Haida Gwaii Observer
WEBNov 10, 2006 · Shellfish farm plans move to next phase. By Charlotte Tarver--A three-year pilot project investigating the feasibility of developing shellfish farms on Haida Gwaii is drawing to a close. The Haida Fisheries project monitored shellfish growth and survival rates, tested different growth techniques and looked at where shellfish grow best.
Fishing Haida Gwaii: Watching for herring spawn on Haida Gwaii’s …
WEBApr 18, 2018 · We are heading out to the west coast of Haida Gwaii for a week to look for herring eggs. This survey has been done annually for two decades. Data collected from the DFO-funded survey is used to estimate the amount of herring that spawn in various locations. We are aboard the Atlas, a 43-foot steel trawler, captained by James Nickerson.
BC Ferries advances major vessel replacement plan
WEB6 days ago · 00:02:00. BC Ferries is taking a major step in replacing its aging fleet with new vessels in the company’s largest capital investment ever. The company issued a request for proposals to pre-qualified shipyards to build five new vessels, as noted in a press release on Sept. 16. Two additional boats will be added in the next phase.