Sayward Happenings
Happenings
Crossroads Restaurant & Pub Hiring Bartender and Front-of-House Support Staff
The Crossroads Restaurant & Pub is currently seeking to hire an additional team member to join its front-of-house staff, with a focus on weekend, evening, and summer shift coverage. The local restaurant and pub is looking for a bartender/front-of-house support...
Sayward Delivery Bringing Convenience, Time Savings, and Fuel Savings to Local Residents
In a rural community where travel to larger shopping centres often requires a significant drive, Sayward Delivery is helping residents save both time and money while improving access to essential goods and services. Operating out of Sayward, the locally owned delivery...
Artificial Intelligence Tools in 2026 are a Compromise Between Power and Value
The New AI Landscape: Which Tools Actually Deliver Value in 2026? Artificial intelligence is no longer a single category—it’s an ecosystem. Over the past two years, the market has fractured into specialized domains: large language models powering reasoning and...
Village of Sayward Budget Shortfall Analysis
The Village of Sayward is confronting a projected 42 per cent property tax increase for 2026, driven by a severe budget shortfall and near-total depletion of its financial reserves. As of March 2026, the village holds less than $2 million in total assets, the lowest...
Rising Food Bank Use on Vancouver Island Highlights Deepening Affordability Crisis
Food bank usage across British Columbia — including communities on Vancouver Island — is reaching record levels, as rising living costs and policy-driven economic pressures continue to strain household budgets in smaller communities like Sayward. According to a 2025...
BC MLA Peter Milobar Takes Tough Policy Stances While Positioning as Alternative to Current NDP Government
B.C. Conservative MLA Peter Milobar brought his leadership campaign to Port Coquitlam this week as part of his “Win Back B.C.” tour. Milobar, who represents Kamloops-Centre, spoke to about 40 supporters at a meet-and-greet event at the Cat & Fiddle Pub, where he...
Carbon Tax to Kill 50,000 Canadian Jobs by 2030
According to estimates from the Fraser Institute, a planned increase to industrial carbon pricing — reaching $170 per tonne by 2030 — could result in an average loss of about $1,160 in annual income per Canadian and a reduction of roughly 50,000 jobs nationwide. These...
BC Woman Offered Assisted Suicide Before Any Treatment Options Presented Upon Arrival At Hospital
An 84-year-old woman from British Columbia says she was offered medical assistance in dying (MAID) before other treatment options after being taken to hospital with severe back pain — an experience she found shocking and inappropriate. Miriam Lancaster was transported...
Village of Sayward Schedules Committee of the Whole Meeting for March 31 6pm
The Village of Sayward has announced a public Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Village of Sayward Municipal Office, located at 652 H’Kusam Way. The meeting will be open to the public and...
Pilots Dead Following Air Canada Jet Collision At LaGuardia Airport In New York
An aircraft operated by Air Canada collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport on Monday, killing both the pilot and co-pilot and forcing a complete shutdown of flight operations at the busy New York airport. The collision occurred while the plane was moving...
Sayward School PAC To Host Spring Bake Sale On April 17
Residents of Sayward are being invited to support local students at an upcoming spring bake sale hosted by the Sayward School PAC. The community event is scheduled for Friday, April 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will take place in the kitchen at Sayward School....
Crossroads Restaurant Hiring Part Time Cook
Part-Time Cook Needed – Crossroads Restaurant & Pub We’re looking for a reliable part-time cook to join our kitchen team. This position includes set weekly shifts with additional hours available during peak times. What we’re looking for: Comfortable working in a...
Patricia Rusch Recognized for 20 Years of Dedicated Service with Sayward Fire & Rescue
The Strathcona Regional District and the Sayward Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department are honouring Patricia “Pat” Rusch for an impressive 20 years of service, recognizing her unwavering commitment to emergency response and community support in Sayward. Rusch, the...
Legal Analysis – The Village Of Sayward In The Matter Of Section 129 Of The Community Charter
Legal Disclaimer The following analysis, commentary, and observations regarding the referenced affidavit are provided for informational and public discussion purposes only. This material was prepared by individuals who are not lawyers and does not constitute legal...
Sayward Clean Up Days April 18th And 19th
Sayward Community Clean-Up Days Set for April 18–19 Residents of Sayward and the surrounding valley will once again have an opportunity to tidy up their properties during the community’s annual Clean-Up Days, scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2026. The event will run...
Canada’s COVID-19 Quarantine Hotel Program Faces Scrutiny Over $400 Million Cost
Canada’s pandemic-era quarantine hotel program is facing renewed scrutiny as new analysis suggests the policy funneled roughly $400 million into the hotel industry during its brief but controversial operation. A Costly Program With Lasting Questions Introduced in...
