Your July 2026 Community Update

July 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

July 8 @ 6:00pm - Regular Council Meeting

July 22 @ 6:00pm - Regular Council Meeting

2026 Council Meeting Calendar

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.

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Municipal Hall Hours

Monday to Friday (except holidays)

The Municipal Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, for Canada Day & Monday, August 3, for BC Day.

By phone or email: 8:00am-4:00pm

In-person payment & document drop off: 8:30am-4:00pm

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

Dickinson Road Upgrades - Open House July 14

Open House

WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 2026. 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

WHERE: Council Chambers, 7192 Lantzville Road.

The District of Lantzville invites residents, community groups and interested stakeholders to attend a public open house regarding the proposed Dickinson Road upgrades.

As part of the District's ongoing commitment to improving transportation infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and supporting the needs of the growing community, Council is seeking public input on the proposed road improvements.

Community feedback will help inform the final design and implementation of the project, ensuring that the upgrades reflect local priorities and address the needs of road users, residents, and businesses.

Are You Thinking of Running for Council in the 2026 Local General Election?

Have you ever wondered what the role of an elected official really involves?

The nomination period is fast approaching and opens at 9am on Tuesday, September 1, through until 4pm on Friday, September 11.

In an effort to ensure all potential candidates running for the District of Lantzville Council in the 2026 Local General Election know what to expect, a Candidate Information Session is being hosted by the Chief Election Officer.

Topics include:

Nominations, campaigning and the election process
Candidate responsibilities
Council member responsibilities & commitments
Local Government authority and the role of Council

Please join us and bring your questions! You can also email questions ahead of time to vote@lantzville.ca.

Candidate Information Session

WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2026. 6:00 PM.

WHERE: Council Chambers, 7192 Lantzville Road.

Did You Claim Your Home Owner's Grant?

Claim your grant online or call 1.888.335.2700.

Home owner grants are claimed through the Province of British Columbia. Once completed, the province notifies the district and your bill is adjusted. Regardless of how you pay your taxes, you MUST claim your grant(s) no later than July 2, 2026. A penalty will still be applied to your tax account for unpaid balances due to unclaimed grants.

Additional grants are available such as one for Seniors, 65 years and older. Check your eligibility here or call 1.888.355.2700.

Do not confuse the home owner's grant with the Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration, which is a separate program conducted by the province each spring.

Last Call! Property Taxes Due July 2, 2026

To pay your taxes, you still have several options including:

Online Bill Payment or Telephone Banking: available at most financial institutions. Your property tax account number is: Jurisdiction & Roll number all together with no spaces or decimal (should be 11 digits total)
In Person or Use the Municipal Hall Drop Box: Drop your cheque off in the mail slot at the Municipal Hall or come in person and pay by cheque, debit or cash.
Mortgage Company: If your mortgage company pays property taxes on your behalf, contact your financial institution to confirm the remittance amount.
Tax Deferment: Eligible residential property owners can apply online for property tax deferment or renewal here or call 1.888.355.2700

Please note, the District Office will be closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st.

A 2% penalty will be applied to unpaid current taxes and unclaimed home owner grants after July 2, 2026. A further 8% penalty will be applied after September 15, 2026.

Recreation Opportunities

District of Lantzville

Wednesday, July 1, Canada Day, the Lantzville Legion Branch 257 welcomes the community from 11am-3pm for complimentary hot dogs & burgers, musical entertainment, games, and cake cutting at 2pm.
Friday, July 17 is the Canadian Legion's 100th Anniversary! Branch 257 welcomes the community from 3pm-6pm for a complimentary BBQ, music & games, as well as a cake cutting at 4pm.
Saturday, July 18, Seaside Community Society hosts a Trunk Sale at St. Philip by-the-Sea, Lantzville. 9am-2pm. Email lantzvilletrunksale@gmail.com to reserve a seller's spot!
Koffee Klub is held at the Lantzville Legion every Thursday morning, 10:00-11:30am. Everyone welcome! Coffee and treat for a toonie.

