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Getting To Know The Pacific Blue Whale
A True Ocean Titan Pacific blue whales can reach an astonishing 30 metres (100 feet) in length and weigh up to 180 tonnes. Their heart is the size of a small car, and their tongue can weigh as much as an elephant. Yet despite their immense size, blue whales survive...
North Island MP Aaron Gunn Takes Strong Stance On Private Property Rights
Private property rights have become a major point of debate in British Columbia, and North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has taken a firm stance, arguing that Canadians should never compromise on the fundamental right to own and use land. Speaking at a political...
Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Shows Strong Progress In 2025
The recovery of the Vancouver Island marmot continues to gain momentum, offering a rare conservation success story for residents of Sayward and communities across northern Vancouver Island. The Marmot Recovery Foundation’s 2025 annual report shows the species has...
North Island Film Seeks Sayward Locals For Extras
A feature film set to shoot on Northern Vancouver Island early next year is inviting local residents to get involved, bringing both community participation and an international story to the region. The production, titled Exchange, will be filmed in Sayward, Campbell...
British Columbia News
BC Residents Urge Province to Rein In Spending Instead of Raising Taxes or Increasing Debt
As the provincial government prepares to release its next budget, many residents in Sayward and other small communities are questioning how British Columbia is managing taxpayer dollars. Local taxpayers and fiscal advocates are urging Finance Minister Brenda Bailey to...
Black Bear Deaths in BC Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Decade
New data from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service shows that fewer black bears were killed in the province in 2025 than in any year over the past decade, marking a significant decline in lethal wildlife encounters. According to the figures, conservation...
Critics Say Canada Is Importing LNG It Could Produce at Home
Canada’s stance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) is facing renewed criticism, as opponents argue the federal government’s long‑held claim that there is “no business case” for Canadian LNG exports no longer aligns with reality — especially now that the country is...
BC Property Rights Under Scrutiny as Critics Say Government Response Falls Short
Private property rights in British Columbia are once again under intense scrutiny after a recent court ruling affirmed elements of Aboriginal title that overlap with privately owned land in Richmond. The decision has sparked political debate and legal uncertainty,...
Canada News
Health Canada Seals COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Files for 15 Years, Raising Transparency Questions
Health Canada Seals COVID‑19 Vaccine Injury Files for 15 Years, Raising Transparency Concerns Health Canada has confirmed that records related to COVID‑19 vaccine injury claims will remain sealed from public access for up to 15 years — a decision drawing criticism...
Ottawa Poised To Severely Restrict Salmon Take For Recreational Fishery
Sport fishing on Vancouver Island — a long‑standing tradition and an economic anchor for communities like Sayward — is facing renewed uncertainty as the federal government moves ahead with major changes to salmon‑fisheries management. Ottawa is rewriting salmon policy...
Taxpayers Bailout Canada Post To The Tune Of $1 Billion As Corporation Continues To Operate At A Loss
The federal government has approved another $1 billion in financial support for Canada Post, raising fresh concerns among taxpayers about the long‑term sustainability of the Crown corporation and the future of mail service in rural communities. The new funding comes...
Food Prices, Carbon Taxes, And Rural Reality – Ottawa’s Words Versus Your Experience
As grocery prices continue to rise, many are watching closely as a national debate unfolds in Ottawa over what’s really driving food inflation — and whether federal carbon pricing policies are contributing more than officials admit. Federal leaders have recently...
