Sayward News
Sayward News
Artisan Eat-More Bars by Island Girl Organics
There’s something about roasted Virginia peanuts and good chocolate that just works. These Eat-More bars are made with roasted Virginia peanuts and Callebaut 811 semi-sweet chocolate — rich, nutty, chewy, and just the right amount of sweet. The delicate colours and...
Sayward Clinic Column September 2026
Registered Nurse w/ Remote Certified Practice Coverage Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of Registered Nurses with Remote Certified Practice coverage at the Sayward Primary Care Clinic beginning Monday, October 5. These nurses work autonomously within...
Sayward Community Food Table Society Update September 2026
Market-Style Food Pick-Up Program The Sayward Community Food Table Society and its partners are moving to a market-style food program, where participants can choose their own groceries. Pick-up is from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Kelsey Centre. 2026 Food Sort Dates:...
SRD Spotlight September 2026
Strathcona Regional District - Area 'A' Director's Report – August 29, 2026 Local Government Election: Elections for the Strathcona Regional District are just around the corner (October) and I hope to continue to have your support as I am running for re-election. I...
Medic Minutes With Greg September 2026
Building a Better at Home Community I’m excited to announce that I have been meeting with the coordinator of a fantastic volunteer-based organization called Better At Home. This group provides a variety of non-medical home support services to community members. There...
Local Business Highlight – Advanced Builders
Advanced Builders is a diversified construction and general contracting company serving residential and commercial projects locally and across the North Island. The company offers services covering the construction process from pre-construction planning and contract...
Campfire Ban Lifted Across Vancouver Island, But Some Local Restrictions Remain
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — Campfires are once again permitted across the Coastal Fire Centre as wildfire conditions improve, but residents and visitors are being reminded that the lifting of the provincial ban does not necessarily mean every community has reopened...
Six Years in the Making: Four Points by Sheraton Finally Breaks Ground in Campbell River
We Wai Kai Nation’s 102-room hotel at Quinsam Crossing is now moving into construction, with an opening targeted for spring 2028 After years of planning, delays and a changing economic landscape, a long-awaited hotel project at Quinsam Crossing has finally reached a...
New Lightning-Started Wildfires Raise Concern Near Sayward And North Island
A cluster of new wildfires has been reported across northern Vancouver Island, including several fires in the region north of Gold River and additional lightning-caused fires near Sayward. Three new wildfires were discovered Friday evening in the Sayward area,...
Three Arrested in Port McNeill Drug Trafficking Investigation After Drugs, Guns and More Than $100,000 Seized
Three people have been arrested following a drug-trafficking investigation in Port McNeill that resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, firearms, cash, contraband tobacco and vehicles. The investigation was conducted by the Port McNeill RCMP in partnership...
Saanich Woman Missing Near Woss For Two Weeks Found Safe
A 32-year-old Saanich woman who had been missing for more than two weeks has been found safe near Woss Lake, after searchers received reports that she may have been seen at a local boat launch. Taisia Verbitchi was located Sunday on the eastern shore of Woss Lake,...
Online News Act Leaves Rural Canadians Without Reliable Wildfire Information
A report submitted to the House of Commons heritage committee says the federal Online News Act contributed to a loss of credible local news on Facebook during wildfire emergencies, with rural communities particularly affected. The study, conducted by researchers at...
Police Seek Saanich Woman Last Seen Camping Near Woss
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 32-year-old Saanich woman who has been missing since she was dropped off near Woss more than two weeks ago. Saanich Police say Taisa Verbitchi was last seen shortly before 7 p.m. on July 22, when she was dropped off...
Two More Vancouver Island Wildfires Declared Out As Fire Situation Improves
The wildfire situation on Vancouver Island continued to improve Saturday, with two more fires declared out by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). While wildfire activity is escalating across much of British Columbia, prompting new evacuation orders and alerts, conditions...
New BC Government Funding to Support Emergency Operation Centre for Sayward
The B.C. government is investing more than $800,000 in emergency preparedness projects across Vancouver Island, helping local governments and First Nations strengthen their ability to respond when disasters strike. The funding is part of the Province's Community...
Two Killed in Helicopter Crash During Forestry Work on BC Coast
Two people have died following a helicopter crash during forestry operations in a remote area of British Columbia's central coast. The crash occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 13th near Loughborough Inlet, north of Vancouver Island, at approximately 6:15 a.m. A...
