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Local Business Highlight – Advanced Builders

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-03 19:40

Advanced Builders is a diversified construction and general contracting company serving residential and commercial projects locally and across the North Island. The company offers services covering the construction process from pre-construction planning and contract...

Campfire Ban Lifted Across Vancouver Island, But Some Local Restrictions Remain

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-03 19:24

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — Campfires are once again permitted across the Coastal Fire Centre as wildfire conditions improve, but residents and visitors are being reminded that the lifting of the provincial ban does not necessarily mean every community has reopened...

Surveillance Drone – Photo by Dene Rossouw

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-03 00:28

A bald eagle scans for salmon scraps in British Columbia.Dene spends weekends photographing wildlife with a Nikon Z9, D850 and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, plus portrait, micro and landscape lenses. Many of Dene's photographs are available for purchase on his website....

A Beautiful Pairing: Candied Grapefruit Dipped in Ruby Berry Chocolate

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-03 00:15

If you love grapefruit, this artisan treat is one you're going to want to try. These candied grapefruit slices start with grapefruit carefully prepared in a cornflower-infused sugar, creating a delicate floral note that complements the citrus rather than overpowering...

Mount Cain Calls Volunteers for Annual Fall Work Party September 19th and 20th

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-03 00:07

September 19–20 weekend will bring volunteers together to prepare the mountain for the upcoming ski season MOUNT CAIN, B.C. — With fall settling over Vancouver Island and the cooler, wetter days of the West Coast arriving, Mount Cain is turning its attention to the...

Six Years in the Making: Four Points by Sheraton Finally Breaks Ground in Campbell River

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-02 23:33

We Wai Kai Nation’s 102-room hotel at Quinsam Crossing is now moving into construction, with an opening targeted for spring 2028 After years of planning, delays and a changing economic landscape, a long-awaited hotel project at Quinsam Crossing has finally reached a...

School District 72 Trustee Nomination Period Opens September 1

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-08-24 02:58

Residents considering a run for the School District 72 Board of Education will soon be able to officially enter the 2026 election race. The Strathcona Regional District has announced that the nomination period for School District 72 trustee candidates will open...

Sayward Valley Show & Shine Brings Vehicle Enthusiasts Together August 22 at 10am

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-08-22 01:13

Vehicle enthusiasts, families and community members are invited to the Sayward Valley Show & Shine on Saturday, August 22, at the Sayward Valley Resort. The event will feature a display of vehicles of all types, with organizers welcoming everything from classic...

New Lightning-Started Wildfires Raise Concern Near Sayward And North Island

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-08-16 06:00

A cluster of new wildfires has been reported across northern Vancouver Island, including several fires in the region north of Gold River and additional lightning-caused fires near Sayward. Three new wildfires were discovered Friday evening in the Sayward area,...

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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.