Preschool Swimming Lessons April 10th to May 6th
Preschool lessons start Wednesday April 10th. There will also be an extra level 1 & 2 class! Spots are filling fast, call the Kelsey Centre now to register, 250-282-5500.
Sayward Clean Up Days: April 20th and 21st
It’s almost time for Sayward Cleanup Days again! Start preparing your items for drop off on April 20th and 21st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Recyclables and hazardous waste will not be accepted. Habitat for Humanity will be on site accepting donation worthy goods.
Puppet Show: Three Little Fishies and the Big Bad Shark
The Sayward branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting a children and family friendly puppet show on Tuesday, March 19th. from 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
After the puppet show, there will be songs, crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Kohen Gilkin Resigns Dysfunctional Municipal Council
‘It’s hard to be sitting at that table’: Sayward councillor quits over dysfunction
After almost a-year-and-a-half as a councillor for the Village of Sayward, Kohen Gilkin has resigned from his seat due to the dysfunction in the municipality.
Gilkin was elected as a councillor in the 2022 election, and he says his love of politics brought him to running for the seat.
“I’ve always been a fan of politics,” he told CHEK News in an interview. “And so I thought, you know what, this gives me the opportunity to show my community that there are younger people that are willing to run, and there are younger people that are willing to get involved and start, helping democracy, push our institutions forward and get younger people elected.”
Community Wellness Grant Program call for applications
People and communities on Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal communities will benefit from up to $800,000 in Community Wellness Grants being provided by Island Health to improve the health and well-being of Island residents.
Now in its seventh year, Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant program provides the opportunity for not-for-profit organizations, local government organizations and Indigenous Nations and organizations to apply for one-time funding for community-led wellness projects that reduce barriers and increase supports.
“Health is determined by more than health services. Each year I am inspired by the positive health impacts achieved with the assistance of the Community Wellness Grant Program,” said Kathy MacNeil, Island Health’s President and CEO. “We know that upstream wellness interventions, like those made possible through this program, are an essential part of keeping people well and healthy.”
SRD Strategic Plan Approved
(Campbell River, BC) The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board approved its four-year strategic plan which will guide the organization’s efforts in the coming years. The plan, built upon three key strategic themes – Community Well-Being, Climate Resiliency, and Good Governance – reflects a commitment to serving communities effectively and responsibly.
Under the theme of Community Well-Being, the board is committed to collaborating with community partners to bolster affordability and housing initiatives, fostering environments where residents can thrive. Additionally, the board will identify and consider transportation strategies that facilitate safe movement throughout the region. Health and well-being improvement initiatives in our communities will also be explored.
