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

by | Sep 11, 2026 15:56 | Events

Yoga is back on Monday!

Join at 437 Community Rd. for another week of yoga in Sayward.

Monday — Slow & Gentle Flow
A relaxed, accessible practice that’s great for everyone, including those with limited mobility who want to improve flexibility and movement.

Tuesday — Vinyasa Yoga
A faster-paced practice where breath and movement come together in a flowing sequence.

Both classes are beginner-friendly!
No need to have your own equipment — extra mats and all the props you’ll need are available.

Whether you’re a regular yogi or thinking about trying yoga for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Volunteers Needed for Cops for Cancer Dinner – September 21st

by | Sep 6, 2026 23:29 | Events

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 childhood cancer research and support services through the Canadian Cancer Society.

When: September 21, 2026
Where: Sayward Elementary School

Whether you can bring a dish, help prepare the meal, or lend a hand with the dinner, your support will help make the riders’ stop in Sayward special.

Cook a meal. Share hope. Fuel the ride.

To register or volunteer:
saywardtourderock@gmail.com

2026 General Local Elections — Village of Sayward

by | Sep 6, 2026 23:18 | Events

Thinking about running for office in the Village of Sayward? The nomination period for the 2026 General Local Elections is coming up.

Nominations will be accepted for:

  • Mayor — 1 position
  • Councillor — 4 positions
  • Term: 4 years

Nomination period:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM to Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Nomination documents are available beginning August 10, 2026 at the Village of Sayward website and at the Municipal Office.

Candidates must meet the applicable qualifications, including being a Canadian citizen, being 18 or older, meeting the B.C. residency requirement, and not being disqualified under applicable legislation.

The 2026 campaign-period expense limits are:

  • Mayor: $12,323.78
  • Councillor: $6,161.89
  • Third-party advertising: $924.28

If you’re considering putting your name forward, now is a good time to learn about the nomination process and make sure you have everything in order.

Heritage Hall Happenings September 2026

by | Sep 4, 2026 00:19 | Events

What’s going on in September 2026

Hello everyone! Here’s what’s happening at Heritage Hall this September— we’d love to see you.

Saturday Market: Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. The kitchen will be open for grilled hotdogs, waffles and other yummy food! Table rental is just $5! Just show up and set up! VIHA rules apply for all vendors. Coordinator can provide copies of rules upon request.

Sayward Helping Hands: Every Tuesday at 10am. Bring your sewing, knitting, or other craft projects. Just $2 to drop-in, everyone welcome.

Monthly Meeting: October 13th at 7pm. All events are subject to change. Thanks for supporting Heritage Hall and our community, we hope to see you soon!

Location: 1257 Sayward Road
Phone Number: 250.282.0192
Email: Heritagehallscra@gmail.com

Mount Cain Calls Volunteers for Annual Fall Work Party September 19th and 20th

by | Sep 3, 2026 00:07 | Events

September 19–20 weekend will bring volunteers together to prepare the mountain for the upcoming ski season

MOUNT CAIN, B.C. — With fall settling over Vancouver Island and the cooler, wetter days of the West Coast arriving, Mount Cain is turning its attention to the work that needs to be done before another winter season gets underway.

The mountain’s annual Work Party Weekend is set for September 19–20, and organizers are calling on volunteers to come to the hill, lend a hand and help get the ski area ready for opening.

While there is already a list of jobs planned, organizers say the work list is dynamic — meaning there should be something for just about anyone willing to pitch in.

Plenty of work to be done

The weekend’s projects range from general maintenance and cleanup to specialized jobs requiring specific skills and equipment.

Among the tasks currently on the list are:

  • Brush clearing — experienced and competent volunteers with appropriate brush saws or small chainsaws are needed. Participants are asked to bring their own equipment and PPE.
  • Firewood
  • Compost toilet work — someone with knowledge of composting toilet systems is needed.
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Sheet metal work
  • Hand-digging gravel
  • Post and deck foundations — four sonotubes with footings need to be dug and installed.
  • Concrete footing installation for the Bunny Hill safety gate.
  • Walkway work around the L3 bullwheel.
  • Groomer maintenance

The variety of projects reflects the reality of maintaining a remote ski area, where keeping the mountain operating requires everything from heavy construction and mechanical work to painting, trail maintenance and plenty of manual labour.

More than just a work weekend

The weekend will also provide an opportunity for members of the Mount Cain community to have a say in the future of the mountain.

The society’s Annual General Meeting will take place on the evening of Saturday, September 19.

Organizers are encouraging people to come out, get involved and take part in shaping what comes next for Mount Cain.

For a ski area built around community involvement and a decidedly different approach to the resort experience, the annual work party is an important part of getting ready for winter.

And whether someone arrives with specialized mechanical skills, a chainsaw, a paintbrush, a shovel — or simply a willingness to help — organizers say they’re happy to see volunteers on the hill.

Mount Cain’s Work Party Weekend takes place September 19–20. The Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday evening, September 19.

As another West Coast winter approaches, the work of getting the mountain ready is already underway.

For Mount Cain, the road to ski season starts with the community coming together.

School District 72 Trustee Nomination Period Opens September 1

by | Aug 24, 2026 02:58 | Events

Residents considering a run for the School District 72 Board of Education will soon be able to officially enter the 2026 election race.

The Strathcona Regional District has announced that the nomination period for School District 72 trustee candidates will open September 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. and close September 11, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Nominations must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at the Strathcona Regional District office, located at 990 Cedar Street in Campbell River.

The election will determine trustees who will serve on the Campbell River School District 72 Board of Education.

Anyone interested in becoming a candidate is encouraged to review the nomination requirements and election information before the nomination period begins.

More information is available through the Strathcona Regional District’s elections information at https://srd.ca/elections. Questions can also be directed to the election office by email at elections@srd.ca.

With nominations opening in just over a week, prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin preparing the required paperwork and learning more about the responsibilities of serving as a school trustee.