At the Special Open Council Meeting held on July 31st 2018, Council discussed rolling out a local government regulatory framework in response to federal government legislation that has legalized, strictly regulated and restricted access to cannabis, as well as provincial legislation that has...

UPDATE from BC Wildfire Service, July 24, 2018: For the most up to date information on wildfire activity in the province, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-statusEffective at noon Pacific time on Thursday, July 26, 2018, campfires will be prohibited throughout the...

Did you know? Local government elections for mayors and councillors in British Columbia are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. The next local government elections will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018. If you are interested in running for local office, you can pick...

The Town of Golden Recreation Services team reminds you that July 15 to 21 is National Drowning Prevention Week.Initiated by Canada’s Lifesaving Society, this important annual campaign focuses on public education and drowning prevention with key water safety messages. The goal is to reduce...

Our 2017 Annual Report is now available for the public to view.  You can pick up a copy at Town Hall or review it on our website by clicking HERE.   The Report will be reviewed and presented by Town Council during its Regular Meeting held at 1:15pm, Tuesday, June 19th, 2018, at...

Council Endorses Area A Referendum for Select Shared Services; Supports Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study; Tables Whitetooth Legacy Fund Discussions   At its Special Open Council Meeting held on May 23, 2018, the Town of Golden Council provided recommendations to the Columbia Shuswap...

As communities across the province deal with major flooding, you may be wondering what is being done locally to ensure that the municipality and its residents are safe.   The Town of Golden administers a comprehensive emergency management program in partnership with CSRD Electoral Area A...

A partnership project between the Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) and the Town of Golden has resulted in enhancements to Kinsmen Park that will benefit many members of the community. Thanks to grant funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program, Western...

With Spring in full swing, Bears and garbage are once again an item of concern in the community. In keeping with our commitment to reducing human-wildlife conflict in Golden, we are moving toward replacing all of our residents’ green garbage bins with a form of lockable bin that is highly...

It’s time to pull out the bathing suit, dust off the goggles and dive into fun at the Golden Swimming Pool! Thanks to the three year grant project funded the Canada 150 Infrastructure Program and Columbia Basin Trust, the pool received some new additions over the winter to make the...