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April 2026
COMMUNITY UPDATE
| | News and Information from the District of Lantzville | | Paper distribution ended with the January 2026 edition. New subscribers can continue to sign up to receive this news update electronically at lantzville.ca. | Upcoming Council Meetings | |
April 8 @ 600pm - Regular Council Meeting
April 15 @ 600pm - Special Council Meeting (Financial Plan)
April 22 @ 600pm - Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing
| Visit lantzville.ca and click on the meeting date on the calendar to access Council agendas, minutes, link to livestream, Zoom registration and video recordings. The start time of open meetings may vary if a closed portion is required at the beginning of the meeting. | | |
Monday to Friday (except holidays)
The Municipal Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3 & Monday, April 6 for Easter.
By phone or email: 800am-400pm
In-person payment & document drop off: 830am-400pm
P: 250.390.4006
E: district@lantzville.ca
After-hours Public Works emergency call: 1.888.826.8271
All other emergencies call: 911
| | Curbside Collection Calendar | | |
The Regional District of Nanaimo manages the contract for garbage, recycling and food waste collection in the region.
For bin upgrades or questions regarding your Curbside Collection, contact the Regional District of Nanaimo.
P: 250.390.6501 or E: curbside@rdn.bc.ca
| | District of Lantzville Notice of Public Hearing | | |
District of Lantzville Council will hold a public hearing as part of the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 600pm, and livestreamed at lantzville.ca to receive and consider input from all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the following proposed bylaws:
"District of Lantzville Official Community Plan Bylaw No.150, 2019, Amendment (Regional Service Land Use Designation and Regional Service Development Permit Area) Bylaw No. 413, 2025."
"District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No.180, 2020, Amendment (Regional Service Zone) Bylaw No.414, 2025."
To see the full public hearing notice, click here.
You can also access the bylaws, frequently asked questions, background information, maps, and assessment reports on the project page here.
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Development Cost Charges Bylaw Update
Open House Tuesday, April 14
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Municipalities levy development cost charges (DCC's) on new development to pay for new or expanded infrastructure such as sewer, water, drainage, parks, roads, and fire protection facilities.
Development cost charges are established by bylaw. The District of Lantzville has an existing Development Cost Charge Bylaw (Bylaw No. 154, 2018) which was adopted in January 2019.
To keep up with inflation and the evolving infrastructure needs for the municipality, the District of Lantzville is updating its existing Development Cost Charge Bylaw. As part of this process, the District is hosting a second community open house to gather input on the proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw (No. 422, 2025).
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Location: Council Chambers - Second Floor 7192 Lantzville Road
Time: 500pm to 800pm.
For more information on Development Cost Charges and the proposed new bylaw, please visit our project page: District of Lantzville - Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw Update.
Written feedback can be submitted to planning@lantzville.ca.
| Huddlestone Park Temporary Closure Extended | |
Huddlestone Park will be closed until April 10 to facilitate park construction and upgrades.
The closure has been extended until Friday, April 10, to conduct hydro-seeding of the grassed areas that were impacted by the construction process.
The closure includes all parts of the park including the playground, picnic pavilion, washrooms, and the parking lot. The closure will be in effect 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
For more information about the park upgrades, please see our recent media release, "Lantzville Awarded Funding to Support Accessibility Improvements at Huddlestone Park".
| 2026 Financial Plan - Public Feedback Opportunity | |
The District of Lantzville's 2026 Financial Plan is now available for public review and feedback. Community input is an important part of the financial planning process, and Council encourages residents to take a few minutes to review the materials and share their perspectives.
View the 2026 Financial Plan documents here.
Comments and questions can be submitted by email to: district@lantzville.ca or dropped off in person at the Municipal Hall, 7192 Lantzville Rd.
Please submit by Friday, April 10, 2026.
| First Quarter Utility Bills Due May 8, 2026 | |
Utility bills for the first quarter of 2026 will be mailed shortly after the Easter weekend. If you have registered to have your bill sent via email, you will not get a copy in your mailbox.
Payments are due by Friday, May 8, and can be made directly through your online banking or by cash, cheque or debit at the Municipal Hall. Late payments are automatically subject to a 10% penalty.
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District of Lantzville
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Sunday, April 5, hop on over to Seaview School for the Rotary of Lantzville's Annual Easter Egg Hunt starting at 1pm. Prizes for children's colouring contest and best Easter bonnets. See the Lantzville Rotary's Facebook for more information.
- Seaside Community Society Member programs at Costin Hall include: Line Dancing, Mondays 10am-11am (Drop in $5) and Carpet Bowling, Tuesdays 930-1130am (Drop-in for $7). Join the Seaside Community Society for a one-time membership fee of $15 and then come try something new!
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Friday, April 10, is Seaside Community Society Movie Night, featuring "Zootopia 2" at Seaview gym. Doors 545pm. Movie starts at 6pm. Entrance by donation and snacks available for purchase.
