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
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...
Food Prices, Carbon Taxes, And Rural Reality – Ottawa’s Words Versus Your Experience
As grocery prices continue to rise, many are watching closely as a national debate unfolds in Ottawa over what’s really driving food inflation — and whether federal carbon pricing policies are contributing more than officials admit. Federal leaders have recently...
North Island MP Aaron Gunn Takes Strong Stance On Private Property Rights
Private property rights have become a major point of debate in British Columbia, and North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has taken a firm stance, arguing that Canadians should never compromise on the fundamental right to own and use land. Speaking at a political...
Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Shows Strong Progress In 2025
The recovery of the Vancouver Island marmot continues to gain momentum, offering a rare conservation success story for residents of Sayward and communities across northern Vancouver Island. The Marmot Recovery Foundation’s 2025 annual report shows the species has...