Sayward News

In the past months there has been significant public concern around the behaviour of a sow grizzly with two cubs and a separate boar that have established a territory in much of the residential area of the Village of Sayward and the SRD Area A. We have compiled a...

The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has been awarded $360,000 through the 2025 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) grant program—an important step in enhancing emergency preparedness and response across North Island and coastal communities. The funding will support...

New Valley-Village Fire Service I expect everyone has already seen the improvements to our Valley Fire Hall that have been made since the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has taken over control of our fire department. We have approved the purchase of a new Search...

Empowering Businesses with the Keep Mastercard In the fast-paced world of business, having the right financial tools can make all the difference. Enter the Keep Mastercard—a game-changer for Canadian businesses looking to streamline their finances and unlock new...

SRD Board Approves 2025–2029 Financial Plan, Prioritizing Community Well-being and Sustainability The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board has officially adopted its 2025–2029 Financial Plan, reaffirming a focus on strategic investments, fiscal responsibility, and...

Although we are well into April, the Vancouver Island ski season is still going strong. The snowfall forecast for alpine resorts between April 6th and April 15th, 2025, are extremely favourable to Mt. Cain and Mt. Washington. In fact, these Vancouver Island mountains...

**Update Sayward residents did not end up being impacted by proposed property tax increases. There was some discussion of that, but the motion was defeated. Strathcona Regional District funding is weighted. As such, Campbell River does contribute the largest amount of...

The Xwésam (Salmon) River on Vancouver Island plays a crucial role for all five species of Pacific salmon, along with cutthroat trout and steelhead. Its river and estuary provide a safe haven for some of British Columbia's most iconic wildlife, such as the majestic...

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the City of Campbell River was alerted to a fuel spill on privately leased land at the Campbell River Airport (YBL). The incident has been reported to the provincial authorities, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been...

The Wounded Warrior Run BC 2025 is an inspiring journey across Vancouver Island, bringing communities together to raise awareness and support for the essential mental health programs offered by Wounded Warriors Canada. These initiatives provide crucial aid to trauma...

Avalanche Canada has updated the risk of avalanche activity on mountain peaks around the Sayward Valley from "low" to "medium". The Sunday forecast for coastal regions calls for heavy snowfall in the mountains with accumulations of 20cm to 40cm. Freezing levels will...

On February 19th, the Canadian Coast Guard, alongside its partners, responded to a capsized fishing vessel near Napier Point, approximately 3 km south of Bella Bella, British Columbia. The crew from the Bella Bella Coast Guard station successfully rescued all four...