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
Half Naked Arson Suspect Arrested at Knox Mountain Fire
A man has been arrested after a fire broke out on Kelowna’s Knox Mountain, adding to concerns about a series of suspected arson incidents reported across parts of British Columbia this summer. The incident occurred Thursday on Knox Mountain, where witnesses captured...
Mortgage Renewals Put Pressure On Canadian Homeowners
Thousands of Canadian homeowners are entering another important phase of the mortgage renewal cycle as borrowers who secured historically low interest rates during the COVID-19 pandemic face the prospect of higher monthly payments. The Bank of Canada says about 60% of...
Canada Once Called World’s Best Prepared For Pandemic, Declassified Records Show
Newly declassified federal cabinet records show that Canadian officials were told more than two decades ago that Canada was the world’s best-prepared country for a pandemic. The assessment was recorded in confidential cabinet minutes from February 10, 2005, following...
Peter Milobar Leaves BC Conservative Caucus, Says Party’s Direction No Longer Aligns With His Values
B.C. MLA Peter Milobar has left the B.C. Conservative caucus and will now sit as an Independent, saying his personal values no longer align with the direction being taken by the party under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Milobar, who represents Kamloops Centre,...
Canadian Families Now Spend More On Taxes Than Basic Necessities, New Study Finds
Canadian families are spending a larger share of their income on taxes than on some of the most basic household necessities, according to a new Fraser Institute study examining the tax burden over more than six decades. The 2026 edition of the Canadian Consumer Tax...
New Lightning-Started Wildfires Raise Concern Near Sayward And North Island
A cluster of new wildfires has been reported across northern Vancouver Island, including several fires in the region north of Gold River and additional lightning-caused fires near Sayward. Three new wildfires were discovered Friday evening in the Sayward area,...