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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...
Village of Sayward Schedules Committee of the Whole Meeting for March 31 6pm
The Village of Sayward has announced a public Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Village of Sayward Municipal Office, located at 652 H’Kusam Way. The meeting will be open to the public and...
Sayward School PAC To Host Spring Bake Sale On April 17
Residents of Sayward are being invited to support local students at an upcoming spring bake sale hosted by the Sayward School PAC. The community event is scheduled for Friday, April 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will take place in the kitchen at Sayward School....
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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...
Vancouver Island Marmot Gets Second Chance At Life In The Wild After Unexpected Return To Recovery Centre
A young Vancouver Island marmot that surprised conservationists by returning to its breeding facility after being released into the wild is being given a second chance this spring, highlighting the ongoing effort to protect one of the Island’s most endangered species....
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BC NDP Urged To Reverse Course On Government Transparency
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the NDP government to strengthen transparency and improve public access to information. The group argues that recent actions have made it harder for citizens and journalists to obtain government records, raising concerns...
BC Government Ends Funding For Longstanding Christian Homeschool Provider, Leaving Families Seeking Alternatives
The government of British Columbia New Democratic Party has cancelled provincial funding for a long‑established Christian homeschooling program, a decision that has left many families across British Columbia scrambling to find alternative educational options for their...
BC MLA Peter Milobar Takes Tough Policy Stances While Positioning as Alternative to Current NDP Government
B.C. Conservative MLA Peter Milobar brought his leadership campaign to Port Coquitlam this week as part of his “Win Back B.C.” tour. Milobar, who represents Kamloops-Centre, spoke to about 40 supporters at a meet-and-greet event at the Cat & Fiddle Pub, where he...
Canada News
G7 Parliamentarians Take Pay Freeze Or Cut While Canadian MP’s Enjoy 14 Consecutive Years Of Automatic Pay Raises
Members of Parliament received another round of salary increases this year, with raises ranging from approximately $7,900 for backbench MPs to as much as $15,800 for those in senior positions. These increases took effect on April 1 and are part of an automatic annual...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Pushes For Reduction Of Carbon Tax And Fuel Taxes
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging governments across Canada to eliminate carbon taxes and reduce fuel taxes to help lower gas prices for consumers. The group argues that high taxes are a major contributor to rising costs at the pump, noting that in some...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Takes Legal Action Compelling Bank Of Canada Disclosure Of Executive Compensation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is taking legal action to force the Bank of Canada to disclose how much it pays its top executives. The group filed a Federal Court challenge after the central bank refused to release records detailing compensation for governors and...
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)
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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