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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,...
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...
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,...
