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Foot Care Nurses to Provide Monthly Clinics in Sayward Through Summer – April 28, May 26, June 24, July 28, August 25
Residents in Sayward will soon have improved access to specialized foot care services, as the Sayward Community Health Society has secured two experienced foot care nurses to provide regular monthly clinics in the community. According to an announcement shared with...
Village of Sayward Schedules Committee of the Whole Meeting for March 31 6pm
The Village of Sayward has announced a public Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Village of Sayward Municipal Office, located at 652 H’Kusam Way. The meeting will be open to the public and...
Sayward School PAC To Host Spring Bake Sale On April 17
Residents of Sayward are being invited to support local students at an upcoming spring bake sale hosted by the Sayward School PAC. The community event is scheduled for Friday, April 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will take place in the kitchen at Sayward School....
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Vancouver Island Marmot Gets Second Chance At Life In The Wild After Unexpected Return To Recovery Centre
A young Vancouver Island marmot that surprised conservationists by returning to its breeding facility after being released into the wild is being given a second chance this spring, highlighting the ongoing effort to protect one of the Island’s most endangered species....
Strathcona Regional District Encourages Residents to Take Part in Tsunami Preparedness Week High Ground Hikes
The Strathcona Regional District is encouraging residents in west coast communities to take part in upcoming High Ground Hikes during Tsunami Preparedness Week, reminding people that in a real emergency, quick action—not waiting for alerts—can save lives. Scheduled...
Sayward Delivery Bringing Convenience, Time Savings, and Fuel Savings to Local Residents
In a rural community where travel to larger shopping centres often requires a significant drive, Sayward Delivery is helping residents save both time and money while improving access to essential goods and services. Operating out of Sayward, the locally owned delivery...
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British Columbia News
BC Government Ends Funding For Longstanding Christian Homeschool Provider, Leaving Families Seeking Alternatives
The government of British Columbia New Democratic Party has cancelled provincial funding for a long‑established Christian homeschooling program, a decision that has left many families across British Columbia scrambling to find alternative educational options for their...
BC MLA Peter Milobar Takes Tough Policy Stances While Positioning as Alternative to Current NDP Government
B.C. Conservative MLA Peter Milobar brought his leadership campaign to Port Coquitlam this week as part of his “Win Back B.C.” tour. Milobar, who represents Kamloops-Centre, spoke to about 40 supporters at a meet-and-greet event at the Cat & Fiddle Pub, where he...
BC Woman Offered Assisted Suicide Before Any Treatment Options Presented Upon Arrival At Hospital
An 84-year-old woman from British Columbia says she was offered medical assistance in dying (MAID) before other treatment options after being taken to hospital with severe back pain — an experience she found shocking and inappropriate. Miriam Lancaster was transported...
Canada News
Government Job Growth Far Outstrips Private Sector As Bureaucratic Costs Soar
Canada’s economy is witnessing a pronounced shift in employment trends, with government hiring far outpacing job creation in the private sector — a development that critics say is driving up bureaucratic costs and putting additional strain on taxpayers. New figures...
Guaranteed Pay Raises For MPs De-Incentivize Performance While Canadians Struggle
Canada’s members of Parliament have now received automatic pay increases for 14 consecutive years — a trend that critics argue undermines accountability and public trust in elected officials as economic pressures mount for ordinary Canadians. According to reporting...
Concerns Grow Over Canada’s Blood Plasma System After Deaths At Donation Facility
New controversy is emerging around Canada’s blood plasma system following reports of two deaths linked to a Winnipeg donation facility, raising questions about oversight, transparency, and the growing role of private companies in the country’s blood supply. A recent...
Population
Land Area
Year Settled
Governance
Sayward consists of two distinct governance areas.
The Sayward Valley encompasses most of the land mass of Sayward and is home to approximately 864 residents. The Sayward Valley is located in the Strathcona Regional District Area A. Homes and businesses within the Strathcona Regional District are spaced far apart, rely on water wells and septic systems, and have weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
The Village of Sayward is a small municipality near the ocean front with approximately 334 residents. Homes and businesses within the Village of Sayward are in close proximity to each other. The Village of Sayward has municipal water and sewer services with weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves, cellular phones, cellular internet and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
Strathcona Regional District Area A Director
Gerald Whalley
Strathcona Regional District Services and Resources
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Sayward Village Mayor
Mark Baker
Village of Sayward Services and Resources
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Strathcona Regional District
Regional Office
Open Monday to Friday 830am to 430pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
Administration@SRD.ca
Village of Sayward
Municipal Office
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
More Representatives
Trustee
Shannon Briggs
250.282.3364
shannon.briggs@sd72.bc.ca
Member of Legeslative Assembly
Anna Kindy
778.902.8544
Member of Parliament
Aaron Gunn
250.434.0300