Sayward News
Rustad Earns Strong Endorsement in BC Conservative Leadership Review
John Rustad has secured a decisive victory in the British Columbia Conservative Party’s leadership review, with approximately 70.66% of members voting in favor of his continued leadership. Of the 1,268 eligible voters, 70.66% supported Rustad’s leadership, while...
Bank of Canada Governor Says Canada Should Have Reduced Dependence On US Trade Sooner
In a September 23 address to business leaders in Saskatchewan, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem delivered a candid assessment of Canada’s trade strategy, arguing the country has waited too long to reduce its economic reliance on the United States. He noted that...
Documents Reveal Former Transport Minister Was Briefed on BC Ferries’ Foreign Contract Despite Prior Denial
Former Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to reappear before a parliamentary committee following the release of documents that raise fresh concerns about her involvement in BC Ferries’ recent procurement decision. Emails obtained through...
Your Private Mail Could Be Opened Without A Warrant Under Proposed Legislation Bill C-2
The Liberal government’s proposed legislation, Bill C-2 — formally titled An Act Respecting Certain Measures Relating to the Security of the Border — is drawing sharp criticism from opposition MPs and civil liberties groups. At the heart of the controversy are...
Canadian Federal Bureaucrats Paid $190 Million in Bonuses Last Year
Crown Corporations Hand Out $190 Million in Bonuses Amid Fiscal Scrutiny Newly released government records reveal that Canada’s Crown corporations awarded more than $190 million in bonuses to executives and staff during the 2024–25 fiscal year. Notable Payouts: The...
Public Safety Minister Faces Criticism After Leaked Comments On Guy Buyback Plan
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is facing mounting criticism following the release of a leaked audio recording that appears to reveal his personal misgivings about the federal gun buyback initiative. The recording, allegedly captured by a tenant residing in...
Vancouver Island Leaders Urge Government Intervention for Coastal Forestry Sector in Crisis
A group of elected officials from Vancouver Island is calling on both provincial and federal governments to intervene and address the escalating challenges facing the coastal forestry sector. A Sector in Decline Forestry operations along British Columbia’s coast are...
Sayward Residents Come Together in Remarkable Drone Rescue
A visitor to Sayward found themselves in a tricky situation when their drone became stranded—30 metres high in a tree perched on a cliff near the Sayward wharf. What followed was five hours of determination, inventive thinking, and the remarkable generosity of the...
Energy Leaders Call on Ottawa to Support Oil and Gas Development
Ninety-six executives from Canada’s oil and gas sector have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging the federal government to take stronger action to support resource development. The letter, titled “Build Canada Now”, argues that regulatory and...
CRTC has already spent $15M building framework for Online Streaming Act
Ever wonder why your streaming bills keep going up? If your first thought is something along the lines of "greedy corporations", you may be missing something. Parliamentary records show that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has...
Winter Tires Requirement on BC Highways Starts October 1st
Starting October 1, winter tires are mandatory on many B.C. highways. Make sure your tires meet the requirements: M+S (Mud + Snow) or Mountain/Snowflake tires are both acceptable, but they must have at least 3.5 mm of tread depth. M+S tires – Suitable for regions with...
Carney Commits to Spending Reductions, Details Remain Unclear
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to scale back federal spending later this year, though he has yet to clarify which programs will be affected or the extent of the reductions. He made the announcement during a Liberal caucus gathering in Edmonton, framing...
