Andrew Hudson

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Man charged after B.C house fire triggers high-grade explosives

Thomas Daniel Kendall charged with causing bodily harm by failing to properly store explosives

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Gaahlaay, Lonnie Young, addresses the crowd who filled the Haida Heritage Centre Greeting House on Friday, Nov. 16 to celebrate the new Land-Sea-People plan for Gwaii Haanas. The integrated plan replaces two older agreements that separately managed the land and water. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Gwaii Haanas celebrates new Land-Sea-People plan

Forty per cent of Gwaii Haanas marine areas protected under new, integrated plan

Gaahlaay, Lonnie Young, addresses the crowd who filled the Haida Heritage Centre Greeting House on Friday, Nov. 16 to celebrate the new Land-Sea-People plan for Gwaii Haanas. The integrated plan replaces two older agreements that separately managed the land and water. (Andrew Hudson/Haida Gwaii Observer)
Coast Guard warns of explosive hazard after barge runs aground on Haida Gwaii

Coast Guard warns of explosive hazard after barge runs aground on Haida Gwaii

West Coast Marine Response deploys skimmer vessel from Prince Rupert

Coast Guard warns of explosive hazard after barge runs aground on Haida Gwaii
Bystanders said what began as a spot fire soon engulfed the roof and spread inside when it was fanned by the wind. (Fran Fowler/Submitted)

Village of Queen Charlotte rattled by explosive fire

Police find live explosives near site of Haida Gwaii house fire, RCMP continue to investigate

Bystanders said what began as a spot fire soon engulfed the roof and spread inside when it was fanned by the wind. (Fran Fowler/Submitted)
A BC Wildfire Service map shows campfire bans across the coast and Haida Gwaii as of noon on Wednesday, Aug. 8. (BC Wildfire Service)

Campfires banned on Haida Gwaii

Risk of wildfire now rated as “extreme”

A BC Wildfire Service map shows campfire bans across the coast and Haida Gwaii as of noon on Wednesday, Aug. 8. (BC Wildfire Service)
Province to seize two Haida Gwaii homes, two residents face homelessness

Province to seize two Haida Gwaii homes, two residents face homelessness

Homes built in Hooterville near Queen Charlotte are considered Crown land

Province to seize two Haida Gwaii homes, two residents face homelessness
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Former bank robber, author Stephen Reid has died

Notorious member of the Stopwatch Gang passed away Tuesday

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Taan Sqwaana noses out of the Highland Ranger and onto the west coast of Graham Island. The area was chosen because it’s a food-rich, unpopulated spot without too many adult bears for the two young taan to compete with.                                 Northern Lights Wildlife Society photo

Rescued bears ‘Gwaay Taan’ and ‘Taan Sqwaana’ return to Haida Gwaii

Two orphaned black bears are home after wintering at Smithers’ Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter.

Taan Sqwaana noses out of the Highland Ranger and onto the west coast of Graham Island. The area was chosen because it’s a food-rich, unpopulated spot without too many adult bears for the two young taan to compete with.                                 Northern Lights Wildlife Society photo
Wooden Horsemen ready to rock Haida Gwaii and northwest B.C.

Wooden Horsemen ready to rock Haida Gwaii and northwest B.C.

Vancouver rocker Steven Beddall got his start playing in ska and funk…

Wooden Horsemen ready to rock Haida Gwaii and northwest B.C.
Western Commander issued a mayday call at 9:34 a.m. and was listing when the Coast Guard and RCM SAR 64 crews arrived on scene. (RCM SAR 64 photo)

B.C. man dies after rescued from sinking fishing boat

A Prince Rupert fisherman dies after suffering apparent heart attack aboard troubled boat

Western Commander issued a mayday call at 9:34 a.m. and was listing when the Coast Guard and RCM SAR 64 crews arrived on scene. (RCM SAR 64 photo)
(Scott Munn/Gwaii Haanas photo)

Study reveals the steamy side of Hotspring Island / Gandll K’in Gwaayaay

Gwaii Haanas built three pools this year to capture water from lower springs after 2012 earthquake.

(Scott Munn/Gwaii Haanas photo)
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Landslide east of Queen Charlotte

BC Hydro expects to restore Queen Charlotte power by 9 p.m.

(Faustine Des Rosiers/Facebook)
(Shelley Wilson/Queen Charlotte Lodge)

VIDEO: Young minke whale rescued after beaching in Haida Gwaii

Staff from the Queen Charlotte Lodge and Sampson Lodge spent hours cooling off the newborn

(Shelley Wilson/Queen Charlotte Lodge)
Victoria four-piece West My Friend played Smithers' Hilltop Pub on Aug. 7. From left to right are Jeff Poytner

West My Friend shows northern roots

Musician Eden Oliver says her northern B.C. roots are showing, even as she and her indie-folk four-piece find their place in Victoria.

Victoria four-piece West My Friend played Smithers' Hilltop Pub on Aug. 7. From left to right are Jeff Poytner
Angelika Langen

Peanut settles into new digs at Seaworld

Peanut, a 10-week-old beaver who was orphaned by a bear attack in Prince George, is now safe and sound at San Diego SeaWorld.

Angelika Langen
Smithereens string up banners and a Maypole outside the Central Park Building to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1936.

OUR TOWN: Central Park Building

History of Smithers and the Dominion in the walls of the Central Park Building.

Smithereens string up banners and a Maypole outside the Central Park Building to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1936.

Forest ministry to re-evaluate regional timber supply

B.C. forestry staff say their timber inventory is like a 20-year-old pickup truck, dated, but good enough.

Bulkley Valley moose numbers still low

Moose in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District are still recovering from a hard winter five years ago.

Workers welcome base pay boost

Smithers workers welcomed B.C.’s new minimum wage last week, but the move was not without some growing pains.

hnston was 11 and living in India

Smithers gets a taste of Johnston’s seaside café

When Adrienne Johnston was 11 and living in India, she and a friend dug a pit outside to cook fenugreek, potatoes and fresh chapattis.

hnston was 11 and living in India