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
Refugee Health Funding Under Spotlight While Canadians Struggle To Access Timely Care
Federal projections showing a steep rise in healthcare spending for refugees and asylum seekers are reigniting debate over priorities within Canada’s already strained healthcare system. New estimates from the Parliamentary Budget Officer indicate that costs tied to...
Critically Low Snowpack on North Island Sparks Water Worries
Snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are currently the lowest in British Columbia, with conditions on the North Island already raising concerns about water availability for communities such as Sayward and nearby rural areas. Provincial monitoring shows that...
Health Canada Seals COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Files for 15 Years, Raising Transparency Questions
Health Canada Seals COVID‑19 Vaccine Injury Files for 15 Years, Raising Transparency Concerns Health Canada has confirmed that records related to COVID‑19 vaccine injury claims will remain sealed from public access for up to 15 years — a decision drawing criticism...
Getting To Know The Pacific Blue Whale
A True Ocean Titan Pacific blue whales can reach an astonishing 30 metres (100 feet) in length and weigh up to 180 tonnes. Their heart is the size of a small car, and their tongue can weigh as much as an elephant. Yet despite their immense size, blue whales survive...
Ottawa Poised To Severely Restrict Salmon Take For Recreational Fishery
Sport fishing on Vancouver Island — a long‑standing tradition and an economic anchor for communities like Sayward — is facing renewed uncertainty as the federal government moves ahead with major changes to salmon‑fisheries management. Ottawa is rewriting salmon policy...
Taxpayers Bailout Canada Post To The Tune Of $1 Billion As Corporation Continues To Operate At A Loss
The federal government has approved another $1 billion in financial support for Canada Post, raising fresh concerns among taxpayers about the long‑term sustainability of the Crown corporation and the future of mail service in rural communities. The new funding comes...