City of Nanaimo

Canada Day celebrations will take place on July 1, 11am-3:30pm, at Maffeo Sutton Park featuring inflatables, face painting, live entertainment with music groups and a magician, food trucks, a photo booth, community booth and a cultural community stage. The event is FREE.
Concerts in the Park are well underway. Join us for FREE performances in various parks. Just bring a lawn chair and a snack and enjoy some great local talent. The complete schedule and details about the performers can be found here: Concert in the Park series
The water parks are now open daily from 9am-8pm at Deverill Square, Harewood Centennial, Departure Bay Water Park, and Mansfield Park.
Lifeguards are back this summer at Westwood Lake First Beach daily from 12:00-5:30pm including statutory holidays.
The FREE Playground Program runs from July 6 to September 4. Join weekdays from 9:30am-4pm at Departure Bay Water Park where leaders will have games and activities for children ages 5-12. There is also a "roving" Playground Program that operates weekdays at various parks from 10am-4pm. See the schedule here.

Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)

There are still spots available in RDN summer camps and swim lessons. View all the details and register here.
The RDN offers a variety of fitness classes for $7 to $10 a session. Ongoing, pro-rated registration is available if space allows. Most of the fitness classes also offer a drop-in option for $9 to $12 a session. Pick-up your drop-in pass today at Ravensong Aquatic Centre or Oceanside Place Arena. Here is the schedule.

SAVE THE DATE: The Local General Election is scheduled across the province on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The residents of the District of Lantzville will elect one Mayor and four Councillors.

Advance voting will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. All voting will run from 8am to 8pm at Costin Hall.

More details will be released as we move towards the Fall, including vote by mail options for those unable to attend the polling station on those days.

Accepting Applications for Poll Worker Positions

The District of Lantzville is seeking candidates to work the 2026 General Local Election at our Costin Hall polling site in October.

It is not too late to submit your Statement of Interest Application. Please read the job descriptions before applying.

All applications will be kept on file and considered as needed.

Questions and applications can be directed to vote@lantzville.ca.

Did You Know Municipal Elections Use the Provincial Voter's List?

In preparation for the Fall 2026 Local General 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. Address changes made after August 18, 2026, will not be included in the advance voter registration list provided to the District of Lantzville.

Voter registration is available online or by phone 1-800-661-8683.

Full Fire Ban in Effect Since May 7, 2026

All outdoor burning and campfires are strictly prohibited on private and public property in the District of Lantzville. This means that Category 1, 2, and 3, open fires and campfires are not permitted.

Only devices using fuel that does not create sparks or embers, such as propane, natural gas, camp fuel or briquettes is allowed.

To report a fire call: 911

See the May 7, 2026, Fire Ban notice for more information.

FireSmart offers resources including easy steps to make your property FireSmart, so you can reduce the potential impacts of wildfire on your home, neighbourhood, and community.

Did you know, there are several ways to keep up with news from the District of Lantzville?

Monthly newsletter (this!)
District of Lantzville Facebook Page. You can follow us here.
Visit our website. The homepage is the best place to see what's new & find our current public notices.
View agendas, minutes and videos of recent Council Meetings through our monthly calendar here.

Stage 4 Watering Restrictions in Effect

Effective June 17, 2026, outdoor water conservation measures increased to Stage 4. All indications are that Vancouver Island is dealing with a heightened risk of drought as we move into Summer 2026.

Under Stage 4 , outdoor watering is restricted as follows:

Lawn watering, sprinklers, and washing vehicles is not permitted.
Hand watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables, only between 7am - 10am, or between 7pm - 10pm.
Hand watering vegetable gardens and fruit trees are exempt from these restrictions; however, residents are advised to do this in early morning or the evening.
No new lawn permits will be issued.

Please do your part to proactively conserve water. The District of Lantzville will be monitoring watering restrictions and working with residents to ensure compliance.

See our watering restrictions page for the latest information.

Second Quarter Utility Bills - Due August 4, 2026

Your second quarter utility bill which includes usage for April, May, and June will be mailed in early July and have a due date of Tuesday, August 4.

You may notice a rate increase that took effect on April 1, 2026 as reflected in Bylaw 427. This includes a 5% increase in water user rates, 3% increase in sewer rates, and an approximately 5% increase in RDN rates for garbage, recycling and food waste collection.

Do you Want to Speak to the Mayor?

Call 250.390.4006 to book an appointment or email mayor.swain@lantzville.ca

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