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flag British Columbia to spend $24M on subsea cable to Haida Gwaii for reliable internet, starting spring 2027.

flag British Columbia is investing up to $24 million to build a subsea fibre-optic cable connecting Haida Gwaii to the mainland’s north coast, replacing unreliable internet links damaged by winter storms. flag The project, managed by community-owned GwaiiTel and funded by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, aims to improve emergency services, education, healthcare, and local businesses. flag Installation is set to begin in spring 2027, with completion targeted by winter 2027. flag Officials say the cable will boost resilience and support economic and cultural activities on the remote archipelago.

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