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Sayward Taxpayers Alliance Town Hall Meeting – March 6th
Join the Sayward Taxpayers Alliance, 7pm on March 6th at the Heritage Hall. Topics to be discussed: The future of the Village of Sayward Extreme taxation Fiscal responsibility Come and make your voice heard at this critical time in our community.
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...
Sayward News
Sayward Forestry Workers Vote To Ratify Contract And End Strike Against La-Kwa sa muqw
After more than eight grueling months on the picket line, the marathon strike by unionized forestry workers on the North Island has finally come to a close, capped by the ratification of a new collective agreement that brings an end to one of the region’s most...
Mt. Cain Snowfall Update February 24th
While much of Vancouver Island focused on the fresh snow piling up at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Mt. Cain’s conditions have followed their own pattern: Recent snowfall: Mt. Cain picked up a solid refresh, with the latest report showing 47 cm (19 inches) in 48...
Sayward Taxpayers Alliance — A Grassroots Push for Fiscal Reform and Local Governance Change
In the small Vancouver Island community of Sayward, British Columbia, a new grassroots movement—the Sayward Taxpayers Alliance—has become a prominent voice calling for fiscal restraint, government reform, and a fresh look at how local services are delivered. Formed by...
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British Columbia News
BC Government Sticks Taxpayers With $400 Million Corporate Slush Fund As Provincial Debt Continues Climbing
New B.C. Investment Fund Draws Criticism as Corporate “Slush Fund” A newly announced provincial investment fund is facing backlash from taxpayer advocates, who argue the initiative amounts to corporate welfare paid for by British Columbians. The plan, unveiled by...
BC Budget Hits Taxpayers With Higher Taxes And Rising Debt
B.C. Budget Faces Pushback Over Tax Hikes and Rising Debt British Columbia’s newest provincial budget is drawing sharp criticism from taxpayer advocates, who argue it will add financial strain to households already coping with high living costs — including those in...
What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Property Taxes
For most homeowners in Sayward, paying property taxes is a routine annual responsibility. But when finances tighten, falling behind can quickly become overwhelming. Knowing how the process works in British Columbia—and how it applies specifically in the Village of...
Canada News
Air Canada Pilots Suspended Over Covid 19 Vaccine Refusal Entitled To Compensation After Landmark Arbitration Victory
Pilots Granted Compensation After Arbitration Ruling on COVID‑19 Vaccine Mandate An arbitration ruling has awarded compensation to a group of Air Canada pilots who were placed on unpaid leave under the airline’s COVID‑19 vaccination policy, marking a significant...
Politicians Who Lose Elections Profit Handsomely From Severance And Pensions
Report Outlines Potential MP Pensions and Severance Ahead of a Possible 2025 Election A new analysis from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation details the pension entitlements and severance payments Members of Parliament could receive if a federal election takes place in...
Carbon Taxes Increasing Pressure On Canadian Businesses And Workers
Carbon taxes are increasingly being blamed for stalling major investments, raising industry costs, and putting Canadian jobs at risk, according to recent statements from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Impact on Major Projects and Investment Canadian Natural...
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
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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