Quadra Island residents - Join us for a structured, facilitated community discussion on Quadra Island elements of the Area C Official Community Plan on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Discussion focus: Settlement and Housing on Quadra Island
Location: Quadra Island Community Centre
Time: Session to begin at 5:00 pm

Have your say in shaping the policies that will help guide future land use and housing on Quadra Island.

* See website for additional sessions for both Quadra Island and Outer Discovery Islands.

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Village of Sayward: Water Conservation & Landslide Update

The Village of Sayward, in partnership with the Strathcona Regional District (SRD), is providing an update on water conservation efforts and next steps related to the Newcastle Creek landslide.

Next Steps - Newcastle Creek Landslide Assessment

Due to ongoing turbidity issues in water drawn from Newcastle Creek following the landslide that occurred on Oct. 23, 2025, the Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District are seeking additional support from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR).

This support would enable a geotechnical assessment of the Newcastle Creek watershed and the preparation of a report outlining potential remediation and mitigation options. If approved, a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey of the watershed is anticipated in early 2026 and would provide significantly more detailed information to support the assessment.

Public Advisory

Thank you to residents for their continued efforts to conserve drinking water while Sayward’s Public Works staff continue work at the Water Treatment Plant and the Newcastle Creek water intake.

At this time, the Water Treatment Plant, water intake and reservoir are operating well, and there are no new updates to report. Should conditions change, residents will be notified through Alertable and the official communication channels of the Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District.

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We want to hear from you!
Your input matters!

Survey Closes January 16, 2026

• In the first round of engagement, we heard about the challenges faced when trying to walk, cycle, and roll around Cortes Island, as well as ideas to make doing so a bit easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

• We’ve summarized your comments into a Background report and a What We Heard report, and are now seeking your input to prioritize potential projects.

Learn more and take the survey at: srd.ca/area-b-atnp ... See MoreSee Less

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS - Whaletown Commons

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARKING LOT SURFACING ARE COMING THIS WINTER!

•CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
FIRST PHASE will begin Monday December 15th and is expected to take 2-3 days to complete.
SECOND PHASE of work will occur in the New Year, the dates for this work are TBD.

• CONSTRUCTION HOURS
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• PARKING LOT CLOSURE
The parking lot will be closed to vehicle access all day (24 hrs) during the construction period.

• PARK ACCESS
Other parts of the park will remain open and pedestrian access through the parking lot will remain open.

Please respect all barriers and follow signage and crew directions.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we enhance this park amenity!

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