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Strathcona Regional District Launches Emergency Preparedness Week With Free Training And Community Events – May 3rd, 4th, 8th In Sayward
Strathcona Regional District is marking Emergency Preparedness Week with a series of free public training sessions and community-focused events designed to help residents become better equipped to respond to natural disasters and emergencies. The initiative is aimed...
Sayward Volunteer Fire Department Invites Community To Mother’s Day Tea – May 10th 12pm-2pm
The Mother's Day celebration in Sayward is getting a heartfelt local twist this year, as the Sayward Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to a charming afternoon tea event. Set for May 10th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Hall #2, located at 1306 Sayward Road,...
Foot Care Nurses to Provide Monthly Clinics in Sayward Through Summer – April 28, May 26, June 24, July 28, August 25
Residents in Sayward will soon have improved access to specialized foot care services, as the Sayward Community Health Society has secured two experienced foot care nurses to provide regular monthly clinics in the community. According to an announcement shared with...
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Mid Island Co-op In Sayward Fully Reopens Following Extensive Site Upgrades
Mid Island Co-op Reopens in Sayward with Upgraded Services and Renewed Community Focus Residents of Sayward are once again welcoming a key local service back into daily life, as the Mid Island Co-op location reopens following a series of upgrades aimed at improving...
Just Like Home Lodge Project Moving Forward To Support North Island Patients And Families
Healthcare accommodation facility near Campbell River Hospital expected to welcome guests in fall 2026 A major healthcare support project designed to help North Island residents stay close to loved ones during medical treatment is continuing to move forward, with...
Before You Move A Rock – A Guide To Restoring Historical First Nations Clam Beds
New resource highlights importance of protecting clam gardens and intertidal ecosystems along the B.C. coast A new coastal stewardship guide from the Nanwakolas Council is encouraging residents, boaters, and coastal communities across Vancouver Island and the North...
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BC Officials Saddle Taxpayers With Above Average Vehicle Leasing Costs That Contradicts Their Own Policies
British Columbia’s executive vehicle leasing program is facing renewed scrutiny after records revealed taxpayers are covering roughly $370,000 annually for leased vehicles used by senior government officials. Documents obtained through freedom of information requests...
BC To Use Chemical Fingerprinting And AI To Track Illicit Drugs
British Columbia is moving ahead with a new initiative that will use chemical fingerprinting and artificial intelligence to track illicit drugs as part of efforts to better understand and respond to the toxic drug supply. Under a pilot program involving scientists and...
K’ómoks Treaty Takes Major Step Forward In BC Legislature
The British Columbia government has introduced new legislation aimed at advancing a long-negotiated treaty with the K’ómoks First Nation, marking a significant milestone in a process that has spanned more than three decades. The proposed law, known as the K’ómoks...
Canada News
Ottawa Spent $275 Million On Health Care For Rejected Asylum Claimants Since 2016
Canadian taxpayers have spent more than $275 million over the past decade providing health coverage to asylum seekers whose refugee claims were ultimately rejected, according to newly released federal figures. The spending, disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and...
Canada Expands Military Recruitment To Non-Citizens
Canada’s armed forces are stepping up recruitment efforts, with permanent residents making up an increasingly significant share of new enrollees as the military works to address longstanding personnel shortages. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recently surpassed its...
Privy Council Office Faces Scrutiny Over Spending On Consultants, Luxury Services, And Staff Perks
The Privy Council Office is facing scrutiny after records revealed significant spending on consultants, luxury services, and discretionary perks—despite maintaining a large in-house workforce. According to documents obtained through access-to-information requests, the...
Population
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Governance
Sayward consists of two distinct governance areas.
The Sayward Valley encompasses most of the land mass of Sayward and is home to approximately 864 residents. The Sayward Valley is located in the Strathcona Regional District Area A. Homes and businesses within the Strathcona Regional District are spaced far apart, rely on water wells and septic systems, and have weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
The Village of Sayward is a small municipality near the ocean front with approximately 334 residents. Homes and businesses within the Village of Sayward are in close proximity to each other. The Village of Sayward has municipal water and sewer services with weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves, cellular phones, cellular internet and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
Strathcona Regional District Area A Director
Gerald Whalley
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Sayward Village Mayor
Mark Baker
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Strathcona Regional District
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Open Monday to Friday 830am to 430pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
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Village of Sayward
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Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
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Trustee
Shannon Briggs
250.282.3364
shannon.briggs@sd72.bc.ca
Member of Legeslative Assembly
Anna Kindy
778.902.8544
Member of Parliament
Aaron Gunn
250.434.0300