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
Sayward Appeals for Provincial Assistance in Assessing Watershed Landslide Risks
Local officials in the Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District are asking the provincial government for support to assess landslide risks in the Newcastle Creek watershed, the community’s main source of drinking water. A landslide in late October has...
BC Rents Drop Fastest in Canada Amid Cooling Market
Rent prices across Canada have continued to ease in recent months, with British Columbia recording some of the steepest declines. National rental market data shows average asking rents trending downward, and B.C. has outpaced most provinces in the scale of its drop....
Ferry Sailings Cancelled as Powerful Gusts Hit Coastal BC
Strong winds sweeping across coastal British Columbia have forced multiple ferry cancellations, disrupting travel on several major BC Ferries routes and raising the possibility of further service interruptions. BC Ferries confirmed sailings were cancelled due to...
How Businesses Should Approach SEO in 2026 and Beyond
As search engines become more sophisticated, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has moved far beyond one-off tactics and short-term gains. Heading into 2026, SEO is a holistic, experience-focused strategy that combines technical performance, high-quality content, user...
Carihi Secondary and Sayward Elementary Collaborate on Zombie Film
The hallways of Sayward Elementary School were transformed into the set of a zombie movie as students from two Vancouver Island schools joined forces on a collaborative short film project. Over two days, Carihi Secondary School’s video production class filmed Safe...
Vancouver Island Marmot Population Rebounds to 427 After Near-Extinction
Conservation officials report that the Vancouver Island marmot has reached a major recovery milestone, with the wild population now estimated at 427 animals. This marks a remarkable rebound from a low of just 22 individuals in 2003. Endemic to the alpine meadows of...