Swimming does not make dogs sick

By Graham Richard — An upset stomach, affectionately dubbed “garbage-can gastroenteritis” in the veterinary community, is a very common problem for the beloved canine. It is caused by their indiscriminate consumption of “junk-food” like deer hooves, fish guts and other culinary delights. Swimming does not cause gastroenteritis, and so far Read more…

Of herring and humpbacks

By Molly Clarkson – Scientists presented their research on herring stocks in Gwaii Haanas June 24 at the Haida Heritage Centre. The research is part of the Ocean Tipping Points project, an international collaborative project with two case studies: one on herring in Gwaii Haanas and the other in the Read more…

A great list

By Graham Richard — This year the communities of Gaaw and HlGaagilda celebrated the Haida Nation’s Grade-12 graduates. Special ceremonies at the Old Massett Community Hall and the George Brown Recreation Centre honoured them for their achievements. Many are already moving on to start their post-secondary educations, and graduates from Read more…

This paint is permanent

By Graham Richard with Zachary Grosse — This year’s Global Pride Week has brought colour to the streets of New Massett. To celebrate diversity and individuality, community volunteers painted the rainbow flag on crosswalks downtown on Friday, June 26. By a happy chance, the painting coincided exactly with the US Read more…