Haida Gwaii is an idyllic archipelago with lush rainforests, rugged terrain and wave-caressed beaches. It’s a paradise.

And for some, it’s been a hell.

On Thursday, Masset — a village nestled on the shore of a northern coast inlet — was abuzz with anger, fear and frustration after a man who has reportedly harassed, assaulted and threatened members of the community for years allegedly went after two people with an axe. He was subdued by Darin Swanson and his son, Jordan Holt, after they say he attacked them.

Postmedia is not identifying their attacker because no charges have been laid by the Crown, but the man has a lengthy list of charges dating back to 2009, according to online court records. Previous charges include assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, causing a di

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