Sayward residents look to dissolve municipality after years of squabbling

Protracted conflict among elected officials in recent years has cost the village hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.

Times Colonist
#SaywardBC - B.C. village facing 42% tax increase sees some residents push for dissolution https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sayward-bc-dissolution-tax-2026-9.7106502?cmp=rss
B.C. village facing 42% tax increase sees some residents push for dissolution | CBC News

A former logging centre of approximately 350 people in northern Vancouver Island, Sayward has less than $2 million remaining in financial assets, the lowest number of any municipality in the province.

CBC
Village on Island’s northeast coast projects 42% tax hike amid council turmoil

Struggling village’s draft budget was presented on Feb. 17

Port Alberni Valley News
Geotechnical report wanted in wake of landslide that affected Sayward water supply - Ladysmith Chronicle

Report will show remediation and mitigation options tied to October incident at Newcastle Creek

Ladysmith Chronicle
#SaywardBC - Village of Sayward taking legal action to get the ability to sue its own councillors https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sayward-bc-legal-petition-9.6941932?cmp=rss
Village of Sayward taking legal action to get the ability to sue its own councillors | CBC News

The Village of Sayward filed a legal petition with the B.C. Supreme Court on Oct. 14, asking them to reduce quorum — the minimum number of people required for a council meeting to make a decision — from three elected officials to two.

CBC
Village of Sayward goes to court to reduce number of councillors

'This is a step in the right direction to restore order, civility, and professionalism to the village'

Campbell River Mirror
Vancouver Island communities receive $5.25 million for water upgrades - My Cowichan Valley Now

Two Vancouver Island communities are set to benefit from significant water infrastructure improvements thanks to a combined investment of over $5.25 million from federal, provincial, and municipal partners.

My Cowichan Valley Now
Sayward to receive $580,967 in funding to improve drainage and stormwater system

The multi-government funding will be used to reduce flooding and minimize flood risks for homes in Sayward

Campbell River Mirror
Sayward Clean-Up Days makes it easier to dispose of household waste

Clean-Up Days returns to Sayward in July to help homeowners tidy up

Campbell River Mirror