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Plankton Are Small Aquatic Drifters With A Big Impact
Plankton are an incredibly diverse group of organisms that inhabit oceans, lakes, and rivers. They range from microscopic bacteria and algae to small animals like crustaceans and gelatinous creatures. What unites them is their limited ability to swim against currents,...
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...
Vancouver Island Marmot Population Rebounds to 427 After Near-Extinction
Conservation officials report that the Vancouver Island marmot has reached a major recovery milestone, with the wild population now estimated at 427 animals. This marks a remarkable rebound from a low of just 22 individuals in 2003. Endemic to the alpine meadows of...
New Study Points To Cooperation Between Orcas And Dolphins While Feeding
Researchers have documented what appears to be cooperative hunting between northern resident killer whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins off the coast of British Columbia—an interaction not previously confirmed between these two species. The discovery comes from...
Mount Cain Opening Delayed Another Week At Least
The opening of Mount Cain has been delayed by another week due to limited snowfall and challenging weather conditions. Although the mountain has seen some recent snow, officials confirm it is not sufficient to ensure safe operations. Forecasts showing freezing levels...
December 8, 2025 Supreme Court Of British Columbia Update – The Village of Sayward In The Matter Of Section 129 Of The Community Charter, SBC 2003, C. 26
Sayward Real Estate Market 2025 – Slow Sales, High Prices, and a World of Potential
Special thanks to real estate agent Susan Mallinson for contributing information relevant to this article. Sayward, BC—tucked between lush rainforest and the rugged Johnstone Strait—offers one of Vancouver Island’s most distinctive real estate markets. While many...
Firesmart Launches Rebate Program For Sayward Residents
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is now offering FireSmart Homeowner Rebates of up to $3,000 for properties located within the Village of Sayward. The rebates help homeowners complete wildfire mitigation work within 30 metres of their home, based on...
We’ve Added A Jobs Section
We are pleased to introduce the jobs tab on GoSayward.com. Employers and Non-Profits: Post your position on GoSayward.com at no charge by contacting us. Job Seekers and Volunteers: Bookmark this page and check back often for updates....
Public Weighs In as Results of Rod Brind’Amour Arena Redevelopment Are Released
On July 25, 2025, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) initiated an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to seek voter consent for Bylaw No. 607, which proposed borrowing up to $57.1 million for the redevelopment of the Rod Brind’Amour Arena at the Strathcona Gardens...
Vancouver Island Leaders Urge Government Intervention for Coastal Forestry Sector in Crisis
A group of elected officials from Vancouver Island is calling on both provincial and federal governments to intervene and address the escalating challenges facing the coastal forestry sector. A Sector in Decline Forestry operations along British Columbia’s coast are...
Sayward Residents Come Together in Remarkable Drone Rescue
A visitor to Sayward found themselves in a tricky situation when their drone became stranded—30 metres high in a tree perched on a cliff near the Sayward wharf. What followed was five hours of determination, inventive thinking, and the remarkable generosity of the...
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,...
