Sayward News
Meet The Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtles are the last surviving members of the family Dermochelyidae, an ancient lineage that dates back 100-150 million years. These turtles are the largest of their kind, weighing up to 900 kg and boasting a shell length of up to 2 meters. Unlike...
The Importance Of Cleaning Out House Gutters During Storm Season
As the storm season approaches, many homeowners prepare by securing windows, stocking up on emergency supplies, and ensuring their roofs are in good condition. However, one crucial task often overlooked is cleaning out the house gutters. While it might seem like a...
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award Now Accepting Applications
Apply Now for the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award! We are accepting applications for the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award, offering $500 to support community events and projects that enhance resilience against wildfires. What is Wildfire Community...
SRD Elects Chair And Vice Chair For 2024 – 2025
At its inaugural meeting on November 27, 2024, the SRD Board re-elected Director Mark Baker, Mayor of Sayward, to a third term as Board Chair. "I am truly grateful for the Board’s continued confidence in me as I serve as Chair for another year," said Mark Baker. "I...
Village Of Sayward Job Opportunity – Labourer (Operator In Training)
Scope The Labourer – Operator in Training (OIT) is an entry-level position within the Village’s Public Works Department in service to the community. This role is designed to provide hands-on-training and experience in the operations, maintenance, and repair of...
Village Of Sayward Awarded Grant To Address Macmillan Drive Drainage
The Village of Sayward has been awarded a grant of $1,278,197 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to address longstanding drainage management issues on Macmillan Drive. To move forward, the Village has engaged McElhanney to design an engineering...
Mid Island Co-op Provides $4000 Grant To Sayward Elementary School Hot Lunch Program
The Sayward Elementary School Parental Advisory Committee was thrilled to learn that their grant application to Mid Island Co-op was selected for funding to the tune of $4000! This contribution will help to ensure all students can participate in the school hot lunch...
Local Service Bridges Delivery Gap For Small Community
The post office in a small community is often an essential hub for small businesses and individuals alike. However, when the regular postal service is not available, it has a disproportionate impact on small communities such as Sayward. Most product deliveries...
North Island Highway Closures November 20
North Vancouver Island has significant highway closures due to storm damage. Highways impacted include: Coal Harbour Road between Port Hardy and Coal Harbour Head Bay Road between Gold River and Thasis Highway 19 between Sayward and Port McNeill Highway 30 between...
Safe Driving Tips For Winter Weather
Winter driving can be both beautiful and treacherous. Snow-covered landscapes might look like a scene from a postcard, but those slick roads and unpredictable weather conditions can quickly turn a serene drive into a hazardous journey. Here are some essential tips to...
Sunken Fuel Truck Near Sayward Recovered Successfully
A fuel truck carrying 17,000 litres of diesel that sank off the east coast of Vancouver Island has been successfully recovered. The B.C. Environment Ministry reported that the truck was hoisted out of the water on Friday evening with minimal fuel release during the...
Paramedic From Sayward BC Tackles 26km Walk To Support Wounded Warriors
Aggie Pringle celebrated her 54th birthday on Wednesday by embarking on a challenging 26-kilometre walk in the pouring rain. “One word – damp. Very, very damp. Yeah, it’s been raining the whole time,” said Aggie. A dedicated paramedic from Sayward, Aggie chose part...
