Sayward News
Lifejackets are a Must Have on Every Trip in Any Vessel
Whether you're heading out for a quick paddle across a quiet lake or embarking on a longer journey downriver, one rule remains constant: every person on board must have a properly fitted lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD). This applies to all watercraft,...
Construction Begins on Just Like Home Lodge and Healthcare Workforce Housing
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD), in collaboration with the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and Seymour Pacific Homes, has officially broken ground on the transformative Just Like Home Lodge & Healthcare Workforce Housing initiative. The launch was marked...
Obituary – Bertram “Kim” Sachts
October 13, 1935 – August 21, 2025 Bertram “Kim” Sacht, a man marked by fearless curiosity and confidence, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Rock Bay Hospital on October 13, 1935, to Louis Frederick Sacht and Anna Ethel Kelsey, Kim was the...
Entangled Humpback Whale Rescue Successful Near Vancouver Island
Image Credit: Department of National Defence On August 27, 2025, a humpback whale in distress was discovered tangled in a buoy-and-line system in the Strait of Georgia. The sighting occurred around 10:15 a.m., when Mickael El-Hachem, a crew member aboard the Canadian...
Living Paycheck to Paycheck is a Harsh Reality for 90 Percent of Canadians
A national survey conducted in September 2025 by Harris & Partners, a licensed insolvency trustee firm, has revealed a troubling financial reality for Canadians: 88.9% are living paycheck to paycheck. Key Insights from the Survey 88.9% of respondents say they rely...
Government of Canada Clean Fuel Policy to Push Up Pump Prices by 13 Cents per Litre
A carbon tax repackaged under a different name has taken effect today.Canadians are so used to volatile fuel prices that the federal government is quietly counting on them not noticing a planned increase of up to 13 cents per litre under its Clean Fuel Regulations....
Premier Eby Calls for End to Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Amid mounting financial strain for many Canadians, the country’s rising immigration levels—particularly through temporary foreign workers and international students—are increasingly associated with elevated youth unemployment and concerns over wage suppression. While...
New Wild Fire Between Campbell River And Sayward Classified As Out Of Control
BC Wildfire Service is responding to an out of control wildfire between Campbell River and Sayward, BC. Designated as V81996, the fire is currently reported to be 0.3 hectares in size with no control lines established yet. The fire was first reported on September 6,...
Phone Services Disrupted Across Northern Vancouver Island Following Vandalism
Residents in parts of northern Vancouver Island continue to experience widespread service disruptions affecting landline phones, mobile, internet, and even 911 emergency access. Scope of the Outage The outage has been confirmed by telecom provider Telus,...
Back-to-School Road Safety: Speed Limits and School Bus Awareness
As summer winds down and students return to class, drivers are reminded to take extra care on the roads. Back-to-school season means more children walking, biking, and riding buses, making road safety more important than ever. Here are two critical reminders for all...
Fireplace Crackdowns Expand Worldwide — BC Could Be Next
Homeowners in Vancouver may soon face tighter regulations on the use of fireplaces and wood stoves under the city’s Residential Indoor Wood-Burning Bylaw — a policy that some worry could pave the way for an eventual ban on traditional heating methods. The bylaw...
Rethinking B.C.’s Emergency Alert System: Push for a Unified Strategy Gains Momentum
This summer, British Columbia has seen a flurry of emergency alerts—from raging wildfires to a tsunami advisory—highlighting the importance of timely warnings. While the current system has proven its worth, experts say it’s time to rethink how alerts are delivered...
