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
Three Arrested in Port McNeill Drug Trafficking Investigation After Drugs, Guns and More Than $100,000 Seized
Three people have been arrested following a drug-trafficking investigation in Port McNeill that resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, firearms, cash, contraband tobacco and vehicles. The investigation was conducted by the Port McNeill RCMP in partnership...
Small Business Group Urges BC Government To Scrap Planned PST Expansion
A multi-party legislative committee is recommending that the B.C. government cancel a planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax to a range of professional services, a move welcomed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Select Standing...
Human-Caused Wildfire Near Port Alberni Brought Under Control
A small wildfire near Port Alberni has been brought under control after crews responded to a brush fire Sunday. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire was discovered Aug. 9 near Athol Road, just off the Alberni Highway. The blaze was estimated at approximately 0.009...
Helicopter Pilot Injured After Crash During BC Wildfire Operations
A helicopter pilot was hospitalized Tuesday after the aircraft crashed into a lake while taking part in wildfire operations in B.C.’s South Cariboo region. The crash occurred Tuesday morning as crews were working on the Big Bar wildfire complex near 70 Mile House,...
Saanich Woman Missing Near Woss For Two Weeks Found Safe
A 32-year-old Saanich woman who had been missing for more than two weeks has been found safe near Woss Lake, after searchers received reports that she may have been seen at a local boat launch. Taisia Verbitchi was located Sunday on the eastern shore of Woss Lake,...
Three Year Old Injured In Maple Ridge Bear Attack As Search Continues For Animal
A three-year-old girl is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a black bear outside her family’s Maple Ridge home Sunday, but the bear responsible remains at large. The attack happened shortly before noon on Aug. 9 while the child was...