Haida Gwaii Observer

07/25/2023

Legal notice: A&A Trading (Haida Gwaii) Ltd. gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, for approval of work.

A&A Trading (Haida Gwaii) Ltd. hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

07/24/2023

Customers, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to the Annual General Meeting of B.C. Ferry Authority and the Annual Public Meeting of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. Aug. 24, in Victoria.

The Boards of Directors of the B.C. Ferry Authority and British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. invite customers, stakeholders and interested parties to the Annual General Meeting of B.C. Ferry Authority and the Annual Public Meeting of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

07/12/2023

Wainwright Marine and James Bates had a court date today related to charges stemming from the 2021 sinking of the tugboat Ingenika, but it was carried over to Aug. 16 when they are expected to enter a plea before a judge and have the matter disposed of.

Wainwright Marine and James Bates each face eight charges related to 2021 sinking of the Ingenika

07/11/2023

Haida Gwaii is now the only part of the province not subject to a campfire ban.

Only Haida Gwaii is exempt from the province-wide ban

07/11/2023

The Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace is currently seeking a Community Living Residence Support Worker in Masset for 3 days/week, 7 hours/day. CRSW staff are part of a team helping adults with developmental disabilities to develop skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement on a 1 to 1 basis.

Please apply if you are a leader who is creative, flexible, personable, and compassionate!

For a full job description or to apply please contact:
HGSCP Community Living Contracts Manager, Daniel Kolpatzik
[email protected] or 250-626-7977

06/29/2023

The lost dog originally from Korea was captured safely by Petsearchers Canada on Sunday afternoon in Chilliwack.

Lost pup from Korea captured safely in Chilliwack by Petsearchers Canada

06/29/2023

The provincial government is treating BC-SPCA with $12 million to upgrade shelters in four communities.

Vancouver, Prince George, Duncan and Fort St. John to receive new facilities

06/29/2023

When 17 members of the group Last Stand West Kootenay filed into a Nelson courtroom in July 2022, along with supporters, they expected a judge to hear their case and make a decision.

Attempts to treat civil injunctions as criminal matters becomes more common in environmental cases

06/28/2023

How much do you know about camping and outdoor recreation? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.

The start of summer is a time for all forms of camping

06/28/2023

WATCH: FVRC recently shared a post of the “new member” and are asking followers to name the marine mammal.

Fraser Valley Rowing Club has consistently seen the marine mammal in river since May

06/28/2023

British Columbia’s Ministry of Education went ahead with plans to do away with letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9 despite its own public consultation showing the majority of teachers, students and parents didn’t like the idea.

2021 report showed the majority of teachers, students and parents didn’t like the idea