Sayward News
Second Green Energy Company Targets North Vancouver Island For Wind Farm Site
A second renewable energy company is considering the Strathcona Regional District for a wind energy project. Boralex Inc., a Quebec-based firm, has applied to the provincial government to conduct a site investigation for the Sitka Wind Project, which aims to develop...
Gasoline Prices Climbing Ahead Of Carbon Tax Hike
After a long period of price stability through the 2024 fall and winter, gasoline prices climbed eight cents mid-January from 1.669 to 1.749. This price increase hits consumer wallets mere months ahead of another scheduled increase to the Canadian carbon tax on April...
Canada Post Stamp Prices Increase 25 Percent After Strike Ends – Video And Customer Reaction
Canada Post has increased stamp prices due to growing financial challenges, effective Monday. The 25% price hike, proposed last year, affects domestic and international mail. Domestic letter stamps now cost $1.44, up from $1.15, while stamps in booklets, coils, or...
Kelsey Centre Pool Closure Until Further Notice
The Kelsey Centre pool is closed until further notice for unscheduled maintenance until further notice. The sauna, weight room and other non-pool activities remain open.
Search And Rescue Finds 35 Year Old Skier Unconscious After Significant Fall On North Vancouver Island’s Mount Cain
Video Credit Check NewsAfter a 35-year-old skier was found seriously injured on a steep slope at Vancouver Island’s Mount Cain, search and rescue teams arrived by helicopter and collaborated with other emergency responders to ensure a safe extraction. On Saturday,...
Recovery Fundraiser Launched For Telegraph Cove Resort
In the early hours of December 31, 2024, a fire broke out along the boardwalk of the historic hamlet of Telegraph Cove. Despite the best efforts of volunteer firefighters from nearby communities, parts of the iconic boardwalk and many buildings were lost. The impact...
Sayward Futures Society Chair Explains Kusam Klimb Involvement
Say hello to Jason Johnson from the Sayward Futures Society, the dedicated land managers of the trails used for the Kusam Klimb in Sayward, BC. Their efforts ensure that proceeds from the event contribute to maintaining the trails, as well as supporting the Kelsey...
Sayward Volunteer Fire Department Continues Support For Kusam Klimb
Sayward Fire Chief Frank Morgan talks about the ties between the Kusam Klimb and the Sayward Volunteer Fire Department, and how the community benefits with additional fire rescue resources. You can donate to the Fire Rescue Society here:...
Silent Listener – Photo By Dene Rossouw
A short-eared owl flies silently around a salt marsh in search of a rodent in British Columbia.Dene spends weekends photographing wildlife with a Nikon Z9, D850 and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, plus portrait, micro and landscape lenses. Many of Dene's photographs are...
9 Ways To Prevent Pipes from Freezing in Your Home
Winter can be a beautiful season, but it also brings certain challenges, like preventing your pipes from freezing. Frozen pipes can burst and cause extensive water damage, leaving homeowners with hefty repair bills. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to...
Telegraph Cove’s Whale Interpretive Centre Launches Fundraiser To Rebuild
Tragic Fire at Telegraph Cove: Rebuilding with Hope On December 31, 2024, a devastating fire ravaged a significant portion of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove, resulting in the loss of the Whale Interpretive Centre (WIC) and its invaluable collection of marine...
Campbell River Student Pilot The First In Canada To Fly Solo In Electric Plane
Catherine, a pilot in training at Sealand Aviation in Campbell River has made a name for herself with a recent accomplishment. She is the first student pilot in Canada to take a solo flight (without an instructor) while flying an electric airplane in a Velis Electro.
