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
Analysis Of Village Statement Abandoning Petition To Reduce Village Of Sayward Council Quorum
We asked the Village of Sayward for comment on why the Petition to Reduce Village of Sayward Council Quorum was being withdrawn. They responded with the following update on their website: "The Village of Sayward made a decision on Thursday, May 14, 2026 not to proceed...
Campfires Permitted As Of May 15th At 12pm, But Use Caution
Although Category 1 campfires will once again be permitted beginning Friday, May 15 at noon, residents are strongly encouraged to use caution when having a campfire. Fires should only be lit in a properly contained fire pit and must be completely extinguished when no...
The Village of Sayward Suddenly Withdrew Its Quorum Reduction Petition
In a surprising turn of events, the Village of Sayward has abandoned its Petition to the Supreme Court of British Columbia related to section 129 Community Charter. Originally filed in October, 2025, the Petition sought to reduce the number of councillors required for...
Sayward Mayor Mark Baker Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Sayward CAO John France Dismissed
The Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Sayward Mayor Mark Baker against former Sayward CAO John France over a series of Facebook posts in the “Sayward Rant and Rave” group. Justice Hamilton ruled that France’s posts about...
Sayward Taxpayers Alliance – Notice Of Petition For The Disincorporation Of The Village Of Sayward
A letter petitioning for dissolution of the Village of Sayward prepared by the Sayward Taxpayers Alliance was sent by registered mail on March 26, 2026 to Minister of Municipal Affairs, (Investigation) Province of British Columbia, Dr. Anna Kindy, MLA Member for North...
Ottawa Spent $275 Million On Health Care For Rejected Asylum Claimants Since 2016
Canadian taxpayers have spent more than $275 million over the past decade providing health coverage to asylum seekers whose refugee claims were ultimately rejected, according to newly released federal figures. The spending, disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and...