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
Village Of Sayward Residents Face 42% Tax Increase With Dysfunctional Council
The Village of Sayward is preparing for a steep 42% increase in property taxes under its draft 2026–2030 financial plan — a dramatic shift for a community of fewer than 400 residents and one that underscores the severity of its financial challenges. The plan is...
Request For Quotations – Sayward Fire Hall #1 Renovation
The Village of Sayward is seeking quotations from qualified vendors to complete FireSmart renovation work at Firehall #1, located at 620 Kelsey Way, Sayward, British Columbia. Quotations must be clearly labeled “Firehall #1 – FireSmart Renovations” and submitted to:...
Canadian’s Face Another Tax Hike With Alcohol Tax Set To Increase On April 1st
The federal government has confirmed that alcohol excise taxes will rise again on April 1, 2026, as part of the automatic annual increase applied to beer, wine, and spirits. This built‑in adjustment — commonly known as the alcohol escalator tax — raises excise duties...
Conservative Member Of Parliament Declines Upcoming Automatic Pay Raise
A federal Conservative member of Parliament says he will not accept his scheduled annual pay increase, citing concerns about affordability and the economic pressures facing many Canadians. Mike Dawson, the MP for Miramichi—Grand Lake, has written to the clerk of the...
Community Radon Testing Shows Low Risk Across Strathcona Regional District
Results from a regional radon testing initiative in the Strathcona Regional District show that most participating homes recorded low indoor radon levels, a positive finding given the gas’s link to long‑term lung cancer risk. Even so, health officials are encouraging...
Almost All Federal Executives Received Bonuses Despite Mixed Performance Results
Nearly all senior federal executives received taxpayer‑funded bonuses last year, even though government departments achieved just over half of their own performance targets, according to newly released federal data. Access‑to‑information records obtained by the...