VILLAGE OF GOLD RIVER - NEWS & EVENTS
The Comox Strathcona Regional Solid Waste Board has recently implemented an Illegal Dumping Program. A new web page has been created in support of the program which can be found here. The information online includes a list of disposal fees for commonly dumped items, in order to dispel the myth that illegal dumpers do so because of the cost of tipping fees. To report illegal dumping in the Comox Strathcona Waste Management service area call 1-800-331-6007.
Applications are now being accepted for a full time Utility Labourer. View the posting here. Closing date for this position is Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Please contact the Village Office for more information
(250) 283-2202.
The Recycling Council of BC has developed a survey to better understand the issues of general recycling in BC. The general recycling survey contains 20 questions and is meant for residents of BC communities. The survey will be available to access until July 7, 2017. Click here for the link to the general recycling survey.
At the April 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Council adopted Amendment Bylaws for Garbage, Sewer and Water Rates. To view the Amendment Bylaws:
- Garbage Rates - 2017
- Sewer Rates - 2017
- Water Rates - 2017
A Special Council Meeting will be held immediately following the Public Presentation of the 5-Year Financial Plan on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Special Council Meeting is for Council to consider the first three readings of the Garbage, Sewer and Water Rates Amendment Bylaws. View the Notice here.
Public Presentation of the 5-Year Financial Plan 2017-2021 will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 499 Muchalat Drive, Gold River. View the Notice here.
A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 499 Muchalat Drive, Gold River to consider proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 634, 2003. Click here to view the Notice.The Amendment Bylaws and Staff reports are available for review at the Village Office between Tuesday, March 21, 2017 and April 5, 2017 during regular office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
At the Regular Council Meeting held Monday, March 20, 2017 Council adopted new Grant-in-Aid Guidelines, Grant-in-Aid Application and established criteria. Go to the Village Bylaws and Policies on the Municipal Office page to view the new Grant-in-Aid information.
A Committee of the Whole (Special Meeting) will be held Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Village Office, 499 Muchalat Drive. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the 2017 budget package. Click here to view the Notice.
BC Hydro has advised of a planned power outage on Saturday, March 18, 2017 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The outage will affect all customers in Gold River. Crews will do their best to restore power by 2:00 p.m. Customers can call (1-888-POWERON) 1-888-769-3766, or *49376 from a mobile device for information during the outage.
Campground Operator RFP - The Village of Gold River is requesting proposals from interested Proponents for the Contract Management of the Gold River Municipal Campground. Click here to read the Notice.
Campground Operator RFP - Click here to view the Proposal documents.
Effective Friday, January 13, 2017 the Boil Water Advisory for Industrial Site users was lifted by Island Health. Click here to read the Notice.
The Village of Gold River has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Industrial Site users only. The Notice is issued as a result of a frozen distribution line across the Gold River and loss of water pressure. Click here to read the Notice.
View the 2017 Regular Council Meeting Schedule.
At the Regular Council Meeting held Monday, November 21, 2016 Council agreed to reopen Nimpkish Park as the off-lease dog park until April 30, 2016. Click here to read the Notice.
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Village of Gold River
499 Muchalat Drive - P.O. Box 610
Gold River, BC V0P-1G0
250-283-2202 fax 250-283-7500
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The Village of Gold River is a community rich in history, progressive in commerce, yet proudly retains it's small town appeal. The Village is nestled among snow capped mountain peaks, surrounded by the Pacific Rain Forest and opens to the waters of the Historic Nootka Sound. Welcome future residents, visitors and those just passing through. We hope to see you soon!