Go Sayward News Desk
The Go Sayward News Desk is the editorial team responsible for news reporting and coverage published by GoSayward.com.
Our coverage focuses primarily on Sayward, Kelsey Bay, the Sayward Valley and North Vancouver Island, with extended provincial and national coverage for issues that may impact local residents.
Latest Articles by Go Sayward News Desk
Peter Milobar Leaves BC Conservative Caucus, Says Party’s Direction No Longer Aligns With His Values
B.C. MLA Peter Milobar has left the B.C. Conservative caucus and will now sit as an Independent, saying his personal values no longer align with the direction being taken by the party under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Milobar, who represents Kamloops Centre,...
Canadian Families Now Spend More On Taxes Than Basic Necessities, New Study Finds
Canadian families are spending a larger share of their income on taxes than on some of the most basic household necessities, according to a new Fraser Institute study examining the tax burden over more than six decades. The 2026 edition of the Canadian Consumer Tax...
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...
Small Business Group Urges BC Government To Scrap Planned PST Expansion
A multi-party legislative committee is recommending that the B.C. government cancel a planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax to a range of professional services, a move welcomed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Select Standing...
Human-Caused Wildfire Near Port Alberni Brought Under Control
A small wildfire near Port Alberni has been brought under control after crews responded to a brush fire Sunday. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire was discovered Aug. 9 near Athol Road, just off the Alberni Highway. The blaze was estimated at approximately 0.009...