The Town of Golden will run its spring yard waste roundup on Thursday, May 28. Residents can place yard waste in containers, compostable bags or bundles at their regular curbside collection area before 8 a.m. on May 28 for free pickup.   Bagged yard waste must be in a compostable...

In alignment with BC’s Restart Plan, Golden’s Town Council has given the go-ahead for staff to authorize the re-opening of select outdoor parks and recreation spaces before the May long weekend. On Friday, May 15, the tennis courts, disc golf course and the Golden Freeride Park will...

This spring and summer, the Town of Golden is reminding residents to be mindful of water usage and to make an effort to conserve water. Golden's water use is at its highest during this time, and lawn watering is a large contributor to increased use.   “By being diligent about our...

If there were a large-scale emergency in the community, would you and your family be prepared. It’s Emergency Preparedness Week, the perfect time to know the risks and develop your own emergency plan.   Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs May 3 to 9, encourages Canadians to...

Due to physical distancing requirements during COVID-19, Town Council has decided not to hold public hearings until further notice. This decision was made due to legal complications regarding the ability to hold a public hearing that is legal, accessible, reasonable and fair.   Typically...

Town of Golden residents and businesses will now have until September 30 to pay their property taxes without penalty, providing more time for property owners facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Province recently announced that the 10 per cent penalty on unpaid business...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Golden is taking action to support the residents and businesses of Golden. On April 7, Council provided direction on the 2020 Property Tax Rate Bylaw and approved additional relief measures to support taxpayers and local businesses facing...

Last week given COVID-19 social distancing considerations, the Government of BC passed legislation permitting local governments to hold council meetings without a public presence during this period of provincial emergency. Council is relieved by this opportunity to continue our responsibilities...

The Town of Golden continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and follow all advice from both provincial and federal health authorities, as well as local physicians.    “First and foremost I want to applaud the community of Golden for staying level headed in these unprecedented...

The Town of Golden is reminding residents to properly dispose of all wipes in the garbage. Any and all cleaning wipes, even wipes labeled as flushable, cannot be flushed down the toilet.   “It’s important that these items go in the garbage,” explained Chief Administrative...