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Sayward Events
Sayward Farmers Institute AGM And Potluck
Local farmers — along with anyone curious about getting into farming — are invited to come together later this month as the Sayward Farmers’ Institute hosts its Annual General Meeting and community potluck. The gathering takes place Saturday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m....
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 News
Request For Quotations – Sayward Fire Hall #1 Renovation
The Village of Sayward is seeking quotations from qualified vendors to complete FireSmart renovation work at Firehall #1, located at 620 Kelsey Way, Sayward, British Columbia. Quotations must be clearly labeled “Firehall #1 – FireSmart Renovations” and submitted to:...
Community Radon Testing Shows Low Risk Across Strathcona Regional District
Results from a regional radon testing initiative in the Strathcona Regional District show that most participating homes recorded low indoor radon levels, a positive finding given the gas’s link to long‑term lung cancer risk. Even so, health officials are encouraging...
Critically Low Snowpack on North Island Sparks Water Worries
Snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are currently the lowest in British Columbia, with conditions on the North Island already raising concerns about water availability for communities such as Sayward and nearby rural areas. Provincial monitoring shows that...
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British Columbia News
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
Canadian’s Face Another Tax Hike With Alcohol Tax Set To Increase On April 1st
The federal government has confirmed that alcohol excise taxes will rise again on April 1, 2026, as part of the automatic annual increase applied to beer, wine, and spirits. This built‑in adjustment — commonly known as the alcohol escalator tax — raises excise duties...
Conservative Member Of Parliament Declines Upcoming Automatic Pay Raise
A federal Conservative member of Parliament says he will not accept his scheduled annual pay increase, citing concerns about affordability and the economic pressures facing many Canadians. Mike Dawson, the MP for Miramichi—Grand Lake, has written to the clerk of the...
Almost All Federal Executives Received Bonuses Despite Mixed Performance Results
Nearly all senior federal executives received taxpayer‑funded bonuses last year, even though government departments achieved just over half of their own performance targets, according to newly released federal data. Access‑to‑information records obtained by the...
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
Property Tax
Report A Concern
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Employment
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