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
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...
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...