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
BC Budget Hits Taxpayers With Higher Taxes And Rising Debt
B.C. Budget Faces Pushback Over Tax Hikes and Rising Debt British Columbia’s newest provincial budget is drawing sharp criticism from taxpayer advocates, who argue it will add financial strain to households already coping with high living costs — including those in...
Sayward Forestry Workers Vote To Ratify Contract And End Strike Against La-Kwa sa muqw
After more than eight grueling months on the picket line, the marathon strike by unionized forestry workers on the North Island has finally come to a close, capped by the ratification of a new collective agreement that brings an end to one of the region’s most...
Mt. Cain Snowfall Update February 24th
While much of Vancouver Island focused on the fresh snow piling up at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Mt. Cain’s conditions have followed their own pattern: Recent snowfall: Mt. Cain picked up a solid refresh, with the latest report showing 47 cm (19 inches) in 48...
Landmark Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Opens Claims Period for Survivors
The claims process has officially opened for survivors of abuse at government‑run Federal Indian Hospitals, marking a significant step in acknowledging the historical harms experienced by Indigenous patients. The settlement—approved by the Federal Court in June...
What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Property Taxes
For most homeowners in Sayward, paying property taxes is a routine annual responsibility. But when finances tighten, falling behind can quickly become overwhelming. Knowing how the process works in British Columbia—and how it applies specifically in the Village of...
Sayward Taxpayers Alliance — A Grassroots Push for Fiscal Reform and Local Governance Change
In the small Vancouver Island community of Sayward, British Columbia, a new grassroots movement—the Sayward Taxpayers Alliance—has become a prominent voice calling for fiscal restraint, government reform, and a fresh look at how local services are delivered. Formed by...