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Saturday, April 25, is Lantzville Fire Rescue's FireSmart Day including firefighting demonstrations, FireSmart resources and an opportunity to meet your firefighters. The event starts at Superior Rd/Southwind Dr at 9am, moves to the intersection of Harwood Dr/Aulds Rd at 1130am and wraps up from 2-4pm in the Municipal Hall parking lot (7192 Lantzville Rd).
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City of Nanaimo
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Registration for Spring and Summer programs with Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture continues. View the Activity Guide.
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The first Concert in the Park for the season will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 6-7pm at Westwood Lake Park as part of Earth Day celebrations. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy local talent against the backdrop of beautiful Westwood Lake Park. Details about the performers for the Concert in the Park series will be released soon!
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Lions FREE swims take place each Saturday, April 11 through June 27, from 1230-2pm at Beban Park pool.
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The City of Nanaimo is hosting swim sessions on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6, 12-4 at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.
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Water to Earth Month continues until Earth Day, April 22, with activities for all ages. In partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, there will be a variety of workshops and courses to celebrate.
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Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)
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Be active everyday by participating in our spring or summer programs! The Summer 2026 program flyer will be viewable online on May 8, with registration opening May 12 at 8am. In the meantime, there is still room tor register in spring programs.
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Did you know the RDN offers Pickleball lessons, clinics, tournaments & court bookings? See the offerings here.
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The Golden Shoe Hunt turns 20!
For 20 years, families, friends and explorers have searched the region to uncover the famous golden shoe and be entered into prize draws. Weekly clues will be posted starting April 3. Register to receive weekly clues to your inbox.
| | | | Did you know Property Tax Notices go to the mailing address on title? | | |
Annual property tax notices will be issued towards the end of May and are automatically sent to the mailing address on the title of the property. This is particularly important to note if you own a rental property in Lantzville or have recently gained occupancy for a new building.
If your mailing address isn't current, you may have also missed Property Assessment notices and Property Tax & Speculation Notices from the Provincial government.
To change your mailing address, you must contact the Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA) to register an address change on title. Title changes are automatically communicated to the District of Lantzville. The LTSA can also be reached by phone: 604.630.9630.
| | Lantzville Fire Rescue FireSmart Event April 25 | |
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On Saturday, April 25, come by one of our 3 locations for information on how to help FireSmart your home and property. Meet your Lantzville firefighters, see live demos of our wildfire fighting capabilities, and access helpful information on how to best protect your home and property from wildfire.
- Superior Rd./ Southwind Dr. 9-11am
- Harwood Dr./Aulds Rd. 1130am-130pm
- Municipal Hall Parking Lot (7192 Lantzville Rd) 2-4pm
| | | | Open Air Burning Rules Change April 16 | |
As per Bylaw 185, outdoor air burning (fire piles on the ground) and incinerator fires are PROHIBITED starting April 16 through to October 14.
In addition, no open air fires are permitted on any beach within the boundaries of the District of Lantzville year round. However, the use of portable propane campfire apparatus is permitted between 11am-8pm if using a CSA/ULC Approved apparatus and flame height is less than 15 cm.
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Did you know, there are several ways to keep up with news from the District of Lantzville?
- Monthly newsletter (this!)
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District of Lantzville Facebook Page. You can follow us here.
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Visit our website. The homepage is the best place to see what's new & find our current public notices.
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View agendas, minutes and videos of recent Council Meetings through our monthly calendar here.
| | Cut the Broom When It is Blooming! | |
The District of Lantzville has partnered with the Broombusters Invasive Plant Society again this year to assist in controlling the alien invasive Scotch broom plant in our community. You can help protect our environment from this invasive plant and enjoy some time with fellow residents by joining us for our cuts!
The first cut of the season is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 9- 11am. Meet on Lantzville Rd, near the Owen Rd intersection. Cuts are held rain or shine - loopers are provided!
More cuts will be added as blooming season progresses. Watch for signs in your neighbourhood and weekly online postings. For further details, to borrow loppers, add your name to the email list or help in any capacity, contact: Sharon at sahokas@shaw.ca or Lynn at lynnkropinak@gmail.com.
For more information, check out Broombuster's website, which includes a helpful "How to Cut Broom" video and all the latest on Lantzville cuts!
| Did You Know Municipal Elections Use the Provincial Voter's List? | |
In preparation for the Fall 2026 Municipal Election, please make sure you are registered and your home address is current on the Provincial Voter's List. Your primary residential address determines the municipality and school district race where you can cast a vote.
Voter registration is available online or by phone 1-800-661-8683.
| | Fortis BC Meter Replacements in Lantzville | | |
FortisBC has advised The District of Lantzville that they will begin replacing gas meters in Lantzville to new wireless advanced gas meters starting the week of April 13, 2026.
The meter replacement will impact approximately 650 customers in Lantzville and the majority of the exchanges will be completed without the need for an appointment.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to FortisBC directly.
| | Do you Want to Speak to the Mayor? | | Call 250.390.4006 to book an appointment or email mayor.swain@lantzville.ca | | | | |
