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
Grizzly Bear Sighting Prompts Safety Warning in Sayward
Residents of a Sayward are being urged to remain vigilant after a grizzly bear was spotted near the Village, an increasingly common occurrence as the species expands its presence on the Island. Village officials issued a public warning after the bear was seen in and...
TELUS Draws Scrutiny Over AI Technology That Modifies Call Centre Agents’ Accents
TELUS is facing growing criticism after reports revealed the company is using artificial intelligence technology capable of modifying the accents of some customer-service agents in real time during phone calls. The technology, deployed through TELUS Digital, uses...
Youth Unemployment in Canada Reaches Levels Rarely Seen Outside Recessions
A new report is raising concerns about the state of Canada's labour market after finding that youth unemployment has climbed to levels typically associated with economic downturns. According to research released by the Fraser Institute, the unemployment rate among...
Parliamentary Records Show Local Journalism Funding Flowed to Major Canadian News Outlets
Parliamentary records suggest that federal funding intended to support underserved communities through Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative has been distributed to a number of large, well-established media organizations. The program, originally introduced as a way to...
Federal Journalism Tax Credit Reaches $71M as Reported Subsidized Jobs Decline
A federal tax credit program aimed at supporting journalism has reached approximately $71 million in total claimed benefits, according to reporting on the program’s latest figures. The program, designed to provide financial relief to qualifying news organizations...
Feds Triple Streaming Tax, Making Life More Expensive
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse a newly announced increase to Canada’s streaming levy following a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to raise the rate from 5 per cent to...