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North Island Communities Rally Behind Tour de Rock Riders During Grueling Ride

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-26 07:03

A 1,200-kilometre bicycle journey can sound overwhelming when viewed as a single distance. For the riders taking part in this year’s Tour de Rock, breaking the challenge into individual days makes the task considerably more manageable. Monday, Sept. 21, was one of the...

Bellyful – Photo by Dene Rossouw

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-26 06:49

A healthy black bears saunters slowly across a field after consuming multiple salmon in British Columbia.

Sayward Heads Into 2026 Election With New Council, Financial Questions and Municipal Future at Stake

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-16 07:15

A largely new council is set to take shape as the Vancouver Island village faces financial pressures, governance challenges and a debate over its future The 2026 municipal election is shaping up to be a major turning point for the Village of Sayward, where voters will...

Community Yoga Returns for the Fall Season – Monday, September 14th

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-11 15:56

Yoga is back on Monday! Join at 437 Community Rd. for another week of yoga in Sayward. Monday — Slow & Gentle FlowA relaxed, accessible practice that’s great for everyone, including those with limited mobility who want to improve flexibility and movement. Tuesday...

A Back to School Poem

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-09 13:50

New backpack, zippers tight,Pencils sharpened, lined up right. Hallways buzz, the lights are bright,Summer fades to morning light. Names on desks, and friends anew,Chalk dust in the air so blue. Books will open, minds will grow,Lessons fast and lessons slow. Shoes...

Flight Ready – Photo by Dene Rossouw

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-08 02:08

A bald eagle gets ready to fly in British Columbia.Dene spends weekends photographing wildlife with a Nikon Z9, D850 and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, plus portrait, micro and landscape lenses. Many of Dene's photographs are available for purchase on his website....

Highway 19A Study Identifies Potential Safety Improvements Between Oyster River and Campbell River

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-08 01:54

OYSTER RIVER — A new transportation study is pointing to a number of potential improvements along Highway 19A, with a focus on making the corridor safer and more accessible for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. The study, completed by Urban Systems...

Flight Focus – Photo by Dene Rossouw

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-06 23:34

A bald eagle seeks out salmon scraps in British Columbia.Dene spends weekends photographing wildlife with a Nikon Z9, D850 and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, plus portrait, micro and landscape lenses. Many of Dene's photographs are available for purchase on his website....

Volunteers Needed for Cops for Cancer Dinner – September 21st

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-06 23:29

The Cops for Cancer riders are coming through Sayward, and helping hands are needed to make sure they’re well fed and welcomed! Volunteers are being sought to help cook a meal and provide a delicious potluck dinner for the cyclists, who are riding to raise money for...

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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.