Council

Pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, the Council of the Village of Gold River gives notice it will hold a Public Hearing:

Date:               December 1, 2025

Time:              7:00 pm

Place:             Council Chambers, 499 Muchalat Drive

To consider the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 760, 2025 and Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025.

The proposed bylaws will replace Official Community Plan Bylaw 705, 2018 and Zoning Bylaw No. 706, 2018 and their amendments.  All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to register an opinion may do so by:

1. Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or
2. Forwarding written submissions for Council’s consideration, prior to 5:00 pm November 25, 2025, to Village of Gold River, PO Box 610, Gold River, V0P 1G0; email:  .

The bylaws and other written information pertaining to this matter may be viewed at the Village of Gold River office located at 499 Muchalat Drive, Gold River, BC between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, from November 23, 2021 to December 1, 2025.

Any inquiries should be referred to the Village of Gold River, Telephone:  250-283-2202.

The Village of Gold River will be hosting an in-person Open House to discuss the 2026 Draft Budget
and Five-year Financial Plan with the Community.

Stop by Village Hall on Wednesday November 12 between 6pm and 8pm to see what projects are proposed
for the year ahead and discuss the budget with Village Staff and Council.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 126 of the Community Charter, and Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021, that a Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Council of the Village of Gold River has been scheduled for:

                   DATES:             Tuesday, October 27, 2025

                   LOCATION:      Council Chambers, 499 Muchalat Drive

                   TIME:                7:00 P.M. 

The purpose of the Committee of the Whole Meeting is for the 5-year Financial Plan.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 126 of the Community Charter, and Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021, that a Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Council of the Village of Gold River has been scheduled for:

                   DATES:             Tuesday, October 14, 2025

                   LOCATION:      Council Chambers, 499 Muchalat Drive

                   TIME:                7:00 P.M. 

The purpose of the Committee of the Whole Meeting is for the 5-year Financial Plan.

Join us for our Open House on Tuesday, June 24! We’re updating the Official Community Plan (OCP), a long-term plan that will guide decisions about housing, roads, parks, and how the Village grows over time. Join us at the Open House to ask questions, learn more, and share your ideas face-to-face.

Date: Tuesday, June 24

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM & 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Where: Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre, 350 Muchalat Dr, Gold River, BC V0P 1G0

Your voice matters!

Can’t make it? Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SM65CLH

Please be advised that the 2024 Annual Municipal Report is now available for public inspection at goldriver.ca or Annual Report 2024. Council will consider and review the Annual Report at the Annual Meeting during the Regular Council Meeting time on June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm.

All persons who have comments or questions and wish to register an opinion regarding the Annual Report may do so by:

• Forwarding written submissions for Council’s consideration, prior to noon on Wednesday June 11, 2025, to Village of Gold River, PO Box 610, Gold River, V0P 1G0; Fax: 250-283-7500 or email: .
• Appearing before Council at the Annual Meeting.

Regular Council Meetings of the Village of Gold River are held on the first and third Mondays of each month, except for the months of January, July, August and December (or on Tuesday if Monday is a statutory holiday) in Council Chambers, at the Village Office located at 499 Muchalat Drive, Gold River, BC.

Public notice of any changes to the regular schedule of meetings and notice of Special Council Meetings will continue to be posted on the Public Notice Board at the Village Office and on the municipal website.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, and Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021, that a Special Meeting of the Council of the Village of Gold River has been scheduled for:

                   DATE:              Wednesday, November 13, 2024

                   LOCATION:      Council Chambers, 499 Muchalat Drive

                   TIME:                8:00 P.M. 

This meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter section 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.

The Village of Gold River will be hosting an in-person Open House to discuss the 2025 Draft Budget
and Five-year Financial Plan with the Community.

Stop by Village Hall on Wednesday November 13 between 6pm and 8pm to see what projects are proposed
for the year ahead and discuss the budget with Village Staff
and Council.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter, and Council Procedure Bylaw No. 733, 2021, that a Special Meeting of the Council of the Village of Gold River has been scheduled for:

                   DATE:              Tuesday, October 15, 2024

                   LOCATION:      Council Chambers, 499 Muchalat Drive

                   TIME:                7:00 P.M. 

The purpose of the Special Council Meeting is fto address the Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw.