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
Job Posting – SRD Bylaw Officer
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Bylaw Compliance Officer. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community Services, the Bylaw Compliance Officer is responsible for investigating bylaw complaints and infractions, gathering...
North Island Smoke Forecast August 14
Here's the smoke forecast and air quality outlook for North Vancouver Island this week: Smoke & Air Quality Overview Friday, August 14 – Saturday, August 16: Expect intermittent periods of rainfall, which should help clear lingering smoke or haze. The wet...
Rain On The Horizon For Sayward
Sayward is bracing for a stretch of cooler, wetter weather: Thursday to Monday: Expect cloudy skies with scattered showers and occasional heavier rain. Tuesday: Warming and drying begin as skies clear. This cooling trend is a noticeable shift from previous drier,...
Surge of Sockeye: Record Numbers Detected Early in Johnstone Strait Waters
Early sockeye salmon counts in Johnstone Strait are raising hopes for a strong run this season. On July 31, the test fishery recorded a staggering 14,550 sockeye—the highest single-day total for July since monitoring began. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)...
Temporary Service Disruption at Port Hardy Hospital
Due to a temporary equipment issue, the Emergency Department (ED) at Port Hardy Hospital is currently closed. It is expected to reopen at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 4. All other inpatient services at Port Hardy Hospital remain open and operating as usual. If you are...
North Island Lights Up Again After Rapid Emergency Response
A scheduled emergency power outage on Thursday, July 3, temporarily cut electricity to the entire Woss-to-north region—except for Port Alice, which remained powered by a generator. The outage, which lasted from 12 to 5 p.m., was prompted by the discovery of a broken...