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Greg’s Medic Minutes – Chair Fitness – January 9th
There is a difference between “physical activity” and “exercise”. Physical activity is any movement of your body Exercise is physical activity with a specific intensity and duration to improve or maintain fitness. Doing a combination of both can help you achieve these...
Crossroads Restaurant 10 Year Anniversary Celebration – June 20th
Sayward is invited to join in a major milestone celebration as Crossroads Restaurant & Pub marks its 10‑year anniversary—an occasion organizers are calling the biggest party the village has ever seen. The Crossroads 10‑Year Anniversary Bash is set for Saturday,...
Sayward Valley Resort Invites Community To Festive Christmas Party
Residents of Sayward and nearby communities are invited to ring in the holiday season at the Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 21, at the Sayward Valley Resort. The free, family‑friendly celebration runs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and welcomes everyone...
Sayward News
Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Shows Strong Progress In 2025
The recovery of the Vancouver Island marmot continues to gain momentum, offering a rare conservation success story for residents of Sayward and communities across northern Vancouver Island. The Marmot Recovery Foundation’s 2025 annual report shows the species has...
North Island Film Seeks Sayward Locals For Extras
A feature film set to shoot on Northern Vancouver Island early next year is inviting local residents to get involved, bringing both community participation and an international story to the region. The production, titled Exchange, will be filmed in Sayward, Campbell...
Brewster Wind Project Update
A major renewable energy initiative on Vancouver Island is advancing with a new name and a strengthened emphasis on Indigenous leadership and clean power production. Yəyus Energy—a 197.2‑megawatt wind project—is being jointly developed by Capstone Infrastructure...
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BC Residents Urge Province to Rein In Spending Instead of Raising Taxes or Increasing Debt
As the provincial government prepares to release its next budget, many residents in Sayward and other small communities are questioning how British Columbia is managing taxpayer dollars. Local taxpayers and fiscal advocates are urging Finance Minister Brenda Bailey to...
Black Bear Deaths in BC Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Decade
New data from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service shows that fewer black bears were killed in the province in 2025 than in any year over the past decade, marking a significant decline in lethal wildlife encounters. According to the figures, conservation...
Critics Say Canada Is Importing LNG It Could Produce at Home
Canada’s stance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) is facing renewed criticism, as opponents argue the federal government’s long‑held claim that there is “no business case” for Canadian LNG exports no longer aligns with reality — especially now that the country is...
Canada News
Relief For Small Communities As Ottawa Backtracks On Gas And Diesel Vehicle Ban
The federal government has backed away from its plan to ban the sale of new gas and diesel vehicles by 2035, a reversal that advocates say is a win for everyday Canadians — including families and drivers in communities like Sayward. But critics caution that the shift...
Governor General’s Salary Climbs Toward $400,000 While Sayward Families Face Mounting Expenses
The Governor General of Canada is poised to earn nearly $400,000 this year after receiving another automatic pay increase — a development drawing criticism from taxpayer advocates and residents in small communities like Sayward, where families continue to struggle...
GST Relief Is the Right Idea — But Missed the Mark for Communities Like Sayward
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it’s appropriate for the federal government to acknowledge that Canadians are struggling with affordability, but argues the latest GST relief measure doesn’t go far enough — particularly for small, rural communities like Sayward....
Population
Land Area
Year Settled
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
Strathcona Regional District Services and Resources
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Sayward Village Mayor
Mark Baker
Village of Sayward Services and Resources
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Strathcona Regional District
Regional Office
Open Monday to Friday 830am to 430pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
Administration@SRD.ca
Village of Sayward
Municipal Office
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
More Representatives
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