Local Service Bridges Delivery Gap For Small Community

by | Nov 23, 2024 20:05 | Local

The post office in a small community is often an essential hub for small businesses and individuals alike. However, when the regular postal service is not available, it has a disproportionate impact on small communities such as Sayward. Most product deliveries actually dispatch on a courier service, but in rural areas such as Sayward, most couriers do not deliver to the door. Rather, most parcel deliveries are passed off to Canada Post for final delivery to PO boxes.

Christmas is a peak time for any delivery service, and the lack of product delivery to Sayward has been causing frustration already as the postal strike enters its second week. Even once the strike ends, the postal service will be very backlogged for the coming weeks.

Local Sayward business Sayward Delivery has stepped up to provide an alternative solution for people to shop online and receive their parcels delivered to their door this holiday season. Visit www.SaywardDelivery.com for more details on this new service.

North Island Highway Closures November 20

by | Nov 20, 2024 03:08 | Local

North Vancouver Island has significant highway closures due to storm damage. Highways impacted include:

  • Coal Harbour Road between Port Hardy and Coal Harbour
  • Head Bay Road between Gold River and Thasis
  • Highway 19 between Sayward and Port McNeill
  • Highway 30 between Highway 19 and Port Alice
  • Zeballos Forest Service Road

 

Visit DRIVEBC.CA for updates.

Zeballos Forest Service Road Closure November 20

3 Week Muay Thai Training Course At The Kelsey Centre

by | Nov 20, 2024 02:44 | Events

The Kelsey Centre is offering a three-week Muay Thai training program for individuals aged 10 and up, running from November 20 to December 6. Classes will take place every Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The sessions will be led by Alister MacDougall, a certified Muay Thai instructor and Team Canada coach.

What you can expect:

– A high-intensity training for a powerful workout
– Workout ethic building to reach your potential
– Skills, discipline, and confidence enhancement
– Short bursts of intense kickboxing, followed by brief rest periods

How to dress:

– Loose pants or shorts
– Loose t-shirt
– Bare feet
– Bring a water bottle

Cost:

– Ages 10 to 19 are free
– Adults are $30

Sayward To Campbell River School Bus Service Cancelled For November 20th

by | Nov 20, 2024 02:18 | Events

Due to the ongoing windstorm expected to persist overnight and throughout the day, school bus service on Route 8 between Sayward and Campbell River will be cancelled tomorrow, November 20. Mainroad advises drivers to avoid the highway between Sayward and Campbell River tomorrow morning.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the transportation department at (250) 287-8808 ext. 2 or email transportation@sd72.bc.ca.