Sayward News
Sayward News
Sayward Futures Society Seeks Volunteers
Sayward Futures Society is looking for enthusiastic volunteers this spring to help with trail maintenance and cleanup at several local Recreation Sites and Trails BC locations—including the beautiful Elk Creek area. Your support will be especially valuable in...
Mount Cain Ready To Open
Winter has officially arrived, and Mount Cain is finally blanketed in fresh snow. Nearly 30 centimetres of cold, dry powder has fallen, transforming the hill into a winter wonderland. While the snowfall is promising, it’s not yet enough for a safe opening. Earlier...
Sayward Appeals for Provincial Assistance in Assessing Watershed Landslide Risks
Local officials in the Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District are asking the provincial government for support to assess landslide risks in the Newcastle Creek watershed, the community’s main source of drinking water. A landslide in late October has...
Carihi Secondary and Sayward Elementary Collaborate on Zombie Film
The hallways of Sayward Elementary School were transformed into the set of a zombie movie as students from two Vancouver Island schools joined forces on a collaborative short film project. Over two days, Carihi Secondary School’s video production class filmed Safe...
British Columbia News
Possible Coastal Flooding This Weekend
Abnormally high tides combined with an approaching low‑pressure system may lead to minor to moderate coastal flooding this weekend. Elevated water levels, strong winds, and increased wave action are expected to rise above the highest astronomical tides, heightening...
Repeat Violent Offender Crimes Reduced By 50 Percent
A provincial program launched in May 2023 has significantly reduced police interactions with repeat violent offenders in British Columbia, cutting those encounters by about 50 percent. The initiative targets individuals at high risk of violent offences, placing them...
BC Rents Drop Fastest in Canada Amid Cooling Market
Rent prices across Canada have continued to ease in recent months, with British Columbia recording some of the steepest declines. National rental market data shows average asking rents trending downward, and B.C. has outpaced most provinces in the scale of its drop....
Ferry Sailings Cancelled as Powerful Gusts Hit Coastal BC
Strong winds sweeping across coastal British Columbia have forced multiple ferry cancellations, disrupting travel on several major BC Ferries routes and raising the possibility of further service interruptions. BC Ferries confirmed sailings were cancelled due to...
Canada News
Ottawa Greenlights Plastic Straw Production For Everywhere Except Canada
The federal government has reversed part of its planned phase‑out of single‑use plastics, allowing Canadian manufacturers to resume exporting products such as plastic straws, cutlery, and other items that remain banned within Canada. The shift comes just as a full...
How the Canadian Government Broadened State Powers in 2025
In 2025, the federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a series of legislative changes that critics argue significantly expanded state authority while reducing individual freedoms. One of the most debated developments was the passage of Bill C-2,...
How Businesses Should Approach SEO in 2026 and Beyond
As search engines become more sophisticated, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has moved far beyond one-off tactics and short-term gains. Heading into 2026, SEO is a holistic, experience-focused strategy that combines technical performance, high-quality content, user...
Lest We Forget
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our country in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. Known as Remembrance Day, this solemn occasion honours the sacrifices made by those who defended...
